Varinder Aggarwal selected to receive 2027 Nagoya Gold Medal
The School of Chemistry's Professor Varinder Aggarwal has been selected to receive the prestigious Nagoya Gold Medal in organic chemistry for 2027.
News in 2026
Can theoretical chemists predict the outcome of a photochemical reaction?
Outcomes of a challenge, co-organised by the School of Chemistry's Professor Basile Curchod, to predict the future of a gas-phase molecule have been featured in an article in the magazine Chemistry World.
Anwar Khan wins Best Presentation Award at two recent conferences
Dr Anwar Khan, a researcher in the School of Chemistry's Atmospheric Chemistry Research Group, won Best Presentation awards at two recent conferences, both held in Japan over the summer.
Professor James Maxwell FRS (1940-2026)
Professor James Maxwell FRS, a world-renowned molecular organic geochemist who provided a new understanding of the origin and fate of organic compounds produced by ancient lifeforms in geological sediments and petroleum, passed away in April 2026.
Julian Eastoe appointed joint editor-in-chief of Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
Emeritus Professor Julian Eastoe has been appointed as an Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Colloid and Interface Science (JCIS).
New study shows two basic ingredients could help create cheaper medicines for common health conditions
A new study co-led by the Aggarwal research group at the School of Chemistry describes the development of a new way of creating carbohydrate-based medicines, which could ultimately replace costly drugs for common health conditions, using two cheap basic ingredients - table sugar and vinegar.
Sam Deeks awarded RAEng Enterprise Fellowship
School of Chemistry researcher Dr Sam Deeks, has been awarded an RAEng Enterprise Fellowship for his work on the commercialisation of 3D-printed high-throughput electrochemistry for sustainable drug discovery.
Three University of Bristol Researchers win Royal Society of Chemistry awards
Dr Melanie Roffet-Salque, Professor David Fermin and Professor Andrew Orr-Ewing have all been honoured by the Royal Society of Chemistry for their outstanding contributions in their respective fields.
Jonathan Reid elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society
The School of Chemistry's Professor Jonathan Reid has been recognised for his substantial contribution to the advancement of aerosol science by receiving a Fellowship of the Royal Society, the UK's national academy of sciences.
Wuge Briscoe awarded 2026 Thomas Graham Lectureship
The School of Chemistry's Professor Wuge Briscoe has been selected to give the 2026 Thomas Graham Lecture by the joint Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)/Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) Colloids Group committee.
Andrea Gallio awarded RSC IBDG Emerging Investigator Prize
Dr Andrea Gallio, Senior Research Associate in the School of Chemistry, has been awarded the Royal Society of Chemistry's Inorganic Biochemistry Discussion Group (IBDG) Emerging Investigator Award, recognising outstanding contributions from early-career researchers in the field.
Mélanie Roffet-Salque selected as a 2026 Rising Star in Measurement Science
Dr Mélanie Roffet-Salque has been selected as a 2026 Rising Star in Measurement Science by the Editorial Team at the journal ACS Measurement Science Au.
Andrew Orr-Ewing elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Professor Andrew Orr-Ewing, the Leverhulme Chair of Physical Chemistry, has been elected as an International Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Study suggests industrial chemicals delay recovery of the ozone layer
Professor Matt Rigby and former School of Chemistry researcher Dr Luke Western contributed to an international study which reports that the recovery of the ozone layer in the Earth's stratosphere could be delayed by several years.
Bristol spin-out Albotherm awarded its first UK patent
Albotherm, a University of Bristol spinout company founded by former School of Chemistry PhD student Dr Siân Fussell, has been awarded its first UK patent.
Research uncovers new historical insights into ancient mummification practices from musty aroma of remains
New research led by the School of Chemistry's Organic Geochemistry Unit (OGU) shows the musty smell of mummified remains helps unlock important information about the ancient practice.
Ramiz Zulkharnay awarded two competitive research grants
Dr Ramiz Zulkharnay, Senior Research Associate in the School of Chemistry's Diamond Research Group, has recently been awarded two competitive research grants.