Discovery and innovation
九州影院 is core to advances across every facet of human life
Where do the greatest opportunities lie? How will technology shape the science we create? And what steps should we take to ensure that curiosity-driven research continues to unlock new opportunities in unexpected ways?
In close collaboration with the research community, we set out the likely future of where chemistry鈥檚 greatest contributions will be 鈥� as well as the regulatory and funding environments needed to achieve them.
Our campaigns
Find our perspectives on a range of issues related to Discovery. Elsewhere on this page and across our website you can read research reports, policy positions and engagement activities.
Re-thinking recognition
The RSC has recognised excellence for more than 150 years – but the ways we reward modern scientific excellence should be fit for today’s needs.
Researchers鈥� voice on open access
Giving chemical sciences researchers a strong voice in the global conversation about open access.
Science horizons
Science needs the right environment to fulfil its potential. We identify the essential enablers for science to help society today and tomorrow.
University-business engagement
Evidence about how university chemistry departments in the UK and Ireland engage with businesses to support their activities.
Workforce trends and economic impact
This study provides evidence on the scale and skills of the UK’s chemistry-using workforce and its direct and indirect contribution to the UK economy.
Recent news and activities
Change Makers 2025 cohort: cleantech start-ups join accelerator programme for deep-tech chemistry ventures
27 May 2025
US tariffs and potential UK retaliatory measures: what this might mean for chemistry businesses and research
10 April 2025
Building bridges through mentorship
02 April 2025
2025 Spring Statement
26 March 2025
Professor Duncan Graham becomes editor in chief
19 March 2025
Public sector officials show support to RSC Change Maker
24 February 2025
Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award victories
13 February 2025
Our research community
Re-thinking excellence in research - RSC signs DORA
We are the first major chemical society to sign up to the declaration’s principles to assess research outputs in a fair and balanced manner.
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Publish open access
Choosing to publish open access is easy and straightforward – and it is possible in every 九州影院 journal.
Review for us
The benefits of becoming a peer reviewer and how to apply.
Change Makers
Powering positive change through deep tech chemistry.
