Royal Society Of Chemistry Courses

The American Chemical Society and the Cult of Joseph Priestley - Origins and Legacy

Explore how American chemists in 1874 reimagined Joseph Priestley's legacy to establish their professional identity, leading to the founding of the American Chemical Society.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Morton Sundour Fabrics - The Splendour of Unfadeable Dyes

Discover the fascinating history of anthraquinoid vat dyes and their revolutionary impact on textile manufacturing through Morton Sundour Fabrics' pioneering work in early 20th century Britain.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Who Really Invented the Haber Process? - A History of Ammonia Synthesis

Uncover the fascinating history behind the invention of ammonia synthesis, exploring the race to solve global food security and the scientists who revolutionized chemical manufacturing.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Chemical Information: Evolution from Early Journals to Electronic Databases

Explore the fascinating evolution of chemical information publishing, from early scientific journals to modern databases, highlighting key innovators and revolutionary developments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

100 Years of Paediatric Clinical Chemistry 1923-2023 - A Tribute to Evelyn Hickmans

Discover the pioneering journey of Evelyn Hickmans, who established the UK's first Pediatric Biochemistry Laboratory and revolutionized clinical chemistry through groundbreaking microanalysis techniques and PKU treatment development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rosalind Franklin's Contributions to DNA Structure and Virus Research

Discover the groundbreaking contributions of Rosalind Franklin to DNA structure determination and virus research through an expert's perspective on her revolutionary crystallography work.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin - Life and Scientific Contributions in Crystallography

Discover the remarkable life and scientific achievements of Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin, from her early influences to groundbreaking work on Vitamin B12 and insulin structure determination.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Creative Chemistry Inside the Eighteenth-Century Crutchley Dye Houses, London

Discover the fascinating world of 18th-century textile dyeing through the Crutchley dye houses of London, exploring historical chemical processes and creative techniques used in fabric coloration.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A Hundred Years of Conservation Research at the British Museum

Explore the fascinating evolution of conservation science at the British Museum through a century of groundbreaking research and preservation techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Harriet Brooks: Pioneering Woman Nuclear Scientist 1876-1933

Discover the remarkable story of Harriet Brooks, a pioneering nuclear scientist whose groundbreaking contributions to early radioactivity research shaped modern physics and paved the way for women in science.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Quinine-Urea: History and Effectiveness as a Local Anaesthetic

Explore the fascinating history of quinine-urea as a local anaesthetic, examining its development, applications, and the questions surrounding its effectiveness.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Where Did Chemistry Begin? A Search for Ancient Origins

Explore the fascinating debate on chemistry's birthplace between Egypt and Mesopotamia, including the story of Tapputi, possibly the world's first chemist from 1,200 BCE.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Putting the Chemistry Back into the History and Philosophy of Chemistry

Explore how chemistry fundamentals shape our understanding of its historical development through real-world examples and philosophical perspectives from expert research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Alchemy in Graeco-Roman Egypt

Explore the fascinating world of ancient Egyptian alchemy and its Graeco-Roman influences through an expert examination of early chemical practices, techniques, and historical developments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The History of Chemistry Between 1914 and 2019

Explore the fascinating evolution of chemistry from World War I to modern times, examining key developments, breakthroughs, and cultural impacts that shaped the field over a century.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video