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Martijn Zwijnenburg @zwijcompchem.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This afternoon we had the annual UCL Chemistry Ramsay Medal symposium during which the winner of the Ramsay Medal for the best graduating PhD student in the department is decided #chemsky

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John Stott @jpsastro.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Had a UKRI funded grant proposal rejected at the "AI triage stage". "This AI-based triage was used only to identify approximately 50% of the strongest proposals to take forward to full human review." 🧪 #academicsky

I am writing to let you know that, unfortunately, your application was not successful.

Review process

As part of the initial triage of the 179 proposals submitted to this call, each was assessed using an AI-based review. Every proposal was read independently by several different AI models against the same seven criteria used to shape this call (including cyber security relevance, research quality and novelty, importance of the problem addressed, feasibility of the project plan, likely outputs and impact, value for money, and responsible research practice), with each model asked to give a score and a written justification with supporting quotations from the text. To guard against any one model's idiosyncrasies, we also ran a second, independent process in which different AI models debated the merits and weaknesses of each proposal before reaching a judgement, again against the same criteria. Scores from both processes were combined to produce an overall ranking.

This AI-based triage was used only to identify approximately 50% of the strongest proposals to take forward to full human review. Projects selected for funding were drawn from those that progressed to the full human review stage. We recognise that AI-assisted assessment is a new and evolving part of the review process, and we are continuing to evaluate how well it aligns with the judgements of human reviewers on this call. We will soon produce a document detailing our method, so that others can build upon it and improve it.

Feedback on your application

Your application was not selected to progress beyond the AI triage stage. To provide transparency on the outcome of this assessment, we are sharing below the scores (out of 5) from each of the two AI review processes described above, together with the mean score across the two processes.

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Martijn Zwijnenburg @zwijcompchem.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Great event in the department yesterday to celebrate the retirement of Prof. Sally Price FRS #chemsky #compchem

A picture of Sally giving a talk about her career

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Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · 21/09/2026

The method eliminates the harsh conditions that have previously been required to generate extremely reactive hydrogen radicals, making them much easier for scientists to use and exploit. ‘Any chemist could run it,’ says project leader Roopender Kumar. www.chemistryworld.com/news/simple-...

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Simple technique makes it easier to access and exploit hydrogen radicals

Highly reactive hydrogen radicals generated using ultraviolet light and off-the-shelf reagents

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Kim Jelfs @jelfschem.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

📢 Announcing Digital chemistry discovery, a Faraday Discussion taking place in Edinburgh, UK, on 8 to 10 September 2027. Explore emerging developments in AI, automation, simulation and optimisation, and join researchers shaping the future of chemical discovery. Find out more: invt.io/1bxbwdk7xl0

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I've registered for Digital chemistry discovery Faraday Discussion, join me

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 14/09/2026

Abstract submissions are now open for Digital chemistry discovery. This Faraday Discussion will bring together researchers to discuss the latest developments in digital chemical discovery Submit your oral abstract by 14 December 2026: rsc.li/digital-fd2027 #ChemSky #FD_Digital

This image is an announcement for a digital chemistry discovery event organized by the Royal Society of Chemistry. It is titled "Faraday Discussions" and is scheduled for 8-10 September 2027 in Edinburgh, UK. A "Save the date" message with an arrow is included at the bottom. A partial view of a circular, patterned scientific illustration is on the right side.

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 08/09/2026

The Faraday Community poster symposium abstract submission closes soon. Early career scientists in physical chemistry, don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your work, network, enhance your skills, and develop your career.  Find out more at: rsc.li/faraday-poster2026 #ChemSky

Faraday Community poster symposium - submit your poster abstract by 21 September 2026

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Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Join us at our Faraday Discussion on: Understanding molecular catalysis through computation and experiment where we will explore the latest research in the field. First deadline (oral abstracts) is coming up on 5th October 2026... Find out more (and submit an abstract): invt.io/1bxbzpnohoi

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I've registered for Understanding molecular catalysis through computation and experiment FD, join me

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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

⏳ Less than a month to go - the clock is ticking

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RSC Photophysics & Photochemistry Group @rsc-photochem.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Little bit more than two weeks to go until the 2026 @rsc-photochem.bsky.social Early Career Meeting in Durham (3-4 September 2026). Come and join us and register via the link in the post 👇 by the 30th of August. #chemsky #photochem #photophysics

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Douglas Natelson @nanoscaleviews.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

🧪⚛️ Some notes on a talk about reproducibility and replication in the materials literature, plus a personal anecdote that is an example of how challenging reliable synthesis can be. nanoscale.blogspot.com/2026/08/repr...

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Reproducibility in materials research, and an anecdote

Yesterday I attended the 40th annual summer research colloquium of the Smalley-Curl Institute at Rice, a fun internal conference that prov...

