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Did The Romans Recycle? |
We all know the Romans liked wine, but what happened to all the smashed glass when the party was over? Dr Victoria Sainsbury tells the story of what the Romans did with all their broken glass, and why archaeologists care about recycling. |
Victoria Sainsbury |
15 Sep 2020 |
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Search for the Electron EDM Using Molecular Ions |
4th and final lecture in the Hinshelwood 2019 lecture series |
Jung Ye |
30 Apr 2019 |
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Quantum Matter and Atomic Clocks |
3rd lecture in the Hinshelwood 2019 series |
Jun Ye |
30 Apr 2019 |
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A Quantum Gas of Polar Molecules |
2nd lecture in the Hinshelwood 2019 series |
Jun Ye |
30 Apr 2019 |
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General introduction - Control of Light: Frequency Comb Spectroscopy from IR to UXV |
1st lecture in the Hinshelwood 2019 series |
Jun Ye |
30 Apr 2019 |
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An Outdoor Pause: Skipping Stones, Splashes (and some tea to conclude) |
The 6th and final session of the Hinshelwood 2018 chemistry lecture series |
Lydéric Bocquet |
20 Sep 2018 |
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Ski Friction and the Alchemy of Waxing |
The 5th session of the 2018 Hinshelwood lecture series |
Lydéric Bocquet |
20 Sep 2018 |
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General introduction: Soft Interfaces and Scales Slippery Roads of Hydrodynamic Slippage |
1st Lecture in the 2018 Hinshelwood lecture series, with Professor Lyderic Bocquet, Directeur de Recherche, CNRS, and Professor of Physics, Ecole Normale Superieure, Paris. |
Lydéric Bocquet |
30 Apr 2018 |
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Lecture 6: Bioinspired Colloidal Assembly: From Photonics to Encryption |
The sixth lecture in the Hinshelwood lecture series. |
Joanna Aizenberg |
18 May 2017 |
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Lecture 5: Everything SLIPS: A New Concept in Anti-biofouling Materials |
The fifth lecture in the Hinshelwood lecture series |
Joanna Aizenberg |
18 May 2017 |
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Lecture 4: Hydrophobicity, Superhydrophobicity, Omniphobicity and Slippery Surfaces |
The fourth lecture in the Hinshelwood lecture series |
Joanna Aizenberg |
18 May 2017 |
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Lecture 3: Actuated "spiny" Surfaces a la Echinoderms: En Route for Adaptive Materials |
The third lecture in the Hinshelwood lecture series. |
Joanna Aizenberg |
18 May 2017 |
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Lecture 2: Rationally Designed Complex 3D Microarchitectures |
The second lecture in the Hinshelwood lecture series |
Joanna Aizenberg |
18 May 2017 |
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Lecture 1: Bio-inspired approaches to crystal design |
The first lecture in the Hinshelwood lecture series. |
Joanna Aizenberg |
18 May 2017 |
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How do you turn an orange into a grapefruit? |
Flavouring. It’s a global industry and here in Oxford a group of scientists are getting a ‘taste’ of the action by making natural flavours by manipulating enzymes. |
Alize Pennec |
27 Feb 2017 |
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DMRG in Quantum Chemistry: From its relation to traditional methods to n-orbital density matrices and beyond |
In my talk I will attempt to provide an overview on the application of the density matrix renormalization group (DMRG) algorithm in quantum chemistry. |
Markus Reiher |
11 Oct 2016 |
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'Learning' part 3 - Learning from Nature |
How can Chemistry take inspiration from nature to create cleaner and more efficient ways of producing and using Hydrogen as a source of clean energy? |
Kylie Vincent |
24 May 2016 |
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Bioinformatics at the heart of biology and genomics medicine |
The Ninth annual Florence Nightingale Lecture, given by Professor Dame Janet Thornton, European Bioinformatics Institute, Cambridge. Held on Thursday 21st April 2016. |
Dame Janet Thornton |
27 Apr 2016 |
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Shedding Light on the Situation |
Light is more than just light bulbs and sunshine! Researchers at the University of Oxford use different types of light to learn more about all sorts of interesting things. |
Jena Meinecke, Chris Rennick, Brianna Heazlewood, Clarence Yapp |
12 Apr 2016 |
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Carrots, spiders and red salt – a fascination with light capture in biology |
Using physics, chemistry and biology, the fascination with light capture in nature will be explained in a multi-coloured and animated well – prepare for six-eyed spiders, purple carrots and red salt. |
Anthony Watts |
15 Dec 2015 |
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The Chemistry Show 2015 |
Malcolm Stewart and Dr Fabrice Birembaut are back again with their highly entertaining flash bang lecture! Let Santa and his elf take you on a discovery journey from cold to hot chemistry! |
Malcolm Stewart, Fabrice Birembaut |
14 Dec 2015 |
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Periodic Tales |
Author Hugh Aldersey-Williams, historian of science Jo Hedesan and chemist Peter Battle discuss the ways in which the elements continue to inspire us today |
