Hayes Group

An organometallic chemistry research group at the University of Lethbridge, with a focus on synthesis, catalysis, and polymerization.

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Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi have been awarded the 2025 #NobelPrize in Chemistry for the development of a new type of molecular architecture.

In 1989, chemistry laureate Richard Robson tested utilising the inherent properties of atoms in a new way. He combined positively charged copper ions with a four-armed molecule; this had a chemical group that was attracted to copper ions at the end of each arm.

When they were combined, they bonded to form a well-ordered, spacious crystal. It was like a diamond filled with innumerable cavities.

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BREAKING NEWS
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2025 #NobelPrize in Chemistry to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi “for the development of metal–organic frameworks.”

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The University of Lethbridge is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Chemistry (starting July 1, 2026):
https://t.co/fcRXleIewI
Please share widely with anyone who might be interested!

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Rhodium-mediated Assembly of New Heterocycles: From Borylenes to Oxaboroles (Paul G. Hayes and co-workers) @pHayesGroup • https://t.co/9Dvf3nTGZb

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It's been a while since we've posted here! But our website has been kept updated, read more about what the group has been up to here: https://t.co/CNp2Gji96b

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Universities immeasurably enrich the lives and communities of all involved. In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science I share this image of my daughters at the Science Commons at the University of Lethbridge. #stopPSEcuts

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After a bit of a hiatus, the group webpage has been fully updated, including photos and information about our new lab and building: https://t.co/4zPtY4nLKu

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Congratulations to Dylan Webb for being awarded a prize for his oral presentation at SILQCOM7!

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Congratulations to Edwin Baquero and his colleagues in Colombia for hosting SILQCOM7, which was a truly outstanding conference (coordination and organometallic chemistry)!

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We're hiring a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Organofluorine Chemistry - check out the advertisement: https://t.co/Ut4aE2eiKI

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We're still alive! It's been a busy few months; new science building, new lab, new students. Exciting times!

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Merry Christmas indeed! Thanks @legogradstudent

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To all who celebrate, a very Merry Christmas from the Hayes Lab!

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Hayes Lab gift exchange, gingerbread glovebox for Tara! #RealTimeChem #HappyHolidays

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Hayes lab makes the Wall of Fame!

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At long last, the hunt is over. Connor finally has his structure! #tookawhile

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Check out the always-handsome @pHayesGroup in the latest @Nanalysis App Note! Chem models! And not just the ball & stick kind!! #benchtopNMR

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@AlexFGoldberg Piano stool or nothing?

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Christmas came early! 13CO for Connor finally came in!

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@AlexFGoldberg My bad! Thought that read 'Lil bits'