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GRADnet Summer School 2-5 July 2018

Sean Ryan — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 14:05:19 +0000

Who: Physics, and physics related, post-graduate researchers. What: A 4-day residential school that explores the wide range of opportunities open to PhD physicists. When: 2-5 July 2018 Where: Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex. Numbers: Circa 50–60 delegates This intensive school comprises a broad menu of workshops and challenges led by different employers designed to offer students an insight into opportunities beyond their PhD. A wide range of employers join the school to offer workshops designed to show what life in a given industry sector type is like and what kind of work is involved. Students choose to take four of these over two days. A consultancy challenge is run another day.Read More...

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Student-led conference 21-23 March 2018 – A great success!

Cristobel Soares — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 16:26:09 +0000

The student-led conferences took place 21-23 March at the University of Southampton with over 60 delegates taking part in two parallel conferences: Advances in High Energy Physics and Cosmology led by Simon King at the University of Southampton From Micrometres to Megaparsecs” organised by Justyn Campbell-White from the University of Kent. Simon King shares his views on why he wanted to organise a conference for postgraduate research students and the skills he acquired during the process: “When I was presented with the opportunity to organise my own conference in high energy physics, I was very keen to pursue it! I was not exactly sure what would be required, but I thoughtRead More...

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Columbia Space Shuttle Mission is case study at GRADnet Winter School

Cristobel Soares — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 16:52:43 +0000

This year’s Winter School, entitled “Building your leadership potential”, took place on the 14-16 February 2018 at Cumberland Lodge. The former royal residence set in the heart of Windsor Great Park was host to 25 postgraduate students who enjoyed being immersed in its fascinating history dating back to the 17th century. The 3-day residential school focussed on the skills required for effective leadership and team-working. Different leadership styles were explored and each student attendee was given the opportunity to have their preferred team-working style evaluated using the Belbin model. The core activity involved Columbia’s fatal final mission. The multi-media case tracks the Columbia Space Shuttle mission from launch as NASA engineers and leaders sought toRead More...

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GRADnet Winter School 2018 a Great Success

Sean Ryan — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 12:46:17 +0000

This year’s Winter School, entitled “Building your leadership potential”, took place on the 14-16 February 2018 at Cumberland Lodge. The former royal residence set in the heart of Windsor Great Park was host to 26 postgraduate students from eight of the SEPnet members, who enjoyed being immersed in its fascinating history dating back to the 17th century. The 3-day residential school focussed on the skills required for effective leadership and team-working. Different leadership styles were explored and each student attendee was given the opportunity to have their preferred team-working style evaluated using the Belbin model. The core activity involved Columbia’s fatal final mission. The multi-media case tracks the Columbia Space Shuttle mission fromRead More...

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Strong Correlations Workshop 11-13 April 2018

Sean Ryan — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 14:59:57 +0000

What: A 2.5-day residential workshop that describes the background science of strongly correlated systems and experiments to probe them. Who: 1st and 2nd Year Physics postgraduate researchers working in condensed matter physics. When: 11-13 April 2018 Where: Old Thorns Manor Hotel, Liphook, Hampshire Numbers: Circa 25-30 delegates No two researchers would ever completely agree on the definition of a strongly correlated system; however they may very roughly be described as materials where the correlations between electrons induced by interactions make the behaviour of the material ‘interesting’. This interactive two-and-a-half day residential workshop is designed for PhD students who would benefit from learning more about this subject. The course will consist of three short lecture courses of three lectures each, covering both theRead More...

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GRADnet Observational Astrophysics Workshop 5-7 March 2018

Cristobel Soares — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 13:36:19 +0000

Who: Physics postgraduate researchers in observational astronomy. Would also be of interest to theoretical astronomers wanting an introduction to data analysis. What: A 3-day residential workshop led by senior researchers in the SEPnet region comprising lectures, tutorials, seminars and other activities. When: 5-7 March 2018 Where: Old Thorns Manor Hotel, Liphook, Hampshire. Numbers: Circa 20-30 delegates The aim of this workshop is to give a broad overview and hands-on experience of different techniques in observational astrophysics. The emphasis will be on practical skills training sessions with plenty of opportunity for student/staff interaction. Exercises will be graded to match students experience and abilities. Data mining – in other words doing astronomy using existing data inRead More...

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Numerical Modelling in Condensed Matter Workshop a success!

Cristobel Soares — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 13:32:05 +0000

The Numerical Modelling in Condensed Matter Workshop took place on 14-16 January 2018 at Old Thorns in Liphook and was attended by 20 delegates. The students enjoyed the hands-on practical sessions on the simulation programme and the interaction with other SEPnet PGRs. Malin Schulz, a first year PGR at the University of Surrey ” found the workshop an amazing opportunity to learn about molecular modelling. The lecturers did a great job to deliver the methods to us and helped us getting started on modelling. It was also a great opportunity to meet PhD students from other universities who work in a similar field.” Thanks to Dr Dave Faux, University of SurreyRead More...

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From Micrometres to Megaparsecs: Student-led Conference 21-23 March 2018

Sean Ryan — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 13:51:48 +0000

From Micrometres to Megaparsecs: Student-led Conference 21-23 March 2018 Who: Postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers from the SEPnet region with research interests in this year’s conference topics. A limited number of places are available to early stage researchers beyond the region. What: Two parallel research conferences proposed and organised by students wanting to advance their research and extend their collaborations. The conferences include talks by invited speakers and students as well as poster and recreational sessions. When: 21-23 March 2018 (Arrival 18:00 on 21 March 2018) Where: Murray Lecture Building, Highfield Campus, University of Southampton. (Accommodation at Glen Eyre Complex, Highfield Campus) Numbers: Circa 35 delegates This conference aims to bring together students from all areas of astronomyRead More...

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Advances in High Energy Physics and Cosmology: Student-led Conference 21-23 March 2018

Sean Ryan — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 13:48:39 +0000

Advances in High Energy Physics and Cosmology: Student-led Conference 21-23 March 2018 Who: Postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers from the SEPnet region with research interests in this year’s conference topics. A limited number of places are available to early stage researchers beyond the region.What: Two parallel research conferences proposed and organised by students wanting to advance their research and extend their collaborations. The conferences include talks by invited speakers and students as well as poster and recreational sessions. When: 21-23 March 2018 (Arrival 18:00 on 21 March 2018) Where: Murray Lecture Building, Highfield Campus, University of Southampton. (Accommodation at Glen Eyre Complex, Highfield Campus) Numbers: Circa 35 delegates This conference aims to bring together students from all GRADnet nodes andRead More...

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PRACTICAL INNOVATION Workshops for GRADnet Students

Veronica Benson — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 16:53:20 +0000

Friday 9 February, University of Sussex Thursday 15 March, Queen Mary University of London 10:30am to 3:00pm Thinking about how to commercialise your research, or an idea, and turn it into a product or service? Perhaps you are interested in a career in business or knowing how businesses are created. Would you like to start thinking like an entrepreneur? Or as someone that wants to change the world through innovation. In this workshop you will learn and practise some real business thinking. We’ll introduce you to a modern and practical tool-set for evaluating new business ideas and innovations and help you get off the starting block. Book your place atRead More...

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