Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021 – Part 3
On February 11th the School of Physics and Astronomy joined in with the International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrations, using Twitter (@PhysicsUoL) to showcase some of the valuable, innovative research currently being led by women around the School. In the final post in this series, we move beyond the planetary explorers showcased […]
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021 – Part 2
On February 11th the School of Physics and Astronomy joined in with the International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrations, using Twitter (@PhysicsUoL) to showcase some of the valuable, innovative research currently being led by women around the School.In this second in a series of three posts, we move beyond the planetary explorers […]
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021 – Part 1
On February 11th the School of Physics and Astronomy joined in with the International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrations, using Twitter (@PhysicsUoL) to showcase some of the valuable, innovative research currently being led by women around the School. In a series of three posts, we’ll share some highlights from the day, taking […]
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 […]
National Space Centre’s Women in Space Series
Leicester Space Scientists have been included in a series of interviews by the National Space Centre focussing on Women in Space and careers in STEM. Dr Sarah Casewell is an Observational Astronomer and STFC Ernest Rutherford fellow within the School of Physics and Astronomy specialising in understanding the mysteries of distant Brown Dwarfs. Dr Charly […]
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 […]
Conversations With… Dipali Thanki
Todays ‘Conversations With…’ article focuses on Dipali Thanki, a Laboratory Supervisor in the School of Physics and Astronomy. Dipali won a Technician’s award in the 2019 Discovering Excellence awards, and is heavily involved in Undergraduate labs. What is your official Job Role? I am a Laboratory Supervisor for the School of Physics and Astronomy. Can […]
Conversations With… Cassiopeia Lakin
Cassiopeia Lakin is an Electronics Technician in the School of Physics and Astronomy. She builds and tests equipment within the department and repairs any issues she identifies. This issue of ‘Conversations with…’ focuses on a member of the technical team within the department, Cassiopeia Lakin. Can you briefly describe your role within the School of […]
Conversations with… Dr Simon Vaughan
Dr Simon Vaughan is an Associate Professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy, as well as being one of the two Academic Directors of the School, written by Emily Baldwin. This new segment ‘Conversations with…’ asks a number of staff questions about themselves and their work. This first article is provided by Dr Simon […]
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