Deborah van Wyk
Deborah was assistant editor for Education in Chemistry from 2021 until 2024.
RSC NewsConnecting school leaders and RSC members
Find out how the RSC’s Leadership mentoring programme can help you progress
In my classroomPeek inside Rose’s lab at Frederick Gent School
It’s ordered, respectful, has the perfect meadow view and is a space where every student has a clear grasp of expectations
In my classroomInside the labs at Long Road Sixth Form College
Cambridge chemistry teachers share how they engage post-16 learners with models and more
RSC NewsBrighton College is Top of the Bench
Winners and runners-up announced in the RSC’s 2024 Top of the Bench competition
RSC News2024 Chemistry Olympiad round one results
Grade boundaries revealed for annual Royal Society of Chemistry Olympiad competition
RSC NewsRSC-funded research sheds new light on teacher shortages
Qualitative study reveals causes of shortages and suggests steps to the address them
In my classroomLook inside the teaching spaces at St Clare’s, County Leitrim
Recently refurbished to make learning and practical work more effective
In my classroomTake a look inside Falkirk High’s teaching spaces
Discover how Kevin captures students’ attention with movie paraphernalia and real-world learning context
RSC NewsChemistry Week 2023
Take this opportunity to celebrate and showcase the wonders of chemistry in November
RSC NewsUK students win gold and silver at 2023 International Chemistry Olympiad
Outstanding achievement for four A-level students at the 55th International Chemistry Olympiad competition
In my classroomCheck out the labs at Lawnswood School in Leeds
Where foliage, colourful elements and magnetic modelling inspire students
In my classroomDiscover the one-of-a-kind labs at St Columba’s College in Dublin
Where the science labs were scrupulously designed to optimise teaching and learning – and historical beauty
In my classroomSneak a look inside the labs of St Ambrose High in Scotland
Where collaborative teaching and some lab-sharing calls for lots of organisation
NewsWinchester College is Top of the Bench
Announcing the winners and runners-up in the RSC’s 2023 competition
RSC NewsRound one results of 2023 Chemistry Olympiad
Grade boundaries revealed for annual Royal Society of Chemistry Olympiad competition
NewsThe Find Your Element initiative
Read about an exciting RSC collaboration to empower 11–13 students from schools in challenging circumstances
NewsThe 2022 Science Teaching Survey findings
Find out what teachers, technicians and school leaders have to say about working in science education
In my classroomExplore Kemi’s inspirational teaching space
Discover how Kemi ensures every corner of her lab inspires a love of science
NewsJoin the ChemTeach community
It’s exclusive to chemistry teachers, full of lively discussion and ideas, plus it’s free
In my classroomThe new labs at Launceston College in Cornwall
Look inside the school’s new labs to gain inspiration for your own teaching space