Today’s speaker is our own Beatriz Sanchez-Cano, talking about “Martian Space Weather” live at 3pm in LTA, and the talk should also be streamed on Teams. Teams link for today’s talk: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDQxN2IzNzQtZDRjNC00YjUyLTk2NmUtYWRhZGEyMzcxMjI0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22aebecd6a-31d4-4b01-95ce-8274afe853d9%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2218245205-3fea-4456-a63f-afae0cafeaf7%22%7d For the rest of term (and slightly beyond) the following schedule is planned: 8th June – Laura Rogers “An observational perspective on white […]
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Leicester scientist helps fine-tune space telescope 1.5million km from home
One of the Leicester space scientists who will make observations with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has travelled to the USA to help open the observatory’s ‘eyes’ to the universe. Dr Tuomo Tikkanen, of the University of Leicester’s School of Physics and Astronomy and Space Park Leicester, is co-investigator (co-I) with Leicester colleague Dr John […]
Fellowships in Physics and Astronomy at Leicester 2022
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 […]
Alumni Association Graduating Student of the Year Award: Megan Perks
Congratulations to Megan Perks, of the School of Physics and Astronomy, for winning the Leicester Alumni Association ‘Graduating Student of the Year Award.’ Megan is a final-year student studying for an MPhys Physics with Space Science (2022). The citation celebrating Megan’s achievement noted the following: Co-President of the University astronomical society – Astrosoc: In this […]
Arctic rocket launch could uncover unique features of Earth’s life-sustaining atmosphere
A Leicester expert in space weather has helped launch a NASA mission from deep within the Arctic Circle which could uncover unique features of our atmosphere that enable life on Earth. Dr Suzie Imber, Associate Professor in Space Physics at the University of Leicester, is part of a British Antarctic Survey (BAS) team working from […]
Leicester space pioneers return to unveil new Space Research Centre
Two of Leicester’s first space scientists have returned to open the region’s state-of-the-art Space Research Centre, more than 60 years on. Professor Ken Pounds CBE, founder of the University of Leicester’s Space Research Group in 1960, and Professor Alan Wells, founding director of the Space Research Centre, cut the ribbon on the new facility at […]
James Webb Space Telescope’s coolest instrument captures Large Magellanic Cloud
The UK’s main contribution to the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI), has now opened its eye to the sky. And Leicester scientists and engineers – many of whom involved with the most complex space observatory ever built from the very start – have reacted to the first MIRI images released by […]
Neptune is cooler than we thought: Study reveals unexpected changes in atmospheric temperatures
New research led by space scientists at the University of Leicester has revealed how temperatures in Neptune’s atmosphere have unexpectedly fluctuated over the past two decades. The study, published today (Monday) in Planetary Science Journal, used observations in thermal-infrared wavelengths beyond the visible light spectrum, effectively sensing heat emitted from the planet’s atmosphere. An international team […]
Space Lates at National Space Centre: Spaceports UK
Join the National Space Centre’s “Space Lates” (25 March, 18:00 – 21:00) to discover more about the UK Spaceports set to launch later this year. From understanding why they are where they are, what they are launching to what does this mean for us here in the UK. Come along to hear from industry specialists […]
Women in Space: On the Ground and Heading for the Stars – Seminar by Sue Nelson
We are pleased to announce that the latest in our series of EDI Seminars will be presented by Sue Nelson in celebration of International Women’s Day and will take place in person at Space Park Leicester on Tuesday 8th March at 11.00 am. Sue Nelson is a science journalist, broadcaster and author of Wally Funk’s […]
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