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The Commonwealth iLibrary
The Commonwealth iLibrary offers wide-ranging research and knowledge to a variety of audiences, a key part of the organisation’s mission
Chemistry education online
This resource covers a variety of topics from online course design, to laboratory content and wellness to help chemistry education
CIC Talks Careers: Women’s History Month
CIC Talks Careers: Women’s History Month Edition to connect with some of the women inspiring the next generation of chemical sciences and chemical engineering professionals.
How to set up a National Chemical Society
Dr Leonard Gitu shares his knowledge of setting up their national chemical society and offers advice on what to consider to ensure a successful launch
Young Chemists’ Symposium
The theme of Sustainability in Chemistry, reflects current advancements towards more environmentally friendly processes and cleaner technologies
Commonwealth Chemistry COP26 Policy Statement
In November this year the UK will host the United Nations Climate Change Conference – Conference of the Parties 26 (COP26). The Executive Board of Commonwealth Chemistry recognises the urgency for action on climate change and the role of chemistry in tackling issues related to climate change. While we acknowledge that climate change affects the whole planet, Commonwealth nations are among those most affected.
2nd Commonwealth Chemistry Posters
The only chemistry posters event that is delivered by and for Commonwealth countries, it gives you the chance to engage with top chemists, to find potential collaborations and to network with your peers.
Gender Responsive Pedagogy in Higher Education
A webinar on developing sustainable gender responsive pedagogy within higher education institutions in low-resource or low-infrastructure environments
Directory of Open Access Journals
The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) is a community-curated online directory that indexes and provides access to high quality, open access, peer-reviewed journals.
Equitable partnerships for global research webinar
Learning from experience to pave the way for more and better partnerships with a webinar organised by the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Supporting Research Community in partnership with the UK Collaborative on Development Research (UKCDR) and the Research Fairness Initiative (RFI) on the importance of fair research partnerships.
Data, Technology and Digitalisation Series: Digital Skills for Youth
The Commonwealth Secretariat is hosting a webinar in partnership with Microsoft about the skills young people need to be competitive employees, entrepreneurs and digital citizens.
Commonwealth Chemistry AGM
In 2021 we hold our first, virtual Annual General Meeting during which President Elect, Vicki Gardiner, will be installed as the first President of Commonwealth Chemistry. The meeting will take place in a virtual format.
First Commonwealth Chemistry Congress
The Congress programme includes panel discussions on the importance of the role of the Commonwealth in overcoming the SDGs and career pathways together with scientific sessions featuring high profile speakers across six key themes.
Introducing the First Commonwealth Chemistry Congress
The 2021 Commonwealth Chemistry Congress has a new virtual set-up and a programme to unite the chemical sciences community in addressing global challenges
Leading a united international effort to combat critical global issues
Commonwealth Chemistry’s first President-Elect, Vicki Gardiner, formally takes up her role in May2021. Here, she shares her ambitions for the Federation
Identify your skills and market yourself to employers
Relevant to all chemical scientists, this webinar will equip you with valuable tips on how to market yourself effectively to employers
Remote teaching: A practical guide with tools, tips and techniques
This e-book provides advice and guidance on how to adapt to remote and virtual teaching of university courses, from communication to wellness
Gender equality in the chemical sciences
The chemical sciences loses more talented women from the profession than any other scientific discipline. This staggering fact is compounded by an even deeper problem: cultural and educational barriers rob many young girls and women of the opportunity to study chemistry and follow…
An introduction to critical thinking
This course is designed for researchers wanting to improve their critical thinking skills, regardless of the subject of their studies
Managing isolation – building a better chemistry culture
The webinar addresses the psychology behind isolation, its impact on mental health and how building meaningful connections can help create a sense of belonging
Free access to Chemistry World
If you belong to a chemical society that is part of Commonwealth Chemistry, you will continue to receive unlimited access to Chemistry World in 2021
An easier, cheaper way to detect disease
The potential of nanotechnology in aiding biomedical research – developing nanosensors for bio application as a cheaper way to detect disease
Change, uncertainty and resilience
The webinar would be of interest to anyone in the chemical sciences interested in developing their resilience to change and uncertainty
Basics of grant proposal writing
A course for students, early career chemists and professionals in higher education to learn the basics of writing a grant proposal to receive funding
Doubling the crop production rate in Barbados
The small island of Barbados is home to Nikolai Holder – biochemist, humanist and Spiderman fan, who work focuses on crop production rate in Barbados
How can international experience boost my academic career prospects?
A webinar discussing the importance of international experience in an academic career and practical tips on what aspiring academics can do to help themselves
Facilitating events and courses in an online world
A course designed for anyone interested in developing their knowledge and abilities in facilitating events and courses in an online world
IUPAC/CCCE – Virtual 2021
This conference brings is the Canadian Society for Chemistry’s (CSC) national conference that welcome chemists from the global chemistry community. This event brings together speakers who are leaders in their field to deliver talks covering a wide range of topics; Chemistry at the Frontiers, Chemistry for Energy, Chemistry for Health, Chemistry for Society and Chemistry for Sustainability.