University of York - Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence.
An international flagship for the promotion of sustainable chemistry.
The Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence (GCCE) is a world-leading academic facility for pioneering pure and applied green and sustainable chemical research, providing innovative solutions for a circular, sustainable 21st century economy, specialising in renewable feedstocks, green synthesis, sustainable technologies and design for sustainable reuse/degradation/recovery.
The GCCE provides high-quality postgraduate and undergraduate educational and bespoke training programmes. The MSc in Green Chemistry & Sustainable Industrial Technology is the first of its kind to be accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Our unique Industrial Engagement Facility coupled with state-of-the-art research facilities enables strategic partnerships with local and global businesses and world-leading universities.
Research and innovation focus areas
We're developing new green and sustainable processes and providing practical solutions for current industrial and environmental challenges.
Our research covers a wide range of subjects and has a particular focus on the following four key areas.