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This section will keep you up-to-date with all the latest news and updates regarding Physics.

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Physics Cleanroom awarded LEAF Silver Award

The Physics Cleanroom, situated in the Sir David Davies Building, has been awarded the鈥痳espected LEAF (Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework) Silver Award, recognising outstanding commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
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Physics research fellow attends prestigious Lindau Nobel event

Dr Luana Olivieri, Leverhulme Trust Early Career Research Fellow, passed a multistage international selection process and was one of 650 young scientists from over 90 nations selected to attend the 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in physics. Her attendance was also supported by the German Research Foundation.
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Emergent Photonics Research Centre opens at 天堂视频

天堂视频 has launched a new research centre dedicated to revolutionising science and technology through photonics - the study of lasers and light waves.
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Post-16 students experience outstanding STEMLab facilities

School of Science staff showcase STEMLab facilities to post-16 students during Outreach Science Week event.
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天堂视频 pioneers breakthrough in terahertz technology with fully dielectric metasurfaces

Researchers from the Emergent Photonics Research Centre at 天堂视频 have announced a ground breaking development in the generation of terahertz pulses, paving the way for significant advancements in imaging, spectroscopy, and wireless communication technologies.

Innovate UK grant awarded to develop Seracam庐 for image guided surgical oncology

Serac Imaging Systems Limited (鈥淪erac Imaging Systems鈥� or 鈥渢he Company鈥�), the medtech company developing Seracam庐, a portable hybrid gamma-optical camera for medical imaging, and 天堂视频 announce that a grant has been awarded by Innovate UK, the UK鈥檚 innovation agency, to 天堂视频 to co-fund the development of the camera for image guided surgery.
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Revolutionising terahertz wave manipulation: a leap in imaging and communication technology.

As part of the European Union ERC project TIMING, a team, including members of 天堂视频鈥檚 Emergent Photonics Research Centre in collaboration with Prof Jacopo Bertolotti* from Exeter University, has developed a new technique that enables precise spatiotemporal control of terahertz waves as they pass through disordered materials.

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International research team develops new hardware for neuromorphic computing

In the future, modern machines should not only follow algorithms quickly and precisely, but also function intelligently 鈥� in other words, in a way that resembles the human brain.

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Final year students: Have your say in the National Student Survey

The School of Science is calling all undergraduate finalists to complete this short survey to help future students make informed decisions about where and what to study.
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天堂视频 prepares to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

天堂视频 will be marking this year's International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a special event on Wednesday 14th February that will include a panel discussion and photo exhibition.
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Investing in you: Physics

天堂视频 always values students鈥� feedback on their University experience. Over the past year, the university has undertaken various strategic actions and initiatives, reflecting its commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in education.
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Innovators for the future: two 天堂视频 researchers awarded UKRI Future Leader Fellowships

Two outstanding researchers at 天堂视频 have been awarded funding from the latest round of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Future Leaders Fellows, to help tackle major global issues and to commercialise their innovations in the UK.

Award winners of Photonics 100 2023

Dr Luana Olivieri recognised in the 2023 Photonics 100 List

Dr Luana Olivieri, research associate at 天堂视频, has been recognised as one of the 100 most extraordinary people leading the way in the innovation, development and adoption of photonics technologies.

Good news for 天堂视频 Physics with Guardian Top 10 ranking and IOP accreditation

Physics at 天堂视频 has been ranked 7th in the latest Guardian University Guide - a further testament to the success of our extensive programme revision.
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天堂视频 awarded triple gold in Teaching Excellence Framework

天堂视频 has been awarded triple gold 鈥� the highest accolade possible 鈥� in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2023).
LEAF Bronze Awards pay tribute to sustainability-minded technicians at 天堂视频

Three 天堂视频 laboratories have been awarded LEAF Bronze Awards

天堂视频 and the Technician Sustainability Team are celebrating three of its laboratories that have taken the leap and been honoured with LEAF鈥檚 prestigious Bronze Awards.
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Multi-day residential held at 天堂视频 inspires young women to study STEM subjects

