school of chemistry

The School of Chemistry at the University of Sydney is one of the main centres for chemical research and education in Australia and has access to a comprehensive range of modern research and teaching facilities.

The School attracts an outstanding cohort of undergraduate students including talented students from all states of Australia. It has a large cohort of both local and international postgraduate research students and offers a vibrant and world class research environment.

Latest News & Events

• Professor Max Crossley awarded 2012 David Craig Medal

  

  Congratulations to Professor Max Crossley who was awarded the 2012 David Craig Medal by the Australian Academy of Science in recognition of his outstanding research contributions in chemistry. Find out more here. 

• Dr Siggi Schmid receives Outstanding Teaching award

  

  Congratulations to Dr Siegbert Schmid who was recognised for Outstanding Teaching in this year’s Vice Chancellor’s Awards. Find out more here. 

• Breakthrough in solar cell efficiency

  

  Associate Professor Tim Schmidt and Professor Max Crossley, together with the Helmholtz Centre Berlin for Materials and Energy, have developed a "turbo for solar cells", called photochemical upconversion that allows energy, normally lost in solar cells, to be turned into electricity. Find out more here.