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Development of a new catalytic converter
Scientists are using an analysis of gases in the atmosphere of Venus to develop a new generation of lower-cost and more effective catalytic converters
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Gold
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in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework
95%
of our research activity is
'world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent' latest REF
Top 100
World Top 100 University
QS World University Rankings 2021
Research and innovation
Our world-leading research cuts across the fields of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. The themes of our research groups are all at the disciplinary interfaces of chemistry, with: physics, geology and biology, physics and mathematics, biology and medicine, materials science, medicine and chemical engineering.
The Steel Innovation Award
The award, in memory of Dr Margaret Steel, is a generous £1000 prize awarded…
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A building designed for 21st century science
A new teaching and research facility for the Faculty of Engineering and…
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Out of this world development of a new catalytic converter
Scientists are using an analysis of gases in the atmosphere of Venus to…
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Professor Andrew Nelson scores a hat-trick in winning European Framework awards
A novel electrochemical biosensor platform, which screens water for…
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We deliver events and activities to showcase this fascinating subject area to students at schools and colleges across the UK.
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We have a dedicated Employability Team that provide businesses with access to our talented students through a range of services.
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We work with organisations of all sizes across a wide range of industries to come up with solutions to your needs.
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The University community is made up of a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds and circumstances, which we value and regard as a great asset.
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