School of Physics and Astronomy
The physics experience
Students from the endeavour outreach team turned curiosity into achievement— by supporting local young people to design, build and fly rockets.
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Physicists work on problems and cases that may directly involve the general public. However, often times, physicists and the public don’t seem to be able to work on the same level. Poetry is one of the most effective methods to bring everyone to the same table—not through lecture, but through dialogue.
By Riveen Kumanayaka
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The opportunity of full-time academic research experience in your 4th year sounds exciting, right? While a fantastic option, it’s also rather daunting. If you find yourself asking questions like “How do I move abroad?”, “What does Physics with a Year Abroad actually look like?”, “How does this interface with my degree?”, then this might be the place for you.
Returning from my year at the University of Melbourne, I share essential guidance on the application process, finding a supervisor, how the research year unfolds, and the structure of my final year in Edinburgh.
By Jack Liken
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