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Chemistry Vignettes: Electrochemistry

A series of short screencast videos to introduce electrochemistry
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Chemistry Vignettes: Chemistry of the Elements

A series of short screencasts to introduce the chemistry of selected elements.
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Chemistry Vignettes: Advanced Transition Metal Chemistry

A series of short screencast videos to introduce transition metal chemistry
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Chemistry Vignettes: Advanced Physical Chemistry

A series of short screencast videos to introduce physical chemistry concepts.
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Chemistry Vignettes: Acid and Bases

A series of short screencast videos to introduce acids and bases
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Chemistry Vignettes: Mechanisms of Esters/Amides

A series of short screencast videos to introduce synthetic mechanisms
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IR student resources: Infrared spectroscopy

One of the first scientists to observe infrared radiation was William Herschel in the early 19th century. He noticed that when he attempted to record the temperature of each colour in visible light, the area just beyond red light gave a marked increase in temperature compared to the visible colours. ...
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A guide to writing up your chemical science thesis

This guide aims to give you guidance on how to write your thesis so that your research is showcased at its best. It includes suggestions on how to prepare for writing up and things to consider during the final stages.
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A guide to a successful viva

This guide aims to give you guidance on how to prepare for your viva, some suggestions of what to do beforehand and on the day, and a few pointers to consider during the viva itself.
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Introduction to mass spectrometry

Introduction with student worksheets
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Reading and understanding journals

2015-11-03T13:36:55Z

This resource listing contains resources that will help students read, understand and interpret the information in journals. They can be used by students and lecturers as teaching guides.
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Work placements: a guide for undergraduate students

2015-11-02T16:31:00Z

A guide to explain and answer your questions around industrial placements, as well as case studies detailing what you can do.
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Work placements: graduate & postgraduate guide

2015-11-02T16:30:04Z

A guide to explain and answer your questions around industrial placements, as well as case studies detailing what you can do.
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On This Day - Nov 02 : Conrad Willgerodt was born

He researched the conversion of aromatic ketones to amides using thiating agent, ammonium polysulfide (H₈N₂S₃). This reaction is now named the Willgerodt reaction. The amide bond (-C(O)NH-) is a very important bond in organic synthesis because of its highly stable nature.
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Key transferable skills for science students

A new essential reference guide for science students. Learn how to: give a presentation, write a report, manage your time and prepare a poster.
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Chemhistory: phosphorus

2015-10-09T11:17:00Z

Professor Alan Dronsfield, chair of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Historical Group, looks at the significance of phosphorus in an historical context.
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Applying for Chartered Chemist status

This document explains what Chartered Chemist status is, what its benefits are, how you apply, and the process you undergo to achieve it.
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Graphene: future applications

Watch a video explaining the types of carbon, making graphite, the properties and uses of graphite
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Prehistoric pigments

What pigments were used for cave painting and where did they come from?
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How hard do you need to work?

In association with Nobel Prize Inspiration Initiative

Nobel Laureates give some surprising insights into the relationship between hard work and success in scientific research. Video: The dangers of working too hard by Paul Nurse Video: The hard work and rewards of working in science bruce beutler Video: ...