A Bristol University chemistry teacher has been presented with an award from the Royal Society, the national academy of science, for his inspiring work in promoting science across the UK.

Tim Harrison a school teacher fellow from the University's school of chemistry, was selected to receive one of the Royal Society's new Hauksbee Awards, which have been specially created to recognise and reward the unsung heroes of science.

In his role as the Bristol ChemLabS school teacher fellow, Tim Harrison promotes chemistry in a variety of ways.

These include conducting inspiring workshops across the UK and abroad for school students of all ages, organising of conferences, laboratory workshops, competitions and summer schools.

He also works with postgraduate chemists in all aspects of science communication, including writing articles for school students and teachers, and working with teachers and trainee teachers through the School of Chemistry, the Graduate School of Education and science learning centres.

The awards were presented as part of the Royal Society's 350th Anniversary celebrations, which are this year.

The ten recipients were each presented with a Royal Society engraved bronze medal, scroll and £500 at a ceremony that was held at the society's headquarters in London.