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Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners

In the spirit of reconciliation the Royal Australian Chemical Institute acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

The voice of chemistry in Australia

We exist to support chemistry. We play a leading role by promoting the science, practice, and positive impact of chemistry to all.


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  • Divisions

    We have 14 divisions each specialising in a field of chemical science.

  • Branches

    Our Branches, one in every state and territory, helps build a sense of community by organising outreach events, and providing educational resources to foster interest in the chemical sciences.

FEATURED EVENT

Queensland Annual Chemistry Symposium 2026 (QACS) - Registrations Open

You are invited to the 11th Queensland Annual Chemistry Symposium (QACS) 2026, this annual event brings together chemistry researchers from across Queensland, spanning both academia and industry, to share their work in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

The symposium will showcase presentations across the major disciplines of chemistry, including Organic, Polymer, Inorganic, Materials, and Analytical Chemistry. The program will feature plenary talks from leading Australian chemists, alongside parallel sessions of contributed papers.

Registrations close 13 November 2026!

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Meet Our Fellows

The Fellowship of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (FRACI) represents the pinnacle of professional recognition for distinguished chemists who have made exceptional contributions to chemical science in Australia.

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