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Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · 6d

On 12 November we will be hosting the prestigious Stone Symposium here in Bristol.

Paul Pringle (Bristol) is this year's Stone Lecturer, with further talks from Liam Ball (Bristol), Michelle Ma (@kclchemistry), and J. Derek Woollins (St. Andrews)

Find out more and register: t.co/KgxZq0DgjK

http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/82458/stone-symposium

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Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Sep 1

Keep at it!
Although, we had one growing through a shrub, fortunately at the back of the garden, and the shrub is long gone, but the bindweed is still around.
I can generally keep it at bay in the beds, but didn't pay enough attention last year. At least it's pretty...

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Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Sep 1

You may need to be a gardener to understand, but this weekend I was hand-weeding a bed where lots of bindweed has appeared, and I found one from the start of the root and followed it all the way into a tree, removing it intact. Easily one of the best things to happen all week!

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Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Aug 26

Paging @professor-dave.bsky.social

Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Aug 13

Will so, thank you.

Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Aug 13

Week off is not going to plan! Bother.

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Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Aug 11

With pleasure!

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Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Aug 11

If I buy some copies from bookshops.org, is that OK for both you and our local booksellers? I have a bunch of nieces and nephews and am good to pay for this!

BOOKSHOPS.ORG

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Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Aug 9

Thanks Nessa, we both appreciate the help!

Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Aug 9

Here's what she's done:
"I’ve added a “download data” button which downloads the dataset to the participants computer and added some more advisory information in the “task conditions” section."
She's also asked me to share her email: Jasmine Dehaney <[email protected]>

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Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Aug 9

I'll let my student know, thanks for flagging it!

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Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Aug 8

Should work now, could you possibly check, please?

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Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Aug 8

Let me see what I can do about that!

Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Aug 8

For those with beginner-level coding experience who are happy to continue, the study also includes:
Stage 2: a simple coding exercise.
Stage 3: a brief follow-up reflection survey.

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Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Aug 8

Participation is anonymous and open to anyone aged 18 or over.
Stage 1 is a short online survey that takes around 10-15 minutes: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/JK8e8Gt1NX

Microsoft Forms

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Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Aug 8

Paging the #CompChemSky and #iTeachChem communities: Could you please help my MSc student with an education project, exploring how gen AI shapes the way we think, solve problems, and build confidence.

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Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Aug 2

Our neighbours daughter is getting married tomorrow. Since I made crochet koalas for her sister's wedding last year, it was lemurs this time. And a trombone and a euphonium. So this is what I just dropped off:

Crochet lemurs with musical instruments.

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Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Aug 1

When I was doing my PhD, there were about 8 female professors in Chemistry in the UK.
I'm the 4th female professor in the School of Chemistry, and currently the only one in Physical and Theoretical Chemistry. Things are changing, albeit slowly.

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Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Aug 1

And just in case it helps somebody to know this, 10 years ago I was out of a job and rapidly running out of prospects for working as an academic in Chemistry. With kind help from fairy godmothers and hairy godfathers, it has worked out OK in the end.

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Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Aug 1

It’s also the start of my sabbatical and I plan to spend the next year on delivering some long-overdue manuscripts, progressing projects and collaborations, and learning some new data skills.

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Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Aug 1

I'm excited to share that my promotion to Professor becomes effective today. It took more than a village, and I’d like to thank family, friends, students, colleagues and collaborators for all of their support.

Photo of periodic table element building blocks spelling Prof N Fey

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Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Jul 29

Still time to apply, closing on Sunday, 3rd August 2025!

Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Jul 11

Posts with @bedcatalysis.bsky.social, Ali Lennox and me.
#ChemSky #CompChemSky #ChemJobs #UKChemJobs

Robin Bedford @bedcatalysis.bsky.social · Jul 11

As promised, postdoc positions at BristolUni.bsky.social available in homogeneous catalysis and computational chemistry exploring the replacement of palladium catalysts by Earth-Abundant Metals: www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/de...

#ChemSky #CompChemSky #ChemJobs #UKChemJobs

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Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Jul 11

Posts with @bedcatalysis.bsky.social, Ali Lennox and me.
#ChemSky #CompChemSky #ChemJobs #UKChemJobs

Robin Bedford @bedcatalysis.bsky.social · Jul 11

As promised, postdoc positions at BristolUni.bsky.social available in homogeneous catalysis and computational chemistry exploring the replacement of palladium catalysts by Earth-Abundant Metals: www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/de...

#ChemSky #CompChemSky #ChemJobs #UKChemJobs

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Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Jul 10

Postdoc opportunities with @bedcatalysis.bsky.social, Ali Lennox and yours truly coming up soon, PhDs to follow. #ChemSky #CompChemSky #ChemJobs #UKChemJobs

Robin Bedford @bedcatalysis.bsky.social · Jul 10

Exited to announce the EPSRC drEAMcat Prosperity Partnership between bristoluni.bsky.social, AstraZeneca and Labman. This programme will explore replacing palladium catalysts with those based on Earth Abundant Metals in drug production. Postdoc posts (catalysis and computation) coming soon!

News from UK Research and Innovation @news.ukri.org · Jul 10

UK businesses and academia partner up in cutting-edge research #EPSRC #AcademicSky

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Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Jun 3

And I forgot the tags #iTeachChem #ChemSky! And it's free!

Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · Jun 3

We are organising a one-day symposium in memory of Chris Adams, here in Bristol Chemistry on 27th June 2025, from 10 am. Details, programme and registration form here: cjasymposium.blogs.bristol.ac.uk
Please register by the end of this week if you plan to come for dinner.

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