Newsletters
We are glad to announce our ACS Australia Newsletters
The ACS Australia Newsletter is published every fourth month, delivering the latest chemistry-related news and insights from Australia and around the world. Each edition highlights groundbreaking research, industry advancements, and key scientific developments, keeping professionals, educators, and enthusiasts up to date with the ever-evolving field of chemistry. Whether it's local innovations or global discoveries, our newsletter ensures readers stay informed and engaged with the latest trends shaping the scientific community.
Current ACS Australia Newsletter editor: Dr. Hamidreza Mahdavi
Issue 2, November 2025
Here’s a taste of what’s inside:
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The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: MOFs take centre stage — and Australia shares the spotlight
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Why your ACS Zone 6 vote matters for Asia–Oceania representation
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Membranes for liquid organic hydrogen carriers & next-gen porous liquid electrolytes for better batteries
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Education-focused academic careers in chemistry as a legitimate, rewarding pathway
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Reframing disability and the “deficit model” to bring our whole selves to chemistry
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A new era of longevity: autophagy, AI-driven drug repurposing and anti-ageing therapeutics
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The role of chemical engineering in building Australia’s circular economy
Issue 1, June 2025
Here’s a taste of what’s inside:
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MCCB 2025 in Darwin: drugging the “undruggable”, PROTACs, crocodiles, and ACS Australia in the Top End
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Solid-state batteries for EVs: why oxyhalide electrolytes could be the missing piece for mass adoption
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Member Spotlight – Stephen Clarke: four decades of applied chemistry, $14.5M in industry-linked research, and a BPA-free bioepoxy
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Scholarships, open resources, and mentoring: building the next generation of chemists in 2025
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Microplastics in Australia: AUSMAP hotspots, wastewater treatment realities, and 2030 microfibre filter targets
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The AI revolution in Australian research: from bushfire prediction to personalised medicine — plus the skills and ethics gap
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Innovation, events, and community news: major milestones in Australian chemistry and where to connect next
