Andrew Swarts

Leader of the Swarts Research Group based at Wits University. Developing catalysts for fine chemical synthesis and energy processes.

[Angelo Frei, PhD @Angelo_Frei]

We also have a second competition funded PhD Position available! This project focuses on the exploration of novel ligand and metal chemistry for the preparation of modular compound libraries. These will then be evaluated as potential antimicrobials. https://t.co/BVLGoDOdgg

[Andrew Swarts @SwartsResearch]

@Larsohrstrom We'll do it together!

[Andrew Swarts @SwartsResearch]

Next time, Lars!

[Lars Öhrström @Larsohrstrom]

Apparently this symposium with scientists from 🇿🇦🇸🇪🇧🇼🇿🇼🇬🇭🇺🇸 everything except a DJ!

[Andrew Swarts @SwartsResearch]

Sounds like the commentators ate a Chrlsea Bun #LIVCHE

[Andrew Swarts @SwartsResearch]

An amazing way to attract new talent! Kudos to @WitsChemistry and @ChettyShaeen and @letitia_pillay

[Wits Chemistry @WitsChemistry]

The Scool of Chemistry welcomed the VC’s top 100 students this past weekend. Students got to learn about chemistry research at Wits and even had the opportunity to carry out their own chemical experiments! 🧪💥
Hosted by @ChettyShaeen & @letitia_pillay

@FoSWits @WitsUniversity

[Andrew Swarts @SwartsResearch]

Chemistry at Wits, leading the way nationally!

[Wits University @WitsUniversity]

✨Congratulations to Professors Kenneth Ozoemena and Maya Makatini!🧪🥼👩‍🔬👨‍🔬

We are proud to share that both professors have been recognised by the South African Chemical Institute (SACI) for their exceptional research. Professor Ozoemena received the prestigious Gold Medal for his outstanding contributions to chemistry, while Professor Makatini was awarded the Raikes Medal for her dedication to the field.

This recognition highlights their significant impact on advancing chemical research at Wits and beyond!

Read More: https://t.co/qvSub1VAT1

#WitsForGood #ResearchForGood #InnovationForGood

[Andrew Swarts @SwartsResearch]

@crystalmooc I think you're missing several on the African continent.

[Andrew Swarts @SwartsResearch]

Awesome initiative to inspire the next generation of Chemists!

[Wits Chemistry @WitsChemistry]

On Day 2 of the Wits School of Chemistry Research Assistantship Program students had the opportunity to visit the school's research laboratories to witness first-hand the innovative projects being conducted. 🧪🧑🏾‍🔬👩‍🔬
@WitsUniversity @FoSWits

[Andrew Swarts @SwartsResearch]

A massive thanks to @matieboy08! He set up our labs during covid-19, trained the new cohort of @SwartsResearch Group Members, published beautiful chemistry and made life-long friends. All the best at @ChempolS as you start your Lecturer journey!

[Cassiem Joseph @matieboy08]

After 3 incredible years filled with research, collaboration, and growth, my term as a postdoctoral fellow has come to an end. A heartfelt thanks to my supervisor for the guidance and lessons learned. Excited to begin my next chapter! 🌟 @SwartsResearch #NewBeginnings #Gratitude

[Andrew Swarts @SwartsResearch]

The end of an era at @theNWU Congratulations to Dr @JMcgad (on the right)! An example of grit and determination, I'm super proud! Never got a chance to take a picture with Dr @chilidzie_ in 2020 (left) because of covid-19. Two birds with one stone! #proudsupervisor #womeninSTEM

[Andrew Swarts @SwartsResearch]

@NFischer_Catal @NRF_News @UCT_news @CatInstUCT Congrats Nico! Excellence rewarded!

[Wits Chemistry @WitsChemistry]

Join us tomorrow 6 March at 12:30 to hear visiting professor Gary Hardiman (Queen’s University Belfast) talk about his research on the toxicological effects of micro and nanoplastics on environmental health ♻️

Venue: RS241

@WitsUniversity @FoSWits

[Wits Chemistry @WitsChemistry]

Our seminar series for 2024 has started! 📢
Join us on Wednesday 28 Feb to hear Prof Graham Hutchings (Cardiff University) talk about the challenges involved in the design of new catalysts as we transition to more renewal sources of carbon 🧪🌱
Venue: C6 @ 12:30

[Andrew Swarts @SwartsResearch]

@BisChemRes @matieboy08 Thanks @BisChemRes!

[Andrew Swarts @SwartsResearch]

Better late than never! Happy to share our new group logo, designed in 2023! It links the various aspects which contribute to our program in organometallic-, coordination chemistry and applications. Thanks to @matieboy08 for the initial design.

[Andrew Swarts @SwartsResearch]

@SwartsResearch had it's first group lunch for 2024. Present: @matieboy08 @M_Rotondwaa @mphuti_jb and @TshegoMolapo24 We missed @JMcgad & @PamelaSuzzanaMo! Looking forward to a fantastic year, with a fantastic group of chemists!

[ChemCatChem @ChemCatChem]

A New Method for Urea Synthesis under Environmental Conditions Based on Nucleophilic Addition Reaction During Electrochemical CO2 Reduction (Mingkui Wang and co-workers) https://t.co/iLcK8PDWAp

[Andrew Swarts @SwartsResearch]

@EurJIC @WitsChemistry Thanks for taking the time to chat Preeti! Looking forward to working with @BanothileM on the Africa-focused special collection of @EurJIC

[Wits University @WitsUniversity]

Khwezi Ndawonde, an Academic Administrator, has been awarded the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Service Excellence for Professional & Administrative Staff, for her invaluable support to the staff and students in the School of Chemistry.

Read: https://t.co/tCsp1ADp9U

#WitsForGood

[Andrew Swarts @SwartsResearch]

@NFischer_Catal @UCT_news @UCTEBE Congratulations Nico!