Our final Discovery Days of the year took place this week at Uni of Nottingham #WeAreUoN! UoN Chemistry Students completed a practical in a university lab and attended a panel to discuss careers in chemistry. We hope all our participating schools enjoyed it!

A special thank you to all those who participated in our Discovery Days careers panel this week at Uni of Nottingham #WeAreUoN! The students were able to gain insight into the world of chemistry from industry professionals 🧪 Dr Josh Smalley Promethean Particles UoN Chemistry

Start off this month with a bang on Chemistry Club! July's theme is... Explosions! 🧨 Explore activities on: 🎆 Fireworks 🌋 Volcanoes 🍿 Popcorn 🔥 Matches To find out more about Chemistry Club, click here: saltersinstitute.org/programmes/che…

There is one week left to submit your entries for the Chemistry for Good Challenge! 🧪 For more information on the Challenge and how to submit your entry, visit saltersinstitute.org/programmes/fes…. Deadline: 10 July 2024

On July 9-10, we interviewed shortlisted candidates of the Salters' Graduate Awards at Salters’ Hall. Thank you to our esteemed panellists (some pictured) for their insight, and well done to all nominees. We are looking forward to announcing the awardees soon.

Looking for some interactive activities to enjoy chemistry at home this summer? Try one of our Experiments of the Month: Super Scents! 👃 ⭕ Easy 👧🏽 6 - 11 years old ⌛️ 30 mins Embrace the scents of summer using chemistry to make essential oils! Link: saltersinstitute.org/resource/super…

The production of plastic is highly unsustainable, but green chemistry plays a huge part in changing this. Until then, we can help in other ways like #PlasticFreeJuly, by cutting out single-use plastics for the month. Sign up to Chemistry Club for more: saltersinstitute.org/programmes/che…

A huge congratulations and thank you to our Salters' Outreach Ambassadors who are graduating this year: Bairavee, Harry, Kalea, Michael, Nitola, and Sophie! Our Ambassadors are a vital part of the team, and we wish our graduating ambassadors all the best in their next chapter!

The Discovery Days for this year's Salters' Festivals of Chemistry have ended! 🧪 700+ students across the UK 'Discovered Chemistry' in university labs and by speaking with professionals in chemistry. Thank you to our partners and volunteers! 🔗 saltersinstitute.org/news/discovery…

The NHS recommends wearing at least factor 30 sunscreen every day during the summer in the UK. But have you ever wondered why sunscreen is important, even on overcast summer days in the UK? Check out this infographic that breaks it down ⬇ (Source: nhs.uk/live-well/seas…)

We're #hiring a Head of Education! Our Head of Education leads our strategic development and outreach programmes to inspire current and future chemists. Deadline: 8 September 2024 Learn more: tinyurl.com/4wr4zn9c #London #jobopportunities #chemistry #chemistryeducation

We're away from social media until August 26 to prepare for the upcoming academic year ☀ We look forward to coming back with more chemistry content and info about our upcoming programmes. For enquiries, please email us at [email protected]

Popping in to say congratulations to all students who have received their #ALevel and #GCSE results! We wish you the best of luck in your next chapter, and hope to see some of you continue your journey in chemistry!

In early June, we celebrated the Big Reveal at @morningside_hackney, welcoming Year 5 students to their brand new forest garden! 🌳🌿 Find out more about Wild City and the Big Reveal here: saltersinstitute.org/news/wild-city… 📸: @evapalazuelos #WildCity #London #Hackney

5 days left to apply! 🔊 We're #hiring a Head of Education to lead our strategic development and outreach programmes to inspire current and future chemists. Deadline: 8 September 2024 Learn more: tinyurl.com/4wr4zn9c #London #jobopportunities #chemistry #chemistryeducation

Join Chemistry Club this September to learn about.. The chemistry of cosmetics! 💅🏻 Discover activities on: 💄 Makeup 🧴 Sunscreen 🦷 Toothpaste 🧼Soaps To find out more about Chemistry Club, click here: saltersinstitute.org/programmes/che…

#BackToSchool season is here! 🎒 Gear up for this year of learning with Zwittering On 🎧 Explore the fascinating chemistry behind your everyday routines 🧪 Time to kick off the school year with some science! Listen here: saltersinstitute.org/programmes/pod…

Sign up for #ChemistryClub, an online platform for 11-14 year olds that explores chemistry in everyday life!🧪 New and interactive content is released weekly. ⚗ Teachers, register as your school's point of contact to get started. More info ➡ saltersinstitute.org/programmes/che…

Earlier this year, we successfully delivered 13 #DiscoveryDays, an interactive learning experience designed to inspire the next generation of chemists!🧪 Hear from Turves Green Boys' School on their experience at the Uni of Nottingham #WeAreUoN Discovery Day! ⬇ tgbs.co.uk/salters-instit…

Methane levels are 2.6x higher now than pre-industrial times - the highest in 800,000 years! 🚨 Methane fuels global warming and impacts the ozone layer. 🌍 Check out how alternative fuels can cut emissions and help protect our planet. #WorldOzoneDay