The Higher Education Group is looking for 3 members to join the committee and help organising events and activities. Anyone who is a current member of the Higher Education Group can volunteer to join the committee. Members do not have to be based in the UK to join a committee.
If there is interest from more members than the 3 current vacancies, a ballot will be held, and all members of Higher Education Group will be invited to vote.
Diversity
We are an inclusive organisation, and we aim to ensure that our committees are representative of the breadth and diversity of our community. We welcome and strongly encourage all our members to consider this opportunity – regardless of membership category, age, demographic or experience.
About the Committee
The Higher Education Group aims to represent practicing colleagues with an interest in chemical science education, providing a forum for fruitful discussion of teaching and learning of chemistry at a higher level. Members on the committee play a key role in supporting and promoting both colleagues and the development of and dissemination of effective teaching and learning activities. Committee members typically attend four to six half day meetings a year, volunteering for further commitments/responsibilities as they arise (and providing they fit with their other personal/professional commitments).
Conduct of committee members
Committee members are expected to act in accordance with the Royal Charter and Bylaws of the Royal Society of Chemistry, the code of conduct and the rules for member networks. The role descriptor includes information about the responsibility and requirements for ordinary committee members and additional information about the purpose of our member networks and support and guidance available to committees can be found on our dedicated online Volunteer Hub. Our Volunteer Principles outline the standards for the volunteer experience and the responsibilities of both the RSC and volunteers to each other.
Expenses and grants
Committee members can claim expenses for committee activities and dialling in options can be provided for meetings to make it easier for members to attend and contribute. Members with caring responsibilities or who require additional assistance are encouraged to apply for the RSC’s Grants for Carers and Accessibility Grants to enable them to attend meetings.
How to apply to join the committee
Complete the online nomination form by 5.00pm (UK time) on Friday, 9th January 2026. The information submitted by candidates will be included on the ballot form if a ballot is required.