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Brian Cox school experiments

Professor Brian Cox and Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock present classroom experiments aimed at teachers of students aged 11 to 14, exploring topics including genome editing, robotics and ocean acidification.

Professor Kelly Chibale, University of Cape Town, South Africa

Africa Prize Lecture

Watch: How medicines can be tailored to African populations, by Professor Kelly Chibale.

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Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Sir Demis Hassabis CBE FREng FRS awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

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Reclaiming narratives

Explore our ScienceWrite blog series highlighting scientists from minoritised groups.

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Nobel Prize in Physics

Professor Geoffrey Hinton FRS awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics.

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Career Development Fellowship

Eight outstanding researchers have been announced as the Fellowship's first cohort.

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STEM Research career roadmap

Explore the range of academic careers pathways available in STEM research.

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