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Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)

Professional body for chemical sciences

rsc.org

Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded year: 1841
Company type: Nonprofit
Number of employees: 500–1,700
Industry: Professional Organizations

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Latest news about Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)

In short: RSC appointed Professor Robert Mokaya as its first Black president and reported that the chemical sector contributes £60.5bn to the UK.

Company announcements

Yesterday RSC

RSC calls for stronger water and chemical regulations

They urge pollution prevention, monitoring of contaminants of emerging concern, and a polluter-pays approach to protect public health.

July 22 RSC

RSC obituary of Dr John Graham Tillett

He was a physical organic chemist, published 75 papers, and served as MBE for education.

July 22 RSC

RSC announces plans to relocate to Cambridge Science Park

The move from Thomas Graham House to a new sustainable building is expected in late 2026.

July 14 RSC

RSC announces Green Chemistry's impact factor rise to 10.6

It increased from 9.2, crediting the editorial board and authors for maintaining high standards.

Media coverage

July 15 MSN

Robert Mokaya: Kenyan professor makes history as new president of Royal Society of Chemistry

enyan-British Professor Robert Mokaya has become the first Black President of the Royal Society of Chemistry, marking a historic milestone in global STEM leadership.

February 24 Indian Chemical News

Dr Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi is Royal Society of Chemistry's new MD for South Asia

The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has appointed Indian-origin Dr Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi as its new Managing Director for India and South Asia, reinforcing its commitment...

28 December 2025 Stratford Herald

Thousands of people have signed change.org petition demanding to ‘stop the closure of the RSC’s Music Department’ as redundancies loom at the company

Thousands of people have signed change.org petition demanding to ‘stop the closure of the RSC’s Music Department’ as redundancies loom at the company...

16 October 2025 chemistry.ucla.edu

Paul S. Weiss to serve on editorial advisory board of RSC Applied Interfaces

Professor Paul S. Weiss has been appointed to the inaugural editorial advisory board of RSC Applied Interfaces, a new journal from the Royal...

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