Launch of multi-million pound research venture
CAPTION: (l-r) University Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Dr Brian Lang with SASOL Chief Executive, Pieter Cox
CAPTION: (l-r) University Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Dr Brian Lang with SASOL Chief Executive, Pieter Cox
Nearly 200 Scottish school pupils will learn the importance of chemistry to everyday life at the University of St Andrews next week.
PICTURE CAPTION: L-R Michael Fish, BBC Weather Presenter, Professor David O'Hagan, University of St Andrews and Derek Lohman, Environmental Consultant and Chair of the Judges Panel.
Chemistry teachers from every corner of Scotland will descend on the University of St Andrews next week (Friday 7 June 2002) to learn about the latest developments in the world of chemistry and how they can take them back to their classrooms.
Recent breakthroughs in research into rechargeable batteries at the University of St Andrews are being highlighted by The Science Museum in London.
PICTURE CAPTION: The discovery was made by Professor David O'Hagan and his fellow researchers at the Centre For Biomolecular Sciences.
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Johannesburg-based Sasol Limited and the University of St Andrews have today (Wednesday 23 January 2002) announced an alliance to enhance catalyst research, creating around 25 new jobs in Fife.
A University of St Andrews scientist will return this week from attending a prestigious international conference in Sweden for women scientists.
A University of St Andrews scientist who is pioneering new materials for smaller, lighter and less toxic batteries has won a prestigious funding award aimed at retaining top academics within the UK.