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Updates, publications, and milestones from Sumud Labs and our collaborators.

2026

Advancing Matharu Plots as a practical tool to decolonize research

New publication advancing Matharu Plots as a practical framework for decolonizing chemistry research, published in RSC Sustainability.

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2025

Professor Avtar Matharu awarded the RSC Horizon Prize for Education

Awarded for championing decolonisation of the undergraduate chemistry curriculum, through widespread dissemination of strategies and resources to promote more inclusive chemistry teaching.

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2023

Matharu Plots

Feature in Nature highlighting Matharu Plots — a visual tool for mapping disparities in global chemistry research output.

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