Chemistry curriculum: what's next for England? #6 How should chemistry education help young people understand global challenges? Our research found that 81% of young people think climate change and sustainability should be taught in school or college. Students also told us that current coverage often feels “minimal”, “limited” or “not talked about enough”. Teachers recognise this too. Nearly half of those surveyed in our Green Shoots research wanted more sustainability and climate change content within chemistry education. Chemistry plays a vital role in addressing challenges related to climate change, energy, food production, health and water security. A modern chemistry curriculum can help learners understand both the problems and the solutions. With a chemistry curriculum consultation expected this September, there is an opportunity to help shape how these topics are reflected in the future curriculum. How do you currently bring sustainability and climate change into your chemistry teaching? #ChemistryEducation #ScienceEducation #ClimateEducation #Sustainability #STEM #SecondaryScience #ChemCurriculumReform
Royal Society of Chemistry
Non-profit Organizations
London, London 223,970 followers
With the future of the world in the balance, everyone has a role to play in making it better. How will you join in?
About us
The chemical science community is making the world a better place. We're here to help. Our community's impact is incredible. Developing medicines, vaccines and diagnostics when the world needs them most. Keeping our food and water safe, clean and in good supply. Creating revolutionary technologies to generate and store clean energy. Inspiring generations of young minds, helping them forge their paths to fulfilling careers and lives. And so much more. Our strategy sets out how we will help the chemical science community: to teach and learn; to discover and share; to practise and accomplish; to speak up and be heard. Together, we will make the world more open, more sustainable, and more equal.
- Website
-
http://www.rsc.org
External link for Royal Society of Chemistry
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- London, London
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1841
- Specialties
- Chemistry, Publishing, Science, Chemical Science, Education, Professional body, International, Non-profit, Membership, Scientific knowledge, Scientific progress, Chemical Sciences, Science Publishing, chemical scientists, STEM, Science Education, Chemistry Teacher, and Chemistry Education
Locations
Employees at Royal Society of Chemistry
Updates
-
Royal Society of Chemistry reposted this
With results coming through for secondary school students, here’s a look at the journey from one failed exam to internships in chemistry & beyond – and the difference a supportive teacher can make. Read 👇 Royal Society of Chemistry https://lnkd.in/eJ4rDkBe
-
Congratulations 🎉 to everyone receiving their A level, AS level and BTEC results today in England, Wales and Northern Ireland! A career in chemistry is a smart bet on your future. Excellent career prospects, dozens of possible career paths and the chance to have a real impact on the world are just a few of the reasons to pick chemistry. There are plenty of options for you now too – studying at university, taking up an apprenticeship, or entering the world of work – and we can help you find the one that best suits you. From career guidance to free student membership that will enable you to experience the benefits of being part of our community, we have tons of resources that can help you build a future in chemistry. Read more about your options, reasons to choose chemistry and claim your free RSC student membership ➡️ https://rsc.li/4xCx984
-
-
Don’t miss your chance to join us at our Sustainable chemistry of electrofuels and electrochemicals Faraday Discussion to focus on unlocking PtX solutions and challenges that remain in the quest to achieve net-zero chemical manufacturing. Registration closes 24 August. Explore the opportunities and book your place today: rsc.li/sustainable-fd2026
-
-
RSC Student membership makes the jump to uni much easier, and it’s completely free. - Never miss an opportunity to know what’s going on in chemistry - Save money on shopping, travel and more - Get support for your studies - Access chemical literature and databases in our digital library Use the code CATALYST100 ▶️ https://rsc.li/4gdZMCB
-
-
What is the Green Foundation box? It’s a short summary that helps you explain the green chemistry contribution of your work. Required for Green Chemistry submissions. Watch our quick explainer. Discover more here ▶️ https://rsc.li/4cbxPsO
-
Following the release of Clarivate’s 2025 Journal Citation Reports (JCR), we are delighted to share the latest updates from the EES Family. ✨ EES Catalysis has achieved a Journal Impact Factor of 9.8, representing a 21% increase from the previous year and is within Q1 of the Chemistry, Physical category. 🌍 Energy & Environmental Science (EES) continues to be recognised as a leading journal in energy research, with a 2025 Journal Impact Factor of 30.5. 🚀 EES Solar and EES Batteries continue to build momentum and are poised to make a significant impact. Both journals are indexed in Scopus and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). Thank you to our research community for your continued support and contributions to the EES Family! Explore the journals: https://rsc.li/4wsomEW
-
-
Early registration for the RSC Food and us symposium 2026 closes soon. Secure your place by 24 August to save up to £25. Register now: https://rsc.li/foodandus26
-
-
Fantastic new research involving our 2025 Rising Star in Industry #RSCPrize winner, Florence Huynh. This impressive innovation - a combined effort across industry and academia and between Malaysia and the UK - enables polyolefin plastic packing materials to fully biodegrade on land before ever having a chance to pollute the oceans.
