Meeting Minds: the Oxford Alumni Weekend 2019
Saturday September 21st, 4pm to 6.15pm at the Chemistry Research Laboratory
The UN has designated 2019 the International Year of the Periodic Table in celebration of one of the most significant achievements in science and a unique tool that enables us to predict the properties of matter. Discover exciting new developments in the chemistry of the elements – from creating better batteries to designing more effective drugs.
Speakers will include Professor Simon Clarke, Head of the Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, and Professor Simon Aldridge, Professor of Main Group Chemistry
Talks, tours and drinks reception.
Free for Chemistry alumni. Please email alumni@chem.ox.ac.uk to register.
View the complete programme for the Oxford Alumni Weekend
The Oxford Chemistry Annual Reception, January 8th 2019
6.00-8.30pm, 8th January 2019 at the Apothecaries' Hall, Black Friars Lane, London EC4V 6EJ
This year’s event was held at the magnificent Apothecaries’ Hall in the City of London.
Professor Ben Davis FRS and Dr Emily Flashman gave short talks about some of their cutting-edge research in plant-related chemistry. The talks were followed by a drinks reception hosted by Head of Chemistry Professor Mark Brouard.
Oxford Alumni Weekend 2018
Saturday September 15th, 4pm. Chemistry Teaching Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PS
Alumni and friends of the Department visited the new state-of-the-art teaching laboratories to hear how the next generation of chemists will be enabled to address the challenges of the 21st century. Speakers included Professor Nick Green, Associate Head of Department (Teaching) and Dr Malcolm Stewart, Director of Teaching Laboratories.
The Oxford Chemistry Annual Reception, 9th January 2018
6.30-8.30pm, 9th January 2018 at the Wellcome Collection, 183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE
Professor Chris Schofield FRS and researchers from the Department of Chemistry gave short talks about some of their cutting-edge research in medicinal chemistry. The talks were followed by a drinks reception among the fascinating exhibits of the Medicine Now gallery.
The Oxford Alumni Weekend
Saturday September 16th, 4-5pm, Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory Lecture Theatre, South Parks Road, OX1 3QR
Chemistry plays an essential part in the search for clean and plentiful energy and pioneering research at Oxford led to the first Li-ion batteries. Professor Steve Faulkner, Professor Fraser Armstrong and Professor Andy Weller gave short talks and presentations on how Oxford chemists are contributing to a secure and sustainable energy future. This was followed by a drinks reception for Chemistry alumni in the beautiful and historic Abbot’s Kitchen.
The Dyson Perrins Laboratory Centenary Celebrations
Read about the history of this remarkable laboratory.
A day of celebrations was held on Saturday September 17th 2016 to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Dyson Perrins Laboratory. We were delighted to welcome back many alumni and friends of the Department for talks, tours of the department and a cocktail reception. 