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11 July 2016

Having completed his first two years at University, Nathan  joined Briar Chemicals in August 2015 as a work placement student from Loughborough University. With A-levels in Maths, Further Maths and Chemistry and an AS-level in Physics, Nathan enrolled at Loughborough University in 2013 where he is currently studying a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering with […]

5 July 2016

Pupils from Norwich Primary Academy explored the magical and imaginative forest of BeWILDerwood in search of inspiration for the Briar Chemical poetry competition. A fun filled morning of outdoor adventures, organised by Briar Chemicals, inspired a group of pupils; with a trip on the BeWILDerboat through the marshes and exploring in the treehouses. The children […]

17 June 2016

Briar Chemicals exhibited at Chemspec Europe 2016, the international exhibition for Fine and Speciality Chemicals on 1-2 June in Basel, Switzerland. This idyllic location on the River Rhine borders France, Germany and Switzerland – three of Europe’s strongest countries in the chemical industry. As a regular exhibitor at Chemspec Europe, Briar Chemicals attend this valuable […]

25 May 2016

On Tuesday 24th May, Briar Chemicals hosted an event in support of the Norfolk and Norwich Festival, a flagship arts festival for the East of England with a reputation for innovative and inspirational programming. Briar Chemicals has sponsored the Norfolk and Norwich Festival for many years and this year was delighted to host a music […]

11 May 2016

A group of Chemistry students from the University of East Anglia visited Briar Chemicals to understand first-hand how chemistry is used in a working environment. The Chemistry students, who are studying either Chemistry or Biological and Medicinal Chemistry, met with a team of Technical Specialists at Briar Chemicals to learn more about the exciting and wide-ranging careers […]

5 May 2016

Briar Chemicals will be participating at ChemSpec Europe 2016 International Exhibition for Fine and Speciality Chemicals in Basel Messe, Switzerland on 1-2 June. Briar’s Susan Brench and Kathryn Richmond will be on hand throughout the event on the UK pavilion, booth number H50. Come and meet us to learn how Briar can add value to your business. We offer manufacturing services to clients in […]

3 May 2016

TV Zoologist and Cbeebies presenter Jess French shared her love of nature with children at Wensum Junior School at the launch of the Briar Chemicals Poetry competition. This year’s poetry competition theme, organised by Briar Chemicals, is Exploring Nature and Miss French is the final stage judge. Pupils’ minds were buzzing with poetic ideas after the wildlife expert […]

25 April 2016

Briar Chemicals welcomed a group of students from the UEA’s ChemNet programme who are keen to learn how chemistry works in a manufacturing environment. The visit, for the pupils aged 14-18 years from Paston Sixth Form College, was arranged by Dr Sean Thurston, Royal Society of Chemistry Education Coordinator (East) for ChemNet who works at […]

19 April 2016

Briar Chemicals firefighters visited pupils at Henderson Green Community Primary School this week to deliver a key message about how to stay safe around fire. Fire Safety Officer Sam Fisher visited a reception class of 24 children, aged 4-5 years old, to teach them about fire safety in the home and how to alert someone […]

23 March 2016

On Tuesday 22nd March a Science Boffin visited West Earlham Infant and Nursery School in Norwich to help them learn how fun science is by creating some crazy experiments for the youngsters. Following on from British Science week, children aged 5 to 7 years old had the opportunity to watch and learn from a Science Boffin during workshops arranged […]