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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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Final Year Undergrad Project Prize Winners - II
Matus Ryback, Justinas Pupeikis, and Alex Spracklen complete the set of project prizes for 2013.
Astronomy Public Talk Monday 3 June 5.30 pm
STFC Fellow Prof Newsam is touring the UK with his presentation "Exploring the Universe". All are welcome to this talk which is aimed at those from about 14 years old to adults.
Winners of Undergraduate Project Prizes
Final year students undertake a major project. Jennifer Fowlie and Maya Petkova undertook two of the highest-graded projects this year, and received their awards last week.
Simulation of Star Formation around a Supermassive Black Hole

Simulation of Star Formation around a Supermassive Black Hole

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