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Conversations With… Professor Mervyn Roy
Todays ‘Conversations With…’ article focuses on Professor Mervyn Roy, who has recently taken up the role of Dean of Education for the College of Science and Engineering. Professor Roy was previously Director of Education, Senior Tutor and Career Tutor within the School of Physics and Astronomy for six years. What is your official job role?I’ve […]
Conversations with… Prof. Richard Alexander
Professor Richard Alexander is a Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics who specialises in (exo)planet formation and protoplanetary discs. Recently, he has also taken up the role of Postgraduate Research (PGR) Director within the School of Physics and Astronomy. What is your official Job Role? Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics. Can you briefly describe your role within the […]
Congratulations to Dr Jennifer Carter for being awarded a Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship
Dr Jennifer Carter was one of five academics appointed as a Dorothy Hodgkin Fellow for 2021. The Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin fellowship scheme offers a recognised first step in an independent research career for outstanding post-doctoral scientists who require a flexible working pattern due to personal circumstances such as parenting and caring responsibilities or health-related […]
Conversations with… Prof. John Bridges
Professor John Bridges is a Professor of Planetary Science in the School of Physics and Astronomy. An experienced researcher; Prof. Bridges has worked on many missions including ExoMars, and has analysed some remarkable meteorites. As well as this research, Prof. Bridges is involved in teaching and supervising research projects, together with the Foundation Year. What […]
Conversations With… Dr Beatriz Sanchez-Cano
Dr Beatriz Sanchez-Cano is a PostDoctoral Research Associate within the School of Physics and Astronomy and studies Mars’ Plasma. Dr Sanchez-Cano has recently been awarded an STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship, is a Guest Investigator for the BepiColombo mission and collaborates with Prof. Mark Lester to supervise undergraduate project work. What is your official Job Role? […]
Conversations With… Dr Leigh Fletcher
Dr Leigh Fletcher is an Associate Professor in Planetary Science at the University of Leicester. He specialises in the research of Planetary Atmospheres and uses data from multiple sources for this purpose. In addition, Leigh is responsible for the SURE Summer programme and runs the School website and blog. What is your official Job Role? […]
Conversations with… Duncan Ross
Duncan is the head of the electronics workshop in the Space Research Centre at the University of Leicester, as well as being the group safety supervisor. He is responsible for the production engineering and manufacture of electronic assemblies. Duncan is also currently working on the Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA) as lead mechanical and electronics production […]
Conversations With… Prof. Emma Bunce
Professor Emma Bunce is the Head of the School of Physics and Astronomy and is the current President of the Royal Astronomical Society. What is your official job role? I am a Professor of Planetary Plasma Physics (which alliterates nicely!) and I am the Head of School. Can you briefly describe your role within the […]
Yearbook Cover Competition
Are you interested in having your work on the front of the Physics and Astronomy Yearbook? We are holding a competition to choose the cover image of the yearbook! Details are highlighted below. Last year, the first Physics and Astronomy Yearbook was produced and shared throughout the School. The aim of this yearbook is to […]
Conversations With… Dr Tom Stallard
Dr Tom Stallard is the Post-graduate Tutor in the School of Physics and Astronomy as well as being an Associate Professor of Planetary Astronomy. What is your official Job Role? I am an Associate Professor of Planetary Astronomy. Can you briefly describe your role within the School of Physics and Astronomy? I have a combined […]
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