Oxford Women in Chemistry

@OxWiChem

OxWiChem was founded by a group of PhD students back in 2019, aiming to make the departmental culture more accepting and welcoming to everyone.

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OxWiChem 2026 | What an inspiring milestone! lnkd.in/et2YaDyY
On 29–30 October, OxWiChem held its first two-day symposium, Bring together researchers, students and industry leaders celebrating the Outstanding Contributions of Women in Chemistry.

Day 1 | Connecting Chemistry Across the World
Our first international virtual session connected Oxford and the world. Thank you to Prof. Laura Kiessling (MIT Department of Chemistry), and Dr.rebecca ruck (MSD; founder of MidWest EWOC).
🔬 Day 2 | Oxford Chemistry University of Oxford
Elvira and Dr. Valeriia opened our symposium, followed by inspiring remarks from Prof. Angela Russell. Across organic, inorganic, physical and materials chemistry, we heard from:
• Dr. Alexandra Groves (Nature Synthesis, Springer Nature)
• Prof. Ruth Webster (University of Cambridge)
• Dr. Daria Grosheva (Syngenta)
• Prof. Ji-Seon Kim (Oxford)
• Prof. Ludmilla Steier (Oxford)
Thanks to our session chairs Dr. Fáinché, Sofi and Esmé, and our brilliant student flash-talk speakers Maud Tregear (Organic), Laura Marcon (Physical) and Anna Duncan (Inorganic).

Oxford Women in Chemistry @OxWiChem Sep 5

Online Symposium — Thursday 29 October 2026
The symposium will be held online. Colleagues based in Oxford are also welcome to attend in person in the Wolfson Seminar Room, Chemistry Research Laboratory, where refreshments will be provided.
Registration: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/qBPVKT0uPU

Oxford Women in Chemistry @OxWiChem Sep 5

OxWiChem — Friday 30 October 2026
Call for Abstracts: Abstract submissions are now open to individuals who identify as women or non-binary.
forms.gle/WMLQkrCZPSVAzt…
Deadline: 16 Sep 2026
Join us in celebrating and empowering the vibrant community of women in Oxford Chemistry.

Oxford Women in Chemistry @OxWiChem Aug 8

OxWiChem 2026 will take place online on Thursday 29 Oct, and in Oxford on Friday 30 Oct. Online Registration: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/qBPVKT0uPU
The event celebrates the contributions and research of women in chemistry & brings together researchers & professionals from academia & industry.

Oxford Women in Chemistry @OxWiChem May 21

OxWiChem Day 2026 celebrates the achievements and research of women @OxfordChemistry, bringing together members of the community across all career stages, from DPhil students and postdoctoral researchers to alumni, early-career fellows, industry professionals, and professors.