Royal Society of Chemistry
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| Abbreviation | RSC |
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| Formation | 1980 |
| Type | Learned society |
| Legal status | Charity |
| Purpose | Advancement of the chemical sciences |
| Headquarters | Burlington House, London, United Kingdom |
Region served | Worldwide |
Membership | 54,000+ |
President | Gill Reid |
Main organ | Council |
| Website | rsc |
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:
- The Chemical Society, founded in 1841.
- The Royal Institute of Chemistry, founded in 1877.
- The Faraday Society, founded in 1903.
- The Society for Analytical Chemistry, founded in 1874.
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:
- Chemical Communications
- Chemical Science
- Dalton Transactions
- Faraday Discussions
- Journal of Materials Chemistry
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..
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Chemical Society (London)
- Royal Institute of Chemistry
- Faraday Society
- Society for Analytical Chemistry
- Learned society
- Scientific journal
- Burlington House
See Also[edit | edit source]
- American Chemical Society
- Institute of Chemistry of Ireland
- Royal Australian Chemical Institute
- Royal Society
Categories[edit | edit source]
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