Royal Society of Chemistry

The Royal Society of Chemistry is a learned society, professional body and international publisher devoted to advancing excellence and knowledge in the chemical sciences. Founded in 1841 by 77 scientists - doctors, academics and researchers - it has operated for more than 180 years and now serves over 60,000 members worldwide, from students and teachers to researchers and industry professionals.

Its work spans several fields. The society is an internationally renowned publisher of chemical science research and knowledge. It provides membership services to its global community, and runs education programmes supporting students and teachers in chemical discovery and learning. It also conducts policy advocacy promoting chemistry's role in addressing pressing societal challenges, and administers awards and recognition programmes honouring achievement in the chemical sciences.

The organisation has an international presence and describes its founding purpose as connecting chemical scientists with one another and with the wider world. Its stated mission is oriented towards a future that is more open, more green and more equal, with an emphasis on excellence, openness, sustainability and equality in its support for the chemical sciences community.