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OxWiChem 2026

We are delighted to announce the return of OxWiChem 2026, taking place online on Thursday 29 October 2026 and in Oxford Chemistry on Friday 30 October 2026.
OxWiChem is an annual event celebrating the vital contributions and pioneering research of women in chemistry. It brings together researchers and professionals from across academia and industry, from early-career researchers to established academics and sector leaders.
The event provides an opportunity to showcase research, exchange ideas and strengthen connections among colleagues committed to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion across the chemistry community.
Online Symposium — Thursday 29 October 2026
This year’s online symposium will feature two distinguished leaders in chemistry and chemical biology:
Rebecca Ruck: Associate Vice President at MSD and Founder of EWOC
"Carpe diem: An unexpected journey toward biocatalysis and women in chemistry"
Laura Kiessling: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Chemical Biology "Talk title to be announced"
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: https://lnkd.in/eeHCaYND
 

OxWiChem Day — Friday 30 October 2026
We are pleased to welcome an outstanding programme of speakers:
Ruth Webster — University of Cambridge Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry
Catherine Holden — Recursion
Alexandra Groves — Springer Nature
Ludmilla Steier — Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford
Jiseon Kim — Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford
Further information about OxWiChem and our activities is available on our LinkedIn page: OxWiChem LinkedIn
Call for Abstracts: Abstract submissions are now open to individuals who identify as women or non-binary. Applicants are invited to submit an abstract for either: a poster presentation; or a short oral presentation on Friday, 30 October 2026.
Submission form: https://lnkd.in/eaBr86bn
Submission deadline: Sunday 6 September 2026
 

We sincerely thank the MPLS Research Culture Fund, Cell Press and Angewandte Chemie for their generous support, which makes OxWiChem Day 2026 possible. We also warmly welcome additional sponsors and partners interested in supporting the event and engaging with the research community.

We invite all interested students, postdocs, early-career researchers, PIs, alumni, and industry partners to get involved. Please feel free to email us if you would like to join or support the event.

Join us in celebrating and empowering the vibrant community of women in Oxford Chemistry.

join us in celebrating the achievements work of oxfords women in chemistry from dphil students to alumni postdoctoral associates early career fellows professors
join us in celebrating the achievements work of oxfords women in chemistry from dphil students to alumni postdoctoral associates early career fellows professors
join us in celebrating the achievements work of oxfords women in chemistry from dphil students to alumni postdoctoral associates early career fellows professors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Join us for a G&D’s ice cream social in the CRL! 🍦

Come meet fellow Part II, PhD students, postdocs, fellows, and staff from across physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry.  Enjoy ice cream, and connect with chemists from across the department in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. 

First come first served!

Open to all — all genders warmly welcome!

Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities: Thank you to the MPLS Research Culture Fund for their foundational support.

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