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The University of Warwick invites applications for two Assistant Professors in Chemistry

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:10:00 GMT

The Department of Chemistry is seeking colleagues who will establish a vigorous research program that is closely aligned to our priority research themes: Sustainability, Energy and the Environment, Health and Data and Modelling.

Chemists receive prestigious EPSRC Open Fellowships

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:29:31 GMT

Dr Fredrik Schaufelberger and Dr Alex Baker have been awarded exciting EPSRC Open Fellowships to progress their research over the next five years.

Prof Greg Challs awarded Kitasato Microbial Chemistry Medal

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:31:52 GMT

Prof Greg Challis has been award The Kitasato Microbial Chemistry Medal - an annual award presented by the Kitasato Institute and Kitasato University in Japan since 1973 in recognition of outstanding research in the field of microbial chemistry.

New antibiotic for drug-resistant bacteria found hiding in plain sight

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Warwick and Monash University Chemists have discovered a promising new antibiotic that shows activity against drug-resistant bacterial pathogens, including MRSA and VRE

Prof Greg Challis appointed REF 2029 Panellist

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:51:00 GMT

Our thanks and appreciation go to Prof Greg Challis who has been appointed to serve on the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 Chemistry sub-panel, in recognition of his expertise and leadership in chemical biology.

UK’s most powerful NMR Facilities to open in the West Midlands

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:42:00 GMT

The Universities of Warwick and Birmingham opened the first of their respective 1.2 GHz NMR facilities at Warwick, the result of a £23M investment from UKRI that solidifies the West Midlands as a powerhouse for NMR spectroscopy.

Professor Peter Sadler wins 2025 Blaise Pascal Medal

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:43:18 GMT

Professor Peter Sadler, from the University of Warwick (UK), is honoured with the 2025 Blaise Pascal Medal in Chemistry for his pioneering contributions to the field of bioinorganic chemistry and his lifelong dedication to advancing metal-based therapeutics.

We are looking to support talented candidates for the Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship Scheme 2026

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:15:00 GMT

The Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship (DHF) programme aims to support outstanding early career scientists who require a flexible working pattern due to personal circumstances, such as caring responsibilities and/or health-related conditions.

The Sweet Spot: Sugar-Based Sensors to Revolutionise Snake Venom Detection

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:33:48 GMT

Dr Alex Baker et al have published the first example of a synthetic sugar detection test for snake venom, offering a new route to rapid diagnosis and better antivenoms.

Dr Alex Baker wins prestigious British Science Association Award Lecture

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Joining previous winners including Brian Cox and Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Alex is being recognised for his promising early career research looking to provide therapeutics and diagnosis for Neglected Tropical Diseases.