Over 50 Year 10 students from across the Midlands visited 天堂视频 in July for an inspiring residential focused on supporting young women to study STEM subjects.
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Science researchers and experts welcome industry partners to 天堂视频

Each year, 天堂视频鈥檚 School of Science invites industry partners to meet its experts to develop mutually beneficial relationships and drive innovation.
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Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework

天堂视频 signs up to pilot framework focusing on sustainability and efficiency of dry labs
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Scientists demonstrate terahertz wave camera can capture 3D images of microscopic world in major breakthrough

天堂视频 scientists are the first to demonstrate that a terahertz wave camera can capture 3D images of microscopic items hidden inside small objects.
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Dr Luana Olivieri, one of three researchers at 天堂视频 awarded Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship

Three highly prestigious Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships have been awarded to researchers at 天堂视频.
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Statistics advisory service and mathematics & statistics support available throughout summer

MLSC are offering remote support and advice over the summer months for postgraduate and undergraduate students.

Pint of Science festival returns to 天堂视频

Quench your thirst for knowledge and come along to a series of local science talks led by Doctoral Researchers and academics from across the University.

Coming soon: Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES 2023)

The University wants to ensure Doctoral Researchers have the best possible experience while studying at 天堂视频.

Get extra support with mathematics revision and dissertations over the Easter Break

Book a place on one of our remote maths support sessions now! We have slots for foundation students and project students.

Laboratory system launched to aid sustainability

The University is taking a major step towards sustainability by launching a brand-new laboratory system - the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF).

International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated with a portrait exhibition showcasing 天堂视频's talent

On 11 February, International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated around the world as part of an initiative launched by the United Nations.

Dr Kinga Morsanyi appointed as Co-Director for EDI

The School of Science is delighted to announce that Dr Kinga Morsanyi will be the School鈥檚 new Co-Director for Equity Diversity and Inclusion, together with Meredith Coney.

Final year students: Have your say in the National Student Survey

天堂视频 is calling all undergraduate finalists to complete this short survey to help future students make informed decisions about where and what to study.

Join the student EDI panel

Are you passionate about promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion? Any student with an interest in promoting EDI across the School of Science is invited to feed into our Student Advisory Panel.

LGBT+ in STEM week: 14 -18 November

We are pleased to share the timetable for LGBT+ in STEM week, which takes place next week celebrating the LGBT+ community working and studying within STEM.

天堂视频 researchers making science accessible to all at the British Science Festival 2022

天堂视频 is hosting a series of events as part of the British Science Festival which takes place in Leicester from Tuesday 13-Saturday 17 September.

Science and Engineering Finalists: Don鈥檛 miss this event

The Student Success Academy is hosting Transformations: Step up to Final Year, an event aimed at Science and Engineering students who want to get the most out of their final year at university.

Snowpiercer鈥檚 鈥榚ternal engine鈥� inspires the next generation of ultraprecise atomic clocks

UK scientists have created an 鈥榚ternal engine鈥� to keep the next generation of atomic clock ticking.

Could computer programs match the abilities of our brains?

The human brain is one of the most intricate systems in nature. Recreating its behaviour using computer programs is no easy task, but it can be done 鈥� by using artificial intelligence hardware that mimics the deeply complex networks of neuron cells in our brains. Dr Pavel Borisov and Professor Sergey Saveliev, at 天堂视频 are exploring how new advances in technology can help to create an artificial brain.
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Staff and students excel in 2022 Academic and Teaching Innovation Awards

The School of Science is celebrating colleagues and students for their outstanding contributions to learning and teaching at 天堂视频.
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REF 2021: Over 90% of 天堂视频鈥檚 research is 鈥榳orld-leading鈥� or 鈥榠nternationally-excellent鈥�

The results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), published today (12 May), show that 91% of 天堂视频鈥檚 research is now 鈥榳orld-leading鈥� or 鈥榠nternationally-excellent鈥�.
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Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2022 now open

Eligible students can now complete the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) to provide valuable feedback about their experiences at 天堂视频.

