Thames Valley RSC

Join us next month for our next social, where science meets art!
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For those in the Reading area, we’re having our summer social tomorrow (16th July) @ ZeroDegrees (RG1 2LR). Drop in, have a pint and enjoy some sun and good conversation. We’d love to see you there! 👋🏼🌞

☀️ Reading Summer Social 🍻
It’s time for a catch up!
Join us at ZeroDegrees, Reading (RG1 2LR) on July 16th from 18:30 onwards, to chat with likeminded people from across Thames Valley.
No need to register, just pop in and ask for Gareth or Lauren.
See you there 🍹🌿😎

Don’t miss our virtual visit to Diamond Light Source! DLS, the world-leading synchrotron, is x10,000 more powerful than a standard microscope 🔬
Join to hear about the facility, discoveries made there and virtually walkaround the synchrotron.
When: 21st Jan 7pm-9pm
Visit: www.rsc.org/events/detai...

It’s here, December 24th, we're sad to see our #ChemistryAdvent end, but here is our 2nd winning poster from students at St Helen and St Katharine
Come take a deep, delicious dive into the chemistry of cinnamon rolls 😋 🥮 🥐
Happy Holidays from the Thames Valley Local Section 🎊 see you all in 2025 🎇

It's December 23rd, the penultimate day of our #ChemistryAdvent and to celebrate we have a tasty morsel. Ever wondered why your turkey (and cookies) taste so good? Read about the chemical reaction that happens when we heat a Christmas turkey 😋 🦃🔥
#Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #Chemistry #RSC

Today’s student-created #ChemistryAdvent is brought to us by the molecules of our favourite festive scents. On December 22nd come and learn about pinenes and candy canes 🎄⚗️🍬 #Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #Chemistry #RSC

Today is December 21st and it’s time for a little festive treat! Our #ChemistryAdvent is revealing why esters and ethanol are so important when it comes to the sweet science of the Chemistry Pudding 🍰😋🔬
#Chemsky #Eduaky #STEM #STEMEducation #Chemistry #RSC

December 20th is, school is over and for us, it’s all about the sprouts! 😷🥬 our student created #ChemistryAdvent breaks down the chemistry of the brussel sprout and why you might hate them 🔬🥬
#Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #Chemistry #RSC

It’s December 19th, everyone is on countdown and today’s #ChemistryAdvent is a shining light ✨ today we’re learning all about the science of 🎄💡Christmas lights 💡🎄
#Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #Chemistry #RSC

Today’s #ChemistryAdvent is all about those telltale festive scents! 👃🏻 it’s day 18 so come a learn all about the science behind the smells of Christmas 🎄🍷🤥
#Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #Chemistry #RSC

Today’s #ChemistryAdvent is a little more green 🌱 today’s students are sharing the impact of wrapping paper and some more sustainable alternatives 🎁🔬
#Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #Chemistry #RSC

December 16th is starting with a bang 💥 with today’s #ChemistryAdvent we’re learning all about the science of 🎆fireworks🎆

On day 15 of the festive period we are celebrating everything ✨sparkly✨ with our student #ChemistryAdvent all about the science of tinsel ✨🔬
#Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #Chemistry #RSC

It’s December 14th and today’s #ChemistryAdvent is another tasty slice of science - learn all about the science of Christmas pudding 🧁🎄
#Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #RSC #Chemistry

December 13th, it’s Friday and we have a festiveseratonin boost for you! Celebrate our #ChemistryAdvent and learn all about the science of giving 🎁🧬🎁
#Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #RSC #Chemistry

We are officially half way through our student-created #ChemistryAdvent and for December 12th, it’s all about those festive polymers! 🎄🧬 Make sure to wear yours as you read about the chemistry of the Christmas jumper 🎅🏼🔬
#Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #chemistry #RSC

Day 11 of our fantastic student-created #ChemistryAdvent and todays topic couldn’t be sweeter 🍫 join us today to learn all about the science behind those tempting tree decorations - the chemistry of chocolate 🎄🍫🔬
#Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #RSC #Chemistry

Illustration depicting a table with various Christmas foods labeled with their calorie content, accompanied by festive decorations like holly and stars. A big question, "How much energy is in your Christmas?", along with a summary, "That's a total of 12,712 calories", is prominently displayed.

