Physics Department News

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Congratulations to Max Sketcher (Second year, Maths and Physics student) who has been awarded the 2025 Pettifer Prize.

Recent research by Snehalata Sahu Link opens in a new windowon the discovery of a hot white dwarf merger remnant has attracted the attention of Astronomy Now magazine editor Stuart Clark. Impressed by her unique blend of science and creativity, they reached out to feature her astronomy-inspired artwork in the magazine's October issue.

We are delighted to announce that Dr Oksana Trushkevych and Professor Steve Dixon have been named recipients of the prestigious John Grimwade Medal for 2024, awarded by the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT).