RSC - Advancing the Chemical Sciences


Policy

 

Industry and Innovation


Technology and innovation policy.


2007

Small Business Report

Chemical Science Small Businesses - Realising the Potential

Collaboration between academia and small companies must increase says RSC report.



Knowledge Transfer and Economic Impact

Knowledge Transfer and Economic Impact

19 March 2007

The RSC has responded to the EPSRC's Knowledge Transfer and Economic Impact strategy.


2006

Response to the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution

Environmental effects of novel materials and applications

05 June 2006

Response to a study by the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution into the environmental effects of novel materials and applications



Materials for Nuclear Waste management

Materials for Nuclear Waste Management

01 June 2006

Final report summarising the findings of the RSC workshop on "Materials for Nuclear Waste Management"



Climate Change

Climate Change

24 May 2006

RSC Response to the Environmental Audit Committee Climate Change - The UK Programme 2006 inquiry



Oil Rig

Securing Clean, Affordable Energy for the Long Term

14 April 2006

The RSCs response to the DTi consultation "Our Energy Challenge Securing Clean, Affordable Energy for the Long Term".



Carbon storage

Carbon Capture and Storage

15 February 2006

RSC response to the House of Commons Select Committee on Science and Technology inquiry into Carbon Capture and Storage Technology



Materials for sustainable energy solutions

Materials for Sustainable Energy Technologies report

16 January 2006

Report from the RSC and EPSRC workshop "Materials for Sustainable Energy Technologies"


2005

Pregnant Workers, Chemicals and the Law

08 July 2005

Basic information about the legal situation regarding pregnant workers and chemicals



COSHH: The Competent person

08 July 2005

Brief outline of what is meant by a "competent person" to carry out assessments for the purposes of COSHH Regulations



Lone Working & Laboratory Activities

04 July 2005

This Note provides advice on the health and safety issues raised by lone working in laboratories.



Waste Management in Chemical Laboratories - Update

12 June 2005

EHSC notes on Waste Management in Chemical Laboratories



Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

26 February 2009

Background information on the various occupational health and safety management systems that are currently available.



What can be done to increase sustainable business growth in Scotland over the next 10 years?

11 April 2005

RSC response to the Scottish Parliamentary inquiry



Chemical Science Spin-outs from UK Universities

26 March 2005

Report examining the climate for spin-out of invention from UK universities and the factors which influence the success or failure of such spin-out ventures



Life Cycle Assessment

14 February 2005

Life Cycle Assessment is potentially the most important method for assessing the overall environmental impact of products, processes or services


2004


2003

Increasing Human Resources for Science & Technology

22 September 2003

RSC submission to the High Level Group