As we embark on a new year, let’s reflect on the remarkable achievements and exciting developments that shaped our community in 2023.
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As we embark on a new year, let’s reflect on the remarkable achievements and exciting developments that shaped our community in 2023.
Continue reading “School Highlights 2023”
By Catriona Roy
Happy New Year from the School of Physics and Astronomy! It was great to welcome back the buzz of activity on campus as we returned to in-person learning last semester. As 2023 begins, let’s remember some of the highlights from 2022. Continue reading “Physics Highlights 2022”
There was fierce competition during the third annual mid-semester pub quiz held for students studying the year 2 Modern Physics course. The 12 teams battled it out with questions on physics, astronomy, general knowledge and movies, as well as a fun picture round.
Well done to all the competing teams, and congratulations to the winning team ‘Sanduleak 69’, who were presented with chocolates, wine and a winner’s certificate.
So, let’s see how you get on:
Physics: Particles moving in a medium faster than the local speed of light emit what?
Astronomy: What did Didier Queloz and Michel Mayer discover in 1995 that led to their Nobel Prize this week?
Movies: Draw the rebel alliance logo.
General knowledge: What is the national animal of Scotland?
Did someone say haggis…..?