The University of Queensland’s Emerita Professor Mary Garson has made history as the new President of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) — only the second Australian to lead the organisation in its 105-year history.
The lauded marine chemist – based in UQ’s School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences – assumed the role of IUPAC President on 1 January 2026, becoming just the third woman to hold the position.
