The physics experience
Callum is a first year PhD student doing a PhD in experimental condensed matter physics, studying materials at extremely high pressure. In this blog post he gives you a behind the scenes look at his first day working on an experiment at a synchrotron, the most intense and exciting part of being an experimentalist in the field.
Continue reading “A day in the life of a physicist on beamtime”
Gracie McGill has just commenced her PhD in galactic archaeology and has been awarded a Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship. In this post she shares her passion for physics and reflects on the importance of diversity in the field.
Continue reading “Mapping the stars: galactic archaeology and the quest for diversity”
In June 2024, interns from the School of Physics and Astronomy attended the James McCune Smith (JMS) Annual Conference at the University of Glasgow, a high-profile event bringing together inspiring academic speakers from the Black Community.
Marketing and Communications Summer Intern, Tobi, shares his experience at the conference.