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Martijn Zwijnenburg @zwijcompchem.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

New addition to the @uclchemistry.bsky.social building celebrating the discovery of the noble gasses by William Ramsey at @ucl.ac.uk #chemsky #UCL200

Picture of the noble gasses group on the side of the UCL Chemistry building

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RSC Photophysics & Photochemistry Group @rsc-photochem.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Little bit more than a month to go until the 2026 @rsc-photochem.bsky.social Early Career Meeting in Durham. Come and join us and register via the link in the post 👇 by the 30th of August. #chemsky #photochem

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UK Catalysis Hub @ukcatalysishub.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Nominate someone who has done great work this year for the JMT Medal 2026 - Early Career Call Open! Open to scientists working in the UK in all fields of catalytic science and engineering. Find out how to nominate at ukcatalysishub.co.uk/jmt-medal-2026 #catalysis #chemistry #ChemSky

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Susan Weatherby @susanfjw.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Calling physical chemists! If you're planning to attend the Faraday Discussion on Molecular Excited States, please register soon. Spaces are booking up really fast. #ChemSky #FD_ExcitedStates

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Susan Weatherby @susanfjw.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Reminder: Monday 20 July poster abstract deadline for the Faraday Discussion on Sustainable chemistry of electrofuels and electrochemicals, Manchester, 14-16 September 2026 #ChemSky #FD_Sustainable

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 17/07/2026

The Horizons symposium 2026: (Nano)catalysis poster abstract submission closes 1 September. Early career scientists, don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your work, network and develop your career. Find out more at rsc.li/horizonssymposium2026 #ChemSky

Horizons Symposium 2026: (Nano)catalysis - submit your poster abstract by 1 September 2026

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Susan Weatherby @susanfjw.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Reminder: 13 July oral abstract deadline for the #FaradayDiscussion on Surface‑Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS), 14–16 April 2027, London, UK. Visit rsc.li/sers-fd2027 for details of how to join in. #ChemSky

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Susan Weatherby @susanfjw.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Reminder: Monday 6 July oral abstract deadline for the #FaradayDiscussion on Corrosion, 7-9 April 2027, London, UK. Visit rsc.li/sers-fd2027 for details of how to join in. #ChemSky

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Susan Weatherby @susanfjw.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Reminder: Monday 6 July poster abstract deadline for the Faraday Discussion on Sustainable chemistry of electrofuels and electrochemicals, Manchester, 14-16 September 2026 More details: rsc.li/sustainable-... #ChemSky

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UK Catalysis Hub @ukcatalysishub.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

JMT catalysis medal 2026 - Early Career Call Open! Open to scientists working in the UK in all fields of catalytic science and engineering. Find out how to nominate at ukcatalysishub.co.uk/jmt-medal-2026 #catalysis #chemistry #ChemSky

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Prof Ross Forgan @forganross.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

When Chemistry depts are being decimated at Universities across the UK, the govt needs to focus on resilience further up the chain and fix decades of disastrous mismanagement of higher education. No point safeguarding industry jobs if there’s no graduates coming through to fill them.

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Arsenal FC @arsenalfc.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The Arsenal. Your Premier League champions.

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Royal Institution @rigb.org · 16/05/2026

Could the next breakthrough in computing, energy or medicine come from a material we haven’t discovered yet? Find out how scientists design entirely new materials in this six-part course with Physics lecturer Chiara Gattinoni.

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Short course: Introduction to new materials

Chiara Gattinoni presents a brand new 6-part course taking a deep dive into the creation of the materials ad

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ChemShell @chemshell.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

A reminder of our introductory QM/MM training course on 4th June. If you'd like to attend please register by Thursday 21st May.

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Martijn Zwijnenburg @zwijcompchem.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

After an early flight from London, a quick visit to Pisa, two trains and a taxi up the mountain I made it to the Renewable Energy Solar Fuels GRC in beautiful Tuscany for a week of solar fuels #chemsky

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 27/04/2026

Join us for a unique discussion at our Surface‑Enhanced Raman Scattering Faraday Discussion where we will explore the latest research in the field. #FD_SERS Find out more (and submit an abstract): rsc.li/sers-fd2027 #ChemSky

Poster announcing the "Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering" event, hosted by the Royal Society of Chemistry. Scheduled for 14-16 April 2027 in London, UK. The design features a graphic with a glowing effect, and text urging to "Save the date," associated with Faraday Discussions.

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Faraday Discussions @faradaydiscussions.rsc.org · 27/04/2026

Join us in Edinburgh in July 2026 for the 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. Early bird registration closes in 3 weeks, on 𝟏𝟖 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. 📅 Early Bird registration deadline: 𝟏𝟖 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🌍 Edinburgh, UK 🔗 www.rsc.org/events/find-... #chemsky #FD_Optoelectron

An R-S-C promotional graphic for the Faraday Discussion Emerging materials for optoelectronics applications, to be held 1-3 July 2026 in Edinburgh, UK. Early bird registration deadline: 18 May 2026

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Martijn Zwijnenburg @zwijcompchem.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

🇳🇱 Kingsday in London at the Dutch Centre/Church

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Martijn Zwijnenburg @zwijcompchem.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

A good couple of days discussing cable bacteria and (semi)conductive metal organic coordination polymers in sunny Antwerpen. Thanks to Filip Meysman and An Gielis for organising the meeting and the invitation to present our predictions.

Photo of the meeting location: the University of Antwerp's Hof van Liere building.

