Every year on March 14th, mathematicians and enthusiasts around the world come together to celebrate Pi Day, honouring the mathematical constant π. This irrational number, approximately equal to 3.14159 and the ratio between a circle’s circumference and diameter, has a fascinating history and plays a crucial role in both mathematics and physics. Continue reading “Celebrating Pi Day”
Condensed matter summer internship
After enjoying her Senior Honours project in the field of condensed matter physics, Catriona Roy had ambitions to continue work in that field for her MPhys project, with experience gained from her condensed matter summer internship being an ideal opportunity to develop and consolidate skills.
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Programming, outreach and transferrable skills
Sophia Schubert applied for a career development summer project because it gave her the chance to work on an exciting project, develop new skills and gain valuable work experience.
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