Hugh Aldersey-Williams, Jo Hedesan, Peter Battle |
13 Oct 2015 |
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On Closer Inspection: placing Hooke's Language under the Microscope |
Dr Anna Camilleri English Fellow, Christ Church give a talk on the use language within Hooke's writings. |
Anna Camilleri |
09 Oct 2015 |
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Atomic-resolution Electron Microscopy for Chemistry: From Brain and Fancy to plainness of Observations |
Professor Eiichi Nakamura, Department of Chemistry, University of Tokyo talks about innovations in microscopy. |
Eiichi Nakamura |
09 Oct 2015 |
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Christ Church in the Commonwealth: Hooke’s college |
Judith Curthoys Archivist, Christ Church talks about Robert Hooke's time at Christ Church. |
Judith Curthoys |
09 Oct 2015 |
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Multi-dimensional Super Resolution Imaging |
Dr Steven Lee Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge gives an insight into some modern microscopy innovations. |
Steven Lee |
09 Oct 2015 |
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Concluding remarks |
Professor Dirk Aarts, Physical Chemistry Laboratory, Oxford and Chemistry Fellow, Christ Church gives the concluding remarks to the days talks. |
Dirk Aarts |
09 Oct 2015 |
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Robert Hooke’s Micrographia: 350 years on |
Dr Allan Chapman Science Historian, Wadham College talks about Robert Hookes groundbreaking book Micrographia. |
Allan Chapman |
09 Oct 2015 |
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Simon Benjamin on Open Science |
Simon Benjamin, Associate Professor at the Materials Department, gives an in-depth talk on the importance of Open Science for researchers, students and the general public. |
Simon Benjamin |
09 Jul 2015 |
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Unlocking the Power of Hydrogen |
Kylie Vincent and Philip Ash discuss how bacteria harness the energy stored within hydrogen molecules, and how this could help build a more sustainable energy future. |
Kylie Vincent, Philip Ash |
10 Jun 2015 |
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Chemistry is Central to our Energy Future |
Phil Grunewald, Deputy Director of Energy Research at the University of Oxford, explains how chemistry helps to solve global energy challenges. |
Phil Grunewald |
10 Jun 2015 |
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Nanoparticle Catalysis: Size Matters |
Hanif Mahadi, Researcher in Edman Tsang’s group, explains how nanoparticle catalysts help us use fossil fuels more efficiently and develop cleaner alternative sources of energy. |
Hanif Mahadi |
10 Jun 2015 |
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Using Catalysts to Make Exhaust Fumes Greener |
How can we reduce the pollution from car exhausts? |
Elizabeth Raine |
10 Jun 2015 |
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The Energy Challenge: Research at Oxford |
Providing secure, affordable and sustainable forms of energy is one of our biggest challenges this century. Hear how the cutting-edge fundamental research we undertake addresses real world problems and helps us to move towards a more sustainable future. |
Phil Grunewald |
10 Jun 2015 |
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Leviathan and the Air Pump: Highlights |
Historians of Science David Wootton and Michael Hunter review the controversial book 50 years on |
Ritchie Robertson, David Wootton, Michael Hunter |
28 May 2015 |
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Give us a hand |
Oxford Sparks explore what chirality is. |
Jo Dunkley, Alain Goriely, Robert Llewellyn |
18 May 2015 |
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Give Peas a Chance |
Nitrogen could be one of the most interesting elements in the periodic table. Find out more about this fascinating element and how research into peas and beans at Oxford could help feed the world! www.oxfordsparks.net/nitrogen. |
Jo Dunkley, Robert Llewellyn |
05 Mar 2015 |
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"Anomalies" Part 2 - Turing Patterns |
Dr Christian Yates describes a phenomenon first noticed by the World War II code-breaker, Alan Turing. |
Christian Yates, Chris Lintott |
26 Jan 2015 |
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How can eating chocolate teach us about chemistry? Celebrating the Year of Crystallography |
A film produced as part of the Oxford Open Doors 2014 which examines some interesting research at Oxford Chemistry with some thoughts from the general public. |
Chris Schofield, Richard Cooper, Charlotte Richards |
16 Jan 2015 |
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Can we starve tumours? Oxford Chemistry joins Cancer Research UK in the fight for the cure |
A film produced as part of the Oxford Open Doors 2014, reflecting on some of the exciting cancer research being undertaken in the Oxford Chemistry Department. With Professor Chris Schofield, Oxford University, and Charlotte Richards, Cancer Research UK. |
Chris Schofield, Charlotte Richards |
16 Jan 2015 |
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"Hidden Worlds" Part 2 - Robert Robinson’s chemical box |
Edward Imrie and Dr Stephen Johnston Edward Imrie and Dr Stephen Johnston talk about a surprising discovery – a collection of boxes, originally containing chocolates and soap, now full of tiny chemical vials thought to date back to the 1930s. |