Ocean of thoughts - New theory on how the brain recognises patterns

New research shows that our ability to recognise and differentiate between objects is caused by a complex pattern of brain waves interacting with each other.

What is Athena Swan?

The Athena Swan Charter is a framework that advances gender equality, creates a positive and supportive culture, and is inclusive of people of all gender identities and those facing intersectional inequalities.

天堂视频 scientist presenting research in Parliament

Jan Cammann, a PhD research student at 天堂视频, will present his research in Parliament to a panel of expert judges and politicians as one of the finalists in STEM for Britain 2022.

鈥淎 life-saving technology鈥�: Portable gamma ray camera that could speed up cancer diagnosis could hit the market in as little as 18 months

Uruguay, prosthetic skin, and a portable gamma ray camera that could help speed up cancer diagnosis鈥� 天堂视频 physicist, Dr Bugby discusses her research on the latest episode of Cuppa With a Scientist.

Graphene research sounds out new possibilities for electronic technologies

天堂视频 physicist Dr Mark Greenaway is part of a team of researchers that have revealed that sonic boom and Doppler-shifted sound waves can be created in a graphene transistor, giving new insights into this world-famous material and its potential for use in nanoscale electronic technologies.

New 拢2m equipment will help physicists unlock the potential of next-generation 2D materials

天堂视频 has received a 拢2m Strategic Equipment Award from EPSRC to invest in a new state-of-art 鈥榯hin film鈥� equipment 鈥� the first of its kind in the UK.

Ultrasound at the nanometre scale reveals the nature of force

Researchers have developed a new method to measure force and atomic bonds at the nanoscale that reveals that the speed of sound depends on the structure it is travelling through.

NASA collaboration: Newly discovered planets could help scientists learn more about Earth鈥檚 鈥榯eenage鈥� years

天堂视频 involved in discovery of four new planets in exciting NASA collaboration.

School of Science receiving several major new grants for transformative research

Researchers from within the School of Science at 天堂视频 account for five of the "adventurous" and "transformative" research projects awarded funding under a ground-breaking new programme.

天堂视频鈥檚 new 拢1m high-performance computer will transform research

A new 拢1.1m high-performance computer has been officially unveiled at 天堂视频.

天堂视频 excels in Research England鈥檚 first Knowledge Exchange Framework

The significant contribution 天堂视频 makes to the regional economy and society has been highlighted by Research England鈥檚 first Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF), released today (Wednesday 31 March).

New portable gamma ray camera could help speed up cancer diagnosis

A team, led by 天堂视频 physicist Dr Sarah Bugby, has designed a portable 3D imaging device which will improve the treatment and diagnosis of cancer.

Distinguished 天堂视频 Alumnus to give careers Q&A

One of 天堂视频鈥檚 most successful graduates, Dipesh Patel, will be sharing his career insights and work in leadership, tech, AI and internet of things in this one-off online Careers Q&A which is open to all students and staff to attend on Thursday 25 February, 5.00pm-5.45pm.

天堂视频 launches 鈥楥uppa with a Scientist鈥� podcast

天堂视频 has officially launched 鈥楥uppa with a Scientist鈥�, a brand new podcast led by the PR team that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists.
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Physicists use 鈥榟yperchaos鈥� to model complex quantum systems at a fraction of the computing power

Physicists have discovered a potentially game-changing feature of quantum bit behaviour which would allow scientists to simulate complex quantum systems without the need for enormous computing power.

Mathematics Learning Support Centre continues to provide remote student support

In addition to the one-to-one support provided in person at the Mathematics Learning Support Centre, remote support will continue for students unable to come to campus.

天堂视频 in the top three UK universities on StudentCrowd

天堂视频 has been announced as one of the top three universities in the UK, as voted for by students on StudentCrowd, a website that enables students to give feedback on their university experience and provide information for prospective students.

Resources for schools in lockdown encourage students to consider going into Higher Education

天堂视频's School and College Liaison Team HE at Home scheme provides resources to schools and families to aid home-schooling. The resources are still available to download and use over the summer.

