chemistry News
Year 13 Students Visit the Chemistry Department
On 3rd of May, staff welcomed year 13 pupils from St Christopher's C of E school in Accrington, who were visiting to experience practical chemistry in a university setting. In the morning the students prepared transition metal glyoxime complexes, which are model compounds for vitamin B12, and characterised them by infrared and UV-vis spectroscopy. The afternoon saw them determining the copper content of different brasses using spectroscopic techniques. If you are interested in bringing a...
Wed 15 May 2013
Exciting job opportunities in Chemistry
With the first members of Lancaster's new Chemistry department now in place (see the profiles on the People page for further details), we are seeking to expand our team with a new set of appointments across various areas of Chemistry. This includes four appointments at lectureship level, and a chair in solid-state NMR. For further information, including details of how to apply, please see the
Thu 07 February 2013
Alumni welcome the return of Chemistry to Lancaster University
High-flying Lancaster chemistry graduates from entrepreneurs to barristers have applauded the University's decision to invest in a brand new Chemistry Department, which opens its doors to students next year.
Fri 21 December 2012
Lancaster's New Head of Chemistry
Lancaster University has appointed a Head of Chemistry, as it prepares to open its doors to chemistry students again in October 2013.
Story supplied by LU Press Office
Fri 28 September 2012
Lancaster Announces New Department of Chemistry
Lancaster University has announced the establishment of a new Department of Chemistry, which will see students admitted to a new undergraduate degree in chemistry in October 2013.
Story supplied by LU Press Office
Fri 18 November 2011