Oct 10, 2023 | Engagement, News
The u-Care team head north to Kirkwall for Orkney International Science Festival in September and had a brilliant time talking all things deep UV. First, we set up our stall at the Family Day at Kirkwall Grammar School. Project manager Natalie, postdoctoral...
Aug 28, 2023 | Engagement, News
The u-Care team are heading to Orkney International Science Festival this September! Join us 10am-4pm on Saturday the 9th of September at Kirkwall Grammar School for Family day. You can get involved with our interactive activities including a laser maze, ultraviolet...
Jun 2, 2023 | Engagement, News
Rob was delighted to return to his old school, Balfron High School, for the first time since leaving nearly 27 years ago. The visit was organised as part of a careers event being held at the school. During the event, Rob talked to groups of school pupils about his...
Apr 5, 2023 | Engagement, News
U-Care researcher, Syam Mohan P.C. Mohanan, has been out to a local primary school to inspire and engage children in STEM. Here is what he had to say about his experience: “I visited Prestonfield primary school in Edinburgh for a science outreach activity. Our...
Mar 9, 2023 | News, Physics
John Travers, professor of physics at Heriot-Watt University and director of the Laboratory of Ultrafast Physics and Optics, has been awarded the Harvey Engineering Research Prize by the IET. This prize of £350,000 is awarded to phenomenal researchers working in the...