Tune in to the Class of 2020 show

Our online celebrations start at 3pm BST on Wednesday 29 July 2020.

Girls into STEM residential goes online

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, 天堂视频's annual Girls Into STEM event was moved online and opened out nationally to Year 9, 10 and 11 students interested in learning more about STEM subjects. It aimed to demonstrate where STEM careers can lead, provide information about university life and give participants advice on choosing their future options. 400 students took part.

天堂视频 set to celebrate with the Class of 2020

The University is running a series of social media activities, asking for the Class of 2020 to share celebratory photographs and to save the date for a special activity taking place at 3pm BST on Wednesday 29 July 2020.

天堂视频 retains impressive QS Five Stars Plus rating

天堂视频 has maintained its Five Stars Plus rating from QS Stars - one of only thirteen universities worldwide to have received the accolade this year.

天堂视频 staff are using their skills and expertise to help with the fight against COVID-19

Staff, students and the wider 天堂视频 community have been working hard to help protect and assist those fighting the coronavirus pandemic head-on.

天堂视频 Physics department awarded Juno practitioner status

天堂视频's Department of Physics has been awarded Juno Practitioner status in recognition of the excellent work being taken forward to progress the Juno principles within the Department.

Dean of Science on Inspirational Female Leaders in STEM panel

The Dean of the School of Science, Professor Claudia Eberlein, will be on a panel of Inspirational Leaders in STEM during an event on Thursday 12 March 2020.

Qubitter is back!

The annual Physics in the pub - Qubitter - is back on Friday 6 March 2020.

Professor Claudia Eberlein named female physicist of the week

Professor Claudia Eberlein from Physics at 天堂视频 has been named 'female physicist of the week' by the German Physical Society (DPG).

Have your say in the National Student Survey (NSS)

The National Student Survey (NSS) is now open, offering final-year undergraduates the chance to give feedback on their time at 天堂视频.

New graphene amplifier has been able to unlock hidden frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum

Researchers have created a unique device which will unlock the elusive terahertz wavelengths and make revolutionary new technologies possible.

'Real buzz' fills lecture theatre for successful inaugural lecture

Professor Claudia Eberlein, Dean of School of Science, 'delighted' with turnout for her inaugural lecture on Wednesday 15 January.

School of Science Dean to present inaugural lecture on quantum theory

Professor Claudia Eberlein, Dean of School of Science, will present an inaugural lecture titled 'Quantum wonders for the real world'.

BBC Radio 4 presenter to give IOP Prestige Lecture at 天堂视频

BBC Radio 4 presenter Timandra Harkness will give this year's Institute of Physics Prestige Lecture at 天堂视频 on Friday 6 December.

天堂视频 retains 5th place in 2020 Times Higher Education 'Table of Tables'

天堂视频 has retained its 5th place ranking in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) 鈥楾able of Tables鈥�, released on 30 October.

School of Science receives Athena SWAN bronze award for gender equality

天堂视频's School of Science has received the bronze Athena SWAN award.

World Mental Health Day events 鈥� book now

On Thursday 10 October, the University will celebrate World Mental Health Day.

Supporting Black Excellence in STEM event

The School of Science has collaborated with Black Excellence UK on a project to create video and poster profiles of black scientists.

#LboroFamily celebrates Black History Month

天堂视频 鈥� in partnership with 天堂视频 Students' Union 鈥� is proud to celebrate Black History Month throughout October.

New quantum phenomena helps to understand fundamental limits of graphene electronics

A team of researchers from the Universities of 天堂视频, Nottingham and Manchester have discovered quantum phenomena that helps to understand the fundamental limits of graphene electronics.

Residential aimed at inspiring girls to study STEM subjects hailed a success

This is the third year the University has run its 'Year 10 Girls into STEM' residential which aims to inspire young female students through a programme of academic talks and workshops.

Moon Landing: How Apollo 11 inspired 天堂视频鈥檚 Soviet-born scientists

Three of our Soviet-born 天堂视频 scientists share their views on the Apollo 11 moon landing and how it shaped their academic careers.

