York academic honoured with prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Prize
Posted on Wednesday 17 June 2026
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Dr Jackie Mosely, a Reader in Spectrometry in York’s Department of Chemistry, is the Vice-Chair of the RSC’s Separation Science Group, which has won this year’s Inspirational Committee Award.
The volunteer recognition award celebrates the group's exceptional leadership, vision, and sustained commitment to establishing the Solutions in Science (SinS) conference series as a major interdisciplinary event for the analytical sciences.
Crucial support
The Separation Science Group is the largest body serving the separation science community across the UK and Ireland. The field underpins critical global sectors, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food safety, and environmental protection.
Dr Jackie Mosely said: "I am incredibly proud of what the committee has achieved in establishing the Solutions in Science conference. By bringing together diverse networks and interest groups into a single event, we have been able to reduce pressure on the scientific calendar while creating a truly unique space for interdisciplinary discussion and collaboration.
"It is particularly rewarding to see our focus on supporting early career researchers and fostering industry connections recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry. This award is a wonderful testament to the dedication of all our committee members, past and present."
Remarkable achievement
The Inspirational Committee Award is part of the RSC’s Volunteer Recognition Prizes, which celebrate members who dedicate their time to supporting and inspiring others within the chemical sciences community.
Dr Helen Pain, CEO of the Royal Society of Chemistry, said: “Volunteers are vital to the work of the RSC. Whether it’s sitting on our boards and committees, running outreach events, or supporting other members of the community, they’re at the heart of everything we do. Thanks to our volunteers, we are able to make a real difference to aspiring chemists and established scientists alike.
“I extend my warmest congratulations to the Separation Science Group of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Winning an RSC Prize is a remarkable achievement. You join the ranks of a star-studded roster stretching back over 150 years, including several dozen who went on to win Nobel Prizes. Our winners are exceptional role models for our communities, and we’re so pleased to be celebrating such an extraordinary cohort this year.”
Notes to editors:
The Royal Society of Chemistry
We are an international organisation connecting chemical scientists with each other, with other scientists, and with society as a whole. Founded in 1841 and based in London, UK, we have an international membership of more than 60,000 chemical scientists. We use the surplus from our global publishing and knowledge business to give thousands of chemical scientists the support and resources required to make vital advances in chemical knowledge. We develop, recognise and celebrate professional capabilities, and we bring people together to spark new ideas and new partnerships. We support teachers to inspire future generations of scientists, and we speak up to influence the people making decisions that affect us all. We are a catalyst for the chemistry that enriches our world.
RSC Prizes
The Royal Society of Chemistry’s prizes have recognised excellence in the chemical sciences for more than 150 years. This year’s winners join a prestigious list of past winners in the RSC’s prize portfolio, 60 of whom have gone on to win Nobel Prizes for their work, including 2022 Nobel laureate Carolyn Bertozzi and 2019 Nobel laureate John B Goodenough. Find out more.