International Physics & Astronomy Educator Program – Welsh educator funding

Posted on 18 January 2022 by Chris North

Applications for the 2022 LIGO International Physics and Astronomy (IPA) program are now open.

Educators based in Wales are invited to apply for funding to support their participation.
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Ffiseg a Seryddiaeth Ryngwladol – Rhaglen i Addysgwyr: Cyllid i addysgwr o Gymru

Posted on 18 January 2022 by Chris North

Mae’r cyfnod ar gyfer gwneud ceisiadau i raglen Ffiseg a Seryddiaeth Ryngwladol LIGO 2022 wedi dechrau erbyn hyn.

Caiff addysgwyr yng Nghymru eu gwahodd i wneud cais am gyllid i’w cynorthwyo i gymryd rhan.
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Our Space Our Future

Posted on 11 January 2022 by Rebecca Williams

Our Space Our Future is a Horizon2020 European funded Project that aims to foster the interest of young students in space-related topics. Who are we? The project consortium consists of 5 countries and 8 partners who all work closely together. Cardiff University is the Coordinator of the project. Wendy Sadler, Senior Lecturer at School of
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Join Our 2021 Online Summer Schools

Posted on 25 May 2021 by Grace Mullally

For the fifth year, Cardiff University School of Physics and Astronomy are running a summer school for AS level students interested in studying Physics at University. This year, as in 2020, the summer school will run online, from Monday 7th to Friday 18th June. We are excited to announce that the summer school will take
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Online teacher CPD sessions

Posted on 26 October 2020 by Grace Mullally

Are you looking to bring more cutting edge research into your classroom? Our teacher CPD sessions, which were recorded at the IOP Welsh Physics Teachers Conference earlier this year, should help you do just that.
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Is there life on Venus?

Posted on 30 September 2020 by Grace Mullally

People across the world have been excited by the recent discovery of the molecule phosphine (PH3) in the atmosphere of Venus – the finding of an international collaboration of researchers lead by Cardiff University’s Professor Jane Greaves. With no known explanations for where the molecules came from, the two explanations left are some unknown chemistry
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Presenting 101 – The Presenter Network Online Workshop

Posted on 22 July 2020 by Sarah Roberts

What’s On? Title: Presenting 101: An introduction to presenting and the network Location: Zoom Date and time: 3-5pm, 12 August 2020 Cost: Free Book Your Place We’ve very excited to announce the Presenter Network has a new hub in South Wales run from the Cardiff University School of Physics and Astronomy. Whether you’re looking to hone your craft,
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Physics and Astronomy Resources to help with Home Learning

Posted on 5 May 2020 by Grace Mullally

As we enter a new era of home-learning, we have been thinking about the best way in which we can support physics teachers and learners. To make sure you have access to the best online resources, we recently compiled all of our favourites, and you can find them here!
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We’re Hiring! Join our Outreach Team as the Ogden Outreach Officer

Posted on 31 January 2020 by Chris North

Apply Now! An opportunity has arisen in the School of Physics and Astronomy to join a well-established outreach team as the Ogden Outreach Officer. This position is funded collaboratively by the Ogden Trust, Compound Semiconductor (CS) Hub and the School of Physics and Astronomy. The Ogden Trust aims to increase the uptake of physics for
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Schools Event – Kip Thorne: My Romance with the Warped Side of the Universe

Posted on 23 September 2019 by Chris North

This is a free event dedicated for schools, which includes a public lecture by Professor Kip Thorne. The event is aimed at Key Stages 4 and 5. For tickets to the the free public talk only, please click here. Please note that schools should book as one group, rather than individually. The event includes: 1600
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