Dept News
Tribute to Professor Phil Woodruff
It is with the greatest sadness that we learn of the death of one of the pioneers of the Warwick Physics Department, Professor D. Phil Woodruff, FRS.
For a tribute to Phil see https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/physics/staff/phil_woodruff/Link opens in a new window
Phil’s funeral will be held on at 2 p.m. on 19th March at Harbury church (Church St, Harbury, Leamington Spa CV33 9HE). Other arrangements will be shared when we have the details.
Physics to host Sutton Trust Summer School
We are pleased to share that the Department of Physics will be hosting a 2026 Sutton Trust Physics and Astronomy Summer School, led by Dr Lauren Doyle.
Applications for our annual work experience are now open
Our work experience will provide students with a broad insight into physics and what it would be like to work in a busy university physics department. You’ll spend time with our highly skilled research and technical staff learning about real-life physics problems and exciting research projects.
Applications are open to students in Year 10-12, and close at midnight on Sunday 1st March 2026.
Professor Tim Gershon elected as LHCb Spokesperson
Congratulations to Professor Tim Gershon who has been elected as the next international Spokesperson for the LHCb collaboration at CERN.