As of today (1 August 2024), our School of Chemistry has formally been renamed the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.
The renaming of the School reflects the enormous existing strengths of the School, the significant potential of building an integrated research and enterprise capability between the two disciplines and of raising the profile of Chemical Engineering at Southampton both internally and externally.
Chemical Engineering is still a relatively new discipline for Southampton, with the first cohort of students recruited in 2021. It was launched as a joint enterprise between the School of Chemistry and the School of Engineering, and was supported by a £6m University investment in teaching laboratory and virtual control room facilities.
Head of School, Professor Andrew Hector, commented:
“I am delighted that we are moving into this new chapter for our already high-achieving School. This is a significant and exciting step that will position us to further build on our strong capability and reputation in research, enterprise and for student experience.”
“It is a hugely positive time for our School, with growing attractiveness to excellent students and staff. We have welcomed four new colleagues in Chemistry and three in Chemical Engineering over the last two years, and Professors Annette Taylor and Eileen Yu will join us in Chemical Engineering in the autumn, with further appointments to be announced in the coming weeks.”
“My thanks go to all the colleagues who have participated in the launch of Chemical Engineering and discussions leading up to this decision, including colleagues in the School of Engineering with whom we will continue to collaborate closely.”
University Council endorsed the change of name on 16 July 2024 and the new name will be used from today, 1 August 2024.