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Interactive Periodic Table

  • The School of Chemistry developed the first ever Welsh version of the Periodic Table.  Find out more...

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Salters Festival of Chemistry March 27, 2012

The Salters’ Festivals of Chemistry are an initiative of the Salters’ Institute, whose aim is to promote the appreciation of chemistry and related sciences among the young. Find out more and book online.

Schools Analyst Competition March 29, 2012

Regional heat of the Royal Society of Chemistry “Schools Analyst Competition”. Teams are required to undertake various practical analytical determinations based on problems relevant to industrial or social needs. Each competition aims to provide some familiar and unfamiliar tasks. In this way, it is hoped that the competitors will learn new skills, as well as demonstrate their existing knowledge, skills and aptitude for analytical science.

Chemistry Pharmaceutical June 14, 2012

This event is now fully booked

Approximately 35,000 metric tonnes of Aspirin are produced and consumed annually, enough to make over 100 billion standard aspirin tablets every year. Nowadays aspirin is not only used as a pain killer but has also been proposed as effective in reducing the incidence of heart disease. This practical workshop will:

  • Introduce Year 12 students to the synthesis of one of the oldest medicines, aspirin.
  • Analyse the purity of the aspirin using specialist techniques not used in school. This year’s event includes a Spectroscopy session. Here students will be introduced to MS, IR and NMR spectroscopy, preparing them for the Organic A level module in Year 13.

Spectroscopy in a Suitcase

Spectroscopy in a Suitcase (SIAS) is a new initiative at the School of Chemistry in collaboration with HE STEM and the RSC. The project brings spectroscopy to schools and colleges. UV/Visible and FTIR  Spectrometers are now available with trained chemistry postgraduate students and tested activities to allow students to get hands on experience of these techniques in their own classrooms. Funding has been allocated for 15 schools on a first come first served basis. Please indicate class size when contacting us.

Private Schools Visits

We will happily host small bespoke visits for your school to view and understand more about our lab equipment and the latest analytical technology.

Work Experience Year 12 July 16 - 20

We have a number of places for work experience for yr 12 students interested in Chemistry.