Discover the science behind your Christmas feast with @thamesvalleyrsc.bsky.social 🎄🔬! Learn exciting facts about your festive meal in today's #adventcalendar. @compoundchem.com #ChemSky #EduSky

It’s December 10th, the holidays are getting closer - what better time to learn more about the energy inside your Festive Feast with our #ChemistryAdvent !
#Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #RSC

Infographic explaining the components and production of trees and paper, highlighting chemical structures and processes. Includes labeled diagrams and textual descriptions.

In today's #adventcalendar, discover the chemistry behind the humble Christmas tree with Thames Valley RSC ! Make your festive season scientific🎄🔬 @thamesvalleyrsc.bsky.social @compoundchem.com #ChemSky #EduSky

Educational poster titled 'The Chemistry of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh'. Features sections on how each is formed, their chemical components, and fun facts about them, accompanied by thematic illustrations including gold bars, frankincense and myrrh resins, and the three wise men. The design incorporates Christmas-themed graphics with a 'Merry Christmas' greeting at the bottom.

Discover the chemistry of gold, frankincense and myrrh in today's #AdventCalendar challenge with Thames Valley RSC 🔬🕯️🎄 @thamesvalleyrsc.bsky.social @compoundchem.com #ChemSky #EduSky

Chemistry poster of a Chrismas candle.

Uncover the chemistry hidden within a Christmas candle in today's #AdventCalendar challenge with Thames Valley RSC 🔬🕯️🎄 @thamesvalleyrsc.bsky.social @compoundchem.com #ChemSky #EduSky

It’s day 9 of our #ChemistryAdvent and today we’re learning even more of the chemistry behind our Christmas trees 🎄 and the decorations we love so much 😍
#ChemSky #EduSky #STEM #STEMEducation #RSC

It’s day 8 of our student-led #ChemistryAdvent and today we have some classic symbols of December - it’s all about the chemistry of Au, terpenes and polysaccharide gums🏅🥢🔥🔬⚗️ #Chemsky #Edusky #STEM #STEMEducation #RSC

We’ve noted the small typo of ‘molecules’ of hydrogen and carbon instead of ‘atoms’

It’s day 7 of our student-curated #ChemistryAdvent which means it must be time to learn about the illuminating chemistry behind candles 🕯️🕯️🕯️ #RSC #STEM #STEMOutreach #ThamesValley

Informational poster titled 'The Common Holly (Ilex Aquifolium)' detailing characteristics such as leaf color, chemical compositions, and common regions found which include Europe, Great Britain, France, and Italy. The poster includes diagrams of chlorophyll and anthocyanin structures, as well as a map showing the distribution of holly. References listed at the bottom.

Unlock the secret behind the vibrant red of holly berries in today's @thamesvalleyrsc.bsky.social's #AdventCalendar 🎄🔬✨ @compoundchem.com #ChemSky #EduSky

Infographic titled 'Chemistry Advent 2024: Scent-sational Chemistry! Festive Smells', featuring illustrations related to the chemistry of festive scents such as pine trees. Diagrams show molecular structures like Pinene and image representations of brain and nasal activity in response to this compound.

Join the festive fragrance journey with @thamesvalleyrsc.bsky.social's Advent Calendar! Join us as we unwrap the delightful aromas of festive fir trees. 🎄🔬✨ @compoundchem.com #adventcalendar #ChemSky #EduSky

Illustration from Icknield Community College featuring gingerbread cookies surrounded by chemical diagrams and information about the chemistry of ginger, including notes on taste, aroma, and the presence of the molecule zingerone.

Diving into the magic of Christmas with @thamesvalleyrsc.bsky.social's #adventcalendar. Have you ever wondered why Gingerbread is so resilient? 🎄 🔬✨ @compoundchem.com #ChemSky #EduSky