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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Imagine spending a week in the vibrant, historic city of Edinburgh, experiencing university life just as a first-year student would. The Sutton Trust Summer School offers this unique opportunity to young student all across the UK. From 15-20 July, participants will live, study, and socialise in the heart of Scotland’s bustling capital, all while gaining invaluable insights into higher education.
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By Jason Segall
With Halloween fast approaching, I’ve been taking a look at some of the spookiest physics out there for my MSc science communication and public engagement placement. From the story of an inventor on a quest to discover the source of his laboratory’s “haunting”, to chilling solutions to the Fermi Paradox and even questions about the nature of the universe itself (hint: it may not be real), these stories show the creepy side of the physics found in textbooks around the world.
It’s been a fascinating experience finding connections between science and the supernatural, so I hope you enjoy the results!
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