London, 26th February 2026 – The Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) has announced the University of York as an Academic Member.
The University of York is a leading public research university and member of the Russell Group. It is organised into over 30 departments and research centres across humanities, sciences, and social sciences, with more than 22,000 students. York holds a TEF Gold rating for teaching and ranks in the UK top ten for research quality.
The University of York joins a wider community of Academic Members, including The University of Greenwich and the University of Birmingham (CDT Engineering department).
Academic membership with SCI gives Universities the opportunity to join a global network of scientists and entrepreneurs, and access to SCI’s portfolio of products and services, such as scientific information, professional development opportunities, careers support, and industry-leading technical events.
Dr Kirstie Cochrane, Director of Stakeholder Engagement at SCI said “York’s commitment to research excellence and collaborative engagement aligns perfectly with SCI’s mission to drive innovation and impact through partnership. We are looking forward to working together to advance science that tackles key societal challenges.”
Amanda Selvaratnam, Associate Director (Business and Knowledge Exchange) Research, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange said “The University of York is delighted to join the Society of Chemical Industry as an Academic Member. This partnership represents a powerful synergy between York’s world-leading research capabilities—particularly in sustainable chemistry and biotechnology—and SCI’s unique role as a hub for industrial innovation. By joining this global network, we are opening new doors for our researchers and students to collaborate directly with industry leaders, ensuring that our scientific breakthroughs are translated into practical, sustainable solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow”
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About the Society of Chemical Industry
SCI is an independent, charitable learned society that helps bring science from the lab into industry quicker for the benefit of society.
SCI is a global network of innovators using science to tackle some of the big societal challenges of the day, across climate & planet and health & wellness. SCI brings together companies with $500bn in global sales and $30bn in scientific R&D; publishes nine peer reviewed journals, including the recently launched Sustainability journal; and convenes a broad range of technical and regional interest groups.
Through its mentoring and training programmes, SCI empowers future leaders in science and business.
SCI – Where Science Meets Business
About the University of York
The University of York is a world-class Russell Group institution known for its commitment to "research with relevance" and its top-ten UK ranking for research quality. With a focus on sustainability and cross-disciplinary collaboration, York drives innovation across the sciences, humanities, and social sciences to address global challenges and create a fairer, more sustainable world.
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