Physics Department News
Scientist Experience open for Year 12 female students
Launched in 2015, the XMaS Scientist Experience is a national competition for Year 12 UK identifying as female students to win an all expenses paid for 4 day trip to the ESRF in Grenoble. The Scientist Experience encourages students to consider science careers, foster a sense of community, and encourage self-belief.
Professor Sandra Chapman awarded the 2022 Chapman Medal
Congratulations to Professor Sandra Chapman, who leads the Centre for Fusion Space and Astrophysics on receiving the 2022 Chapman Medal by the Royal Astronomical Society. Professor Chapman received this award for 'paradigm shifting' research into the physics of the solar wind and magnetosphere, our near-earth plasma environment.
Two European Research Council funding grants secured
Congratulations to Dr Rebecca Milot and Dr Matt Kenzie who have both secured European Research Council Starting Grants, following the first call for proposals under the EU's new R&I programme, Horizon Europe.
Dr Rebecca Milot has been awarded 鈧�2,473,363 to investigate one of the most promising new materials for solar energy conversion, metal halide perovskites.
Dr Matt Kenzie's award of 鈧�1,490,202 will aim to enhance our understanding of the physics underpinning the matter-antimatter asymmetry of the universe, which is fundamental in explaining how our universe arrived at its present state.
拢3.5 million donation for aspiring astronomers to reach for the stars
World-leading research by Astronomy and Astrophysics leads to an incredible 拢3.5 million philanthropic gift to support PhD scholarships, early career researchers and deeper research into unexplored areas.