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...
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Have fun
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Get active
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 8 October
10.30am - 11.30am
B2.01
Just Desserts
Take a break to join us for sweet treats. We will have cakes, cookies, muffins, doughnuts, and fruit - all free!
There is no agenda, so you can use the space to study and socialise too.
Got a question about anything? You can bring that too and we'll help!
Wednesday 8 October
1pm - 3pm
B2.02
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 15 October
1pm - 3pm
B2.02
Board Games Social
Take a break to unwind with some board games. We’ll bring a selection of activities for you to play with your friends and flatmates – we'll also have snacks on hand, and you can use the space to study and socialise too.
Got a question about anything? You can bring that too and we'll help!
Wednesday 22 October
1pm - 3pm
B2.02
SEM 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 29 October
11am - 3pm
IBRB (Gibbet Hill)
Lantern-making Workshop
Join us for a stress-free crafts session - have fun as you transform some of your household waste into your own lantern.
We'll have snacks on hand, and you can use the space to study and socialise too.
Got a question about anything? You can bring that too and we'll help!
Wednesday 5 November
1pm - 3pm
B2.02
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 12 November
1pm - 4pm
Room TBC
Global Illuminations Showcase
We are Chemistry are joining the Global Illuminations Process 2025 - a spectacular celebration of light, culture and community, forming part of Warwick’s 60th Anniversary and the One World Warwick Festival. Bring your friends and your lanterns for a night of friendship, music, creativity and fun.
Wednesday 19 November
Time TBC
Piazza (meet in B2.01)
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.
Wednesday 26 November
1pm - 3pm
Science Concourse (PLT end)
URSS Event
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 3 December
1pm - 3pm
Room TBC
Festive Snacks and Quiz
Content TBC
Wednesday 10 December
1pm - 3pm
B2.02
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:
