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2025 Pettifer Prize Winner
Congratulations to Max Sketcher (Second year, Maths and Physics student) who has been awarded the 2025 Pettifer Prize.
Dr Snehalata Sahu featured in Astronomy Now magazine
Recent research by Snehalata Sahu Link opens in a new windowon the discovery of a hot white dwarf merger remnant has attracted the attention of Astronomy Now magazine editor Stuart Clark. Impressed by her unique blend of science and creativity, they reached out to feature her astronomy-inspired artwork in the magazine's October issue.
Official opening of the UK's most powerful NMR Facility
We are excited to share that the UK's first-ever 1.2 GHz magnet was officially opened this summer.
The event marked a milestone in NMR Spectroscopy as the most powerful magnet operational in the UK, and one of less than 15 similar magnets in the world. The facility will allow better resolution and increased sensitivity.