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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: 1,000–1,700
Industry: Professional Organizations

Last updated October 28

Latest news about Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)

In short: The Royal Society of Chemistry appointed Robert Mokaya as first Black president and reported £60.5bn chemistry contribution.

Company announcements

October 28 RSC

RSC analyzes the 2026 UK Budget impact on chemistry

It highlights chemistry's economic contribution and calls for long-term sector strategy, increased research funding, and improved science education pathways.

October 23 RSC

RSC launches new chemical waste network

The RSC Chemicals Waste and Pollution Network engages experts to inform UN policy. Organizations can nominate representatives by contacting the provided email address.

October 22 RSC

RSC launches sustainable coatings network

Backed by £1.38m EPSRC funding, the UK Network+ for Sustainable Coatings will coordinate research and industry collaboration to accelerate circular materials innovation.

October 20 RSC

RSC highlights the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry winners

Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai recognized for groundbreaking asymmetric synthesis discoveries impacting pharmaceutical research.

Media coverage

September 9 The Economic Times

RSC India forum to spotlight chemistry's role in sustainability push

The Royal Society of Chemistry will host its first India Sustainability Forum in Pune on 9 September 2026 with CSIR-NCL Pune and INFLIBNET. The event...

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.

May 25 EdexLive

Royal Society of Chemistry joins One Nation One Subscription scheme

PTI: The Royal Society of Chemistry has announced that its journals portfolio content is now available to the 6,500 Indian institutions that are part of...

May 19 Chemistry World

Handbook of practical advice will help chemistry departments reduce environmental impact, save money

A handbook developed by chemistry leaders at British and Irish universities provides 'a menu of practical options' for chemistry departments to reduce their environmental impact...

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