‘It’s devastating’: Taiwanese chemistry department destroyed in April earthquake
By 
Julia Robinson2024-05-03T08:30:00
Chemists are calling for the science community to be ready to help colleagues hit by disaster
An earthquake that took place in Taiwan on the 3 April has destroyed the chemistry department at the National Dong Hwa University (NDHU). It is hoped that the department will be rebuilt by September 2025, but in the meantime, students are being transferred to other universities to complete their studies.
The earthquake, which was the most powerful to hit in Taiwan in 25 years, happened just three days after the end of the annual Chemistry National Meeting.