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SCI® is a global network of innovators using science to tackle some of the big societal challenges of today, across climate and planet and health and wellness.

AGM 2026: Voting is now open

SCI members can now vote on resolutions which will affect the direction of the Society in future years, and for elected positions on the Board of Trustees, Membership Committee and Publications Committee. Voting closes on Monday 15 June 2026 at 12:00 noon BST, with the results being announced at the  Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 1 July 2026.

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£350 million funding for chemicals welcome - but more needs to be done says SCI

The UK government's plans for a £350 million Critical Chemicals Resilience Fund to support "strategically important" producers and sites and strengthen critical supply chains has been welcomed, but it needs to be paired with a longer-term, more ambitious strategy that reflects the scale and importance of the sector to the UK economy.

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Pharma R&D: What's in the pipeline?

The total number of drugs in the global R&D pipeline stands at 22,940, according to a recent analysis by Citeline, slightly lower than in 2025. This represents a 3.92% fall from 2025’s figure and nearly reverses the 4.60% increase seen from 2024 to 2025. Citeline says this is the first time there has been a fall since the mid-1990s.

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SCI Canada announces 2026 award winners and annual awards dinner celebrating excellence in chemistry and innovation

SCI Canada, the Canadian arm of the Society of Chemical Industry, is pleased to announce the 2026 SCI Canada Award Winners, recognizing outstanding achievements in chemical science, engineering, industrial innovation, entrepreneurship, and community impact.

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Creating sensor for extreme environments: From deep ocean to nuclear reactors

Gathering useful data – whether from the heart of a nuclear reactor or the bottom of the sea – requires remote sensors and a lot of processing power. Lou Reade reports

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The future of sustainable fuels

Bringing together leading figures with emerging talent from both academia and industry, this event will showcase cutting-edge research from early career scientists, highlight the latest developments in sustainable fuel technologies, and provide a forum to address the critical technical, economic, and policy challenges facing the industry today.

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Our publications promote emerging innovations – from the cutting-edge science we publish in our range of academic journals, to our renowned member’s magazine, C&I, plus a host of digital platforms.

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