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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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 SCHOOL NEWS  [news archive]
Dr Chris Hooley wins Student Teaching Award
Chris has won the Students' Association Prize for 2012-13 for undergraduate project supervisor in the science faculty
Dr Wild's research using Hubble Space Telescope in NASA/ESA Press Release
Dr Wild and international collaborators have shown that bursts of star formation have a major impact far beyond the boundaries of their host galaxy.
Gerald McLaughlin is the new School President
Gerald McLaughlin has now taken over from Danielle Harper as School President
Biophotonics research. Photo credit: broad daylight

Biophotonics research. Photo credit: broad daylight

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