Royal Society of Chemistry

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Royal Society of Chemistry
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AbbreviationRSC
Formation1980
TypeLearned society
Legal statusCharity
PurposeAdvancement of the chemical sciences
HeadquartersBurlington House, London, United Kingdom
Region served
Worldwide
Membership
54,000+
President
Gill Reid
Main organ
Council
Websitersc.org


The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is a learned society in the United Kingdom with the goal of advancing the chemical sciences. It was formed in 1980 from the amalgamation of the Chemical Society, the Royal Institute of Chemistry, the Faraday Society, and the Society for Analytical Chemistry. The RSC is a registered charity with over 54,000 members worldwide.

History[edit | edit source]

The RSC was established in 1980 through the merger of four major chemical societies:

Activities[edit | edit source]

The RSC supports the chemical sciences through various activities, including:

  • Publishing a wide range of scientific journals, magazines, and books.
  • Organizing conferences, seminars, and workshops.
  • Providing educational resources and support for teachers and students.
  • Offering professional development and career services for chemists.
  • Recognizing excellence in the field of chemistry through awards and fellowships.

Publications[edit | edit source]

The RSC publishes numerous scientific journals, including:

Membership[edit | edit source]

Membership in the RSC is open to anyone with an interest in the chemical sciences. There are several grades of membership, including:

  • Affiliate Member
  • Associate Member (AMRSC)
  • Member (MRSC)
  • Fellow (FRSC)

Governance[edit | edit source]

The RSC is governed by a Council, which is responsible for the overall direction and strategy of the society. The President of the RSC is elected by the members and serves a two-year term.

Headquarters[edit | edit source]

The RSC's headquarters is located at Burlington House in London. The society also has offices in Cambridge, Beijing, Berlin, Brussels, Bangalore, and Washington, D.C..

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