School of Physics and Astronomy, University of St Andrews

04/06/2026

The STFC ERF call is now open. https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/early-independence-ernest-rutherford-fellowships-2026/. Internal deadline is 23rd June 2026.
You can find more information on how to submit at our website, https://astronomy.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/stfc-ernest-rutherford-fellowships/.

03/06/2026

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

03/06/2026

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 great achievement of reaching this 40-year milestone, a celebration event of his long-standing service to St Andrews will take place from 10.00am to 6.30pm on Friday 26 June 2026.

Register - https://ow.ly/N2MR50Z6JJl

The programme will include contributions from current and former colleagues, as well as alumni, reflecting on Bruce’s impact on their careers and his many achievements over a distinguished and storied career.

There will also be plenty of opportunity to reconnect with old friends and network with fellow Physics and Astronomy graduates from across the years.

The deadline to register is Sunday 7 June 2026.

03/06/2026

Dr Henry Legg was on the Radio 4 Today programme this morning to talk about problems with Microsoft Quantum’s latest claims. You can listen to it here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002x5g6, at point 1:20:55.

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

22/05/2026

What's happening in the building now?
PGR poster session assessment.

22/05/2026

What is happening at the School today? PGR assessment

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'

21/05/2026

Congratulations to Prof. Kishan Dholakia who has been elected as a Fellow of Australian Academy
https://science.org.au/news-events/news-views/academy-honours-australias-eminent-scientists
The Australian Academy of Science is a fellowship of the nation’s most distinguished scientists, elected by their peers for outstanding contributions to knowledge. Fellowship represents one of the highest honours in Australian science.

19/05/2026

Exploring how science and art collide with members of the School of Physics and Astronomy at Pint of Science: Creative Reactions

18/05/2026

Lecturer in Advanced/ Photonic Materials - AC2483
We wish to appoint a Lecturer in experimental physics within the School of Physics and Astronomy. You will be a scholar with a growing international research reputation in the applications of advanced materials and/or photonics, a clear vision for your future research and impact programme, and a commitment to delivering high quality teaching across Physics.
The successful candidate will be expected to have a range of research interests that complement those in the School, to have clear and credible plans to fund their work through grant applications which align with UKRI priorities, and to be capable of teaching the subject to undergraduate and taught postgraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds. The School's facilities include an outstanding range of advanced fabrication and characterisation laboratories, and we would welcome applications from candidates whose research areas would benefit from these.
Candidates should hold a PhD in physics or a cognate discipline. Excellent teaching skills and a demonstrated interest in translation of their research are essential.
For further details and instructions on how to apply, see https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/4844/0/467532/889/lecturer-in-advanced-photonic-materials