New catalytic variant of a nearly 90-year-old reaction developed
A new catalytic and highly selective version of a chemical reaction first discovered in 1937 has been developed by the Smith group at the University of St Andrews.
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Chemistry Graduation and Prizes 2026
A total of over 70 students graduated with an Honours degree in chemistry from St Andrews in 2026 as well as over 20 postgraduates with a MSc or PhD.
St Andrews Chemistry Members Honoured in 2026 RSC Prizes
Chemists from the University of St Andrews have been honoured in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s (RSC) 2026 Prize Awards. These prestigious awards recognise outstanding achievements and significant contributions that ad
