Introducing our new perspectives series In a world where global challenges and advances in technology bring both uncertainty and new possibilities, the chemical sciences have a critical role to play. But what will that role be? How can we maximise the impact we make across academia, industry, government and education? And what actions should we take to create a stronger, more vibrant culture for research that helps enable new discoveries? Our perspectives series addresses these questions through four lenses: talent, discovery, sustainability and research culture. Drawing together insights and sharp opinion, our goal is to increase understanding and inform debate – putting the chemical sciences at the heart of the big issues the world is facing.
Sustainability Our planet faces critical challenges – from plastics polluting the oceans, to the urgent need to find more sustainable resources. But where will new solutions come from? How can we achieve global collaboration to address the big issues? And where can the chemical sciences deliver the biggest impacts? Talent Talent is the lifeblood of the chemical sciences. But how do we inspire, nurture, promote and protect it? Where will we find the chemical scientists of the future? And what action is required to ensure we give everyone the greatest opportunity to make a positive difference? Discovery Chemistry is core to advances across every facet of human life. But where do the greatest opportunities lie? How will technology and the digital era shape the science we create? And what steps should we take to ensure that curiosity-driven research continues to unlock new opportunities in unexpected ways? Research Culture Globally, scientific research in academia and industry fuels both progress and innovation. But how do we create more inclusive, diverse and vibrant environments for research, that lead to better, more open science? And how should we recognise the breadth and diversity of the people, contributions and achievements that enable new discoveries?
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