Research School of Chemistry, ANU

A free online guide to master Schlenk lines Andryj Borys shares his knowledge on air-sensitive chemistry through an open-access handbook and website

RACI's National Congress 2022 super early bird registration closes on 30 November 2021. Held only every 4 years, next year's event in Brisbane (Sun 3 - Fri 8 July 2022) is one not to miss. Register now to receive the discounted super early bird registration rate. https://www.raci2022.com/

James Clark: ‘I hate waste in any sense’ The pioneering green chemist on the development of the field and the power of waste

Changing the steaks: how 'alternative fats' are shaping the future of food This cellular agriculture start-up hopes to add a tasty new animal-free ingredient to the menu.

Well done to Mick Sherburn and his group whose latest paper was recently highlighted in the Royal Society of Chemistry's "Chemistry World"

Diels–Alder study casts doubt on innate endo-selectivity New evidence questions the Alder endo rule of simple Diels-Alder reactions

How can we finance activities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at ANU?

Many emissions reductions activities will deliver long-term cost savings to ANU, for example by reducing energy costs. Nevertheless, many will require start-up capital at a time when COVID-19 has placed significant constraints on ANU budgets.

Join us on 13/10 to discuss or contribute your idea via our online ideas platform
http://bit.ly/BZfip

Finance, investment and purchasing How might we finance activities to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions? How might we reduce emissions from ANU purchasing and investments? Financing emissions reductions

Congratulations to Professor Michelle Coote for being announced as a finalist for the Australian Museum Eureka Prize 2020. This is the third straight year, Michelle has been nominated as part of The Invisible Catalyst Team whose work has shown that electric fields can be used to manipulate chemical reactions. This discovery could enable greener and safer methods for fabricating materials, from drugs to plastics.

Congratulations to Associate Professor Malcolm McLeod - 2020 Churchill Fellowship Award Recipient.

The prestigious Churchill Fellowship is an award offered to Australians from all walks of life to address challenges facing contemporary Australia. Assoc. Prof. Mal McLeod has received the award with plans to visit leading international drug checking services (Austria, Netherlands and Portugal) to rapidly improve the analytical chemistry capabilities here in Australia.

Congratulations to Dr. Tristan Reekie on being selected as one of the outstanding early career researchers to receive an Australian Capital Territory 2020 Young Tall Poppy Science Award.

The Young Tall Poppy Science Awards are run by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science to honour up-and-coming scientists who combine world-class research with a passionate commitment to communicating science. Tall Poppies from the Australian Capital Territory are experts from many fields and take part in a variety of outreach programs. These winners showcase the high standard of world-leading research being carried out in the Territory.

Australian Institue of Policy and Science website.

How can we integrate operational measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with research and teaching at ANU?
The initiative can provide a wealth of research and internship opportunities for students and researchers, using the campus as both a classroom and a laboratory.

Join us on 6/10 to discuss or contribute your idea via our online ideas platform http://bit.ly/BZirt1

Integrating Below Zero operations with research and teaching How might we integrate Below Zero operational measures, research and teaching? 

How can we reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commuting to ANU & from academic travel?

COVID-19 has provided an opportunity to reset our habits around business and personal travel, demonstrating what can (and cannot) be achieved online. How can we encourage and support low and zero emissions forms of transport?

Join us on 29/9 to discuss or contribute your idea via our online ideas platform http://bit.ly/BZtravel

Travel How might we reduce emissions from business travel and commuting to and from ANU? Before COVID-19, business-related air travel comprised one of the University’s largest sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Commuting to and from campus is also a major source of emissions that has yet to be qu...