Departmental news
Dr Ravindra Desai collaborates with dance artists from The Place to take us on a journey to the Sun
Dr Ravindra Desai (Centre for Space Fusion and Astrophysics) was part of a team of scientists working with dance artists from The Place* to explore the connections between our sun and Earth in a series of short films.Link opens in a new window
Ever wondered why we have leap years?
Have you ever wondered why we have leap years?
Dr Minjae KimLink opens in a new window and Dr James McCormacLink opens in a new window from our Astronomy and Astrophysics Group explain the science behind leap years, and why it is so important that these are added to the calendar.
Meet Dr Ingrid Pelisoli
Dr Ingrid Pelisoli is an Assistant Professor in the Astronomy and Astrophysics group.
Meet Ally Caldecote our Outreach Officer
We spoke to Ally Caldecote, our Outreach Officer to find out a bit more about the work she does.
Dr Elizabeth Sharp attends the Global Young Scientists Summit in Singapore
Dr Elizabeth Sharp was shortlisted to represent the department at the Global Young Scientists Summit in January, in Singapore.
Work experience placements available
Our annual work experience placements, open to year 10-12 students will take place between Monday 25th March and Thursday 28th March (inclusive).
Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell visits the department and opens observatory
On Tuesday 7 November, Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell visited the university to host a guest lecture and mark the official opening of The Marsh Observatory.
2023 Christmas Lectures tickets
The Christmas Lectures are back this year and audiences can challenge AI to write a Christmas card, discover how animals inspired engineering, explore the colour spectrum, be surprised by snow and wish Sir Isaac Newton a Happy Birthday!
The lectures are based at Warwick Arts Centre and take place on Thursday 30 November and Thursday 7 December. Get your tickets.Link opens in a new window
First female winner of the 2024 IRMMW-THz Society Exceptional Service Award
Professor Emma MacPherson has been announced as the first female winner of the 2024 IRMMW-THz Society Exceptional Service Award.
Coventry primary school host Coding with Sophie programme at their after school club
15 students joined the ‘Coding with Sophie’ launch session at Limbrick Wood Primary School after school club, and completed their six session programme just before the summer holidays.
The ‘Coding with Sophie’ programme has been developed by Dr Rebecca Nealon and Dr Farzana Meru, with the aim to improve coding literacy and to inspire children to consider coding (and more broadly STEM) in their future, as well as empowering teachers and parents to support children in their coding journey.