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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Congratulations to Alfie Russell for passing his viva on his thesis titled 'Exploring Modified Gravity Beyond Galactic Rotation Curves.'

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

What's happening in the School today? It's the Graduation lunch.

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

CELEBRATION FOR DR BRUCE SINCLAIR After four decades of teaching, many of you will know and have been inspired by Dr Bruce Sinclair. To mark Bruce's achievement, a celebration will take place from 10.00am to 6.30pm on Friday 26 June 2026. Register - ow.ly/N2MR50Z6JJl

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The UPDATES cafe has installed some new vending machines at the School.

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Congratulations to Sahyadri Krishna for passing his viva on his thesis titled 'The host galaxies of luminous quasars: a spectrum decomposition view.'

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Ryan, Zoe and Cameron, from our Planetarium team had recently been at the Guardbridge Primary School and Strathkinness Primary School.

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Many congratulations to Zoe Harvey for passing her viva on her thesis titled 'The Cool Circumgalactic Medium of Massive Galaxies.'

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Congratulations to Harry Mullineauxsanders who passed his viva on his thesis titled 'A Theoretical Study of Static, Time-Periodic and Quasi-Periodic Mixed Dimensional Topological Phases of Matter'

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

What is happening at the School today? PGR assessment

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Congratulations to Prof. Kishan Dholakia who has been elected as a Fellow of Australian Academy science.org.au/news-events/...

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

We are advertising for Lecturer in Advanced/ Photonic Materials. Please see for further details www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Physics & Astronomy Photography Competition 2026 The aim of this competition was to celebrate creativity, diverse perspectives, and our shared interest in PandA Congratulations to the winner Aravind Binukumar with Structures of Perception: The Art of Pareidolia (1st image below) and the runner ups

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Many congratulations to: Dr Lucy Hadfield awarded for "Outstanding Academic Mentorship". Holly Seo awarded for "Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant or Demonstrator (Science/Medicine)". Dr Bruce Sinclair awarded for "University's 1413 teaching prizes".

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Our first year PhD students, Daniel and Meg, did their first planetarium show at St Mary's RC primary school in Dundee for their Careers day.

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

What's happening in the School right now? The Undergraduate project poster session.

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Congratultions to Michael for passing his viva on his thesis titled 'Understanding the Early Stages of Massive Star Formation with ALMA: 1.3 mm Continuum Observations of Young Stellar Protoclusters.'

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

The University of St Andrews is welcoming early career researchers to register interest for its Light-Matter Interactions summer school from Sunday 7th – Wednesday 10th of June 2026 in St Andrews: quantum-tech-alliance.co.uk/2026/02/12/l...

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

The School will be holding a celebration of 40 years of Dr Bruce Sinclair's employment on Friday 26th June. The event is planned to run from 10am-6:30pm, and will involve a number of people speaking describing different aspects of his career. To register to attend: forms.office.com/e/iMeNnN70XM

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Our very own Prof Peter Wahl will be giving a talk at the Making Wave Lecture Series. Click the link to register www.st-andrews.ac.uk/development/...

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

The University of St Andrews Observatory Open night last Saturday was a success with the clouds clearing in time for the event! Several hundred visitors were able to see the planet Jupiter through small telescopes as well as some deep sky objects with the James Gregory Telescope.

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Save the date: The St Andrews Observatory will open its doors and domes for its annual Open Night on March 14th, 6-9pm. All welcome, entry free. All telescopes will be in action, and we will try to observe, if the weather is clear.

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

QUANTUM DIALOGUES We are looking for 4 creative quantum PhD students across Scottish Universities to contribute. If you are interested, deadline is 27th Feb, please go to www.st-andrews.ac.uk/.../about/ou... for details on how to apply.

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

We are looking for 4 early career artists, based in Scotland, to create new work in collaboration with 4 quantum physics PhD students. Submission deadline 27th Feb. To apply and for more information, please go to: observatory.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/quantum-dial...

