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Chemistry student wins Reckitt Sustainability Challenge prize

Jed Walsh, a final year Chemistry MChem, BSc student, was awarded the second place prize in the Reckitt Sustainability Challenge 2024.

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Jed walsh being presented with the second place prize by Reckitt
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award for our commitment to gender equality

Athena SWAN Charter

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