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Element 114 is Named Flerovium and Element 116 is Named Livermorium
IUPAC has officially approved the name flerovium, with symbol Fl, for the element of atomic number 114 and the name livermorium, with symbol Lv, for the element of atomic number 116. Priority for the discovery of these...[more]
IUPAC Elections for the 2014–2015 Term
Every two years, IUPAC holds an election for its officers and committee members. About 120 individuals are to be elected or reelected either as Titular Members, Associate Members, or National Representatives. Information...[more]
2013 IUPAC prize for Young Chemists Announced
The IUPAC Prize for Young Chemists has been established to encourage outstanding young research scientists at the beginning of their careers. The prizes will be given for the most outstanding Ph.D. theses in...[more]
Discovery of Elements with Atomic Number Z > 112
The Presidents of IUPAC and IUPAP have appointed a new Joint Working Party (JWP) to consider claims for the discovery of new elements. The names of the members of this JWP are Prof. R C Barber...[more]
2012 Thieme-IUPAC Prize in Synthetic Organic Chemistry Awarded
Melanie S. Sanford is awarded the 2012 Thieme–IUPAC Prize[more]
2012 IUPAC-Richter Prize Awarded
Professor Stephen Hanessian is awarded the 2012 IUPAC-Richter Prize[more]
Lois Rossi to Receive the International Award for Advances in Crop Protection Chemistry
The IUPAC Division of Chemistry and the Environment (DCE) administers the IUPAC International Award for Advances in Harmonized Approaches to Crop Protection Chemistry, which recognizes individuals in government, intergovernmental...[more]