Congratulations and Welcome to the Newcomers
With A-level results day not too long ago, thousands of students all across the UK will be preparing to go to university. Hopefully it was one of their choice but if not I hope they are able to find a happy alternative. To all those lucky enough to earn a spot on the Natural Science […]
Graduation!!!
Looks like this chapter of my life is officially closed. At this moment in time I’ve completed the Interdisciplinary/Natural Science course and graduated! (*pops open imaginary champagne bottle*) My graduation ceremony was on the 15th July 2016 and it was such a wonderful occasion; definitely a highlight of my life. Years of work and commitment […]
Studying Natural Sciences at the University of Leicester
A question I get asked a lot is what is “Natural Science”? There is a slight misconception that I study trees and plants, which is not wrong but it’s not entirely right; there is so much more to the Natural Science course (previously known as Interdisciplinary Science). The source of that misconception is the link […]
Making the Most of University Pt.1
Today I’ve been reflecting on my university experience and I can honestly say that deciding to go to university was definitely a great decision. I’ve learnt so much through the Natural Science course but what I didn’t expect was how much learning I’d be doing outside of my course too. The subject you choose […]
Are Video Games Unsocial?
I was recently listening to a podcast by WoWCrendor, and one of the things that I found very interesting was his comment on how video games like WoW are often seen as being ‘unsociable’ behaviour, when activities like movies are seen as a social event even though you don’t interact at all. It’s certainly true […]
UCAS days, society meals and the IOP conference
On the 19th of February one of the UCAS days was held at Leicester, where prospective students that have selected the university as one of their options are invited to find out more about what being a student here is like. For natural sciences students, this means a lunch with current students and staff, an […]
Reflections on the first term of third year
The last week of term drew to a close with the traditional feat of endurance to meet every deadline, sparing a few moments to decorate our corner of the Physics and Astronomy department and for a quick Christmas lunch before everyone leaves for the holidays. Looking back, this term has been the most work intensive […]
Laser tag, tetrapod evolution and keeping metals cool
This week students from all years of I-science joined together in shooting each other with sometimes-working lasers for the nostalgic pleasure in seeing your assigned game character somewhere on the laser tag score board, and being the third in a series of annual first socials, it may have just been the best one yet. Big […]
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