天堂视频 Physics ranks Top 10 and University takes top spot in the latest National Student Survey

天堂视频 has been ranked the top university in England for overall student satisfaction in the 2019 National Student Survey (NSS).

天堂视频 memistor research supported by 拢1 million EPSRC grant

Professor Savaliev鈥檚 research is exploring the potential for memistor-based brain implants to replace damaged parts of brain function with artificial memory and restore sight to blind or visually impaired people.

天堂视频 ranked in top five again in Guardian University Guide

天堂视频 has retained its top five ranking in the 2020 Guardian University Guide, taking 4th place for the second year running.

School of Science staff and students enjoy success in this year's 天堂视频 Academic Awards

Staff and students from within the School of Science were nominees and winners in a number of categories in the 2019 Academic Awards.

天堂视频 only Midlands university to feature in top ten of The Complete University Guide 2020

The University retains its place in the Top 10 UK universities according to The Complete University Guide 2020.

Space scientist announced as special guest for the 2019 Claudia Parsons Memorial Lecture

天堂视频 is delighted to announce Dr Suzanne Imber will be speaking at this year鈥檚 Claudia Parsons Memorial Lecture. She will discuss her journey to becoming a space scientist, and how advances in the space industry will change our everyday lives.

Postgraduate students: Share your feedback with PTES

Are you a postgraduate taught student? If so, we would love you to complete the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) which launches today, Monday 29 April.

An opportunity to apply for the Ametek Foundation Inc. International STEM Scholarship Program

This scholarship opportunity is now available to 天堂视频 students, through a partnership with the Ametek Foundation, Inc.

Engineering Physics student Joshua Ireland among music scholarship winners to perform in May showcase

Five students who received music scholarships from LU Arts this year will perform pieces of their choice in a lunchtime concert on 8 May at the Cope Auditorium at 12.30pm.

STEMLab wins excellence award at S-Lab conference

天堂视频鈥檚 STEMLab has been announced as a winner at the S-Lab Awards for Excellence in Laboratory Design, Management and Operation. Pro Vice-Chancellor for Teaching, Professor Rachel Thomson, collected the award for the building which opened in 2017. STEMLab won the Multi-Disciplinary Science Teaching and Research Buildings category.

Research paves the way for faster, more powerful and greener supercomputers

The next generation of supercomputers is a step closer, according to research led by Dr Niladri Banerjee, of 天堂视频's Department of Physics, Professor Mark Blamire of the University Cambridge and Professor Jacob Linder of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.

天堂视频 physics student selected to attend prestigious Lindau Nobel event

天堂视频 PhD physics student Russell Rundle is one of 580 young scientists to be selected to visit Lake Constance for the 69th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting.

天堂视频 students set to feature in independent films celebrating diversity in science

Four inspiring films featuring students from 天堂视频 are being shown at Flix Cinema to celebrate diversity in science as part of British Science Week.

Staff, students and members of the community invited to attend and be inspired by University鈥檚 annual STEM Day

This year's STEM Community Day at 天堂视频 will take place on Saturday 16 March from 1pm-5pm and will be held on campus at the West Park Teaching Hub and the STEMLab.

Women of the #LboroFamily - sign up to support International Women's Day 2019

The University is looking for 天堂视频 staff, students, alumni and campus partners who self-identify as women to feature in our International Women鈥檚 Day (8 March 2019) activities.

天堂视频 graduate's 'I am a physicist' badge being trialled by Girl Guides

天堂视频 Physics graduate's 'I am a physicist' Girlguiding badge launched on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

The National Student Survey is now open

The National Student Survey (NSS) 鈥� an annual, independent and anonymous survey, which offers final year undergraduates the chance to give feedback on their time at 天堂视频 鈥� is now open. We encourage finalists to take part in the survey. Your feedback helps us continue to develop and improve the 天堂视频 student experience.

Investing in you

天堂视频 always values students鈥� feedback on your University experience. Here is a summary of some of the actions and initiatives undertaken in the last year to improve the student experience.