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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.
Professor 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.
News
News
A new study shows that reactivity of platinum organometallic complexes in single-crystals can be followed using unique NMR fingerprints that describe changes at the metal centre on addition of reactive gases. This methodology may ultimately help provide vital mechanistic understanding of industrially important processes, such as those in fuel cells and catalytic converters.
News
Jon Agirre of the Department of Chemistry was unanimously voted in as the next Editor-in-Chief of the International Union of Crystallography (IUCr) journal portfolio, succeeding Andrew Allen (NIST, USA).
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Electrochem2026, held in York from Sunday 23rd August to Tuesday 25th August, was an electrifying success.
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A collaboration between the University of York and Johnson Matthey has led to a lower-energy route to recycle iridium from complex industrial waste streams, providing a key platform for sustainable and circular iridium use.
Events
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Speaker: Volker Deringer (Oxford)
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Speaker: Camille Petit (Imperial College)
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Speaker: Warren Piers
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