The @rsc.org “Beyond Access” report shows socioeconomic background shapes the UK chemistry pipeline from UG to early careers Socioeconomic background is not a marginal factor, it is foundational #BeyondAccess #SEIinChemistry #ChemSky Inequality is structural, not just access - rsc.li/beyond-access

A Royal Society of Chemistry report found that 37% of chemistry students came from higher socioeconomic backgrounds. Read 👇 www.chemistryworld.com/news/socioec...

Socioeconomic background still holding back students in chemistry, RSC report finds

Access is only the first step to making the chemical sciences inclusive

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Scottish chemist Joseph Black uncovered carbon dioxide while conducting experiments in the depths of his doctoral thesis. Listen to this story & more in our latest episode of the chemical breakdown: #chemistry #carbon #dioxide #discovery #podcast #chesky www.chemistryworld.com/podcasts/cli...

The @rsc.org are delighted to be speaking at and supporting the @queerstemworkshop.bsky.social, taking place 22–23 September 2026 in Cambridge. A chance to connect, reflect and build stronger networks across STEM #ChemSky 📍 Programme & details: shorturl.at/y2Ozp 📍 Registration: shorturl.at/rhwcC

I’ll unfortunately be out of the country, but I strongly encourage my LGBTQ+ colleagues and friends in STEM to sign up and go along to what I’m sure will be great event! Spaces like this are amazing opportunities to connect and make STEM welcoming place for queer people. #LGBTQ #Pride #STEM

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Registration is now open for the LGBTQ+ in STEM Workshop! 22nd-23rd September, Cambridge. Exciting speaker line-up, with subsidised accommodation and travel bursaries. Come along, share your experiences of being queer in STEM www.outsavvy.com/event/35459/...

Look out for this event! Focussed on creating change and trading experiences and ideas about positive research culture for LGBTQ+ people working in STEM.

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Registration is now open for the LGBTQ+ in STEM Workshop! 22nd-23rd September, Cambridge. Exciting speaker line-up, with subsidised accommodation and travel bursaries. Come along, share your experiences of being queer in STEM www.outsavvy.com/event/35459/...

We often focus on getting more students into chemistry, but what happens after they arrive matters just as much #BeyondAccess #SEIinChemistry Socioeconomic background continues to shape opportunity, confidence & career progression long after entry into higher education @rsc.org 🔗 shorturl.at/U4set

Thank you @chemistryworld.com & @frankbriggs.bsky.social for featuring @rsc.org new report "𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞." #BeyondAccess #SEIinChemistry #ChemSky 🔗 Read the full article: shorturl.at/6yu20

Socioeconomic background still holding back students in chemistry, RSC report finds

Access is only the first step to making the chemical sciences inclusive

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Registration is now open for the LGBTQ+ in STEM Workshop! 22nd-23rd September, Cambridge. Exciting speaker line-up, with subsidised accommodation and travel bursaries. Come along, share your experiences of being queer in STEM www.outsavvy.com/event/35459/...

A new report from the Royal Society of Chemistry reveals that socioeconomic background is still a major force that can constrain chemistry students and influence their educational experiences, career aspirations & progression. @frankbriggs.bsky.social @rsc.org www.chemistryworld.com/news/socioec...

Socioeconomic background still holding back students in chemistry, RSC report finds

Access is only the first step to making the chemical sciences inclusive

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A great piece from @wonkhe.bsky.social on the @rsc.org Beyond Access report and the important next steps #ChemSky Leading this work was both professionally challenging and deeply personal. wonkhe.com/wonk-corner/...

The class problem in Chemistry won't get fixed via APPs

When a university says it has hit its access targets, I always wonder which subjects the students it admitted actually ended up in.

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The @rsc.org report highlights where inequities persist across the chemistry pipeline #BeyondAccess #SEIinChemistry The recommendations are intended as practical actions to address the issues identified. This is a starting point, not an endpoint #ChemSky www.rsc.org/policy-and-c...

RSC Beyond Access: socioeconomic inclusion report

Insights from a UK-wide study of chemistry undergraduates’ experiences, opportunities and career pathways.

