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Colorimetric indication of hidden catalysis

19 September, 2025Research

In a new paper published in Nature Chemistry, the Thomas Group presents a breakthrough method to…

Diagram of the new method

School of Chemistry Secures Major BBSRC ALERT Awards

11 September, 2025Research

The School of Chemistry is delighted to announce that David Clarke and Alison Hulme have both been…

Sample vials

A new tool for extracellular vesicle analysis

28 August, 2025Research

Scientists from the Institute of Regeneration & Repair (IRR) Chemistry Hub and the School of…

Image showing an extracellular vesicle detected by labelled antibodies (green and red fluorophores) against surface proteins.

Ultrafast molecular imaging experiment benchmarks state-of-the-art quantum chemistry predictions

21 August, 2025Research

New work from an international team has recorded the ultrafast molecular motion that world-leading…

Graphical representation of the Cyclobutanone Photochemistry Prediction Challenge (credit: Greg Stewart, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory).

Daphne Jackson Fellowship at the University of Edinburgh

14 August, 2025Research

Reshu Tyagi looks back on her time in the School of Chemistry.

Left: A molecular-scale model of a Polymer of Intrinsic Microporosity showing its rigid and contorted structure. Right: Reshu and Neil.

Tiny Ocean Algae Hold Secrets to Earth's Carbon Balance

30 July, 2025Research

A new paper from the Nudelman group and collaborators explores the fascinating processes behind…

Electron microscopy image of Chrysotila carterae

EaStCHEM Early Career Researcher Conference 2025

21 July, 2025Research

Over sixty early career researchers gathered on the 17th of June for the 7th EaStCHEM ECR…

A University of St Andrews coffee cup in front of a conference session.

Honorary Doctorate of Science awarded to Sunamp founder Andrew Bissell

11 July, 2025Research

During this summer’s graduation ceremony, the School of Chemistry was delighted to award an…

Group photo of Bissell family and University colleagues

New project to study molecular magnets funded by The Leverhulme Trust

01 July, 2025Research

The project “Stellated Archimedean and Keplerate Polyhedra: Frustrated Molecular Magnets” will be…

A stellated cuboctahedron of Fe(III)

Expertise in biosynthesis of natural products helps shed light on how microbiota protect the human gut

26 June, 2025Research

The School of Chemistry’s Professor Dominic Campopiano is co-corresponding author on a new…

Figure from the Nature Communications paper showing the proposed biosynthesis from the Campopiano Group's work.