Chemistry plays an essential role in developing innovative solutions to some of the key challenges faced by modern society. EaStCHEM's world-leading research expertise impacts in key areas such as sustainability, energy, and the effective management of societal resources. Read about some of our research highlights below: Heat storage collaboration up for global innovation prize New method could cut waste from drug production Quantification of Airborne Pollutant Sources and Effects More about our research Research Themes Our research covers a number of themes. Explore them all in this section. Research Impact Read more about the impact of EaStCHEM research on society Research Staff Contact details and profiles for our research staff members. Facilities The School of Chemistry has a wide range of research facilities. Along with our EaStCHEM partners at St Andrews we provide state-of-the-art instrumentation across all of our research areas. Visiting Professors Mid-career and senior scientists based in external academic institutions or industry are encouraged to spend time in the School to develop research collaboration with our academic staff. EaStCHEM The Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh formed EaStCHEM in 2004 to combine the research activities of two of Scotland’s leading schools of chemistry. Ethics and Integrity The College has developed a Research Ethics and Integrity framework that suits its disciplines. The School of Chemistry follows this framework. Early Career Fellowships The School of Chemistry has a number of routes open to early career researchers. Research at EdChem This blog explores the role of chemists in society by showcasing the science conducted within the School of Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh. This article was published on 2023-08-24