Daily Life in the Lab

8:30 – Morning Prep

Each day starts with setting up shared equipment like vacuum pumps and dehydrated solvents. This is done on a rotation basis.

9:00 – Let’s Get to Work!

Research officially starts at 9:00 sharp—punctuality matters. It’s a good idea to kick off your reactions in the morning to make the most of your day.

11:30 – Lunchtime

Time to take a break and grab lunch. Everyone goes at their own pace, avoiding the lunch rush at the cafeteria.

13:00 – Back to Research

Afternoons are dedicated to experiments, measurements, and literature reviews. It’s a time to really focus and make progress.

19:00 – Wrapping Up

The lab winds down around this time. Before heading home, make sure to clean up, organize your lab notebook, and plan your next steps.

After Hours – Recharge Time

Whether it’s exercising, pursuing hobbies, gaming, studying, or just getting a good night’s sleep—take time for yourself and recharge for tomorrow!

Weekly Activities

Research Report Meeting

Every Thursday, 10:30 AM

This is where we present our working hypotheses, experimental progress, and interpretations. It’s a valuable time to share ideas, get feedback, and find new directions.

Journal Club

Every Thursday, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

We carefully read and present academic papers. It’s a great way to deepen your understanding of chemistry and improve your presentation and discussion skills.

After Lunch Reading Sessions

Q1 & Q2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Q3 & Q4: Monday, Thursday, Friday | 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

We read newly published papers together in real time. These quick sessions help build scientific reading skills and keep everyone up to date with the latest trends in research.