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!
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Leicester Physicists at the UK in Space Festival
From Mars, to Jupiter, and the planets beyond our solar system, University of Leicester researchers will join experts at the National Space Centre on July 2nd with their insights into our explorations of other worlds. The National Space Centre has announced that British European Space Agency astronaut reserve Meganne Christian will be joining them and […]
Space Lates: Jupiter
Join the team at the National Space Centre for their next Space Lates event, looking at the largest planet in our Solar System, Jupiter. Space Lates is an evening created for people who want to know more – those who have an interest in astronomy, space missions, and the exciting research happening here in the […]
SMILE SXI Passes Critical Milestone
The SMILE SXI Instrument has recently passed the Instrument-level Critical Design Review (CDR), gaining approval from ESA technical experts to proceed with the build, test and delivery of the final space-flight hardware. SMILE (Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer) is a joint mission between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), which aims to […]
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 […]
EVENT: PhD Research Bites
Please join us next week on Wednesday 22nd February from 1-3pm in the LTB, for a new style of Physics Research Bites – PhDating! 11 PhD students will give 3 minute talks on their research followed by a quick 3 minute Q&A to give you a ‘bite’ of PhD research. Afterwards we will have FREE […]
VIDEO: Modern scientist vs. 1600s scientist: Moon landings
Did you know the first Moon landing occurred in 1638? 
(At least in the imagination!) Modern planetary scientist Dr Suzie Imber critiques John Wilkins’s incredible 17th c. book on space travel with help of Royal Society librarian Keith Moore and readings by Lemn Sissay.
National Space Centre: Space Lates – the Night Sky
Join the team at the National Space Centre on January 20th, where they will explore the night sky, from constellation mythology to the future of the Universe and all about our own star; the Sun. We’ve curated a special evening packed with guest speakers, interactive workshops, planetarium shows, stargazing, and live demos. Explore our galleries […]
Winchcombe Meteorite on BBC East Midlands
PhD student Niamh Topping on BBC East Midlands last night discussing findings from research taking place into the Winchcombe meteorite fall. You can watch the footage below.
Physics Research Bites: The Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE)
Our guest speaker Dr Jennifer Carter will be giving a talk on the University of Leicester’s involvement with the Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE), and how the mission is used to monitor the movement of Earth’s magnetopause boundary! UPDATE: Leicester locals can watch the presentation here. Refreshments will be available in the foyer […]
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