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Organic Chemistry with Dr Miriam O'Duill

Dr Miriam O'Duill, Assistant Professor in Organic Chemistry at the University of Nottingham talks about her passion for research, sustainable chemistry, her favourite aspects of the course and…

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Organic Synthetic Chemistry with Dr Mattia Silvi

Dr Mattia Silvi, Associate Professor in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, talks about his passion for research, favourite lesson to deliver, research facilities and support offered as part of the…

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Chemistry Facilities: A Student's Guide

Chemistry student Harriet shows us around the School of Chemistry. Find out more about chemistry at Nottingham: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry/ #universityofnottingham #Physics…

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Birth of a crystal filmed in atomic resolution (Rhenium)

The exact moment a crystal is formed from a previously scattered group of atoms has been captured on video in real time in a world-first experiment by experts in nanotechnology.The scientists, led by…

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3 (non-academic) things I learned by going to University

Dr Hannah O'Regan, the first person in her family to go to university, explains the three key things she learned from the experience. Find out more about the Department of Classics and…

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2017: a landmark year for research at the University of Nottingham

2017 was an unprecedented year for research at the University of Nottingham. The largest planned investment in research in the University's history was announced at the Royal Society in London,…

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Tutorial guide to ChemDraw

A step-by-step guide to drawing chemical structures with ChemDraw

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Securing the low carbon bio-economy of the future

Today, many products are manufactured from fossil fuels using energy-intensive petrochemical technologies. We will spearhead the transformation of energy-intensive economies into low carbon…

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Supporting early career researchers through our fellowships

Our competitive, internally funded fellowships aim to attract and retain exceptional early career researchers to deliver world-leading research. Dr Frankie Rawson, a current Nottingham Research…

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Dr Emma Taylor-Steeds, PhD alumna - Using the Careers and Employability Service

During Emma's third year of her PhD Chemistry, she made the most of the help available from the Careers and Employability Service. She had a one-to-one appointment with careers, a CV and…

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Dr Emma Taylor-Steeds, PhD alumna - Sharing her career plans with her supervisors

When Emma decided she wanted to move into industry after her PhD in chemistry, she talked it through with her supervisors. They were incredibly supportive.

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Dr Alasdair Taylor, PhD alumnus - moving into commercialising research

Alasdair is the Industry Programme Manager at The Royal Society. He talks about how his interest grew from an interest in research to how research ideas were commercialised and the roles he then…

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Dr Alasdair Taylor, PhD alumnus - Leaving academia?

Alasdair is the Industry Programme Manager at The Royal Society. He talks about the reasons why he thinks using the term 'leaving academia' is outdated and suggests alternatives.What do you…

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Dr Alasdair Taylor, chemistry alumnus offers advice to PhD students leaving academia

Alasdair is the Industry Programme Manager at The Royal Society. He offers several pieces of advice to PhD students thinking about leaving academia based on his own experiences.

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Dr Victoria Richards talks about how she used the Careers and Employability Service

Victoria talks about how she used the Careers and Employability Service during her PhD studies. The workshops and one to one appointments she attended helped her secure her first job at The Royal…

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Dr Victoria Richards - From PhD Chemistry to Senior Editor

Victoria talks about her role as Senior Editor at Springer Nature and how she gain experience and developed her editing skills during her studies at Nottingham.

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Dr Emma Taylor-Steeds - My career journey from my PhD

Emma talks about the career choices she made during her PhD Chemistry and the equality and diversity roles she secured within higher education.

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Peter Mumford, PhD alumni, talks about his role as a trainee patent attorney

Peter studied a PhD in Organic Chemistry and now works in a private practice specialising in pharmaceuticals. His PhD has given him a sound technical grounding which is really sought after within the…

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How chemistry can secure a sustainable future

Researchers at The University Nottingham are placing green chemistry at the heart of innovation in food, medicine and every aspect of a sustainable future. More information:…

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Future scientists explore food with ScienceJennie

How do you encourage children's hunger to learn? How do you inspire a fascination with science? Food is a good place to start. In August 2014, at Sutton Bonington Campus, recent Nottingham PhD…

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Achieve it - Science at Nottingham

You could find the perfect course at Nottingham Browse our courses: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugcourses The Faculty of Science offers a variety of undergraduate courses within the categories…

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Suzanna Reeves - MSci Chemistry with an International Study Year

Suzanna on why chemistry opens up lots of career paths.

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Kate Hamer - PhD Organic Chemistry

Kate explains why her studies are both rewarding and scary.

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Re-writing the research on the treatment of infection

A major breakthrough in the search for alternatives to antibiotics and the treatment of infection could provide microbiologists with a whole new insight into the way germs co-exist with or attack…

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Joe Jones - MSci Chemistry

Joe explains why he is glad he decided to study chemistry.

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Organic Chemistry and Cancer Research

Professor Christopher Moody explains the processes and goals behind research in organic chemistry, finding medication for cancer and other purposes. See more about the University of…

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