Edward Imrie, Stephen Johnston |
05 Jan 2015 |
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X-Ray crystallography: revealing the shape of molecules |
Dr Richard Cooper on x-ray crystallography - an incredibly powerful technique for determining the 3D structure of crystals. |
Richard Cooper |
23 Jun 2014 |
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The Zeeman Decelerator and ultracold chemistry |
The Zeeman Deceleator is used to do ‘ultracold chemistry’ – slowing down molecules in order to study reactions. Katrin Dulitz shows off her amazing machine. |
Katrin Dulitz |
19 Jun 2014 |
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Incredible Machines: Conclusion |
Dr Ashley Shepherd concludes the Incredible Machines series by explaining what makes her the most excited about working as a scientist in the Department of Chemistry. |
Ashley Shepherd |
19 Jun 2014 |
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Mass spectrometry: how does it work, and why should you care? |
From cutting-edge cancer research to sustainable fish farming, Dr James McCullagh explains the importance of mass spectrometry. |
James McCullagh |
19 Jun 2014 |
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Glassblowing: a beautiful, crucial, trade |
Watch glassblower Terri Adams in action as she creates scientific tools from the flames. |
Terri Adams |
19 Jun 2014 |
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Inside NMR Spectroscopy |
Dr Tim Claridge takes apart an NMR machine to show us how this technique is used in research with application in human health and beyond. |
Tim Claridge |
19 Jun 2014 |
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The Stark Decelerator & ultracold chemistry |
The Stark Decelerator was built from scratch in the basement of the Chemistry Department. Dr Brianna Heazelwood shows how this incredible device is used to study molecules. |
Brianna Heazlewood |
19 Jun 2014 |
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Incredible Machines: Introduction |
Dr Ashley Shepherd introduces the extraordinary machines used by Oxford chemists, and tells us about her work as a surface analyst. |
Ashley Shepherd |
19 Jun 2014 |
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The coldest place in the Universe |
Tiffany Harte, Oxford Physics, discusses absolute zero temperatures and how by cooling atoms in a lab we can aim to replicate the coldest place in the Universe. |
Tiffany Harte |
13 Dec 2013 |
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Meet the Scientists - Collaborations with the Oxford Botanic Garden |
Alison Foster, Senior Curator of the Oxford Botanic Garden, discusses her daily work and the transition she has made from working in a lab to working in the garden. |
Alison Foster |
09 Oct 2013 |
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Fireworks Displays: The chemistry of explosive entertainment |
Fireworks consultant, author and former Oxford chemist Dr Tom Smith explains the basic chemistry and construction of fireworks, and their use in modern fireworks displays. |
Tom Smith |
08 Oct 2013 |
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Lasers, Cell Membranes, and the Basis of Life |
Being a chemist doesn't have to mean giving up on biology and physics. |
Mark Wallace, Matt Baker |
19 Jul 2013 |
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Patent Law |
Dr John Fisher (Oriel College, 2001), talks about his role as a patent attorney, and offers advice for students who are considering a similar career. It's all about advocacy! |
John Fisher |
17 Jul 2013 |
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Science Journalism |
Laura Howes (Merton, 2001), a science correspondent for Chemistry World, talks about the ins and out of science journalism in general, and her path to a career with the Royal Society of Chemistry. |
Laura Howes |
17 Jul 2013 |
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Science Communication at the University of Oxford Botanic Garden |
Dr Alison Foster (Jesus College), Senior Curator at the University of Oxford Botanic Garden, talks about her journey from industrial pharmaceutical chemistry research to her current role in horticulture, and offers some tips for major career transitions. |
Alison Foster |
17 Jul 2013 |
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Industry research and management at Infineum |
Dr Martin-Dare Edwards (University College, 1974), Project Director for Infineum UK, talks about transitioning from research to management roles within the chemical industry. |
Martin-Dare Edwards |
17 Jul 2013 |
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Part 3 - My path to academic success - Asel Sartbaeva |
Dr Asel Sartbaeval, a Lecturer at the University of Bath, discusses her path from Kyrgyzstan to Oxford and beyond, and offers some advice on balancing career success with family and relationships. |
Asel Sartbaeva |
17 Jul 2013 |
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Part 2 - My path to academic success - Ed Anderson |
Dr Ed Anderson, a Research Fellow at the University of Oxford gives an overview of his current role, and advice on issues he encountered along the way, including the benefits of a post doctoral position in the USA. |
Ed Anderson |
17 Jul 2013 |
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Part 1 - My path to academic success - Alison Parkin |
