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Barbara Rempel - first year UVic chemistry lab instructor passed away at 92

In Memoriam: Reg Mitchell

The Department of Chemistry celebrated the success of their undergraduate students during a virtual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, February 24th. The Department would also like to thank our many donors whose generousity make these awards possible.

Prof. Makhsud Saidaminov has been named a Tier II Canada Research Chair​ in Advanced Functional Materials

A highly efficient nano-photocatalyst for water split reported by the Manners group

Times Higher Education Rankings

Inorganic Chemistry Exchange (ICE) opportunities for Summer 2021

Alex Brolo was featured on CBC TV's "The National," commenting on the development of a potential at-home COVID-19 test. This clip also aired on CBC News Network's "Morning Live" and was picked up by CBC Radio's "World at Six" and across the country including in Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and Calgary. Additional coverage: CBC Radio (CBC Radio)

Department of Chemistry welcomes Erin Chernick

Registration information

Faculty position available in CRCII in Quantum Computing

Three chemists awarded NSERC New Frontiers Grants

COVID-19 related information

Program Coordinator (PC) for the CREATE PoND Project (0.5 FTE)

Alex Brolo wins the 2020 CSC W.A.E. McBryde Medal

The Department of Chemistry welcomes Hans-Peter Loock as Professor in Chemistry and Physics as well as the Dean of Science.

The Department of Chemistry welcomes Makhsud Saidaminov as Assistant Professor in Chemistry and Electrical Engineering.

Ian Manners reports a new way to functionalize surfaces in “Science”

Jeremy Wulff reports new polymer cross linker in ‘Science’

UVic researchers develop new material

Six faculty in Chemistry who applied for NSERC Discovery Grants have all been funded

Scott McIndoe wins 2019 Hickman Alumni Award

Student Forum, October 12, 2018: Student Feedback and Department Reponses

David Leitch is appointed as Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry

Dennis Hore wins the 2018 Keith Laidler Award

Ian Manners is appointed as a Canada 150 Research Chair in Materials Science

The physical organic chemist is developing next-generation materials for low-power computer memory.

Katherine Elvira is appointed as a Canada Research Chair in New Materials and Techniques for Health Applications

Neil Burford wins 2017 CIC Montréal Medal; Fraser Hof wins 2017 CSC IntelliSyn Pharma Research Excellence Award

Alex Brolo will receive the 2017 Faculty of Science Award for Teaching Excellence.

Professional Development Workshop for High School Science Teachers ‐ “Chemistry activities and information to inspire future scientists.” Date: Friday, February 23, 2018 Location: University of Victoria, Elliott Building

CHEM 509 Graduate Student Research Day on Tuesday, November 14th at Bob Wright Centre, A104

A UVic chemist is in Ottawa today to talk to parliamentarians and senior government officials about her innovative approach to early concussion diagnosis.

McIndoe has been awarded the 2017 Craigdarroch Silver Medal for Excellence in Research.

Two promising UVic projects to help prevent spread of the Zika virus have been given a funding boost by Grand Challenges Canada.