Department of Chemsitry

What can the Department of Chemistry offer? How can you get involved?

Chemistry is growing rapidly in popularity - applications to Oxford to study Chemistry have grown by more than 50 percent in the last five years – and there is a new buzz about science that the University is keen to feed and develop.
The UK Chemistry community in general, and Oxford in particular, has long been involved in public and schools engagement events. Here at Oxford we are increasing both the number and scope of our events.
Oxford Chemistry activities include among other things

  • a Sixth Form Lecture Programme to support both AS and A2 students
  • a programme of one day workshops for AS and A2 chemistry students
  • the opportunity to have the support of an academic advisor on projects undertaken at school
  • INSET opportunities to support chemistry teaching in schools
  • a Salters’ Institute challenge involving competing teams from fourteen schools
  • a Chemistry show for schools featuring lecture demonstrations, and the ‘Oxfordshire Chemist of the Year’ awards
  • work experience in the department for students from local schools with the opportunity for schools to use our practical labs for experiments not possible in school.

 

see photos of recent events
 

The Chemistry department of Oxford University is deeply committed to building interest in and appreciation of science within the community. We endeavour to find new ways to engage and enthuse the public at every level, from those at school or thinking of a career in science, to those who just want to know more about the part that Chemistry plays in our daily lives. 

Chemistry Connect

is the outreach arm of the Chemistry department at Oxford University – our aim is to open up a door for you to find out more about chemistry, how it works, and how it impacts your life.

We have a range of master classes, workshops and lectures in the calendar but are happy to organize tailor made visits for students to perform practical chemistry within one of our teaching labs. 

Connect to us in the first instance by email to outreach@chem.ox.ac.uk 

Upcoming Events

Saturday 28th of Jan - Dr Nick Green - Talk to School teachers about Radiation Chemistry - London 

Tuesday 13th of March am- School Visit

13th, 14th and 15th of March - Year 12 study day organised by Dr Organ (Brasenose College)

Monday 19th of March - School visit

26th and 27th of March - Schools visits

Wednesday 28th of March - Primary schools Demo Lecture (contact Dr Ahmed-Stewart for details)

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