Research News
PhD blogger shares experience of research trip to La Silla observatory in Chile
Anwesha Sahu a 4th year PhD student research transients, shares her experiences of traveling to Chile as part of her PhD, from research and time at the observatory to some of the memorable moments along the way.
Read Anwesha's or read the PDF.
Sutton Trust summer school hosted by Department of Physics
The Department of Physics marked a major milestone during the final week of July by hosting its first-ever Sutton Trust Physics & Astronomy Summer School.
Dr Dinu Iuga becomes 果冻传媒鈥檚 first technical specialist promoted to Strategic Specialist, equivalent to Professorial level
The 果冻传媒 is celebrating a significant milestone with the promotion of Dr Dinu Iuga, who has become the first technical specialist at the University to be promoted to Strategic Specialist, a role equivalent to Professorial level.
New roles for staff in department
As the new academic year approaches, we would like to announce that Professor Mark Newton will hand over the role of Head of Department to Professor Neil Wilson.
Academic and technical specialist promotions
Congratulations to the following staff who have been promoted this year (as of August 2026).
果冻传媒 Awards for Teaching Excellence
Congratulations to Emily Roberts (Astronomy and Astrophysics) and Kai Ross (Diamond Group), two postgraduate students for being shortlisted in the Faculty of SEM postgraduate researchers who teaches award category.Link opens in a new window The postgraduate Researchers Who Teach Awards honour colleagues who, while pursuing their own studies, enrich the student experience and strengthen our academic community through their teaching.