Enterprise Challenge brings innovative solutions to complex space challenges
Innovative solutions to tackle problems associated with satellite technology and sustainable moon habitation were showcased by students during our Enterprise Challenge hosted at Space Park Leicester. The three-day event saw students take part in a dynamic workshop designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world business challenges. The event was organised in collaboration […]
Trailblazing astrophysicist and champion of women in science to deliver University of Leicester public lecture
Pulsar discoverer Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell, who made one of the most significant scientific discoveries of the 20th century, has been invited to deliver a keynote public lecture by University Chancellor, and fellow scientist, Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock. As well as inspiring a new generation of female scientists, Dame Jocelyn has worked hard […]
A giant black hole in the Milky Way
A sleeping giant The European Space Agency’s Gaia mission has discovered a black hole 33 times the mass of the Sun. It is in the constellation Aquila, less than 2000 light-years from Earth. This is the most massive black hole of stellar origin ever found in the Milky Way. It was found due to its […]
STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowships at Leicester
The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Leicester welcomes applicants for independent research fellowships to be hosted here at the School. We welcome enquires from internal and external candidates to join the team in the School of Physics and Astronomy, working to attract prestigious national fellowships for independent research. We can offer […]
PhD Studentships for 2024
CENTA Application Deadline: 10 January 2024 – further details on our CENTA page. STFC Application deadline: 19 January 2024 – further details on our STFC page. Start date: 23 September 2024 Overview The School of Physics and Astronomy offer PhD projects for September 2024 entry. Astrophysics and Planetary Science PhDs are funded by the Science and Technology Facilities […]
Black History Month event – In Conversation with Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock
As part of our events to mark Black History Month this October, we’re really excited to have our new Chancellor, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, join us for a very special event on campus on Friday 20 October. In Conversation with Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE is an intimate and candid discussion hosted by myself and Jade Thomas, […]
Students Reflect on their Summer Internships in Physics
Summer Undergraduate Internships within the School of Physics and Astronomy came to an end in August, and our interns have been sharing their thoughts and experiences over on LinkedIn. These include: Congratulations to all of our interns, and immense thanks for all the work they put in during summer 2023!
Fellowships in Physics and Astronomy at Leicester 2023
The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Leicester welcomes applicants for independent research fellowships to be hosted here at the School. We welcome enquires from internal and external candidates to join the team in the School of Physics and Astronomy, working to attract prestigious national fellowships for independent research. We can offer […]
Stargazing nights at Oadby Observatory
The School of Physics and Astronomy would like to invite staff and their families to a stargazing night at the Oadby Observatory on Manor Road. The Oadby Observatory has a state of the art 20” Planewave CDK20 Telescope and is one of the UK’s largest and most advanced astronomical teaching facilities. The session will be […]
Brightest Gamma-Ray Burst Detected by Swift
On the afternoon of Sunday 9th October, the Burst Alert Telescope (BAT) onboard Swift triggered on a new and incredibly bright gamma-ray source – write Kim Page, Andy Beardmore and Phil Evans. This first trigger was followed, about seven minutes later, by a second trigger on the same source. A double trigger such as this […]
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