All RSC Education articles in July 2012
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The MoleJudith Gregory: Procter & Gamble
Judith Gregory is a senior perfume chemist at Procter & Gamble. Josh Howgego finds out about her work, career and finely tuned nose
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NewsRussian funds for overseas study scheme?
Students that receive funding to study abroad will have to return and work in Russia
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FeatureThe chemistry of pottery
Pottery vessels have been made for around 18,000 years. But how does clay extracted from the earth become a colourful pot, and what's the chemistry behind the process?
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NewsCriticism of maths in chemistry grows
A series of reports have questioned whether A-level education adequately prepares students to study the sciences at university
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NewsNew chemistry of plant life resource launched
The RSC has launched a new set of physical chemistry resources which help students to explore the chemistry of plant life and soil science
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FeatureChemistry with lasers
The Lasers for Science Facility in Harwell, UK, lets chemists see and manipulate chemical and biological systems. This research has a direct impact on our everyday lives.
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NewsCobham students win chemistry challenge
A team from Notre Dame Senior school have won the London Schools Chemistry Challenge
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ReviewGCSE Science Skills Booster
Jane Essex reviews this skills booster which illustrates the role of HSW aspects
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NewsThe bloodhound project
Web watch: Josh Howgego looks at some websites that may be of interest to chemistry teachers
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FeatureSalting away our spare gas
Sodium chloride for chemical and food uses is obtained by solution mining. Huge caverns left behind in the rock salt make convenient out-of-sight gas holders
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NewsFunding available for chemistry clubs and equipment
Schools are invited to apply for funding of up to £1000 to support initiatives that enrich and enhance the teaching and learning experience for chemistry students
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NewsGCSE controlled assessments to be reviewed
Ofqual has announced a review of controlled assessment in GCSE qualifications, on a subject by subject basis
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SoundbiteToxic amino acids
Simon Cotton takes a look at those compounds that find themselves in the news or relate to our everyday lives.