Dr Alison Parkin, who has just started her own lab group at the University of York, talks about taking career development step by step, and the importance of both research and teaching in academic careers. |
Alison Parkin |
17 Jul 2013 |
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What has chemistry ever done for me? Or, how did I get here? |
Professor Lesley Yellowlees, the first female President of the Royal Society of Chemistry, talks about the choices she had to make in order to obtain her two dream jobs (and hold them at the same time). |
Lesley Yellowlees |
17 Jul 2013 |
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Rogue planet |
Oxford Sparks presents a journey around the planets. Find out more and read about the science behind the animation at www.oxfordsparks.net/planet. |
Chris Lintott |
15 Apr 2013 |
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Towards absolute zero - a low temperature journey |
Oxford sparks presents a ride to the land of the extremely cold. Find out more, and read the science behind the animation at www.oxfordsparks.net/animations/coldchem. |
Tim Softley |
15 Apr 2013 |
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Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry at Oxford: a guide for prospective undergraduate students |
This light-hearted talk gives you the chance to hear three admissions tutors discuss what you can expect from their courses, and what the tutors are looking for when they select students. |
Martin Speight, Mark Wormald, Nick Green |
04 Mar 2013 |
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21. Thank you and goodbye |
Thank you for exploring the Botanic Garden with our group of plant loving chemists. |
Alison Foster |
18 Oct 2012 |
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Sir Humphry Davy: Natural Philosopher, Discoverer, Inventor, Poet, Man of Action |
When St Catherine's College was first being envisaged, creating an undergraduate body with an equal number of science and arts students was at the forefront of our Founder's minds. |
John Meurig Thomas |
05 Oct 2012 |
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The Chemistry Show |
Join Dr Malcolm Stewart and Dr Fabrice Birembaut to find out just how much fun chemistry can be. Young, or not so young, you'll be entertained and educated by the sort of chemistry you never get to see at school: baffling, tantalising and LOUD! |
Malcolm Stewart, Fabrice Birembaut |
03 Feb 2012 |
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Manipulating plant genes - how do you actually do it? |
We often hear in the news about GM (Genetic Modification or Manipulation) but what does it actually involve? |
Liam Dolan |
10 Jan 2012 |
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Plants in a chemical world |
Plants are able to metabolise a surprisingly diverse range of synthetic chemicals including pesticides and pollutants. |
Rob Edwards |
09 Jan 2012 |
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Molecular Gastronomy is Not Molecular Cooking: A Demonstration: Part 2 |
Second part of the Molecular Gastronomy is Not Molecular Cooking: A Demonstration special lecture, combining chemistry with cooking. With leading chemist Professor Hervé This and top chef Raymond Blanc OBE. |
Hervé This, Raymond Blanc |
22 Dec 2010 |
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Molecular Gastronomy is Not Molecular Cooking: A Demonstration: Part 1 |
First part of a special Christmas event, with Professor Hervé This; Physical Chemist in the Molecular Gastronomy Group at the Chemistry Laboratory of AgroParisTech and Raymond Blanc OBE; renowned chef and owner of Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons. |
Hervé This, Raymond Blanc |
22 Dec 2010 |
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Christmas Chemistry Show 2010 |
Join chemists Dr Hugh Cartwright and Dr Malcolm Stewart at Oxford University and find out just how much fun chemistry can be. You will be entertained and educated by the sort of chemistry you never get to see at school, baffling, tantalising and LOUD. |
Hugh Cartwright, Malcolm Stewart |
18 Dec 2010 |
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Chemistry Information Day Talk |
A talk about Chemistry, studying at Oxford, the course, admissions and Oxford interviews. |
Nick Green |
19 Sep 2008 |
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Electrochemistry Research |
Professor Richard Compton talks about his research interests, plans and spin-out companies. |
Richard Compton |
17 Sep 2008 |
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From Solomon to Marangoni: Surface Tension Effects in Chemistry |
Dr. Colin Bain lectures at the Sutton Trust Chemistry Summer School, a week long workshop featuring chemistry lectures and lab work. |
Colin Bain |
02 May 2008 |
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Animal Magnetism |
Prof. Peter Hore lectures at the Sutton Trust Chemistry Summer School, a week long workshop featuring chemistry lectures and lab work. |
Peter Hore |
02 May 2008 |
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Computer Aided Drug Design |
Prof. Graham Richards lectures at the Sutton Trust Chemistry Summer School, a week long workshop featuring chemistry lectures and lab work. |
Graham Richards |
24 Apr 2008 |
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Entertaining Chemistry |
Dr. Hugh Cartwright gives his chemistry demonstrations at the Sutton Trust Chemistry Summer School, a week long workshop featuring chemistry lectures and lab work. |
Hugh Cartwright |
22 Apr 2008 |