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Discourses

Discourse: Advancements in molecular inorganic chemistry

Fri 29 Sep 2023

Unravel the world of macrocyclic ligands and metal complexes with Gill Reid, President of the Royal Society of Chemistry.

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Talks and shows

Tough science made simple

Wed 10 May 2023

Discover how to make the world of complex science concepts easier to understand.

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Computer modelling for molecular science – with Sir Richard Catlow

High-performance, realistic computer simulations are crucially important for science and engineering, even allowing scientists

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Family Fun Day

Family fun day: Cool stuff

Sat 22 Jul 2023

A fun day of interactive science for the whole family.

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Workshops

Holiday workshop: Cosmetic chemistry (ages 9–11)

Fri 14 Apr 2023

Students will explore pH, neutralisation, solubility and changes of state, and make their own bathbombs and lipbalm to take home

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Workshops

Holiday workshop: Cosmetic chemistry (ages 7–8)

Thu 13 Apr 2023

Students will explore pH, neutralisation, solubility and changes of state, and make their own bathbombs and lipbalm to take home

Holiday workshop: Cosmetic chemistry (ages 7–8) Book now
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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Spectacular colour chemistry (ages 12–14)

Wed 12 Apr 2023

Discover what a colour actually is, understand how objects become coloured, and how Chemists can manipulate these aspects to

Holiday workshops: Spectacular colour chemistry (ages 12–14) Book now
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Talks and shows

For your inspiration: inside DNA

Fri 17 Mar 2023

Explore hands-on genetics and DNA, with scientists from across the country.

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Family Fun Day

Family fun day: imaginative inventions

Sat 18 Feb 2023

A fun day of interactive science for the whole family!

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Talks and shows

A molecular tale: What your fingerprints say

Tue 07 Feb 2023

Join Simona Francese as she explores pioneering research into Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionisation Mass Spectrometry

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