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APS Celebrates 25 Years of Advancing Pharmaceutical Science

For 25 years, the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (APS) has been the UK’s professional home for Pharmaceutical Scientists – a global community dedicated to improving the development, delivery and understanding of medicines for the benefit of patients.

As a not‑for‑profit organisation, APS exists to champion innovation, nurture opportunity and elevate excellence across the pharmaceutical sciences. We represent individuals and organisations from around the world, supporting them throughout their professional journey and promoting the vital role Pharmaceutical Scientists play in the research, development, manufacture and regulation of medicines, and in understanding how they are used in patients.

Over the past quarter‑century, our work has been guided by four enduring strategic themes that continue to shape everything we do:

  • Establishing and promoting the reputation of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Scientists
  • Influencing policy
  • Furthering scientific knowledge
  • Promoting careers in Pharmaceutical Science

As we celebrate this milestone, we remain committed to:

  • Delivering high‑quality scientific content for our members
  • Attracting and retaining a diverse, engaged and inclusive community
  • Hosting a successful face‑to‑face PharmSci Conference each year
  • Growing and strengthening SAPS so they can help develop the next generation of scientists through community, networking and career‑building opportunities
  • Supporting a vibrant network of Focus Groups, including new groups aligned with emerging scientific areas
  • Growing and strengthening our accredited institution community

For 25 years, APS has stood at the forefront of Pharmaceutical Science – connecting people, advancing knowledge and shaping the future of medicines. As we look ahead, our mission remains clear: to champion the science and the scientists who improve health outcomes for patients everywhere.

We’re marking 25 years of APS with a burst of fun, community spirit, and clever challenges.

Thank You to everyone who entered Competition 1, 2 and 3, your enthusiasm has made this celebration unforgettable.

A huge congratulations to our winners who’ve each earned a full year of free APS membership. Enjoy every moment of it.

We’re just getting started though and have two more puzzles on the way – fresh challenges, more chances to win, and even more reasons to celebrate with us.

🧩 A new puzzle every week
🏆 Five lucky winners selected at random each week will win one year’s FREE APS membership

Join in, play along, and help us celebrate – you might just be one of our lucky winners!

Here is Celebration Puzzle Number 4

This time, it’s all about focus and word‑hunting flair.

We’ve hidden 25 celebration‑themed words in this week’s APS Word Search, and it’s your job to track down every last one.

It’s a bright, engaging challenge that keeps the APS 25‑year festivities going – and every entry brings you one step closer to winning big in our anniversary giveaway.

Don’t miss out – dive in and see how many of the 25 you can uncover.

Email your answers to info@apsgb.co.uk

How many of the following 25 words can you find in the grid?

Sorry, entry for this puzzle is now closed
Here is Celebration Puzzle Number 3

Think you’ve got an eagle eye? It’s time to prove it! Puzzle #3 is here – find 25 hidden differences between the two laboratories and show off your detective skills.

It’s quick, fun, and surprisingly addictive – plus, every entry gets you closer to winning in our APS 25‑year celebration. Don’t just look… spot your way to victory!

Email your answers to info@apsgb.co.uk

Laboratory 1

Laboratory 2

Answers:

Pill‑Press Area (Left Side)

  1. Pill colours changed — Image A had red/white tablets; Image B has green/white tablets.
  2. Scientist’s hairnet colour changed — from blue to green.
  3. One flask missing from the shelf above the pill press.
  4. Bottle cap colour changed — one bottle now has a red cap instead of blue.
  5. Powder container label colour changed — yellow label instead of white.

HPLC Station (Centre)

  1. Glove colour changed — pink gloves instead of blue.
  2. Chromatogram changed — Image A had peaks; Image B shows a flat line.
  3. Vial tray changed — red‑capped vials instead of blue‑capped.
  4. Petri dish contents changed — yellow substance instead of clear.
  5. One solvent bottle missing from the bench.
  6. Bottle label colour changed — yellow label instead of white.
  7. Pipette colour changed — darker shade in Image B.

Laminar Flow Hood (Right Side)

  1. Scientist’s mask colour changed — yellow instead of white.
  2. Glove colour changed — purple instead of blue.
  3. Hairnet colour changed — blue instead of white.
  4. One vial inside the hood missing.
  5. Petri dish inside hood changed position.

Stability Chamber Area (Far Right)

  1. Stability chamber reading changed — from 25°C 60% RH to 22°C 70% RH.
  2. Scientist is using a laptop instead of a clipboard.
  3. Scientist no longer holding a pen.
  4. Pill bottle cap colour changed — one cap is now blue.
  5. Blister pack pill colours changed — yellow/white instead of red/white.

General Lab Environment

  1. Wall clock time changed — from 10:10 to 4:20.
  2. One Erlenmeyer flask removed from the left‑side shelving.
  3. Notepad moved — shifted position near the laptop.

Sorry, entry for this puzzle is now closed
Here is Celebration Puzzle Number 2

🎉 Ready for Celebration Puzzle #2?

This week’s challenge is the APS Celebration Crossword, and every single answer can be found somewhere on the APS website.

Explore the Home page, Awards, Focus Groups, About Us, and everything in between — the clues will guide you to the right sections.

Think you’ve cracked it?

📩 Email your completed crossword to info@apsgb.co.uk before Friday 17 July 2026 – entries received for this puzzle after the deadline will not be accepted.
🎁 Five winners will be drawn at random and will receive one years FREE APS membership.

Good luck, crossword hunters — may your squares be kind and your guesses inspired.

Questions and Answers:

Here is Celebration Puzzle Number 1

Sorry, entry for this puzzle is now closed
Answer: Square number 2

🔍 Ready for Celebration Puzzle #1?

Your mission is simple: find the purple microscope hidden somewhere in the image below. It’s small, it’s sneaky, and it’s tucked inside one of the squares.

Think you’ve spotted it? Email the square number to info@apsgb.co.uk before Friday 10 July 2026 to be in with a chance of winning.

Entries received for this puzzle after the deadline will not be accepted.

🎁 Five lucky winners will be drawn at random and will receive one years FREE APS membership.

We’ll reveal the answer – and launch a brand‑new puzzle next Friday.

Good luck, microscope hunters. 🧪

Happy Birthday APS!