SCS Anniversary Game Competition 2026: Get to know the candidates
As part of the 125th anniversary program of the Swiss Chemial Society, we established the SCS Anniversary Game Competition where participants were asked to create their own chemistry game app. The three finalist (max. 2 persons per team) are invited to the Swiss Chemistry Science Night in Bern on September 18, 2026, to present their games to the audience in a live demo. The audience will vote on the winner.
Format
From a simple 2D one-person-game offline app to a complex multi-player online game, anything was possible.
Get to know the Candidates
SynStrategy: The Functional Group & Reaction Recognition Game
Created by Willi A. Amberg
Molecule Kitchen
Created by Stephan Egger
Reactistry: The Chemical Factory Game
Created by Ramon Fitze
Slay the Chemist
Created by Laura Näf
Elementle – The daily periodic table game
Created by Stefan P. Schmid
Periodic Scrabble: Synthesis!
Created by Martin Schwill
ChemCore Defense
Created by Bryan Seale
Mystery on the Chemistry Express
Created by Yueqing Shen
Pasteur The Game
Created by Benjamin Spenger
Chemistry Mama
Created by Clément Tanguy
SynthesisBattle
Created by Felix Theuerkauff
Evaluation Criteria
Functionality, creativity, and surprise of the game as well as a compelling presentation scored high points.
Prize Money
The winning teams will get CHF 1’000, 750 and 500.
Swiss Chemistry Science Night, Casino Bern, September 18, 2026, 17.00-23.00h
The “Swiss Chemistry Science Night” is the official event marking the 125th anniversary of the SCS and also serves to honor the 2026 SCS award winners. In addition, we will look back on our history and ahead to the next 125 years. A delicious dinner will round off the program and ensure that the event stays in the memories of all 150 invited guests. Take this opportunity and, as a finalist in the competition, be part of this exciting event!
Céline Wittwer, SCS
30.07.2026
SCS Partnerships: DuPont joined the program
In 2020 the SCS implemented the SCS Partnership program as a strategic tool to strengthen the collaboration with industrial partners and to align the Society’s activities to the community’s requirements. The program includes 22 partner as of July 2026.
Please contact the SCS Head Office if you are interested in a SCS Partnership as well (CHF 3’000 p.a.).
Recent SCS Parnership Assignment
DuPont recently signed the partnership agreement and joined the program. We are happy an proud to welcome the company and are looking forward to a fruitful collaboration.
SCS Partnership Program
Make the difference as an Institutional Partner through
> Active involvement in the strategic alignment of the society (board-, committee- and jury-membership)
> Becoming Industrial Science Award Program Stakeholders (former SISF Program)
> VIP Guests/Delegates at the Swiss Chemistry Science Night
… and also enjoying the benefits of a “classical” corporate membership:
> Free CHIMIA subscription, publication of Company Reports in CHIMIA, advertising at reduced rates, and logo presence on SCS documents (print, digital)
SCS Partnerships 2026/27.
Céline Wittwer, SCS
14.07.2026
IUPAC Biennial Report 2024-2025: Advancing Chemistry Worldwide
How does a global scientific union help shape the future of chemistry? The newly released IUPAC Biennial Report 2024–2025 offers an inside look at the people, projects, partnerships, and initiatives that are advancing chemistry worldwide.
From developing the common language of chemistry and promoting FAIR data standards to supporting education, sustainability, international collaboration, and scientific outreach, the report highlights the breadth and impact of IUPAC’s work over the past two years. It also showcases major conferences, new awards, global partnerships, and the contributions of hundreds of volunteer scientists working across disciplines and borders.
Explore the achievements, discover emerging initiatives, and see how IUPAC continues to enable chemistry’s contribution to a more sustainable future.
Download the full report (PDF) to learn more.
© International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, 2026
This report is published by IUPAC.
Editorial compilation: Liana Vaccari | Design and layout: Hollis Oberlies and Kelly McMullen
A version is available on iupac.org and as a supplement to Chemistry International Vol 48, Issue 3, July 2026.
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