We are a dedicated community of around 400 chemists, historians of science, teachers and students interested in the rich history of chemistry.

Our tasks are:

• To stimulate and maintain interest in and understanding of the history of chemistry
• To encourage research into the history of chemistry
• To promote the study of the history of chemistry at universities
• To stimulate interest in the local history of chemistry
• Promote the use of historical topics in school lessons
• Make the history of chemistry accessible to the general public
• Support museums and exhibitions on the history of chemistry
• Raise awareness of the importance of estates.

In order to achieve this, we promote contacts and exchanges of experience among members and with colleagues abroad. We organise a Conference on the history of chemistry every two years at different locations, publish the Mitteilungen as a publication organ for chemical history papers and support the work of the GDCh Commission "Historical Sites of Chemistry". We work closely with other GDCh Divisions, in particular the JCF (JungesChemieForum), the FG Chemieunterricht and the Senior Expert Chemists.

The Board consists of the Chairman, his deputy and at least one but no more than five assessors.
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Bettina-Haupt-Förderpreis for the history of chemistry
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Paul Bunge Prize of the Hans R. Jenemann Foundation
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• News from the Division of History of Chemistry
• Newsletter from the Division of History of Chemistry
• Milestone of Chemistry
• From School Year to School Year - Highlights of the History of Chemistry
• Testimonials

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• Lecture programmes
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• Events
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• Industriekreis (abgeschlossen)
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