Inspirational Member Award

Back in July I was invited to Burlington House, the home of the Royal Society of Chemistry, where I was presented with an Inspirational Member Award. The award was for “outstanding dedication to inspiring school pupils and the public as The Kitchen Chemist both in the local section and beyond“. The full citation is on the Royal Society of Chemistry […]

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Norwich Science Festival 2016

The Kitchen Chemistry show was part of Chemistry Day (26/10), a day organised by the Royal Society of Chemistry, at the Norwich Science Festival run by the Forum Trust from 18 -30 October. The Kitchen Chemist was also involved in Physics Fest which was a physics day organised by the local Institute of Physics.

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What’s in store

The remainder of the year is looking exciting for the Kitchen Chemist. In addition to the local appearances there is a return to South Africa with Kitchen Chemistry: Seconds, a return to “where science lives” in November and a mini-tour of the South West in December.

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Why is 175 so important to the RSC this year?

If you have anything to do with the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) you will have noticed that the number 175 features heavily this year. We have 175 Faces of Chemistry, 175 Minutes of Chemistry and the give-away 175 Anniversary Exhibition. Yes, the oldest chemical society in the world is 175 years old this year.

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