📢 NEW RESEARCH PUBLISHED Polymateria was founded with a mission to use scientific innovation to tackle plastic pollution. Understanding that 80% of plastic found in our oceans originates on land, the company focused on creating a solution for the 32% of plastic packaging that leaks into the environment each year as unmanaged waste. Designed to complement and support efforts to reduce plastic usage, reuse and recycle materials, Polymateria's Biotransformation technology was developed to enable polyolefin plastics – the most prevalent packaging materials – to fully biodegrade if they ended up in the open terrestrial environment. The intention being to stop plastic on land before it can reach the oceans. The study released today by Polymateria, Imperial College London and SIRIM Berhad - Malaysia’s Governmental testing & certification body - marks a major milestone for the company and in the global fight against plastic pollution. Published in a special Materials Degradation edition of Springer Nature's Nature Portfolio Journals, this groundbreaking collaborative paper contains the first ever peer-reviewed study showing full biodegradation of polyolefins (PE & PP) in the open terrestrial environment. The research confirms that no microplastics or toxic residues are left behind. The same polyolefins would otherwise persist in the environment for up to hundreds of years. The research goes on to show that microbes which consume the plastic occur naturally in soil around the world and that no special conditions are needed for the biodegradation to take place. The plastic is consumed by microbes in the same way that they would digest natural oils or butter. Now applied to a wide range of applications within and beyond packaging, Polymateria's technology is already deployed at scale especially in regions with higher levels of plastics leakage. We look forward to engaging with stakeholders across the board to discuss how the technology can further support efforts to tackle plastic pollution as deployment continues to grow. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the research. We're proud to be part of a scientific community advancing innovative solutions to address plastic pollution. Please reach out to us if you'd like to learn more or discuss the research, we'd love to hear from you. You can read the full paper in Nature Portfolio here: https://lnkd.in/e4eUYuTY
-
An insightful panel discussion at FICCI PubliCon 2026 Dr Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi, Ph.D., had a pleasure to moderate the FICCI’s panel on “The Future of Scholarly Communication and Knowledge Dissemination”, Dr. Rashmi Sharma , Head - NCSTC, SHRI & Scientist-F, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, Dr. Nabi Hasan, Head Librarian, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi and Mr. Debottam Bhattacharjee, National Sales Head, Cambridge University Press & Assessments. - Need for stronger policy frameworks that help translate research from the laboratory to its intended users, ensuring that research outcomes reach industry, policymakers and society and create meaningful impact. - Opportunity for stronger industry participation and investment in research funding, helping bridge the gap between academic research, innovation and real-world application. - Librarians have an increasingly important role to play beyond providing access. They can become active partners in enabling content discovery, research visibility and effective use of scholarly information. - Building trust in research requires a shared commitment across researchers, institutions, publishers, libraries and policymakers. The discussion reinforced an important point: the future of scholarly communication is not simply about making more research available, it is also about making knowledge more accessible, discoverable, trusted and impactful. From the changing landscape of libraries and publishers to the opportunities it creates. Thank you to FICCI and all the fellow panellists for a thought-provoking discussion. #RSCIndia #FICCI #ScholarlyCommunication #KnowledgeDissemination #ResearchIndia #ResearchIntegrity #OpenScience #ResearchImpact #PUBLICON2026
-