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Congratulats to Dr Pía Cortés Zuleta who has been awarded the L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science UK and Ireland Young Talent Award in the category of Physical Sciences. The prize was awarded for her work on developing novel techniques for the detection and characterisation of low-mass exoplanets.

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

What happened at the School today? S2 Madras students visted for a Christmas lecture and demos

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

A short digital course in astronomy has been developed by our academic staff member, Dr Weijmans. This course explores the Solar System, stars, galaxies and cosmology, and alongside the scientific view on astronomy, also offers historical and cultural insights. www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/online...

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Thank you to everyone for helping the admin team raising funds and toy donations for Families First St Andrews Toy appeal. familiesfirststandrews.org.uk

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Message from GOTSUPPORT to our students during Exam season

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

* Christmas Giving Tree * Unwrapped gifts no later than 10th Dec pls. * Wear Something Festive on Friday 28 November * Cash donations to collection pots in Staff Common Room, School Office and Janitor’s desk. Supporting Families First Christmas Appeal 2025. familiesfirststandrews.org.uk

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Many congratulations to Elena for passing her viva on her thesis titled 'DEER Measurements of Calmodulin: Novel Spin Labels and Structural Insights.'

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Weekly Fashion Friday: Bring a Can. The donations to St Candrews are coming in thick and fast towards this week's theme of Fashion Friday (Food theme clothes). Arranged by our School President, Ellie.

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

The next instalment in the Saints Talk series will be from our very own Dr Graham Bruce. He's will talk about their toxic project. For details on how to register, please click on the link below. @grahamdbruce.bsky.social www.st-andrews.ac.uk/develop-2/sa...

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

IOP Awards 2025 Professor Peter B. Littlewood, Professor and Chair of Physics at the University of Chicago and Visiting Professor at St Andrews, was awarded the Richard Glazebrook Medal.

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

IOP Awards 2025. Congratulations to Prof Ifor Samuel and technician Martin McLaren for recieving IOP Awards. Prof Ifor Sameuwl received the Thomas Young Prize. Mr. Martin McLaren received the IOP Technician Award. news.st-andrews.ac.uk/archive/four...

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

The Schools of Chemistry and Physics and Astronomy held an Outreach training day for our 1st Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science and Earth and Environmental Sciences PhD students led by the team of staff Dr Danica Pinto, Dr Neil Keddie, Dr Lethy Jagadamma and Dr Dimali Vithanage.

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Several fanstatic seminars at the Wilson Sibbett Memorial Symposium. We welcomed 100 old friends and colleagues with participants travelling from as far as France, Germany and the US to share their memories, and reflect on Wilson‘s incredible scientific legacy.

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

We are pleased to hear the relaunch of the SU2P, Scottish Universities Partnership in Photonics.

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Many congratulations to Cailean Wilkinson for passing his viva on thesis titled: Quantum-enhanced protocols: secure quantum state sharing and noisy field estimation

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Memorial Symposium for Prof. Wilson Sibbett CBE FRS FRSE, Wednesday 22nd October 2025 For more information: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/physics-astr... If you would like to attend, please register via the link below: forms.office.com/e/Sb1VbnAyKZ

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

We welcome applications for consideration for this year's Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship scheme. Internal deadline is 3rd Nov. Please email physdor@st-andrews.ac.uk for the UstA Leverhulme ECRF application form. Call details are on: www.leverhulme.ac.uk/early-career...

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Many congratulations to our graduated students. What a glorious day it was for graduation!

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Don't miss out! The Toxic books exhibit is back on at Warlaw Museum till the 21st July due to popular demand. researchstudio.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/2024-poisono...

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

What's happening in the building now? Final year project poster session

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St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy @physastrostand.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Congratulations to Morgan Facchin, who has been awarded the Bronze Prize at STEM for Britain 2025 for his work on optical detection of arsenic in 19th Century books, which is a collaboration with Libraries and Museums of University of St Andrews and Graham Bruce

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