News
Nano-factory promises great things for graphene science
A new Graphene Centre Laboratory was officially opened by our Vice-Chancellor on Tuesday 1 May, to investigate the amazing properties and potential applications of graphene, the wonder material that could one day replace silicon in microchips.
Three academics promoted to Professor
Three academics at the University have been promoted to personal chairs: Avi Shankar (School of Management), Dmitry Skryabin (Physics) and Stephen Gough (Education).
Spreading expertise through CPD: Fabrication of photonic crystal fibres
The Centre for Photonics and Photonic Materials (CPPM) at the University, well-known across the scientific community for its expertise in photonic crystal fibres, opened its doors to researchers and engineers from around the world for a CPD course focusing on the fabrication and physics of photonic crystal fibres.
I-SEE hosts visit from EPSRC Energy Team
The Institute for Sustainable Energy & the Environment hosted a visit by the Energy Team at the Engineering & Physical Science Research Council on 2 February 2012. Led by Tim Mays (I-SEE) a series of short, invited research talks were delivered by energy and environment researchers across campus.
Professor shows schoolchildren physics in action
During November and December, Professor Alison Walker (Physics) has been presenting lectures on her research entitled “Plastic displays and solar power: how can light devices be heavy?” as part of a series of one-day conferences called “Physics in Action”.
Scientists see a beckoning hand from the nano-world
Nanoscientists creating nano-sized tools at the University have accidentally created a tiny beckoning hand.
Physics awarded grant for research into self-assembling particles
A research team from the Department of Physics has been awarded a grant to undertake fundamental research into self -assembly of microscopic particles.
Active-Galaxy Jets:An exhausting business
One of the outstanding mysteries of the workings of the Universe, the apparent regulation between the centres and outskirts of galaxies will be the topic of a free lecture at the University on 17 November.
Scientists develop new technique for understanding quantum effects in water
Use of oxygen isotope substitution will lead to more accurate structural modelling of oxide materials found in everything from biological processes to electronic devices.
Bath Science Café: LEDs – applications beyond simple lighting
The next Bath Science Café will take place on Monday 10 October 2011 and will look at alternative applications of LEDS. The event will take place at The Raven in the centre of Bath, and will begin at 7:30pm.
