Department of Chemistry

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Welcome to the Department of Chemistry at Durham

We're proud to be a World Top 100 department with an extensive research base.

"It's incredible to watch our exceptional students develop as scientists and become highly engaged problem solvers ready to shape the future!"

Professor Chris Greenwell, Head of Department

Find out more about us 96% of our research outputs are world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021) 5th in the Complete University Guide 2024 10th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 11th in the Guardian University Guide 2024

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Prof. A. Beeby granted access to the Utrecht Psalter for special research

Prof. A. Beeby granted access to the Utrecht Psalter for special research

Durham news Profs Beeby and Gameson examine Utrecht Psalter via laser scanner

The global team on Neglected Tropical Diseases Wins the Durham Global SDG Award 2023

We are pleased to announce that the global consortium on Neglected Tropical Diseases led by Durham University  won the inaugural Durham Global SDG award.  Research news The image shows four scientist holding an award certificate

Professor Paul Denny and team announced as MRC Impact prize 2023 finalists in the Outstanding Team Impact category.

Professor Paul Denny and team announced as MRC Impact prize 2023 finalists in the Outstanding Team Impact category. Research news a picture of the sign outside our department

Ehmke Pohl and Paul Denny lead international workshop on neglected tropical diseases

Ehmke Pohl and Paul Denny lead prestigious international workshop on neglected tropical diseases Research news Ehmke Pohl at Conference

Professor Jan Verlet wins prize from Royal Society of Chemistry

We’re pleased to announce that Professor Jan Verlet, from our Department of Chemistry, has won the Bourke-Liversidge Prize from the Royal Society of Chemistry. Research news Professor Jan Verlet wins prize from Royal Society of Chemistry

Respiratone shortlisted for Emerging Technologies Competition final

Respiratone shortlisted for Emerging Technologies Competition final Research news Royal Society of Chemisty Emerging Technologies Banner

The 2023 Annual MoSMed CDT conference at the Helix in Newcastle

The 2023 Annual MoSMed CDT conference at the Helix in Newcastle Research news See all news

The global team on Neglected Tropical Diseases Wins the Durham Global SDG Award 2023

We are pleased to announce that the global consortium on Neglected Tropical Diseases led by Durham University  won the inaugural Durham Global SDG award. 

The image shows four scientist holding an award certificate

Professor Paul Denny and team announced as MRC Impact prize 2023 finalists in the Outstanding Team Impact category.

Professor Paul Denny and team announced as MRC Impact prize 2023 finalists in the Outstanding Team Impact category. a picture of the sign outside our department

Celebrating Durham chemist’s place on prestigious development programme

Dr Patrycja Brook, from our Department of Chemistry, has been selected to be part of the Academy of Medical Science’s SUSTAIN leadership and career development programme. We caught up with Patrycja to find out more about the programme and her research. Dr Patrycja Brook

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Undergraduate Study

We offer both BSc and MChem undergraduate courses, many accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

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Postgraduate Study

Discover our MSc and PhD research degrees at a world-leading university.

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Our research

We are a vibrant, research-led department with an international reputation for cutting-edge science.

Our research is consistently seen as internationally excellent in research assessments and was the best in the UK for impact that has arisen from that research in the last exercise. Research and impact at Durham

Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, (EDI) is fundamental to a supportive, progressive and successful Department. The Chemistry Department provides an open and inclusive workplace and study culture where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We are responsible for promoting best practice in everything we do.

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Our facilities and equipment

We provide services to our in-house researchers and students. We also work with many UK and overseas companies and other universities and research institutions.

We are a recognised centre of excellence in crystallography, attracting academic collaborations from all over the world due to our unique range of instrumentation. Our state-of-the art equipment for powder diffraction measurements and members of staff have considerable expertise in all aspects of this analytical technique. Our world-leading facilities Facilities at Durham University Chemistry department

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Enquiries about Chemistry and our courses should be sent via the emails below:

Department of Chemistry
Durham University
Stockton Road
Durham
DH1 3LE
United Kingdom

 

Telephone (UK): +44 (0191) 334 2076
Telephone (International): +44 191 334 2000

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