Thomas D. Bennett

Father of Albie the excitable Sprollie dog. Moved to University of Canterbury New Zealand in 2024. Views are my own, and not yours.

[Thomas D. Bennett @ThomasDBennett]

Congratulations to the (large and wonderful) international team involved in this #rscprizes. Pictured is my lovely faculty @UCNZ_PhysChem @UCNZ in beautiful Aotearoa 🇳🇿.
Pioneers in Hybrid Glass Research

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https://t.co/ulcdnItikK or https://t.co/Ti5lCijr5k

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There is an opportunity to work with my group @UCNZscience in Aotearoa | New Zealand

Postdoctoral Fellow in Hybrid Glass Characterisation and Properties - University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha.

Getting in touch with me first before applying is recommended.

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A (great!) colleague, Dr. Laura Cobus also has a great position for a PhD here @UCNZ
Acoustics for imaging & material science at University of Canterbury on https://t.co/66uruk1dfV

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Creating Functional Perovskite Glasses on https://t.co/66uruk1dfV
I have a fully funded PhD position open @UCNZ to look at creating exciting new glass materials from perovskites. Open to all nationalities. Come be part of the team here!

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Happy (belated) new year everyone! Enjoying the night sky / southern lights here in NZ, and really enjoying my new photography hobby. Though it did take me about an hour to warm back up in the tent at 3am!

[Guillermo Minguez Espallargas @GMinguezEsp]

Congratulations @luisleonalca for a fantastic PhD defense: “Beyond Crystallinity in Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks"

And thanks to @HenkeGroup, @anaplateroprats and @CarneArnau for the great discussion.

#proudsupervisor

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To balance out the first tweet I have done in a while, which was work related, I inadvertently taught my dog to side eye on a hiking trip. I am enjoying life @UCNZ @UCNZ_PhysChem immensely.

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One of the great joys about the role I am in is working with super people like @HorikeGroup @drjohnmauro @MMSmedskjaer and Lothar. Out in @NatureChemistry

https://t.co/mTNNf1HQXD

[Alexander Knebel @KnebelAlexander]

Kudos to the team @ThomasDBennett, @HorikeGroup, @DrJohnmauro, @MMSmedskjaer and Lothar Wondraczek. Probably the best review article and perspective about MOF glasses at the time. https://t.co/l8KkzleSSz

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Come and work with us @UCNZ_PhysChem, helping set up the hybrid materials laboratory! PDF/EXAFS experience greatly appreciated.

https://t.co/bColLrVAQ8

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After (almost!) 20 years at the University of Cambridge, today is my last day before moving to @UCNZ later this month. 30 seconds in and I already have something in my eye after this momento from my friend Susan.

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@UCNZ @UCNZ_PhysChem

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Come and work with us at the absolutely stunning University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha, in Christchurch New Zealand | Ōtautahi Aotearoa.
Can promise frequent hiking/tramping misadventure stories and an office dog on demand.

https://t.co/Rr3FA3vu89

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Alternatively, come and work at the fantastic @UCNZ even further away from doggo and myself.

https://t.co/4PesqsccpK

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@SarahMastersChC @PaulEKruger

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The fantastic Dr. Castillo-Blas @celiacb90 (with team!) has organised the below conference in Cambridge in September for ECRs. Deadline in 2 weeks for abstract submission. Looks great.

[YoungMOFmeeting @YoungMOFmeeting]

📢Abstract submission is now OPEN!!

We are excited to see your wonderful science! Don't hesitate to share it with all the Young MOFer community!

Be tuned for more exciting news about this conference!

#MOFer #MOFConference #EarlyCareerResearcher #PhD #Postdoc

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Everybody needs a lupin on a distinctly average june Saturday!!

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I rarely post now at the moment, but i met the fantastic @wilder_action today @WimpoleEstateNT, who was kind enough to show me some of his fantastic wildlife action images and chat about photography. My shot on a mobile of albie tonight didn't quite cut the mustard!

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@AndreaLaybourn Thanks Andrea!

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Super grateful for colleagues (new, and old), friends amd family. 37th year on this planet has had its ups and downs, though ended in a wonderful way.