Physics talk: The Big Bang ABC
Welcome to Physics 22nd September 2020
Video talk. Particle physicist Dr Marco Gersabeck discusses one of the biggest mysteries around the Big Bang: why are we living in a Universe of matter, which seems all but devoid of antimatter?
Some advice for new first years
Welcome to Physics 16th September 2020
What can our new first year students expect when they join us this month? First Year Tutor Dr Draga Pihler-Puzovic looks at plans for teaching.
Staff profile: Dr Draga Pihler-Puzovic
Meet the Department 15th September 2020
Senior Lecturer and First Year Tutor Dr. Draga Pihler-Puzovic tells us about her teaching, her research in nonlinear dynamics, and why you might see a lot of her work around the Physics building without even realising it.
Physics talk: Exoplanets and the search for Earth 2
Welcome to Physics 10th September 2020
Video talk: astrophysicist Dr Eamonn Kerins explains his research on exoplanets. How do scientists find planets outside our solar system? And how do they know if those planets are like Earth?
Student Profile – Clea Dronne (Physics)
Student experience 3rd September 2020
Clea’s just completed her first year in Physics – she tells us about moving from France and her work in the Women in Science and Engineering Society.
Postgrad profile: PhD researcher Servet Ozdemir
After graduation 1st September 2020
Graphene PhD research Servet told us about his research on 2d materials, and why you shouldn’t let a bad exam or two put you off Physics.
STEMSoc: student outreach with schools and young people
Student experience 27th August 2020
Guest post from outreach volunteer society STEMSoc, who are looking for students to get involved in their TraveLab and Computer Club activities.
Student profile: Erin Raif, fourth year physics student
Student experience 20th August 2020
Erin’s about to go into fourth year of the MPhys Physics course – he tells us why it can be a good thing to have your head in the clouds…
Student profile: Louisa Mason, first year Physics with Astrophysics
Student experience 13th August 2020
First-year Physics with Astrophysics student Louisa tells us about her favourite area of astrophysics, why she loves the library, and where to get the best coffee on campus…
Graduate profile: Wei Ann Heng, software engineer
After graduation 13th August 2020
Wei Ann went from a physics degree to a career in software engineering – she shares some insights on her job, her physics experience, and what it’s like working in tech.