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Volker Blum @aimsduke.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Reposting our webinar tomorrow, April 23, 12 pm - 1 pm US EST. hybrid3.duke.edu/workshops/20... Thank you all!

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2026 HybriD3 Database Webinar

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Martijn Zwijnenburg @zwijcompchem.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Three 'popular science' books I enjoyed reading over the Easter holiday. 1) Material World by Ed Conway.

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Martijn Zwijnenburg @zwijcompchem.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The contributed talk abstract submission deadline for the 8th @thomasyoungcentre.bsky.social Energy Materials Workshop has been extended to next Wednesday the 22nd of April 2026. Get your abstracts for talks in now. #compchem

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Susan Weatherby @susanfjw.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Reminder: 5 May poster abstract deadline for the Faraday Discussion on Solid electrolyte interphases in next-gen batteries, London, 13-15 July 2026. Poster presenters can expect a collaborative atmosphere where every delegate can contribute. #ChemSky #Batteries #SEI #EnergyStorage #FD_Batteries

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 09/04/2026

Join us at the Corrosion: from fundamentals to extremes Faraday Discussion! Focused on delegate‑driven debate and cutting‑edge research in MPE alloys, light alloys, AI in corrosion & extreme environments. Manchester, 7 April. rsc.li/corrosion-fd2027 #ChemSky

Corrosion from fundamentals to extremes April 7‑9, 2027, in Manchester, UK. Save the date

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 17/04/2026

Explore the cutting edge of molecular excited states theory & experiment with our expert speakers, including introductory speaker Michael A Robb, Imperial College & closing remarks from Graham A. Worth, University College London. Join us ➡️ rsc.li/excitedstates-fd2026 #ChemSky

Molecular Excited States Theory and Experiment, 14-16 September 2026. Submit your poster.

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Susan Weatherby @susanfjw.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I've been posting on conference deadline reminders today - it's that time of year when they fall due. I guess the message is - if you're thinking about submitting to, or registering for, a conference - check the event webpage for the deadline. It's imminent! #ChemSky #BorderCollie pic just because.

Border Collie on the sand. Has clearly been in the sea very recently.

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Dave Adams @profdjadams.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

A long shot due to the general silence here, but does anyone do vibrational circular dichroism and would like to collaborate on something? #chemsky

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robyn @robynemz.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

happy paris-roubaix day to all who celebrate !!!!

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14th OpenMolcas Developers’ Workshop @openmolcas26.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Hello everyone! We’re excited to announce that the OpenMolcas Annual Meeting will take place in Valencia 🇪🇸 from October 5th to 7th! #ComputationalChemistry #CompChem #Science #ScientificWorkshop

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Avogadro Project @avogadro.cc · 03/04/2026

Inorganic and organometallic chemists — Avogadro 2.0 is for you... A new template tool lets you build octahedral, tetrahedral, and other complexes in seconds. Click to add functional groups. Avogadro also detects symmetry and displays symmetry elements #compchem #openscience #opensource

Rendering of Ziegler–Natta zirconium catalyst with blue-green translucent sphere representing the Zr atom, and ball-and-stick rendering of cyclopentadienyl (Cp) rings and methyl group

Screenshot of Avogadro 2 template tool, indicating a tab for Element: Formal Charge: and the options for Coordination selected, with options 1: Linear, 2: Linear, 3: Trigonal Planar, 4: Tetrahedral, 4: Square Planar, 5: Trigonal Bipyramidal, 5: Square Pyramidal, 6: Octahedral, 6: Trigonal Prism, 7: Pentagonal Bipyramidal, 8: Square Antiprism

Ball and stick rendering of chlorophyll c2 molecule with larger green sphere representing the Mg(II) ion

Screenshot of symmetric (D5d) ferrocene with rotation axes illustrated as red cylinders. Orange sphere is an iron atom, and grey-white cylinders indicate the cyclopentadienyl ligands. Dialog text indicates D5d symmetry, tabs for "Molecule", "Operations", "Subgroups" with operations active, indicating a table of symmetry elements, classes, and element. At the bottom of the dialog is Tolerance: Normal and a button "Detect Symmetry"

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Avogadro Project @avogadro.cc · 01/04/2026

No fooling, Avogadro 2.0.0 is finally here! Rebuilt from the ground up: fast modern rendering, improved stability, designed for the next generation of molecular, biomolecule, and materials research & education. 🧪 ⚗️ avogadro.cc/install/ discuss.avogadro.cc #opensource #openscience #compchem

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Martijn Zwijnenburg @zwijcompchem.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Congratulations to William Wood from the Price group, Sally's last PhD student, on passing his PhD viva yesterday afternoon! Many thanks to Aurora Cruz-Cabeza for doing most of the heavy lifting in examining Will's thesis as external examiner. #compchem #chemsky

Picture of Aurora Cruz-Cabeza, Kreso Bucar, Sally Price, Will and me post viva

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Graeme Day @graemeday.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Do you want quick insight on the crystal packing preferences of a new molecule, and can't wait for complete crystal structure prediction results? Check out @jennieemartin.bsky.social 's template CSP method. Template CSP makes use of existing CSP landscapes to accelerate new predictions. #compchem

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