School of Physics and Astronomy
The physics experience
Allison is part of the Edinburgh University Gliding Club. She shares her experience with flying planes without engines as part of her university experience, and explains the physics of the plane designs.
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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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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”
