Prof. Charlotte Williams delivered the prestigious Cheetham Lecture 2026 at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she highlighted cuttingedge advances in sustainable polymer chemistry. Her lecture titled ‘Insights into Selective Polymerization and Depolymerization Catalysis to Prepare Block Oxygenated Polymers’ explored new catalytic routes to renewable polymers, innovative depolymerisation strategies, and the role of digital tools in accelerating circularmaterials discovery. Williams’ recognition underscores her leadership in shaping the future of lowcarbon, biodegradable materials and reinforces the scientific momentum driving the Cleaner Futures partnership.
