UofG Astronomy & Physics Education

We are the Astronomy & Physics Education group, part of @UofGPhysAstro at @UofGlasgow

[School of Physics & Astronomy, Uni. of Glasgow @UofGPhysAstro]

Congratulations to Dr Graham Kerr on being awarded a University Research Fellowship by @royalsociety. He'll be building his own research team and programme, to study eruptions on the Sun (solar flares), which can impact technology on Earth. https://t.co/GLR7JpcWWB

[Andrea Jiménez Dalmaroni @AndreaDalmaroni]

STEM Education Innovation 2025 will explore how people learn, and guide participants to design evidence-based teaching and learning as well as methods to measure effectiveness of instruction. Participants will also receive ongoing guidance after the workshop. Not to be missed!

[School of Physics & Astronomy, Uni. of Glasgow @UofGPhysAstro]

The @uofgjmsphd Scholarship and Development Programme is recruiting two scholars: opportunity currently open to Black UK-domiciled students for PhD research in any discipline within Science and Engineering. The deadline to submit an application is 30 May: https://t.co/o0ds8Y2by4

[UofG JMS PhD @uofgjmsphd]

Besides his academic pursuits, Dr. Dada hosts "The Science Show with Dr. Dada," a live radio program that delves into complex scientific topics in an engaging and accessible manner. @TScienceShow

[University of Glasgow @UofGlasgow]

Tick-tock! Only one week left to nominate the amazing staff at UofG for the @glasgowunisrc Student Teaching Awards! ⏰

Submit your nominations before 17 February ⬇️
https://t.co/7XYOcETjFb

#STAs25 #TeamUofG

[UofG JMS PhD @uofgjmsphd]

We’re so excited to launch the 4th round of applications for the JMS Scholarships! 12 Scholarships are available in any research area in which the University can offer supervision. Register your interest at: https://t.co/kms3iZ78PE

#JMSPhD #WorldChangingGlasgow

[University of Glasgow @UofGlasgow]

Calling all #TeamUofG students 📣

We want to hear about your experiences with accessibility and inclusive learning at UofG.

Your feedback will help shape a more inclusive learning environment for everyone. 💡

The survey closes on October 31st! ⬇️
https://t.co/0tms3dPUvK

[Cosma Gottardi @CosmaGottardi]

Honoured to present today at #ViCEPHEC24 about our Peer Assessment 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 of Lab Skills⚗️🧪@UofGChem Quant-1 Lab w/ recent graduate Tess Lynn BSc(Hons) on behalf of our Staff Student Partnership w/ Dr Beth Paschke and Claire Johnston. Thanks to @UofG SSPS for funding!
@UofGCHERPS

[IOP Higher Education Group @IOPHEG]

and special commendation for @poppybennetts's poster on Cognitive Skill Development of Physics Students Through Different Assessment Types

[UofG Astronomy & Physics Education @UofG_APE]

@IOPHEG @poppybennetts Fantastic news! Well done @poppybennetts !

[UofG Astronomy & Physics Education @UofG_APE]

Our very own PhD candidate Poppy Bennetts attended and we can't wait to catch up with her!

[ESERA @ESERA_org]

ESERA 2024 summer school 💥 Thank you everyone for making ESERA such a beautiful and supporting community! 🙏 @ESERA_org @RokosLukas @schwartz_renee @JustinDillonUCL @DignaCouso

[UofG Astronomy & Physics Education @UofG_APE]

Great seminar talk today by @BenTriesToTweet from @PERGLeeds on virtual reality in physics education, and when you might want to use it or not - including interesting project work done by some of Ben's students 👏

[UofG Astronomy & Physics Education @UofG_APE]

A well deserved recognition! Congratulations @son

[Sonja Franke-Arnold @S_FrankeArnold]

Honoured and delighted to be elected as Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Thanks to supportive colleagues and especially my students who make working at @UofGlasgow so enjoyable.

[UofG Careers @UofGCareers]

If you're curious and flexible and like to motivate others, you have the makings of a good teacher! 🌟

Teaching is for those from all degrees and offers many benefits.

Learn more next week!

Tue, 26 Mar, 16:30-18:30 🕟
@GUUnion📍

👉 Register at https://t.co/B8boskPykK. (1/2)

[UofG Astronomy & Physics Education @UofG_APE]

Don't let @GUSRC_VPED cry! Submit your nominations for Student Teaching Awards by 19th February to recognise talented staff

[Glasgow University SRC @glasgowunisrc]

STAs nominations are open until the 19th Feb! They are the perfect chance to thank amazing members of staff 🎉 - submit a nomination today here 📲 https://t.co/CtMvO5TGby

[UofG Estates @UofGEstates]

The Kelvin Building, home to the School of Physics and Astronomy, in 1907 (@UofGlasgowASC PHU20/28).

We want our historic buildings to be enjoyed for years to come, so we’re upgrading the Kelvin to make it more accessible. #TeamUofG💙

Find out more➡️https://t.co/3XQD7SOZTh

[UofG Estates @UofGEstates]

This incredible photo shows the laying of the Gilbert Scott foundation stone on our @UofGlasgow Gilmorehill campus on 8th October 1868.

It is thought that the sapling tree in the first photo is the same tree standing in the quads today!😍

(Source: @UofGlasgowASC, PHU1/105/8)

[UofG JMS PhD @uofgjmsphd]

We are absolutely delighted to announce the third round of applications for the James McCune Smith #PhD Scholarships is NOW OPEN!

The Scholarships are available for Black UK students.
For full eligibility & to apply https://t.co/O7X7r1tDwz

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[UofG Astronomy & Physics Education @UofG_APE]

We had an excellent talk yesterday by @DrewJRosen followed by a quick lunch and a great chat about the nature of student reasoning in physics. This was a great start to our seminar series for this academic year 🙌

[Institute of Physics @PhysicsNews]

Applications are now open for the Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund for full/part-time graduates wishing to study towards a doctorate in physics from groups that are currently under-represented in physics. Find out more about the fund: https://t.co/cVGXfVVmdN