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Synthesis Explorer

In association with Shire Pharmaceuticals

Plan synthetic routes and study key organic chemistry reactions interactively.

The chemistry of energy: case study

In association with The National HE STEM Programme

This resource is a group case study which guides students through some of the key chemical aspects of power generation, the distribution of energy and the relationship between science and policy. It’s a contextualised introduction to the application of several key chemical concepts such as thermodynamics to real world situations.

3D crystal structures

Link to the Cambridge Structural Database educational collection to access 750+ structures

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Chemistry vignettes
Check out these lecture recordings highlighting key chemical topics at undergraduate level
Context and problem based learning
Use these real life scenarios to engage your students in challenging advanced level chemistry problems. This application of chemistry is also demonstrated with industrial chemistry career profiles
Analytical chemistry introductions
Explain the principles behind a range of analytical methods, including spectroscopic techniques, chromatography and mass spectrometry. Each resource has clear explanations and descriptions supported by animations to aid your learning
Introductory maths for higher education
Learn about the fundamental principles behind mathematical concepts important for higher education chemistry courses
Commercial skills for chemists
Develop the transferable skills desired by large chemical employers such as innovation, problem solving and communication
Journals how to guides
Read our guidance for publishing a scientific research paper and how to use them in your work