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Miss Naseer @missnaseerdss.bsky.social · Jun 16

Physics is for everyone! 🔭🪐☄️🛰️🚀🌟✨💫 @physicsstrath.bsky.social

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Royal Society Publishing @royalsocietypublishing.org · Jun 19

Are you a computer scientist or a computational researcher in materials science, chemistry or life sciences? Join our upcoming scientific meeting on the topic of quantum computing: royalsociety.org/science-even... @physicsstrath.bsky.social @uclchemistry.bsky.social

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The Planetarium at Glasgow Science Centre @glasgowplanetarium.bsky.social · Jun 4

Thanks to the support of @physicsstrath.bsky.social
and the David Elder bequest, we're so excited to welcome Dr. Erin Macdonald to the IMAX at @glasgowscience.bsky.social!

Glasgow Science Centre @glasgowscience.bsky.social · Jun 3

Join us on 19 July in the IMAX for a special David Elder Lecture with astrophysicist and Star Trek science advisor Dr Erin Macdonald.

The evening includes a Q&A with Erin, followed by a special screening of J.J. Abrams’ 2009 Star Trek.

https://app.tickettailor.com/events/gscimax/1726895

The David Elder lecture series presents 'The Science of Star Trek' - Star Trek 2009 movie poster and photo of Dr. Erin Macdonald

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Physics, University of Strathclyde @physicsstrath.bsky.social · May 12

“There is a great deal of knowledge that is curated and passed on from the CoSeC communities that has helped us make these essential connections:” An interview with CCP-QC Chair Prof Viv Kendon @quantumviv.bsky.social

www.cosec.ac.uk/impact/there...

“There is a great deal of knowledge that is curated and passed on from the CoSeC communities that has helped us make these essential connections:” An interview with CCP-QC Chair Professor Viv Kendon –...

www.cosec.ac.uk

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Cracking Quantum Podcast @crackingquantum.bsky.social · May 6

New episode where we go over some of the common words/phrases used within quantum. Find out what superposition and entanglement mean here
youtu.be/2p4-kLba1RA

Thanks to Prof John Jeffers from the University of Strathclyde for the discussions in this ep

Episode 4 - Defining Some Quantum Words - John Jeffers

YouTube video by Ash Lyons

youtu.be

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Physics, University of Strathclyde @physicsstrath.bsky.social · Apr 14

Congratulations to @fabienmassabuau.bsky.social Fabien on receiving the Young Investigator Award from Materials!

Dr Massabuau is a senior lecturer (associate professor) in the department. His research explores emerging ultrawide bandgap semiconductors for next generation UV sensing technologies.

Fabien Massabuau @fabienmassabuau.bsky.social · Apr 11

I am truly honored to receive this year's Young Investigator Award from Materials.

Thank you to my team and collaborators for the exciting research we do together and which is celebrated through this award.

www.mdpi.com/journal/mate...

@physicsstrath.bsky.social @unistrathclyde.bsky.social

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University of Strathclyde @unistrathclyde.bsky.social · Apr 14

Physics researcher awarded EPSRC quantum technology fellowship www.strath.ac.uk/whystrathcly...

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Physics, University of Strathclyde @physicsstrath.bsky.social · Mar 20

We are happy to keep supporting the David Elder lecture at @glasgowplanetarium.bsky.social

Don't miss on these!

The Planetarium at Glasgow Science Centre @glasgowplanetarium.bsky.social · Mar 20

There are two tickets remaining for tonight's David Elder lecture, the last in this year's series. Snap them up while you can!

A huge thank-you to @physicsstrath.bsky.social and the David Elder Bequest for supporting the last 10(!) years of lectures.

www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/dav...

David Elder Lecture - Dr Ciara McGrath | Glasgow Science Centre

www.glasgowsciencecentre.org

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Physics, University of Strathclyde @physicsstrath.bsky.social · Mar 20

Many congratulation to David Birch for his Honorary Fellowship in recognition to his excellence in multidisciplinary research and entrepreneurship!

Institute of Physics @instituteofphysics.bsky.social · Mar 19

We're excited to welcome four new Honorary Fellows for 2024 👏

🔹 Professor Averil Macdonald
🔹 Professor Valerie Gibson
🔹 Professor David Birch
🔹 Professor Xue Qikun

Their exceptional contributions to physics have earned our highest honour! 🌟

Read more: www.iop.org/about/news/i...

Image of 2024 Honorary Fellow Prof Xue Qikun of Southern University of Science and Technology.

Image of 2024 Honorary Fellow Prof David Birch of University of Strathclyde.

Image of 2024 Honorary Fellow Prof Valerie Gibson of University of Cambridge.

Image of 2024 Honorary Fellow Prof Averil Macdonald of University of Southampton.

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Physics, University of Strathclyde @physicsstrath.bsky.social · Mar 18

Scottish Power have launched their International Masters Scholarship programme for 2025/26, which covers tuition fees and a £14,400 stipend.

See the Masters offered by our department: www.strath.ac.uk/science/phys...

Find out more & apply before 4 April: www.iberdrola.com/careers/stud...

Ways to study in the Department of Physics | University of Strathclyde

www.strath.ac.uk

Physics, University of Strathclyde @physicsstrath.bsky.social · Mar 10

Congratulations to our final year BSc Hons Physics student, Miraidh Reid on being selected as one of this year’s @optica.org Women Scholars! This is an award for undergraduate students to help empower them as the next generation of leaders in optics and photonics. 🥽

www.optica.org/foundation/o...

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Physics, University of Strathclyde @physicsstrath.bsky.social · Feb 5

PhD opportunities in the Department of Physics at Strathclyde :

- www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/...
- www.findaphd.com/phds/departm...
- www.findaphd.com/phds/institu...
- www.findaphd.com?pj=177479

Apply at www.strath.ac.uk/courses/rese...

