Teaching physics: The most important work that I have ever done
Despite some of the challenges, teaching physics feels like the most important work that I have ever done. On those occasions when students are engaged … Read more
Teaching physics: The interesting discussions I have everyday
I had a discussion recently with a student about if nuclear fusion was now a reality for power generation. The students also love discussing why … Read more
Teaching physics: It’s amazing to see that important curiosity for physics in the classroom
As university was drawing to a close I was slightly unsure of what I wanted to do afterwards. I started thinking about all the things … Read more
Do what you’re good at – revisited
Last year I wrote this – and I guess I was being deliberately provocative with the title – but my broad theme was – how … Read more
Bringing Science to the Public in Nairobi
Science is an incredible tool for education, empowerment, and understanding the world around us. Unfortunately, individual access to science can be limited by factors, such … Read more
Remembering Stephen Hawking (1942–2018)
We look back on the life and work of the instantly recognisable cosmologist and popular-science writer
Science and nutrition offer us much food for thought
As a physicist and former antenna engineer, I spent a large part of my early career in the defence and telecommunications sectors. A desire to … Read more
How the NI Science Festival came into being and our vision for the future
This year sees the 4th NI Science Festival. The festival came about by chance as I was doing the annual Physics Busking in Trinity College … Read more