Every year, Warwick ChemSoc, the Chemistry students’ society at Warwick University, organises a fantastic science event for sixth-form students in the region. The Annual Conference On Research in Natural Sciences (ACORNS) aims to encourage young people between 16 and 18 years old to explore the sciences. The one-day event is set up to help students decide whether further study in science would be the path for them by providing the opportunity to experience a series of mini-lectures presented by academics from Warwick University. On the day, there are also opportunities to engage and hear from current Warwick Science students and get a snapshot of what life is like at university.

Prof. dr. ir. Stefan Bon says: “Warwick ChemSoc is a fantastic group of people who organise a range of events each year to bring together not only Chemistry students and staff but also Warwick people from other disciplines and people from outside the University. They have a pivotal role in the Department of Chemistry and provide a fantastic environment for learning, career progress, socializing, and well-being. I have always been a strong supporter of Warwick ChemSoc, and I am very happy to contribute again to this years’ exciting ACORNS program.”