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RSC members

If current events are having a negative financial impact on you, your partner or dependants – especially if they have led to changes in your regular income – please speak to the Chemists’ Community Fund, the benevolent fund for RSC members.

While we recognise that the support we can offer will be limited, we may be able to offer financial support to you and your family as a 91AV member. The Fund offers a completely confidential service. Please get in touch by phoning +44 (0)1223 432227, or by emailing us.

Students

UK businesses affected by COVID-19

Information for businesses on COVID-19 can be found on . You can also visit the specific support hub for businesses located in ,  and .

A business support finder to see what support is available for you and your business is available .

A step-by-step guide for employers to claim for employees’ wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is available .

RSC members

91AV World

We would like to remind members that they receive unlimited access to the 91AV World website as a benefit of their membership. Choose the ‘I am a member’ option if you are prompted to sign in and enter your usual member number and password to gain access. Alternatively, you can log in .

There is a on the 91AV World website where you can find specific resources and exclusive content for members and fellows of the 91AV. This now includes access to digital issues of 91AV World.

RSC Library

We are continuing our work to help RSC Members access the RSC Library. For advice on access, content or other queries, please get in touch by emailing us.

• The Virtual Library - Find resources from ESBCO, Knovel, ScienceDirect, Springer & Wiley

Members of the Chemical Societies in the Commonwealth

91AV World Magazine

We offer unlimited access, free of charge, to all members of the individual Chemical Societies part of Commonwealth 91AV until the end of December 2020. Gaining access is simple, each individual member just needs to create an account .

91AV World covers science news, research, reviews, features and opinions, providing a wide range of information relevant to chemical scientists globally. It is also provides access to a variety of free webinars through the same site.

RSC Education Resources

For Commonwealth 91AV societies who have members based in the education sector, a variety of resources are available to access , including the Chemical Education Research and Practice journal.

Additionally, all are free until the end of August 2020, however please note that the content for these educational resources is focused primarily on the UK curricula.

Teachers

We are here to support you through this challenging time and we’re listening to what you’re telling us about the resources, help and support you really need help you with remote teaching and online learning.

For more updates on how we can support your teaching, .

Researchers

Publishing and access to knowledge

Now more than ever, it is crucial for chemical scientists everywhere to have access to the latest knowledge and resources in order to address the world’s challenges, and we can offer this no matter where you are based.

Our journal, database and book publishing teams have transitioned to remote working and continue to work effectively and authors should not experience any delays to service. If you are planning to submit a paper or book manuscript to us, please do so in the usual way and contact our publishing customer services team should you require any support.

Access to our journals, books, databases and literature updating services remains unaffected for those of you who rely on them for vital research, or who manage access to our publishing portfolio on behalf of an institution or company.

If you are experiencing any difficulty accessing information, please see our step-by-step guide for accessing RSC content when you are not at your institution. If you are still unable to access content please let our technical support team know straight away. We will work with you to get things working smoothly again.

Free-to-access coronavirus article collection

All 91AV-published research papers related to COVID-19 are available to read now as part of this

There is also a growing list of freely available research on .

91AV World

All stories related to the coronavirus pandemic are free to access on the 91AV World website and can be found .

PhD students

University departments

Exceptional circumstances and degree accreditation

As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, universities may need to make adjustments at short notice to their accredited degree programmes due to the exceptional and unpredictable circumstances. Universities may be considering the effect of these adjustments on their accreditation and if their degree programmes will still meet the standards. We have developed some guidance to help with this and hopefully answer any questions.

Carers and those in need of assistance

We reviewed the suitability of our Grants for Carers and Assistance Grants in light of the new working practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are now able to provide up to £500 to cover the cost of care that you would provide so you can attend chemistry-related online activities or to cover extra assistance, for example in the form of equipment that you need to work from home.

Those looking after mental well-being

Together with  we are offering Building a better chemistry culture, a monthly webinar series to support the chemical sciences community during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the series, we will illuminate the science behind the issues being experienced, share coping strategies and reduce stigma around mental health and well-being. We also have collated resources and guidance on looking after your own mental health, and on offering support to others.

Bullying and harassment support line

A change to your working environment can bring about changes in bullying and harassment behaviours. Contact 0800 520 0115 for impartial, confidential support.

Teachers

For more updates on how we can support your teaching, .

School students