Department of Chemistry

06.08.2024 | Members of the Scheschkewitz and Schäfer groups honored for their poster presentations

From July 14^th to 18^th, the 30^th International Conference on Organometallic Chemistry (ICOMC) took place in Agra, Indien. On this conference, scientists from all over the world discuss developments from the field of organometallic chemistry. On this conference, the two saarbrücken doctoral students, Ankur, from the Scheschkewitz group, and Inga Bischoff, from the Schäfer group, were both honored for their poster presentations. Ankur is working on silicon clusters, so-called siliconoids, presenting a poster entitled “Synthesis of an Si10 siliconoid encompassing a persilapyramidane moiety”. Inga Bischoff recently succeeded in synthesizing a heterobimetallic dimetallocene, which she presented on her poster entitled “Pentaisopropylcyclopentadienyl Complexes of Heavy Group 13 Elements”

Following this event, the 17^th International Symposium on Inorganic Ring Systems (IRIS) took place in Halifax, Canada from July 21^st to 26^th. This event is recognized as one of the leading meetings for inorganic main-group chemistry and will be hosted by Saarland University in 2027, for the first time. Inga Bischoff’s research on the first heterobimetallic dimetallocene once again attracted much attention and she was once more awarded a price for her poster presentation.

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Furthermore, Jessica Lambert from the Schäfer group was also awarded a price at the 45^th International Conference on Coordination Chemistry for her psoter entitled "Magnesium and Zinc Complexes as Dehydrocoupling Catalysts". This conference is considered an important meeting for all aspects of coordination chemistry, as well as related fields such as catalysis.

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23.05.2024 | Department of Chemistry takes part in the Open Day

This year, the Department of Chemistry is once again very actively involved in the Open Day. In addition to exciting experimental lectures on topics such as hydrogen and incense stick chemistry and an introduction to the periodic table of elements, there are numerous hands-on labs for young and old. Visitors can also learn about the art of glass blowing. In addition, several events are offered for prospective students, giving an insight into studying chemistry in Saarbrücken.

03.05.2024 | CHE ranking: Chemistry at Saarland University receives top marks

The Department of Chemistry at Saarland University achieved top marks in many areas in the CHE University Ranking. Students were particularly positive about the support provided at the beginning of their studies, the organization of their studies and their methodological skills. The academic competence profile and the laboratories also received good ratings. The doctorate rate is particularly high in a nationwide comparison. The detailed results are available on the Hey Studium (only in German) homepage.