All Problem solving articles – Page 7
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Job profileMedical research council board secretary
Hazel discusses her vital part in funding groundbreaking scientific research through the medical research council by assessing and discussing funding proposals with the council
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Job profileInvestor relations manager
Marcia updates shareholders, managers, staff and external market analysts with Unilever’s financial performance and strategy
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Job profilePolicy adviser, UK government
Tom works for the UK government and briefs ministers and politicians about the latest scientific research to inform their policies
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Job profilePolicy researcher, cancer research UK
Harriet works at the world’s largest independent funder of cancer research where she helps researchers get support from the UK government and other research bodies
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Job profilePostdoctoral research associate
Anna explains how she carries out her own cutting-edge scientific research at the UK’s national synchrotron science facility
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Job profileProject leader in enhanced experimentation, oil & gas
Stuart brings good ideas to business faster by finding better tools and methods for researchers.
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Job profileProject manager, world gold council
Trevor discusses his unique role of promoting the uses of gold to companies across different industries
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Job profileFreelance science publicist
Sallie develops creative ideas to get good media coverage for science organisations and events
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Job profileFlavourist and innovation director
Claire creates new flavour combinations to improve the taste of everyday food products
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Job profileFine fragrance evaluator
Sophie helps improve and perfect fragrances created by perfumers. She also gets to travel regularly to Paris, Cologne and Grasse
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Job profileDirector of medicinal chemistry
Find out what’s involved in leading a team of 30 scientists who are researching new medicines
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Job profileHead of chemistry and teacher
Kay teaches and oversees the work that goes on in a secondary school chemistry department
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Job profileEnvironmental chemist
James helps protect the environment by assessing the risks to life from certain chemicals in soil, water and air
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Job profileSustainability manager
Mike discusses his vital role in advising businesses and chemists about how to be more green and sustainable
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Job profileAdvanced apprentice, forensics
Jamie describes what it’s like to work alongside scientists to deliver a service that supports the criminal justice system
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Job profileAssociate researcher, pharmaceuticals
Discover how you can change people’s lives as a chemist supervising the making of active ingredients in medicines
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IdeasEscape the classroom: advanced challenges for older students
Six more puzzles to challenge and enthuse your students
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IdeasWhy the periodic table is a student’s best friend
How to encourage your pupils to use it as a resource
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IdeasFive ways to promote independent learning
How to help students take responsibility for their own learning
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ResourceChemistry Olympiad past papers
Download past papers from the UK Chemistry Olympiad, including questions and mark schemes with answers from 2003 onwards.