RSC Celebrates diversity in the chemical sciences

24 November 2017

Leading figures from academia, industry and policy gathered at our London headquarters on Monday 13 November to discuss progress and challenges in diversity in STEM, as a celebration of Marie Skłodowska Curie’s 150th birthday.

As well as recognising the remarkable achievements of Marie Curie, the event brought together people from across the community to discuss how we can make a difference to inclusion and diversity in the chemical sciences, and to share the strategies that have helped overcome challenges.

“Bringing together chemical scientists from diverse cultures, with varied backgrounds and a wealth of different experiences – and celebrating their successes – is at the heart of what the Royal Society of Chemistry is all about,” said our president, Professor Sir John Holman, in his welcome address. “By bringing together voices from across our community to share the strategies that have helped to make a difference, we can overcome challenges, and identify positive solutions that will foster change in the future.”