Richard J. Ansell

Dad, chemist, rower. Interested in pedagogy, molecular self-assembly, molecular imprinting, and winning.

[Richard J. Ansell @bowsidechemist]

I am migrating to #bluesky (@bowsidechemist.bsky.social) and will be deleting this account in a week or so. twitter has been great and I'll miss those I follow. I've always avoided political comment so won't explain my reasons - but you can guess.

[Richard J. Ansell @bowsidechemist]

The aurora borealis in suburban Leeds tonight

[Engineering at Leeds @LeedsUniEng]

Help shape the future as a lecturer with the @chemleedsuni!

We have four positions available in our team as we drive to deliver sustainability through innovative research and teaching.

Explore all available roles here: https://t.co/fllmLfsuUe

[Paul Beales @BealesLab]

📢 4 chemistry lectureships (equiv to assistant professor) available at Leeds.

Addressing global challenges using chemistry.

Apply by 9th April.

We're looking for enthusiastic and creative colleagues to join our friendly and supportive community!

https://t.co/cJn08ezr3P

[Richard J. Ansell @bowsidechemist]

Put in my place by 6yo daughter: "It's alright Daddy, I used to be rubbish at Uno too".

[Richard J. Ansell @bowsidechemist]

Congratulations Louisa!

[School of Chemistry - University of Leeds @chemleedsuni]

We are thrilled to announce that Louisa Kamajaya has been awarded the prestigious Salters' Graduate Award 2023!

Join us in congratulating Louisa on this incredible achievement. Visit our website to learn more:

https://t.co/fH3a9HHVHA

#SaltersAward @Salters_Inst

[Richard J. Ansell @bowsidechemist]

Had a great meeting at the Royal Society of Chemistry today on accreditation of Chemistry degrees. Always worth the trip to London for the lunch!

[Richard J. Ansell @bowsidechemist]

Fantastic day yesterday greeting new students to the School of Chemistry. Excited for them all as they embark on their University journeys with us!

[Richard J. Ansell @bowsidechemist]

Had a very enjoyable and informative 2 days of ViCEPHEC in the lovely city of Durham! #ViCEPHEC23

[ViCEPHEC @ViCEPHEC]

A massive thank you to all of our #ViCEPHEC23 chairs, runners, and student ambassadors for helping to make sure the last few days have gone as smoothly as they have! And to Nyla, our organiser extraordinaire! @RSC_HEG @IOPHEG @Durham_Uni @DurhamChemistry @DurhamPhysics @DUSof

[School of Chemistry - University of Leeds @chemleedsuni]

Congratulations again to everyone receiving their results today ✉️ 🎉

✅ Got your place confirmed? Follow @UOLStudents and keep an eye on your emails.

☎️ Considering joining us through Clearing? Search our vacancies and find out how to contact us 👉 https://t.co/ql7JzR53lL

[School of Chemistry - University of Leeds @chemleedsuni]

Good luck to everyone getting their results tomorrow 🤞

If you're interested in joining us through Clearing, our vacancies are now live.

☎ Our call centre opens at 8.00AM BST, 17 August.

Search our vacancies and find details for how to contact us 👉 https://t.co/ql7JzR53lL

[Richard J. Ansell @bowsidechemist]

Relatives in Alnwick @wbturnbull ?

[Jen Dickinson @JenDickinson18]

Come and join us at Leeds!!! This is a great opportunity for someone run our phys chem lab

Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Lead Technician (Chemistry – Porter Lab) https://t.co/TS3az7y1pU #chemtwitter #technicians #Chemistry @MI_TechTalent @TechsCommit @technicians_mih

[Richard J. Ansell @bowsidechemist]

Congratulations David, well deserved!

[Leeds Rowing Club @Leedsrowing]

Absolutely delighted to see our Club Chairman, David Saul be awarded the @BritishRowing Medal of Merit for all of his work both at the club and for rowing across Leeds.
Well deserved for someone who does so much for rowing and is a real unsung hero of our sport.

[School of Chemistry - University of Leeds @chemleedsuni]

🚨 Funded PhD #opportunity 🚨

Applications are now open for EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership Award - 2022/23!

The highly competitive EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership Studentship consists of the award of fees with a maintenance grant.

Apply now ⬇️
https://t.co/05cCMAVq6P

[Paul Beales @BealesLab]

📢We're recruiting a Lecturer in Computational Chemistry (equiv to Assistant Prof) in Leeds.

Come and join a great group of colleagues!

Apply by 31st July.

Please RT

https://t.co/Xx95uxuYAA

[Richard J. Ansell @bowsidechemist]

. @GaltToys Rainbow Lab is entertaining my 5yo almost as much as me. I'm emphasising the importance of accurate bench notes in her lab book. Her graphical abstracts are better than mine!

[Richard J. Ansell @bowsidechemist]

Wonderful to see the latest members of the University

[Leeds Birder @leedsbirder]

Here's the first feed of the @UoLperegrine chicks, beginning with a top view of the Tiercel bombing in with the food. He looked keen to feed the youngsters, but 7.H stepped in to feed them. This is just a clip. Full video is here: https://t.co/YcZlcmJr1s

[Richard J. Ansell @bowsidechemist]

It's lovely to receive this @RoySocChem , but does it mean I'm not 'early career' any more?

[Richard J. Ansell @bowsidechemist]

Rowing and Chemistry - my Twitter worlds collide

[Chemistry World @ChemistryWorld]

The team studied the effect by using x-ray microscopy and spectroscopy to observe the reduction of Fe(III) to Fe(II) under ultraviolet light
https://t.co/mA5T4JKEph