Physics Department News
PhD blogger shares experience of research trip to La Silla observatory in Chile
Anwesha Sahu a 4th year PhD student research transients, shares her experiences of traveling to Chile as part of her PhD, from research and time at the observatory to some of the memorable moments along the way.
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Semiconductor research showcased at two of the world's leading physics and metrology conferences
For decades, ICPS and CPEM conferences have helped shape two closely connected fields: semiconductor physics and the science of precision electrical measurement. During August and September 2026, 海角社区鈥檚 Semiconductors Research Group carried its research from Tokyo to Madrid, contributing nine presentations at ICPS before taking centre stage with a keynote lecture at CPEM.
Dr Dinu Iuga becomes University of 海角社区鈥檚 first technical specialist promoted to Strategic Specialist, equivalent to Professorial level
The University of 海角社区 is celebrating a significant milestone with the promotion of Dr Dinu Iuga, who has become the first technical specialist at the University to be promoted to Strategic Specialist, a role equivalent to Professorial level.
New roles for staff in department
As the new academic year approaches, we would like to announce that Professor Mark Newton will hand over the role of Head of Department to Professor Neil Wilson.