Chemistry News

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Welcome to the Department of Chemistry news pages. Please come back and check this section frequently to keep up with the changes which take place in our large and active department.

Latest news

Top 5 Position in the Guardian University Guide 2013

Tuesday 22 May 2012

The Department of Chemistry is ranked fifth in the Guardian University Guide 2013, consolidating York’s position as one of the top Chemistry Departments in the UK


Nobel scientist delivers major public lecture at York

Wednesday 16 May 2012

A world-leading scientist will talk about ribosomes – the large molecular machines that are crucial to life – at a major public lecture at the University of York next week.


Senior Research Fellowship for Fred Antson

Friday 11 May 2012

The Wellcome Trust has awarded Dr Fred Antson a 5-year Senior Research Fellowship