The Subcommittee on Polymer Education was established in 2005 to bring existing educational activities under one roof and to emphasize the importance of polymer education as well as the dedication of the IUPAC Polymer Division to this important field.

The Subcommittee supports recurrent educational activities for polymer students from economically disadvantaged countries; it organizes educational sessions within the framework of the IUPAC Macro World Polymer Congress series and it maintains a special IUPAC Polymer Education Website. This website is a valuable resource and is recommended for all people with any interest in polymers, from novices right through to experts. It also provides free educational material. As in other Polymer Division Subcommittees, activities are organised around specific projects that are run by Task Groups. The Subcommittee meets annually on the occasion of the alternating IUPAC General Assembly (odd years) and IUPAC Macro World Polymer Congress (even years).

Membership of the Subcommittee is open to individuals who want to actively participate in the work of the Subcommittee, e.g., as a Task Group (project) leader or Task Group member. Proposals on educational projects are encouraged. If interested in working with the Subcommittee please contact the Chairperson.