Jean-Marie Lehn receives the 2025 Primo Levi Prize
Nobel Laureate Jean-Marie Lehn was awarded the 2025 Primo Levi Prize at the Italian Senate in Rome, recognizing his dedication to ethical responsibility, human rights, and transnational scientific cooperation in chemistry.
Magnus J. Johansson receives the 2024 EuChemS Industry Innovation Award
EuChemS is pleased to announce that Magnus J. Johansson, Senior Principal Scientist at AstraZeneca, has been selected as the 2024 EuChemS Industry Innovation Awardee. Recognised for his leadership in precision catalysis and sustainable medicinal chemistry, Dr Johansson has advanced green-chemistry principles in drug discovery while mentoring future scientists and contributing widely to the chemical community.
Shaping responsible chemistry: The strategic role of women in Europe
EuChemS will host its next Global Women’s Breakfast on 10 February 2026, focusing on “Shaping Responsible Chemistry: The Strategic Role of Women in Europe.” This online event will highlight how women chemists drive responsible, collaborative, and interdisciplinary science across Europe, strengthening communication, building networks, and connecting chemistry with societal needs.
Three new members elected to the EuChemS Executive Board
During the 2025 EuChemS General Assembly in Poznań, three new members were elected to the EuChemS Executive Board. Their mandate will begin in January 2026.