Royal Society of Chemistry

🧼Soap has been used for centuries worldwide and is key to health and hygiene. But how exactly does soap work? What is in it, and how do the ingredients come together to make something that can remove dirt and bacteria yet also be safe for our skin? 🫧How and Why Soap Works 🫧 by Julian Silverman explores the science behind this everyday substance. With hands-on demonstrations to try at home you can: 🧼 Explore the history of soaps and the science behind how they work 🧪 Uncover basic concepts across chemistry and materials science 🧑🔬 Learn to develop and test your own scientific questions 🧼Find out more and order your copy from our website: https://lnkd.in/eW4DzsG3 #EverydayChemistry #Soap #Experiments #RSCBooks

Want to learn to manage your time more effectively? Our free ChemCareers webinar will help you kickstart your productivity and make the most of your time, with practical techniques to help you improve your focus, build good habits and work more efficiently. Register for your place ▶️ https://rsc.li/4nIPDjD

Registration for #FD_Optoelectron closes on 8 June. Do you have something new to add to our unique discussion format? Don’t miss this opportunity to join peers and leading experts to discuss novel materials for optoelectronics, emphasising how structural, electronic, and optical properties influence device performance. Register now ➡️ rsc.li/optoelectron-fd2026

📢 Carla Aldington becomes Royal Society of Chemistry trustee Carla Aldington, a Beauty & Wellbeing Consumer Technical Insights and Market R&D Assistant Manager at Unilever has been appointed as a trustee of the Royal Society of Chemistry. As a graduate of our Broadening Horizons programme, Carla already has experience of our governing board, having taken the opportunity to take part as an early career observer in 2024 and 2025. Carla said: “I am deeply honoured to have been appointed as a Trustee of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Having been a member of the RSC since undertaking my undergraduate studies, and having engaged with the charity through conferences, mentorship schemes, workshops, and as part of cohort one of the Broadening Horizons programme, this appointment feels immensely meaningful. If the Carla who walked into Burlington House for the first time at the Broadening Horizons taster event had known that she would one day become a trustee, she would have been extraordinarily proud." Read more from Carla and a warm welcome from our CEO, Helen Pain MBE CSci CChem FRSC ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e4JmsdTH

Do you know the importance of data standards in chemistry? Join us to discuss community-endorsed standards, including chemical structure representations, in the last in this series of free ChemSpider webinars, with panellists, including: 🔹 Christian Baber, Chief Portfolio Officer, The Pistoia Alliance, UK 🔹 Jonathan Goodman, Professor of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, UK Register now: https://rsc.li/4fe1e8h

Great to see the publication of the FutuRaM project’s final report, offering fascinating insights into the scale of Europe’s “urban mine” and the role waste could play in the future supply of critical minerals. The analysis covers seven major waste streams, including electrical and electronic equipment, batteries, vehicles and dismantled wind turbines, across the EU27 plus Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and the UK. The full report can be found here: https://futuram.eu/ Some headline findings highlight the scale of opportunity in our waste: ♻️ Improved recovery systems could enable Europe to recover 4.1–5.7 million tonnes of critical raw materials annually by 2050, with the potential to substitute up to 56% of primary material imports under a circular economy scenario ♻️ In 2022, 5.2 million tonnes of critical materials were placed on the market, compared to 2.1 million tonnes entering waste streams and just 1.4 million tonnes recovered ♻️ Around 17 critical materials, including lithium, cobalt and rare earths, could reach recovery rates above 80% by 2050, despite very low recycling rates today for some of them. Beyond supply security, recovering these materials also delivers significant environmental benefits when avoided emissions are considered. However, the report also makes clear there are major gaps in current collection and recycling systems which mean the full potential may not be realised. Its recommendations closely align with the Royal Society of Chemistry’s, particularly the need to improve data collection and tracking of material flows, and to invest in recycling infrastructure and technologies to prevent valuable resources being lost from the economy. You can read more about our work here: https://lnkd.in/eYARxhVF

This year, I discovered solo hiking. In those moments alone, surrounded by nothing but an endless expanse of nature, I’ve come to understand the true meaning of “breathtaking”. Time and again, I find myself struck by the intense beauty of our world and by the sense of possibility that comes from standing at the edge of the unknown. It’s a place we’re finding ourselves more and more...and especially at work where the future is being fundamentally re-shaped by technology and AI. For those interested in scholarly communications and how we’re preparing for the future of our journals business at the Royal Society of Chemistry, I’m sharing our latest article where I reflect on navigating a period of unprecedented change within scholarly publishing along with colleagues Emma Wilson, Director of Publishing and Richard Kidd, Head of Chemistry Data. https://lnkd.in/eUdPW7Rw #STMPublishing #AI #Future #Technology #OpenAccess #ChemicalScience

Join our upcoming webinar on How to join as an FRSC and gain valuable insights into achieving our most prestigious professional membership category. Date: Thursday 4 June 2026 Time: 4pm–5pm (IST) Moderated by Dr Rajdip Roy, this session is designed for senior academicians, research leaders, and experienced industry professionals. Discover the pathway to FRSC recognition and get insights on: • FRSC eligibility criteria and application pathways • preparing a strong application profile • how becoming an FRSC supports your leadership journey Register ➡️ https://rsc.li/3S5NZg4 Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi, Ph.D. | Rajdip Roy, PhD, MRSC | #RSCIndia, #RSCMember #Community #Leadership #Membership 

Great chemistry education is built through shared effort. The Nyholm Prize recognises work that makes learning more engaging and accessible for all. Help celebrate that work with a nomination: https://lnkd.in/eTCWqZ3B

Do you want to explore the true nature of scientific discovery? Join authors Brigitte Van Tiggelen and Annette Lykknes for our Chemistry World webinar, Discovering the elements: no simple stories. ➡️ Register: https://rsc.li/3RfXb18