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SuperWASP camera array used by UK and International researchers to identify numerous planets orbiting stars beyond our solar system.
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The investigation of charge processes in planetary atmospheres may lead to new insights into phenomena such as Lightning and even the origins of life.
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The student experience in St Andrews is highly regarded and the School places a strong emphasis on engagement between teaching and research activity.
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St Andrews is a major center for Condensed Matter research and hosts a Doctoral Training Centre for postgraduate students across Scotland.
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The School's Theoretical Physicists have made major contributions of the science of optical "cloaking" and novel analogues of black hole event horizons.
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Optical phenomena in nano-scale devices are studied by the School's researchers. Such devices are designed and buit using on-site cleanroom facilities.
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From laboratory to commercial development. Ideas developed at St Andrews are helping to drive new products and techniques in healthcare and industry.
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Frozen flowers and flashing lights at Kilmarnock
East Ayrshire Council have featured the outreach work by Drs Tom Gallacher and Paul Cruickshank in schools in Kilmarnock.
Dr Dominik at meetings to celebrate success of younger scientists
Martin Dominik's research on extrasolar planets earns him a place at two gatherings for successful younger scientists, one in South Africa and one at St James' Palace.
Kapil Depnath a finalist in ICT Awards
Kapil represented the School at the UK Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Pioneer Final event in London on 29 November. UK ICT Pioneer aims to recognise the most exceptional UK PhD students in ICT-related topics.

The 16" Meade Telescope in the University Observatory

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