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Dr Davide Michieletto receives the Philip Leverhulme Prize 2024 in physics
18 October 2024
Prize funds will be used to carry out research in topological problems in soft matter physics.
Space telescope unveils first piece of cosmic map
17 October 2024
A spacecraft has revealed the first section of what is set to be the largest 3D map of the Universe ever made.
Tribute to Professor Ian Shipsey
10 October 2024
Colleagues are saddened by the loss of physicist Professor Ian Shipsey, who passed away on Monday 7 October.
Training in High Energy Physics
07 October 2024
PhD students from 31 countries attend training in Peebles, Scotland
First neutrinos detected at Fermilab detector
03 October 2024
The Short-Baseline Near Detector collects data that will expand our knowledge of how neutrinos interact with matter and will be used to search for evidence of new physics.
Completion of the largest infrared map of the Milky Way
26 September 2024
The data gathered provides unprecedented insights into the structure and composition of the Milky Way.
Unlocking the secrets of ouzo’s cloudy transformation
25 September 2024
Research could have implications on the emulsification and stability of new materials.
LZ experiment sets new record in search for Dark Matter
27 August 2024
Detector explores weaker dark matter interactions than ever searched for before.
Working to address the issues facing society in Scotland and beyond
23 August 2024
Congratulations to Dr Cyrielle Opitom who has been appointed a member of the RSE Young Academy of Scotland.
Edinburgh physicists wow crowds at WOMAD
13 August 2024
Arts festival participants learn about the work of the late Prof Peter Higgs and the satellite exploring the mysteries of the dark Universe.
Students aim for a high score with video game collaboration
12 August 2024
MSc students share science about life on other planets for Mars video game.
School of Physics and Astronomy welcomes new Head of School
01 August 2024
The School of Physics and Astronomy is delighted to welcome Professor Philip Best to the position of Head of School
Understanding the habitability of subzero temperature environments
25 July 2024
Congratulations to Dr Stewart Gault who has received a grant to support research into the survival of bacteria at low temperatures.
Fellowship success for Dr Ricarda Beckmann
24 July 2024
Congratulations to Dr Beckmann who has received a UK Research and Innovation Future Leaders Fellowship.
Distinguished Service Award for Dr Tiffany Wood
22 July 2024
Congratulations to Dr Wood who has received an award for her contribution to the Society of Chemical Industry.