Chemical sciences

The chemical sciences are at the heart of Scotland’s economy and underpin its key life sciences, energy and electronics industries.

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There are now over 500 confirmed cases of swine flu in Scotland. Now is the time to prepare your business for the effects of a pandemic.
3 July 2009
Chemical Sciences Scotland newsletter - April edition
Read the latest news from Chemicals Sciences Scotland, including photos from the inaugural Chemical Sciences Scotland (CSS) Dinner and Conference.
6 May 2009
Scottish Enterprise Invest £7 million in Scotland’s Chemical Sciences Sector
Despite the difficult times, chemical Sciences continue to be one of Scotland’s success stories. That was the message from Jack Perry, Chief Executive of Scottish Enterprise at the Chemical Sciences Scotland (CSS) inaugural conference last Tuesday, 25 March 2009 at Dunblane Hydro.
8 April 2009

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Scotland has the formula for your success

Our chemical sciences team works in partnerships with Chemical Sciences Scotland to ensure the chemical sciences have a vibrant future, creating high value opportunities for skilled people and innovative companies.

Find out more about the chemical sciences industry in Scotland at the Chemical Sciences Scotland website

You can also read the monthly Chemical Sciences Scotland newsletter to keep up to date with what’s going on

Strategy and Action Plan

We support the industry-led Chemical Sciences Strategy and Action Plan. The action plan is delivered in partnership with Chemical Sciences Scotland.

The objective is “to ensure that a vibrant and competitive chemical sciences industry exists in Scotland in 20 years time”.

The aims of the strategy will be achieved by implementing a 10-point plan covering five topics –

  • sustainability;
  • innovation;
  • skills;
  • reputation; and
  • investment.

You can download the Chemicals strategy and its summary for the industry at Chemical Sciences Scotland.

Feedback

Contact us if you would like to give us any feedback or comment on the strategy