Dept of Pure & Applied Chemistry - University of Strathclyde

Great to see our students in action at the Organic and Medicinal Chemistry symposium held at the University of Glasgow last Friday 👏

We’re especially proud to celebrate two prize winners from the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry at the University of Strathclyde :

🏆 Best Oral Presentation
Nicholas McVeigh (Nelson Group)
“Oxidative addition to a prototypical Ni(0) source”

🏆 Best Poster Prize
Maggie So (Tomkinson Group)
“Diverse Electrophile Screening to Identify Covalent Tools for Disease-Relevant Proteins”

Congratulations to Nicholas and Maggie on these fantastic achievements! It's a testament to the high-quality research and talent across our community 👏

🎞️ Inside StrathChem | Facility Spotlight: NEW EPISODE 📺

We’re excited to share the latest episode of our Inside StrathChem YouTube series is out now! 🚀

In this episode, we step inside our Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) facility with Dr John Parkinson exploring our four Bruker spectrometers and how we use advanced spectroscopy to reveal molecular structure. 🔬

We also take a look at how our NMR and NMR-BASE facilities work together, supporting research across chemistry and biology, and how we partner with academic and industry collaborators to provide expert insight, data and solutions to real-world challenges. 🤝

Inside StrathChem brings you an exclusive look inside the University of Strathclyde’s Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry. Subscribe to hear more about our fantastic facilities! 🔔

🎥 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/wKC1rFA4jeU

🔗 Learn more about our NMR facility: tinyurl.com/PAC-NMR


Strathclyde Faculty of Science

Inside StrathChem | Facility Spotlight: NMR Facility In this episode, we step inside our Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR...

🏆 #1 in the UK for Forensic Science 🔬

We are proud to share that the University of Strathclyde has once again been ranked 1st in the UK for Forensic Science in the Complete University Guide 2027, marking four consecutive years at the top. 🥇

This continued success reflects the collective effort across our Centre for Forensic Science and the wider Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry. From teaching and supervision to research, professional practice and support, this achievement belongs to all our colleagues who contribute every day. 🌟

If you are considering a future in forensic science, we offer a range of programmes that combine strong analytical foundations with real-world application.

🔗 Explore our Forensic Science courses and find out how you can study with us: https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/subjects/forensicscience/



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💡 Advancing Next Gen Battery Tech 🔋

We are delighted to share that Dr Stuart Robertson has secured a fully funded four-year PhD project supported by The Faraday Institution , focusing on magnesium battery electrolytes.⚡

This award strengthens our research in energy materials and contributes to the development of next generation battery technologies, addressing key global challenges in energy storage and sustainability. 🌱

Congratulations to Stuart on this excellent achievement 👏

🔗 More information on the project including how to apply can be found here: https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/postgraduateresearchphdopportunities/science/pureappliedchemistry/organomagnesiumcomplexesasrechargeablebatteryelectrolytes/

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Strathclyde Faculty of Science

🌍 Strengthening international collaboration in measurement science 🤝

In April, as part of ongoing efforts to internationalise the Centre for Advanced Measurement Science and Health Translation, Professor Damion Corrigan and Dr Veerappan Mani received two Royal Society International Exchanges Grants.

🔬 One award supports collaboration with Professor Chi-Hsien Huang at Ming Chi University of Technology, Taiwan, focused on advanced manufacturing approaches for laser-induced graphene electrodes for next-generation biosensing applications.

🌐 The second supports work with Professor Juewen Liu at the University of Waterloo, Canada, developing a new laser-induced graphene aptasensor platform for continuous monitoring applications.

👏 Congratulations to Damion, Mani and their international collaborators on strengthening the Centre’s global research connections and translational impact.


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Strathclyde Faculty of Science

🔔 We’re recruiting: Stores Manager 📦🧪

University of Strathclyde's Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry is seeking a motivated and service‑focused Stores Manager to join our technical team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic laboratory environment and takes pride in supporting high‑quality teaching and research activities. The role is central to the day‑to‑day operation of the Departmental Stores, ensuring the efficient receipt, storage and distribution of chemicals, equipment and consumables, while maintaining strong standards in procurement, stock control and health and safety compliance.

🕒 Full‑time, 35 hours per week
📅 Closing date: 5 May 2026
📄 Open‑ended contract

If you are highly organised, detail‑oriented and enjoy providing a responsive, customer‑focused service in a science setting, we would love to hear from you. Please share with colleagues or contacts who might be interested.

👉 View the full job description and apply here:
https://strathvacancies.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/I/2787/0/466917/15019/stores-manager-808575

For informal enquiries, please contact Ian Graham, Department Manager, at [email protected].

Strathclyde Faculty of Science

Stores Manager (808575) Term: Open-ended The Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry (PAC) within the Faculty of Science is seeking to appoint a motivated and service-focused Stores Manager to support the delivery of teaching and research activities across our laboratories and technical facilities.

🔔 We’re recruiting: Health, Safety and Sustainability Manager ⚠️🌱

University of Strathclyde 's Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry is seeking an experienced and proactive Health, Safety and Sustainability Manager to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Practitioner who is passionate about driving sustainable improvements and supporting a positive safety culture in a high-hazard science environment. The role provides both strategic and operational leadership, overseeing health and safety management systems, risk management, incident investigations and sustainability initiatives aligned with the University’s strategic vision.

🕒 Full-time, 35 hours per week
📅 Closing date: 29 April 2026
📄 Open-ended contract

If you are motivated by making a real impact in health, safety and sustainability within a leading research and teaching department, we would love to hear from you.

👉 View the full job description and apply here: https://strathvacancies.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/W/5489/0/466697/15019/health-safety-and-sustainability-manager-807194

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr David Lindsay at [email protected].

Strathclyde Faculty of Science

Health, Safety and Sustainability Manager (807194) Term: Open-ended We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health and Safety Practitioner to join the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry. This role is ideal for a professional with a passion for delivering sustainable improvements and managing a broad range of risks, ideally in a high-hazard...