Published from 2012–2015, The Mole was the Royal Society of Chemistry's magazine for students, and anyone inspired to dig deeper into chemistry. Prior to 2012, Education in Chemistry published a supplement for students called InfoChem.
During 2018, articles from The Mole will be added to the Education in Chemistry website.
Chemistry is NOT like... people!
While analogies are useful for explaining chemical processes, they should be used carefully, says Tom Husband
Waste not, want not
Elinor Hughes investigates some of the latest developments in recycling food waste
Charles West: Research geochemist
Ida Emilie Steinmark talks to a chemist who gave up a career as a footballer
Funded by you
Declan Fleming investigates how crowdfunding helped a chemist to uncover the secrets behind some familiar reactions
Chemistry is like... a crowd
Tom Husband explains how the behaviour of big crowds is easier to predict than small ones
Why not try...
Or instead, why not take a look at some of the more recent articles published in Education in Chemistry.
Measuring energy changes
Get practical with students and arm them with the skills and knowledge they need
When colleagues disagree
Don’t let conflict escalate. Here’s how to initiate peace talks with your peers
Thank the Nobel prize winners for your mobile phone
Start a lesson with the Nobel prize-winning chemistry involved in lithium-ion batteries
Why you need A-level chemistry to study pharmacy
Why chemistry is essential to understand and manufacture safe, effective medicines
How to tackle context in exams
Teach students how to apply their knowledge, not parrot back information
Can health and safety training ever be sexy?
Maybe not, but it’s vital
Cheaper and simpler to study in Ireland
Why Republic of Ireland universities appeal to UK students