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Beyond Access from the @rsc.org shows access alone is not enough Socioeconomic background shapes progression, belonging & outcomes in chemistry #ChemSky Responsibility cannot sit with individuals to “overcome” structural barriers alone #BeyondAccess Read the report here 👉 rsc.li/beyond-access

A great piece from @wonkhe.bsky.social on the @rsc.org Beyond Access report and the important next steps #ChemSky Leading this work was both professionally challenging and deeply personal. wonkhe.com/wonk-corner/...

The class problem in Chemistry won't get fixed via APPs

When a university says it has hit its access targets, I always wonder which subjects the students it admitted actually ended up in.

wonkhe.com

Beyond Access from the @rsc.org shows access alone is not enough Socioeconomic background shapes progression, belonging & outcomes in chemistry #ChemSky Responsibility cannot sit with individuals to “overcome” structural barriers alone #BeyondAccess Read the report here 👉 rsc.li/beyond-access

Getting into a chemistry degree is only the start. Our new Beyond Access report looks at how socioeconomic background impacts progression, retention and belonging for UG chemistry students in the UK: https://rsc.li/4eC5i16 #SEIinChemistry #BeyondAccess #ChemSky

Early career researchers & PhD students - could £500 support your next step? ⏰ Deadline: Monday. Don’t miss out. Our Researcher Development & Travel Grant can help you to: ▪️present at a conference ▪️develop new skills ▪️organise a scientific meeting Apply by 27 April: https://rsc.li/48L2Xh4 #ChemSky

With sustained focus on: • Gender inequality • Disability and accessibility • Socioeconomic inclusion • Race and ethnicity • LGBT+ inclusion

This is not a standalone activity, but a shared responsibility that shapes culture, careers and leadership in the field. Grounded in evidence and lived experience, this strategy takes a fully intersectional approach. #ChemSky

We are proud of what we have achieved since 2020 but there is still more work to do, and we will keep taking a strategic approach to addressing the challenges faced by members of our community. #ChemSky

The new strategy outlines the five priorities that will shape our efforts for the foreseeable future, which you can see in the graphics here. To go deeper, visit our new I&D Strategy hub page: buff.ly/8o5ZaT7 #ChemSky

What does inclusion really mean in practice? Our new Inclusion & Diversity Strategy to 2030 sets out how we will embed inclusion and belonging across the chemical sciences. #ChemSky

Our President Dr Annette Doherty and Head of Global Inclusion Dr Ale Palermo have both spoken why inclusion matters and how our Inclusion and Diversity Strategy to 2030 will shape the future of the chemical sciences. Watch now to hear what they have to say ➡️ https://youtu.be/RKDr6nikp-U #ChemSky

Inclusion & Diversity at the RSC: A Commitment to Excellence in Science

YouTube video by Royal Society of Chemistry

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We’re excited to share our new Inclusion & Diversity Strategy. This is our commitment as we work to improve inclusion across the chemical sciences, & signals a move from intention to impact as we work to build a fairer future for our community. Read the full story ➡️ https://rsc.li/4mR224M #ChemSky

The @rsc.org Accessibility Grants offer up to £1,200/year to help chemists cover access related costs so they can fully join conferences & training. Open to chemistry students & professionals #ChemSky #DisabledInSTEM #NADSN Apply: rsc.li/4cMjnsr

The @rsc.org Gants for Carers offer up to £1,200/year to help chemists cover additional care costs so they can fully join conferences & training. Open to chemistry students & professionals #ChemSky #DisabledInSTEM #NADSN Apply: rsc.li/4sD6x4o

Someone thanked me for casually dropping the fact I’m gay into my academic workshop today. A reminder that little representative acts can still be very important to people. Also reminded that you are Coming Out your entire life.

The @rsc.org Accessibility Grants offer up to £1,200/year to help chemists cover access related costs so they can fully join conferences & training. Open to chemistry students & professionals #ChemSky #DisabledInSTEM #NADSN Apply: rsc.li/4cMjnsr

The @rsc.org case study living library adds valuable insight and drives progress toward a future where chemical sciences laboratories are welcoming, enabling, & inclusive for everyone We invite you to explore, learn, and, where possible, contribute: rsc.li/3Nn3PB8 #ChemSky #DisabledInSTEM #NADSN

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From Awareness to Action: Making Chemistry More Accessible for Neurodivergent Scientists

Neurodiversity in the Chemical Sciences, Why Different Minds Drive Discovery Neurodiversity week in the UK will take place from 16 March to 20 March 2026. This week is dedicated to recognising and cel...

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