Chemical Network - the online Chemistry Weblog

What is a Blog?

A weblog, more commonly called a blog, is an informal and dynamic way to discuss current affairs, news and events. You can instantly start responding and contributing to the reviews, thoughts and questions. Blogging allows real time conversations and dynamic exchange of ideas and thoughts. By taking part you can be heard in your industry and better network with other people in your area of expertise. Read more about the importance of networking.

In what way is Blogging different to a Forum?

A blog is a totally free online venue. Free in the sense that people can be as transparent or anonymous, active or passive as they wish to be. There is no registration process - you are only required to give your email address and you can be known by your chosen nickname. It is also free in the sense of structure - there is no hierarchy, you can read the latest posts or search previous days. The freedom of blogging also opens the door to potential abuse. This Chemical Network Weblog is primarily for people connected to Chemistry (or interested in it) to write about Chemistry topics. Any abusive or inappropriate material will be removed. We are not responsible for any material published on this blogger - please read our disclaimer for more details of this.

For more structured and professional discussions you can try the Chemtogether Community where you'll find regularly updated Chemical Industry News, a forum and directories of useful contacts. You can also search for people in the Chemical & Pharmaceutical Industry such as ex-colleagues, old friends/alumni or just find people with similar interests to yours.