Every year we open the doors of the Department of Chemistry to budding scientists of all ages as part of the larger Cambridge Festival, offering hands-on activities and exciting and stimulating demonstration lectures. The Chemistry Open Day usually occurs on the second or third Saturday in March.

Next Open Day: Saturday 22 March 2025

We have some spectacular talks and demonstration lectures planned for the day. Booking for talks will open on Monday 17 February at 9am.

11am and 4pm

Free Range Chemistry – No Added Chemicals

Professor Peter Wothers

12:30pm 

Solar Chemical Technologies

Professor Erwin Reisner

We gratefully acknowledge the support of The Walters Kundert Charitable Trust which makes this event possible.