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Scientists create rare material that could pave the way for faster, greener computer memory

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:17:17 GMT

Warwick Chemistry researchers have created a new material combining two properties, magnetism and electrical polarisation, that scientists have struggled to bring together for decades – and crucially, it works at close to room temperature.

Bacterial molecule 'disarms' deadly fungal infections by tricking them into starving

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:25:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Warwick and Monash University have discovered a way to potentially stop one of the world's most dangerous fungal pathogens in its tracks, not by killing it, but by tricking it into switching off its attack mode.

Advanced mass spectrometry technique breaks free from specialist hardware

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:39:00 GMT

Warwick Chemists and spin-out company Verdel Instruments have successfully demonstrated two-dimensional mass spectrometry (2DMS) on a benchtop instrument, making this powerful technique practical and affordable for everyday laboratory use.

Celebrating our brilliant glassblower, Steve Williams

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:41:10 GMT

Hear from our resident glassblower, Steve Williams, whose craft has quietly shaped world-leading research over the last 30 years.

Scientists uncover 'mix and match' mechanism for creating new cancer-fighting drugs

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:49:00 GMT

A team of Warwick researchers collaborated with Monash University to solve a puzzle that's stumped drug developers for decades…

Warwick Chemistry ranked 9th in UK and top in the Midlands in Complete University Guide 2027

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:28:00 GMT

Warwick Chemistry has been named the top university in the Midlands and ranked 9th in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2027, rising five places from last year.

Congratulations to Dr Emily Brogden, Dr Ben Tragheim and Dr Joshua Tully, SEM Faculty Prize Winners 2026

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:17:00 GMT

We are delighted to announce that Warwick Chemistry graduates, Dr Emily Brogden and Ben Tragheim, and WEIG Research Fellow, Dr Joshua Tully, have received Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine faculty prizes for research excellence.

Warwick and the Royal Institution join forces to expand public engagement in science

Tue, 26 May 2026 08:09:10 GMT

Warwick Chemistry's Dr Alex Baker instrumental in forging a partnership between the University and the Royal Institution.

Express your interest in a Royal Society URF with Warwick Chemistry

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:48:43 GMT

Warwick Chemistry is seeking to support talented candidates for the Royal Society University Fellowship Scheme 2027.

Collaborative Science creates atomically precise molecular chains to power next generation technology

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:43:37 GMT

A recent collaborative study published in Nature Communications showcases advances in nanoscale science through the creation of atomically precise molecular chains, offering new routes towards tailor made electronic and quantum materials.