Postgraduate research & PhD opportunities - Science | University of Strathclyde

www.strath.ac.uk

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Physics, University of Strathclyde @physicsstrath.bsky.social · Feb 4

This work is in partnership with @wwf.org.uk and British Antarctic Survey, and was hosted at sea by Hurtigruten Expeditions.

Physics, University of Strathclyde @physicsstrath.bsky.social · Feb 4

Recent PhD graduate, Dr Cait McCarry, has just returned from an expedition to the Southern Ocean to measure the optical properties of krill. This will let her develop a new algorithm to monitor them from space.

Full article 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Why scientists are counting tiny Antarctic krill from Space

Differences in seawater colour could reveal how tiny Antarctic creatures are faring in a warming world.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Jasminder Sidhu @jassidhu.bsky.social · Feb 3

Our work on Security of hybrid BB84 with heterodyne detection is now published in IOP Quantum Science and Tech.:

iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...

Joint work with
Rocco Maggi, Saverio Pascazio, and Cosmo Lupo

Some highlights ... 🧵

Security of hybrid BB84 with heterodyne detection - IOPscienceSearch

Security of hybrid BB84 with heterodyne detection, Sidhu, Jasminder S, Maggi, Rocco, Pascazio, Saverio, Lupo, Cosmo

iopscience.iop.org

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Gail McConnell @gailmcconnell.bsky.social · Jan 31

Applications close today for the Strathclyde Optical Microscopy Course 2025! Apply at www.centreforbiophotonics.com/somc25 #Microscopy #ECRChat #MicroSky

Liam Rooney @liam-rooney.bsky.social · Nov 26

Applications for the Strathclyde Optical Microscopy Course 2025 are now OPEN! 🔬✨

SOMC25 will take place in Glasgow, Scotland from 23rd July - 1st August 2025. More details: centreforbiophotonics.com/somc25

Application deadline: 17th January 2025

Please share! 🙏

#Microscopy #ECRChat #MicroSky

Promotional flyer for the Strathclyde Optical Microscopy Course. Full details available here: centreforbiophotonics.com/somc25.

A background of red and pink cells lie behind text describing the course content and organisers, with logos from industrial sponsors.

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Gail McConnell @gailmcconnell.bsky.social · Jan 25

Showcasing the latest applications of the Mesolens and demonstrating our $0.08 3D printed optical-quality lenses manufactured using low-cost consumer grade printers! #PhotonicsWest @spie.org

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Viv Kendon @quantumviv.bsky.social · Jan 10

AQT CDT
www.aqt.ac.uk
welcoming prospective students at the first recruitment event for the first cohort starting Oct 2025
@physicsstrath.bsky.social

Banner on left for AQT cdt and people talking around poster boards in the centre and queuing for lunch on the right.

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Fabien Massabuau @fabienmassabuau.bsky.social · Jan 20

The first session will be from @Iuliia Zhelezova (Helsinki Accelerator Laboratory) presenting on 'Vacancy defects in as-grown/proton irradiated and UID/Si-doped β-Ga2O3 single crystals'.

Register at: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e9294d...

Everybody is welcome!

Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

events.teams.microsoft.com

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Fabien Massabuau @fabienmassabuau.bsky.social · Jan 20

The GOOD webinar series is back, featuring even more rising stars of the #Ga2O3 world!

We have another fantastic line of speakers promising epic discussions: Iuliia Zhelezova, Dave Rogers, Jacqueline Cooke, Dhanu Chettri, Sierra Seacat and Hartwin Peelaers.

Sean Douglas @seanwdouglas.bsky.social · Jan 17

GOOD Seminar Series is back for 2025! See the poster for the full line-up of speakers! To register to join the session presented by Iuliia Zhelezova from the University of Helsinki, Finland follow the link events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e9294d...

More info at good.phys.strath.ac.uk/the-group/

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Physics, University of Strathclyde @physicsstrath.bsky.social · Dec 10

📢 JOB OPPORTUNITY: TEACHING ASSOCIATE

The Department is now inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Teaching Associate to support the delivery of its undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes.

strathvacancies.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/W/...

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

lnkd.in

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Physics, University of Strathclyde @physicsstrath.bsky.social · Dec 5

Interested in doing a PhD in Physics @unistrathclyde.bsky.social ? See

www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/...
www.findaphd.com/phds/departm...
www.findaphd.com/phds/institu...

Apply at www.strath.ac.uk/courses/rese...

Postgraduate research & PhD opportunities - Science | University of Strathclyde

www.strath.ac.uk

Physics, University of Strathclyde @physicsstrath.bsky.social · Dec 5

The Department of Physics at @unistrathclyde.bsky.social welcomes PhD applications for a Bell-Burnell Graduate Scholarship. Submit your application by 13th December.

For details see www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/...

Apply at www.strath.ac.uk/courses/rese...

Bell-Burnell studentship in Physics | University of Strathclyde

www.strath.ac.uk

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Dillon Downie @dillondownie.bsky.social · Dec 3

I'm delighted to hear that my paper has been highlighted as an Editor's Pick. Coupled with the press releases, both by @unistrathclyde.bsky.social and @optica.bsky.social, it has been the final flourish of a fantastic PhD with @physicsstrath.bsky.social

link below 👇

doi.org/10.1364/OME....

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Physics, University of Strathclyde @physicsstrath.bsky.social · Nov 30

Strathclyde team develops technique to recover and recycle quantum dots in microscopic lasers

The work as been featured in a News Release by Optica

www.optica.org/about/newsro...

doi.org/10.1364/OME....

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