Autumn Chemistry Conference 2026

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On Thursday 24th September, our Autumn Chemistry Conference will be delivered in the Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, and streamed online. There will be an opportunity to ask questions during the event.

Open to students studying A-level Chemistry or an equivalent qualification (16-19 yrs) and their teachers and parents/carers interested in finding out more about the cutting edge research happening in the field of chemistry, and hosted by the Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford. Those yet to start a post-16 qualification are more than welcome to attend however please be aware this conference is aimed at those aged 16-19 yrs.

Further information on the speakers and their talks to come!

 

In-person Registration

Sixth form students are welcome to attend unaccompanied, provided they are aged 16 or over on the day of the event and that they have given us an emergency contact name and number (you will be able to provide this information on the form).

Priority for in-person spaces will be given to local state schools, but other local schools, and those further afield, are welcome to register for surplus places. A waiting list will apply and all those not allocated an in-person space will be invited to attend online.

Booking will open soon...

 

Online Registration

Online spaces are open to all students studying A-level Chemistry or an equivalent qualification (16-19 yrs) and their teachers and parents/carers interested in finding out more about the cutting edge research happening in the field of chemistry.

Booking will open soon...

 

Date

24/09/2026

Time

16:00 - 18:00 BST

Location

Online (open to all)

Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (priority for UK state school students)

Audience

Students studying A-level Chemistry or an equivalent qualification (16-19 yrs) and their teachers and parents/carers