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.
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Just Desserts
We're kicking off the year the right way! Join us at this first event and indulge in lots of sweet treats, including cakes, cookies, muffins, doughnuts, and fruit platters. Whether you want to study or socialise, come and join us. We will be on hand to help with any questions too. See you there!
Wednesday 2 October
1pm - 3pm
Nobel Prize Breakfast
Interested in learning the latest innovations in Chemistry? Come and join us in the Common Room in B2.01 to have some breakfast pastries and watch the live announcement of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
The announcement is due at 10.45am.
Wednesday 9 October
10.30am - 11.30am
Autumn Prize Giving
Join us for Autumn Prize Giving as we celebrate our outstanding continuing students who excelled last year! The event will be filled with applause and all the best celebratory snacks. After the festivities, feel free to use the space to socialise or study. Let's celebrate together!
Wednesday 9 October
1pm - 3pm
Free Professional Headshots
We're excited to offer you the chance to get a free headshot from a professional photographer. Whether you use it for LinkedIn, presentation posters or your CV, a professional headshot will give you a head start in your job applications!
Wednesday 16 October
12pm - 3pm
C5.21 (Fifth floor in Chemistry)
Chem Careers Showcase
Join our Careers Showcase for Health, Medical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Chemistry. Explore career opportunities, connect with employers, and discover exciting pathways in these dynamic and diverse fields.
Wednesday 23 October
10am - 1pm
Pumpkin Carving & Crime Solving: A Chemi-cata-strophic Mystery
Join us for a unique event combining pumpkin carving with a murder mystery twist! Work in teams to solve chemistry-based clues, break the mystery, and then enjoy carving pumpkins together.
Wednesday 30 October
1pm - 3pm
Paws & Reflect: Petting Zoo
Join us and discover all the benefits that our four (or more!) legged friends can offer. Did you know that spending time with animals enhances our social, cognitive and emotional wellbeing? Come along, pet some furry (and scaly) companions, relax and reflect on term so far!
Wednesday 6 November
1pm - 3pm
CV & Networking Workshop
Ensure your CV is application ready by joining our careers workshop! Opportunities to collaborate on mock CVs, seek individual guidance on your own CV, and network with alumni, students and guests from employers!
Wednesday 13 November
1pm - 3pm
URSS Info Session & Pizza
The Undergraduate Research Support Scheme enables you to carry out an interdisciplinary summer research or public engagement project. Come along to learn more, hear from previous URSS students and get advice on writing successful applications!
Wednesday 20 November
1pm - 3pm
Festive Research Showcase
Indulge in seasonal sweet treats and engage with our expert researchers to get a real flavour of cutting-edge chemistry at Warwick. Explore the science, connect with lab teams and discover how you could get involved. Learn more here.
Wednesday 27 November
2pm - 4pm
Science Concourse (PLT end)
Continental Crunch
Get ready for a global snack adventure! Vote in Instagram polls to pick your favourite treats from around the world, then join us to taste the winning snacks. It’s a fun, delicious way to explore new flavours and cultures—one bite at a time!
Wednesday 4 December
1pm - 3pm
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 Adam 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 valentin.beyer.1@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: (TBC)
5pm - 6pm
Friday 5-aside Football
Join our weekly Chemistry 5-aside football on Pitch 2 at the Sports & Wellness Hub. It's open to everyone, regardless of your skill level – all abilities are welcome! Just give Mark's name at reception to be let through to the pitches. If you've got any questions about the sessions, please reach out to Mark Greenhalgh by email.
Fridays throughout term time
12pm - 1pm
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.