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World Space Week
It’s World Space Week! On the first day of @WorldSpaceWeek 2018, we're throwing you back to @newscilive where we showcased our space story and involvement in the upcoming @BepiColombo mission to Mercury! #WSW2018 #TBT #OutofthisWorld ✨?? pic.twitter.com/jRo17gMzPc — Uni of Leicester (@uniofleicester) October 4, 2018 So what is World Space Week? In 1999 the UN […]
New Scientist Live!
New Scientist Live is a 4 day festival held in London made for anyone curious about science and what scientist do everyday to unveil the many secrets of the universe. Brain surgery, general relativity, immortality, quantum mechanics, AI, aliens… the list goes on. Whatever it is in science which peaks your interest they’ll most likely […]
My A level Results Day
If you have just finished sixth form or college and are starting uni in September and just got your results back about a week ago, you most likely know where you’re going to uni and you are excited / worried about your first day of uni. I remember that day (about three year ago now […]
Making the Most of the Open Door Policy
One of the best things in the Physics department at the University of Leicester is the the open door policy. Unlike some universities the physics department at Leicester does not have office hours, instead they have a policy which means that you should always be able to get hold of a lecturer who can help […]
So when are we going to Mars?
Nearly two years ago I wrote a blog about Mars, where Elon Musk discussed his plans for missions to Mars. Since then the rocketry side of SpaceX has improved (I mean there is currently a car floating around space), but I don’t feel any closer to Mars. I don’t really expect SpaceX to be the […]
5 Things Every Physics Student Should Do at the University of Leicester
Here is a list of things that I think anyone studying physics at the University of Leicester should try do at some point in their degree. Go to one of the pub quiz nights. These are great fun and a good way to make friends during freshers. There are normally a couple of these during […]
Podcasts and Audio-books
For the past few years I have been listening to many podcasts and audio-books. I want to tell you why audio based content if fantastic and what some of my favorite podcasts are. Note that I did not mention radio, I don’t listen to radio for the same reason I don’t watch TV: I don’t […]
Finding Help For Applying for PhDs
Since my last blog I have been scouring the internet for advice on applying for PhDs. The first thing I came across was a blog from a previous University of Leicester blogger, Lilian. She talks about her experience applying for PhDs, her successful application to the University of Leicester, and her advice for future applicants you […]
Where should I do my PhD?
I have recently been trying to create a shortlist for the universities that I might be applying for PhDs at. The projects offered by universities won’t be released until autumn, so now is the perfect time for me to start planning. Compared to when I was applying for my undergraduate degree when I was in […]
Success
The main reason I titled this blog success was because I titled the last one Failure and I thought the juxtaposition was pretty neat. However, I do have something that I can label as a success, results have come in and am very happy with how I did. I’m glad to say most my exams […]
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