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Department of Chemistry
Frontier research, innovation, and education in the molecular sciences.
Study with us
Our courses in chemistry provide the opportunity for you to study the structure and reactivity of molecular systems as you explore new and impactful research.
You'll become a versatile chemist, ready to collaborate in various areas of science and technology.
Research
Our research applies internationally leading expertise to find solutions to the key challenges faced by society.
A vibrant and collaborative research environment with themes and expertise spanning across many areas. These include chemical and structural biology, atmospheric science, catalysis, materials, sustainable and green chemistry, molecular measurement technologies and digital chemistry.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We recognise the importance of equal participation, progression and success for all.
The Department of Chemistry strives to provide a working, learning, social and living environment that will enable all our staff and students to contribute fully, to flourish and to excel.
We were the first department in the UK to receive the Athena Swan Gold award for our commitment to gender equality in higher education, making us the longest-held recipient of the Gold award on record.
We pride ourselves on being a department that achieves excellence in our research and our teaching, through outstanding people and great facilities. There is a strong sense of community among the staff and students, and we work hard to be inclusive and welcoming, ensuring that everyone can achieve their full potential.
Dr Derek Wann, Head of Department
We stand against bullying and discrimination. We’re dedicated to maintaining a safe, inclusive and respectful community, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment. It’s a core value of our Department, and key to the way we work and support each other.
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Recent global regulations have significantly reduced sulfur emissions from ships, something that has been confirmed by a new study led by researchers from the Department of Chemistry at the University of York and National Centre for Atmospheric Science.
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Lucy Carpenter, in her role as a Co-Chair of the Scientific Assessment Panel of the Montreal Protocol, presented key items for discussion at the Thirty-Seventh Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (MOP37) at the UN complex in Nairobi, Kenya.
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We are pleased to announce that the Green Chemistry Centre has been awarded Green Impact Lab Accreditation for their hard work in lab sustainability.
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The Green Chemistry Sustainability Team are continuing their Operation SHINE project by launching a dynamic awareness campaign to promote green chemistry and lab sustainability.
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