School of Physics and Astronomy – The physics experience

30th April 2025

Celebrating success: Maths Buddies receive recognition

Aniruddh and Aikaterini with their Edinburgh Award certificates alongside a photo of the names of all Maths Buddies Edinburgh Award recipients.

Aniruddh Iyer (year 2 MPhys Physics) and Aikaterini Nikou (year 5 MPhys Theoretical Physics) with their Edinburgh Award certificates.

We are proud to announce that nine dedicated students from the Maths Buddies peer support scheme have been recognised for their contributions at the recent Edinburgh Award ceremony.

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Apr 30, 2025

14th March 202514th March 2025

Albert Einstein – The ‘Genius’ carved forever in the timeline of Science

The day Einstein came to The University of Manchester - Science and Engineering

Today marks a special day – the birthday of a brilliant mind whose contributions to physics have shaped the world as we know it. Albert Einstein is one of the most celebrated scientists in history, known for revolutionizing our understanding of physics. His groundbreaking theories reshaped how we perceive space, time, and energy, influencing everything from modern technology to fundamental physics. From the famous equation E = mc² to the theory of relativity, Einstein’s contributions continue to shape scientific advancements. On his birthday, let’s celebrate this Genius whose arrival was the dawn of new physics, and whose depart was the end of an era in science.

By Gayathri Pillai

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Mar 14, 2025

25th February 202531st March 2025

An interview with Philip Best, new Head of the School of Physics and Astronomy

Professor Philip Best has been Head of the School of Physics and Astronomy since August 2024, and we wanted to get to know him, his role, and his research a little better.

By Ainslie Roensdorf

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Feb 25, 2025

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