Want to predict your final degree classification? OK – so its just a bit of fun! But (now graduated) MChem student, Euan Diodge, has devised an awesome spreadsheet that can be used to “predict” your final degree classification based on
Career Spotlights: Ingenza Ltd.
Ever wondered what it would be like to work at the cutting edge of science? Interested in going into industry when you graduate? Chemistry graduate Kyshiea George tells us about her job with Ingenza Ltd., at the Roslin Biocentre,
Who Really Was Joseph Black?
Arguably, the general public of Edinburgh were more informed about contemporary chemistry in the 1700’s than they are today. Here, we take a look back at the career of our building’s namesake to encourage the same enthusiasm and commitment that Joseph
Creating Your First Presentation
So the time has finally come. You need to prepare and deliver your first presentation and you want to impress your audience. At least, you want to look as professional as possible. But how do you achieve all of this
5 Ways to Ace the Chemistry Labs
So how exactly do you ace the chemistry labs when you’re a bit unsure of what’s expected of you? If you’re anything like me, you’ll go into your first lab session for the week thinking “Am I going to mess
Writing for the Web – Top Tips
Watch Out For Those Speed Bumps If you’re thinking about writing for the web, here are some points to bear in mind. Great advice for students starting out on a writing career. Use this as a guide when you proof-read
Surviving First Year Chemical Physics
If you’re considering a Chemical Physics degree, belonging to different Schools can be a bit disorienting for some students. Chemical Physics as a Degree I’m by no means an expert in Chemical Physics, I’m only a first year student, but
How to Give a Good Presentation
Where presentations are concerned, students seem to be divided into two distinct groups. There are the few that seem completely at home when talking to groups, and then there are the majority for whom presenting anything to a group is
How To Make TLC Spotters
Ok, so you need to do some TLC spotting and either your supervisor/teaching lab can’t afford to buy the expensive ones, or someone else in the lab has “moved” them. Pasteur pipettes are never ideal as they’re too wide and
Why You Should Write For A Science Blog
Writing for a science blog when you’re an undergraduate may sound pointless and time consuming. You already have enough to keep you busy with labs, and lectures. Just getting to the end of the semester is an achievement! Besides, you
How To Calculate A Solution Concentration
Calculating solution concentration is something undergraduates can find confusing and frustrating. We’ve all been there when asked to make a solution of some compound to a specific concentration. We usually begin by collecting numbers from random places, then try fitting
GLC: How To Submit Your Sample And Interpret Results
When you arrive for your GLC session start by preparing the sample using the procedure in the lab manual. When you have done this you should submit your sample using the procedure shown in the video below. The video then