Chemistry was the first School to admit students when the University was established in the 1960s. We have a reputation for high quality research with a multidisciplinary outlook, an innovative teaching programme and a supportive learning environment.
Our ethos is to provide research-led teaching with a multidisciplinary perspective. The school comprises of about 30 faculty members and over 100 postdoctoral and postgraduate researchers. We offer a friendly environment to support all aspects of your studies, and aim to provide you with the opportunities to reach your full potential and career aspirations. A particular strength of the teaching programme are our courses with a year abroad or placements in leading industrial companies.
Latest News
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Intelligent Fingerprinting shortlisted for national business award
Intelligent Fingerprinting - a Norwich-based technology company which has developed the world's first prototype handheld fingerprint drug testing device - has been shortlisted in the 'Business Impact - Aspiring' category of The Impact Awards. Read more
Thu, 24 May 2012
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18 Schools participate in RSC Schools' Analyst Regional Heat
The Royal Society of Chemistry Schools’ Analyst East Anglian Regional Heat was held in the School of Chemistry in April, welcoming 18 schools from the region to participate in an exciting day of analytical chemistry challenges in the University Chemistry teaching laboratories. Read more
Wed, 2 May 2012
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Drug-testing firm wins £2m investment
Intelligent Fingerprinting Ltd, a UK-based spin-out company from the University of East Anglia, has developed a unique technology for the simultaneous detection of personal identity and contact with illicit substances from fingerprints has just raised £2m in funding from a consortium of private US-based investors. Read more
Tue, 13 Mar 2012
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Dr Greg Wildgoose and the world's first calibration-free, solid-state pH meter
Senova Systems, a Californian spin-off company based on pH sensing technology co-invented by Dr Wildgoose (School of Chemistry, UEA), has announced the release of it's first generation of revolutionary solid-state, calibration-free pH sensors that will begin shipping in the third quarter of 2012. Read more
Mon, 12 Mar 2012
