Talks by our Academic Staff

Many of our academics offer a range of talks in our general research areas that are suitable for the general public and for school audiences.

Some example titles include:

• Development of quantum dot computer memories
• The amazing properties of graphene (a single-atom-thick layer of carbon atoms)
• Exploring the Solar System with robots
• Low-temperature research on quantum turbulence in superfluids
• Paradoxes in relativity
• The Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn

For more information on talks in schools, please contact the team (details below).

Visiting CERN

Experimental particle physics is a major part of the research in Lancaster University’s Physics Department where we are involved in the ATLAS experiment at CERN. We can offer support for any school visits to CERN. Before the school visit to CERN a member of the Experimental Particle Physics group working on the ATLAS experiment can come to the school and give a talk about the experiment.

AuroraWatch UK

Ever wanted to watch the Northern Lights over the UK but had never known when was the best time to look? AuroraWatch UK monitors geomagnetic activity, which is a sign that the aurora may be visible and offers free alerts to notify you whenever the aurora is likely to be seen from the UK?