We are Chemistry
We are Chemistry
We love seeing you at our events and have listened to your feedback to co-create activities and spaces for the term ahead. We hope that these will complement your studies and help you have fun and grow your network while you're with us in Chemistry.
We are Chemistry events are always free and open to all students, so come and join the community.
Join us every Wednesday to...
Learn more
Have fun
Feel good
Get active
Chem Arts and Crafts
Unleash your inner Picasso! Whether you are an accomplished painter or complete novice, come along, and paint and craft the afternoon away!
Ditch the Bunsen burner for a paintbrush in our Chem Arts and Crafts session. It's the perfect study break to de-stress and rediscover the art in science.
Wednesday 29 April
1pm - 3pm
B2.04/5
Snack and Study
Join our dedicated study space and help yourself to snacks and food. No agenda, so use the space to study or mingle with others.
Wednesday 6 May
1pm - 3pm
B2.04/5
Snack and Study
Join our dedicated study space and help yourself to snacks and food. No agenda, so use the space to study or mingle with others.
Wednesday 13 May
1pm - 3pm
B2.04/5
Snack and Study
Join our dedicated study space and help yourself to snacks and food. No agenda, so use the space to study or mingle with others.
Wednesday 20 May
1pm - 3pm
B2.04/5
Snack and Study
Join our dedicated study space and help yourself to snacks and food. No agenda, so use the space to study or mingle with others.
Wednesday 27 May
1pm - 3pm
B2.04/5
Snack and Study
Join our dedicated study space and help yourself to snacks and food. No agenda, so use the space to study or mingle with others.
Wednesday 3 June
1pm - 3pm
B2.04/5
Snack and Study
Join our dedicated study space and help yourself to snacks and food. No agenda, so use the space to study or mingle with others.
Wednesday 10 June
1pm - 3pm
B2.04/5
So, what's next for you?
Come along to get help or support with any references and applications for your summer and post-graduation jobs. We also know you will have lots of questions about what to expect at graduation this year, so come and grab some food and let us help!
Wednesday 17 June
1pm - 3pm
B2.04/5
We are Chem Freecycle
Whether it is a saucepan, a lab coat, a bike, or anything else that can help out future Chemistry students, don't toss it, donate it! Join our freecycle event and give your pre-loved items a second life when clearing out your clutter at the end of the academic year. It's an easy and eco-friendly way to reduce waste and give back to your community.
Wednesday 24 June
1pm - 3pm
B2.04/5
We are Chem Freecycle
Whether it is a saucepan, a lab coat, a bike, or anything else that can help out future Chemistry students, don't toss it, donate it! Join our freecycle event and give your pre-loved items a second life when clearing out your clutter at the end of the academic year. It's an easy and eco-friendly way to reduce waste and give back to your community.
Wednesday 1 July
1pm - 3pm
B2.04/5
Got an idea?
Do you have a brilliant event idea or something special you'd like to see in our We are Chemistry series? We're all ears! We're always looking for fresh ideas and collaborations to improve your experience and bring new ideas to life.
Chat with Reece or Tom at one of the events, or e-mail us and we'll get back to you!
Get active
Join these free recurring events throughout term. Get active, feel good, and make friends in the department.
Chem Climbing Club
Climb to new heights and make friends in Chemistry! Our weekly Climbing Club is open to everyone, regardless of your climbing experience. It's a fantastic way to stay fit and connect with fellow department members. To enquire about joining, just e-mail: siobhan.boswood@warwick.ac.uk to express your interest and complete this form before the session.
Thursday throughout term time
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Chem Badminton
Join the Chem Badminton Club for weekly sessions filled with friendly competition. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, the club welcomes players of all skill levels. Improve your badminton technique, meet new friends, and stay active. To inquire and get on the mailing list, email jiuli.xu@warwick.ac.uk. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with the Chem community!
Tuesday, every fortnight
5pm - 6pm
Chem 5-a-side
Join our weekly Chemistry 5-a-side football at the Sports & Wellness Hub. It's open to everyone, regardless of your skill level – all abilities are welcome! Just give Joe's name at reception to be let through to the pitches. If you've got any questions about the sessions, please reach out to Joe Stanley by email.
Monday, every week
6pm - 7pm
Study Spaces in Chemistry
Chemistry Common Room (Chem360)
We secured a new Chemistry Common Room last year and refurbished it over the summer based on your feedback! Make sure to visit Chem360!
Social Space Study Stations Blackboards TV Projector
Power and USB Sockets Board Games Student-Life Library
This space is suited for social study or group work discussions
You can read about the transformation of this project here.
Chemistry Quiet Study Space
You'll find a quiet study space on the fifth floor of Chemistry, just by the Undergraduate Office.
PC Stations Photocopier Study Stations Whiteboards
Power Sockets Innovation & Diversity Libraries
This space is suited for quiet study and individual working
Study Spaces on Campus
Looking for a different study space on campus? Click below to discover an array of places available to you!
Chemistry Support
Read about the support available if you're struggling with the cost of living.
Learn more about the funding available if you require IT support.
Access resources that will help you improve your academic and study skills.
The Impact of WaC
Since launching the We are Chemistry (WaC) programme in September 2022, we've worked together to engage thousands of students in Chemistry and beyond. Our approach to partnership working is now used as best practice across other departments, universities, and international education sectors. You can read more about this below:
