And to find out more about what it's like to be an intern, Rupo Mapanga has written an excellent article about her experience last summer

Thanks for spotting that (and apologies for missing that in my edits) - I've corrected that now

As PhD students aren't employees, they still won't be entitled to various other benefits and pension contributions earned by workers on living wage. However, UKRI is improving other forms of support for PhDs, including more allowance for medical leave and more flexibility around extensions.

For an in-depth analysis of the health of UK chemistry over the past 20 years, check out this excellent article by @robinson-julia.bsky.social