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CheM62 Network Meeting Showcases Chemistry in the Digital Age at University of Liverpool

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Audience attending CheM62 Network event in a lecture theatre
CheM62 network meeting.

The University of Liverpool hosted this year’s CheM62 Network Meeting on 3 July 2025 at the Materials Innovation Factory, bringing together industrial and academic chemists from across the M62 corridor to explore the theme ‘Chemistry in the Digital Age’.

Led by Dr John Ward and supported by students and staff from the University, the event was organised in partnership with the CheM62 committee, which includes representatives from AstraZeneca, Syngenta, the University of Manchester, the University of Leeds, and the University of York. The meeting was generously sponsored by the Leverhulme Trust via the Leverhulme Research Centre for Functional Materials Design, and the Henry Royce Institute.

Fostering Collaboration Across the North

The CheM62 Network promotes collaboration and knowledge exchange between academia and industry along the M62 corridor. This year’s meeting in Liverpool attracted participants from a diverse array of companies, including:

The meeting also welcomed academic colleagues from the universities of Manchester, Leeds, and York.

Overview of the Chemm6 research network, focusing on its goals and collaborative efforts in chemical research.

Exploring the Digital Frontier in Chemical Research

The day featured keynote presentations from leading experts on how digital technologies are transforming the field of chemistry. Speakers included:

Complementing the keynote talks, PhD students also took to the stage to present their research. Speakers included Lyubomir Kotopanov (Liverpool), Andy Fong (Leeds), Akhila Ajith (Manchester), and Will Butler (York).

The event concluded with a prize ceremony recognising outstanding contributions. Awards for best talk and poster presentations were presented by Prof Donna Blackmond to William Butler, Hannah Chapman, and James Phillips.

Award-winning participants with certificates in the teaching labs.

This year’s CheM62 Network Meeting was a resounding success, highlighting the value of academic–industry collaboration in advancing chemical science and innovation.

The University of Liverpool looks forward to welcoming colleagues again for future events that continue to foster cross-sector partnerships.