Success
The main reason I titled this blog success was because I titled the last one Failure and I thought the juxtaposition was pretty neat. However, I do have something that I can label as a success, results...
View ArticleWhere should I do my PhD?
I have recently been trying to create a shortlist for the universities that I might be applying for PhDs at. The projects offered by universities won’t be released until autumn, so now is the perfect...
View ArticleFinding Help For Applying for PhDs
Since my last blog I have been scouring the internet for advice on applying for PhDs. The first thing I came across was a blog from a previous University of Leicester blogger, Lilian. She talks about...
View ArticlePodcasts and Audio-books
For the past few years I have been listening to many podcasts and audio-books. I want to tell you why audio based content if fantastic and what some of my favorite podcasts are. Note that I did not...
View Article5 Things Every Physics Student Should Do at the University of Leicester
Here is a list of things that I think anyone studying physics at the University of Leicester should try do at some point in their degree. Entrance to CERN Go to one of the pub quiz nights. These are...
View ArticleSo when are we going to Mars?
Falcon Heavy Nearly two years ago I wrote a blog about Mars, where Elon Musk discussed his plans for missions to Mars. Since then the rocketry side of SpaceX has improved (I mean there is currently a...
View ArticleMaking the Most of the Open Door Policy
One of the best things in the Physics department at the University of Leicester is the the open door policy. Unlike some universities the physics department at Leicester does not have office hours,...
View ArticleMy A level Results Day
If you have just finished sixth form or college and are starting uni in September and just got your results back about a week ago, you most likely know where you’re going to uni and you are excited /...
View ArticleNew Scientist Live!
New Scientist Live is a 4 day festival held in London made for anyone curious about science and what scientist do everyday to unveil the many secrets of the universe. Brain surgery, general relativity,...
View ArticleWorld Space Week
It’s World Space Week! On the first day of @WorldSpaceWeek 2018, we're throwing you back to @newscilive where we showcased our space story and involvement in the upcoming @BepiColombo mission to...
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