With the successful launch of Mars2020 from Cape Canaveral today the first stage in a long and complex sample return plan is finally underway – John Bridges explains on the Mars Science Laboratory Blog. Mars Sample Return has been envisaged for many decades but it is only since around 2008 that a feasible architecture has […]
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Celebrating our 2020 Physics and Astronomy Prizes
The School of Physics and Astronomy has announced the 2020 recipients of our undergraduate prizes. With exam season now behind us, we’re very happy to reveal the recipients of our 2020 awards in the School of Physics and Astronomy! This year has seen some tremendous efforts across the School, despite the exceptional circumstances related to COVID-19 […]
CuppaScience and the James Webb Space Telescope
We highlight Leicester’s involvement in the James Webb Space Telescope, the ambitious new infrared telescope launching in 2021 – with the #CuppaScience Podcast with Naomi Rowe-Gurney. Grab a cuppa and join us for #cuppascience – an informal science chat live from the comfort of your own home! In July 2020, Naomi Rowe-Gurney (@NRoweGurney), a PhD […]
Chasing shadows at Jupiter
On July 17th, 11am-4pm, Leicester planetary scientists Dr. Tom Stallard and Dr. Henrik Melin were live-streaming observations of Ganymede as it passed over the face of Jupiter, using telescopes on the summit of Maunakea, Hawaii. This observation is expected to give us vital new insights into how Jupiter’s extreme upper atmosphere changes as the […]
Lockdown Research Bites
During the 2020 lockdown, Leicester’s College of Science and Engineering showcased a series of virtual lectures over the spring and summer. The College of Science and Engineering hosted a series of 30-minute research seminars over the summer, allowing members of the School of Physics and Astronomy to showcase their latest research. Recordings of these informal […]
Shutdown STEM and Academia
Leicester physicists organise an informative workshop day for postgraduate researchers about the Black Lives Matter movement. Last month, five PhD students in the School of Physics and Astronomy hosted an informative workshop day for their fellow PGRs about the Black Lives Matter movement. Harneet Sangha, Rosanna Tilbrook, Manika Sidhu, Aneesah Kamran and Emily Baldwin organised […]
Fellowship Opportunities in Leicester Physics and Astronomy
The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Leicester welcomes applicants for the STFC Ernest Rutherford and Royal Society University Research Fellowship schemes. We welcome enquires from internal and external candidates to join our research team in the School of Physics and Astronomy in 2020! STFC Ernest Rutherford STFC apply a quota system […]
Postcards from the Universe: Blues for the Red Planet
Dr. Paul Abel describes his telescopic views of Mars from Leicester, in the first of a series of blog posts called “Postcards from the Universe” The skies of Leicester are somewhat hazy in the early hours this morning. It’s 3am and I’m in my observatory at home drinking my 5th cup of coffee. Not for the […]
UK Earth System Model General Assembly goes Virtual
The UK Earth System Model General Assembly, that was to be held at University of Leicester, successfully took place online with over 100 participants. The UK Earth System Model (UKESM) is the UK’s next-generation climate model, developed in collaboration between NERC and the Met Office. An Earth System Model is an advanced climate model, incorporating “Earth System” processes […]
The UK Space Sector, COVID-19 and The Midlands
Professor Martin Barstow discussed the latest developments for Space Park Leicester, in this blog post reprinted from Midlands Innovation. The UK Space Sector The Space sector is an important contributor to the UK Economy, delivering approximately £15billion per annum coupled to a strong rate of growth. Its importance is recognised by the UK Government, as […]
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