To kick things off, we worked closely with the team to develop a clear creative direction that would bring together the voices of students, researchers and academics. Our goal was to strike a balance between showcasing the subject’s depth and the department’s strengths, while keeping everything grounded in personal experiences and stories. Across both films, we explored themes like collaboration, support, lab life, career opportunities and the global impact of chemistry as a discipline. From Nobel-winning heritage to cutting-edge lab work, we captured it all by filming across key locations including the UG teaching labs, MIB, the Chemistry Building and campus hotspots. The final edits brought together the community’s passion with a bold, future-facing message that chemistry at Manchester is not only world-class, but life-changing.