Chemistry at Brighton

University of Brighton chemistry blog

Izzy Mawdsley, chemistry student

3D prints will simplify teaching chemical reactions

A ‘light bulb’ moment has resulted in funding for the University of Brighton to develop a tactile way of explaining chemical reactions. The funding for Professor Lizzy Ostler in the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences and the Chemistry Research and Enterprise Group has come from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), It will be…

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Opportunities clearing can bring

In this special podcast, Dr Bhavik Patel recounts his own experience of #Clearing at the University of Brighton and gives first-hand insight into the process.

Royal Society of Chemistry role for Professor Lizzy Ostler

Professor Ostler has been appointed to a leading role in the education branch of the RSC. She was elected to the Education Division Council of the RSC by the body’s existing members. The division “promotes the study and dissemination of knowledge of chemical education at all levels”. It organises regional activities and projects based around addressing the needs…

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The journey from undergraduate to PhD

Blaise Geoghegan tells us how his passion for chemistry has taken him from undergraduate studies to PhD research.

A field trip to the seaside

Final year students from across our Geography, Geology, Environmental Sciences, Civil Engineering, and Chemistry courses took a trip to the beach this week to collect grab samples of bathing water from seven sites between Brighton Palace Pier and Brighton Marina. The trip was part of a water and health module and was to look at…

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Gaining confidence and skills on placement

We caught up with Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences student Hayder, who has just returned to university following a placement year at local pharmaceutics company Custom Pharmaceuticals Ltd. We chatted to him about life as a student at Brighton, his placement experience and what his plans are for this year and beyond.   Many universities offered…

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New student? Hit the ground running!

To help you get the best start as a student here, we’ve put together some online activities called Hit The Ground Running. Taking part in this programme isn’t compulsory and it’s not a test, it’s just a good way to prepare yourself for your studies and get to know your way around our online learning platform,…

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