
Fraser J. Scott
@sci_drscott
Reader, Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, University of Strathclyde. Interested in drug discovery and science education. UG Academic Selector.
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Here's this week's round-up! ChemistryWW investigates AI in education: edu.rsc.org/feature/the-ai… The bright side of making mistakes from Fraser J. Scott: edu.rsc.org/education-rese… Fizzy drink chemistry: edu.rsc.org/everyday-chemi… #scied #chemed


RSC Education Community (Scotland) Committee is excited to launch the Inspiring Young Chemists Fund 2025/2026! Upto £200 for single setting, or upto £500 for multi-setting. In 2024/2025 the IYC Fund supported 14 projects from across ten local authorities. Deadline : 3 October 2025.


We're proud to see this news – IIT Bombay and Royal Society of Chemistry hosted a unique chemistry camp for visually impaired students, combining hands-on science experiments with motivational sessions to inspire learning. Find out more ⬇️ timesnownews.com/education/iit-… Ajit Sharma Dr Sweta Raghavan

🚀 Inspiring day The Education Academy Scotland STEM Leaders Showcase. Young people led the way with powerful talks & posters, supported by Royal Society of Chemistry From research & teamwork to confidence & critical thinking — the future of STEM is bright, inclusive & already making a difference 🌍✨

Thrilled to share that the first paper from my PhD and my first first author publication is now out in npj Antimicrobials and Resistance. We show that PBDs are captured by the antibiotic binding protein AlbA. Thanks to all who supported the work, and to LIDo for funding me. nature.com/articles/s4425….

Compared to other developed nations, the UK is third bottom for social mobility, & at its worst in over 50 years Understanding why individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are underrepresented in the chemical sciences is more important than ever chemistryworld.com/opinion/nurtur…

23% of first-generation students said they felt like impostors compared to just 2% of non-first-generation students #ShiftingMindsets They were less likely to be invited to summer lab placements & less likely to report having family support #RealTimeChem chemistryworld.com/news/first-gen…

🚨PhD students & recent grads! 🚨 Passionate about science & policy? Spend 3 months at UK Parliament with the Royal Society of Chemistry Westminster Fellowship at POST 💼 £8k bursary 📅 Apply by 13 July 🔗 post.parliament.uk/royal-society-… #SciencePolicy #PhDLife #RSCFellowship #POSTUK

Applications are NOW OPEN for the IGNITE SCHOLARSHIP! A new and exciting partnership with Gas Certification Company Limited and The Education Academy Scotland with an incredible opportunity for young people in South Lanarkshire and surrounding areas. educationacademyscotland.co.uk/scholarships/t…

The technical community is invited to join Royal Society of Chemistry on 3 September at Burlington House to celebrate five years of their support of the Technician Commitment. The event is free to attend with limited travel bursaries available. More info and register: rsc.org/events/detail/…


Calling Chemists across the Commonwealth Chemistry The 6th Commonwealth Chemistry Posters event will take place on 1-2 Oct '25 #6CCP Engage with top chemists, expand your network & find potential collaborations #GlobalGoals #SDGs Abstract & registration open soon shorturl.at/VleFz


🚨The Royal Society of Chemistry are hiring🚨 Passionate about chemistry & education? Join us as an Education Coordinator (NI/ROI focus) to lead local initiatives, support teachers & shape policy 💼 Contract: Permanent 📍 Home-based with travel 📅 Deadline 28 July 🔗 rsc.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/RoyalSoc…

Scotland’s #1 - Thanks to Our Students #NSS2025 results are in & they’re exceptional! 🔹+10pts in #StudentVoice 🔹+15pts in feeling valued (Best in Scotland!) 🔹+16pts in engaging teaching 🔹#1 in #Scotland for assessment & feedback University of Strathclyde #HigherEd #TeachingExcellence


Very proud to announce that Kevin Morgan has been awarded an Advance HE National Teaching Fellowship (NTF) in recognition for his outstanding impact on student outcomes and the teaching profession! More here: advance-he.ac.uk/ntfs/dr-kevin-…

Registrations for the Royal Society of Chemistry Technician Commitment relaunch event close 15 August. Don't miss out on this free event honouring their five-year support of the Technician Commitment. Places are limited, and travel bursaries up to £200 are available: rsc.org/events/detail/…



Great day welcoming 60+ #Scottish chemistry technicians for the third annual technicians conference, led by North Lanarkshire’s Vicky Thompson and our own Debbie Cleary! Great talks from @RSC_LAS Education Scotland, then 6 sessions of hands-on #chemistry skills! University of Strathclyde
