in Chemistry International

Jan-Mar 2026 issue
In the current issue ...
- President ’s Column: New Horizons for IUPAC by Mary J. Garson
- IUPAC Launches Guiding Principles of Responsible Chemistry, by Mark C. Cesa et al
- A Glimpse into the Mind of a Cinematic Chemist by Fun Man Fung, Yvonne S. L. Choo, and Eiichi Nakamura
- The University of Zurich as Enabler of the First Female Doctors of Chemistry by Leo Merz
- Quantum Science celebrated in a special PAC
- Up for Discussion: What is an element?
- Stamps International

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IUPAC Guiding Principles of Responsible Chemistry

In a world grappling with climate change, pollution, disinformation, and rapid technological shifts, the question is no longer can chemistry help—but how should it?

Explore this bold, forward-looking framework designed to transform how chemistry is practiced, taught, and perceived worldwide.
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Many Voices, One Science

Feb 10, 2026
Supporting the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, IUPAC's Global Women’s Breakfast fosters a global network to break barriers to equality in science. Over the past seven years, nearly 2,500 GWB events have united participants from 100 countries.
This year, there are already more than 235 events in 49 countries registered ... and more are still coming
GWB2026 will take place on February 10, 2026 and the theme is: “Many Voices, One Science.”

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Sustainable Digital Standards

IUPAC is initiating a community roadmap and sustainability blueprint for digital standards in chemistry data reporting.
With the rapid advancement of digital technologies, there’s an urgent need for consistent reporting and exchange of chemical data worldwide.

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Diversity and Inclusion

Chemistry is all about diversity: each new bond, each additional group makes the whole richer and stronger. IUPAC recognizes that to fulfill its vision, it must strongly commit to embracing and promoting transparency, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all.
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Advancing the Worldwide Role of Chemistry

IUPAC serves the international scientific endeavor in the dual function of a fundamental science and mission-oriented Union. The Union is in a unique position to contribute to the central interdisciplinary chemical sciences.

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Upcoming Events

20th International Conference on Electroanalysis (ESEAC 2026)

Electroanalysis has undergone an impressive evolution in the past few decades, becoming a relevant research field that plays a key role in various disciplines, ranging from life sciences to materials […]

14th IUPAC International Conference on Bioorganic Chemistry (ISBOC-14)

14th IUPAC International Conference on Bioorganic Chemistry (ISBOC-14) aims at enhancing the scientific communication among global investigators in Bio-organic Chemistry, Biological Chemistry & Bioanalysis, Biomolecules in Chemical Biology, Medicinal & Therapeutics Development, Biomaterials, Synthetic Biology, Structural Biology & Computational Chemical Biology, Proteomics & Molecular Probe Design and related sciences. ISBOC-14 will strive to showcase the latest discovery and innovations in the field, highlighting the translational applications and envisaging the future trends and challenges. The ISBOC series of meetings were inaugurated in…

International N.I.C.E. Rendez-vous on Bioinspiration & Biobased Materials – summer 2026

The aim of this conference is to convene chemists, physicists, biologists, material scientists, and engineers from both academic and industrial institutes to share new developments and techniques in the domain […]