Tag Archives: bristol

Discovering the sound of physics in Bristol…

Last week the ‘The Galleries’ Mall in Bristol echoed to the sound of science as shoppers were entertained and intrigued by the ‘Discover 2010′ event.  Organised by the University of Bristol’s Centre for Public Engagement as part of National Science & Engineering Week this free, interactive exhibition showcased the latest research ranging from science & art to engineering & [...]
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Physics in a Primary School

Engaging young children about physics can sometimes be difficult, but Gavin Leithall and Paul Skrzypczyk, postgraduate physics students from the School of Physics, University of Bristol, visited Elmlea Junior School in Bristol on February 10th to do just this.  They spent the day giving talks to six Year 3 and Year 4 classes as part of the school’s Science [...]
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All Star Turn Out

Read all about the very successful ‘Night Under The Stars’ star-gazing event in Bristol on 28th October on the ‘Sounds of Science’ Blog here: http://sciencepodcasts.wordpress.com/2009/10/28/all-star-turn-out/
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Morphogenesis: where physics meets art

Visitors to the Institute’s website and readers of IOP Journals will have noticed the colourful designs which feature online and on many journal covers.  These images are created by Frederique Swist, Senior Graphic Designer at IOP Publishing, based on original physics research and journal diagrams.  Now they are on show in Bristol as part of the View Art Gallery‘s [...]
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