About this day
Chemists have all the fun…
Join us in autumn 2017 for an incredible day of chemistry! Five sessions from leading chemists in academia and industry will inspire the scientists of the future. A special session on examination success will ensure students are equipped with the tools to excel.
Programme & speakers
The periodic table of the oceans Kate Hendry, British Antarctic Survey
For life to thrive in the oceans it needs elements from across the periodic table, from phosphorous to silicon, iron to zinc. Join Kate as she uncovers the essential building blocks of everything in the sea.
About Kate Hendry
Kate Hendry is a chemical oceanographer who explores the deep sea, from the Arctic to the Antarctic.
Colourful chemistry Annie Hodgson, University of York
How have chemists brought colour to our lives? Why do chemists use colour to help them understand the world around us? What makes fireworks look so brilliant? Discover the answers to these and other burning questions…
About Annie Hodgson
Annie is a chemist and science communicator at the University of York and is the Editor of the magazine “Chemistry Review”.
Dying to be beautiful Kathryn Harkup, Chemist and author
Throughout history agonies have been endured and lives risked for the body beautiful. From “blind” dates to killer cosmetics we will explore the perils of trying to obtain personal perfection. Fashion can be fatal.
About Kathryn Harkup
Kathryn is a chemist and science communicator specialising in delivering talks and workshops on the quirky side of science.
Green energy materials in 3D – batteries included Saiful Islam, University of Oxford
Development of new materials is crucial to advance green energy. Saiful will highlight (with 3D specs) the use of atomic-scale modelling and structural techniques to understand new crystalline materials for lithium-ion batteries and solar cells.
About Saiful Islam
Saiful is Professor of Materials Science at the University of Oxford. His research deals with modelling insights into battery and solar cell materials. He presented the 2016 Royal Institution Christmas Lectures for BBC TV.
Shining a light on the quantum world: how spectroscopy peeks within the atom Stephanie Pendlebury, Imperial College London
Steph will introduce a tale of two spins – how perseverance, the founder of an investment bank, and bad cigars shaped modern science and led to the development of masers, the atomic clock, and MRI scanners.
About Stephanie Pendlebury
Steph uses lasers to study materials to make an artificial tree to convert air and water into fuel, and project manages the Solar Fuels Network.