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Art and science join forces for Space inspired events in Lewisham

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In a collaboration led by School astrophysicist, artist, and curator Dr Ulrike Kuchner, and artist and curator Nicola Rae, seven teams of artists and scientists have been brought together to create an exhibition and school workshops in Lewisham. Black holes, space travel and life on other planets are among the themes for exciting artistic exhibits being featured as part of a unique project to bring the science of space to life.
Date:
09/02/2023

Prof Clare Burrage wins prestigious award

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The School is delighted to announce that Prof Clare Burrage has been awarded a prestigious Physical Sciences & Engineering Laureate award from the Blavatnik Family Foundation and the New York Academy of Sciences. The award recognizes Clare's work on dark energy in the Universe, one of the biggest challenges in contemporary science.
Date:
18/01/2023

Physicists in the School have been awarded the University's largest ever research grant for the UK's most powerful MRI scanner

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The Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre, led by physicist Prof. Richard Bowtell, has been awarded £29.1 million to establish the UK's most powerful Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner as a national facility, subject to business case approval.
Date:
20/06/2022

Vice-Chancellor's Medal awarded to staff and students in the School

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Many congratulations to the members of our School, Nick Botterill, Wendy Brennan, Lizzie Elmer, Niall Holmes, Peter Milligan, who today received their for exceptional achievement by staff or students.
Date:
31/03/2022

Nottingham Physics Professor wins prestigious Blavatnik Award for his pioneering work on quantum sensing the brain

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Prof Matt Brookes has been recognised for his revolutionary work in brain imaging, with a Physical Sciences & Engineering Laureate award from the the Blavatnik Family Foundation and the New York Academy of Sciences. https://youtu.be/jlGHDxpIi6o
Date:
19/01/2022

School spin-out company named best medtech start-up

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University of Nottingham spin-out company Cerca Magnetics was named best start-up medtech company at the annual OBN awards in recognition of their achievements developing and bringing to market the first commercial, wearable brain MEG device.
Date:
30/11/2021

School offers virtual and in-person activities in place of June Open Days

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The School of Physics and Astronomy is offering a variety of virtual and in-person activities in place of our regular June Open Days. Prospective students can sign up for virtual Open Day presentations, attend in-person campus visits, and view videos showcasing a variety of different teaching and learning opportunities.
Date:
24/06/2021

Hyperchaos possibilities for modelling complex quantum systems

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School physicists, with colleagues at Loughborough and Innopolis universities, 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.
Date:
27/01/2021

School spin-out company signals quantum leap for brain imaging

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School researchers in collaboration with neuroscientists at UCL and Kent based company Magnetic Shields Limited have partnered to develop and market a new type of wearable brain scanner. The device will be brought to market by a new spin-out company Cerca Magnetics Limited.
Date:
07/12/2020

Institute of Physics Medals and Prizes to three members of School staff

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Three members of staff in the School of Physics and Astronomy have been awarded 2020 Institute of Physics Medals and Prizes:
Date:
30/10/2020
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