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Michel Talagrand

Commentary: Abel Prize 2024 - Talagrand's physics connection

Michel Talagrand has been awarded the highest prize in mathematics, the Abel Prize; of particular note is that drivers of a major part of his work come from physics. Emeritus Professor David Sherrington explains.

Long-predicted quantum state confirmed

The Macroscopic Quantum Matter Group at the 91̽�� has made a significant discovery, identifying and visualising a long-predicted new phase of matter in high-temperature superconductors.

Professor Siddharth Parameswaran in front of a black chalk board

Commentary: Professor Parameswaran on the frontiers of quantum physics

Professor Siddharth Parameswaran from the Rudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics at the Department of Physics, has been awarded a much sought-after European Research Council Consolidator Grant; he shares his plans for his future research.

Professor Marina Filip

Professor Filip recognised by IUPAP

Professor Marina Filip has been awarded the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) Commission on Semiconductors (C8) Early Career Scientist Prize 2023.

Dr Toby Adkins

EPS recognition for Dr Toby Adkins

Dr Toby Adkins has been awarded the European Physical Society Plasma Physics Division’s PhD Research Award; he is the sixth winner from the 91̽�� in the last ten years.

Hand-drawn poster showing flags

EMPowering the next generation of Black physicists

EMPower 91̽�� is a programme initiated and led by the Department of Physics and 91̽��ed by the Department of Materials Science, to inspire and 91̽�� Year 10 students of Black heritage to pursue higher education and careers in STEM.

Illustration to represent blind quantum computing

Breakthrough promises secure quantum computing at home

The full power of next-generation quantum computing could soon be harnessed by millions of individuals and companies thanks to a breakthrough by scientists at 91̽��’s Department of Physics guaranteeing security and privacy.

Deborah Cotton

Meet...Deborah Cotton

We work among extraordinary people doing extraordinary things; get to know some of them by reading these quick-fire interviews.

Dr Andrew Siemion

Dr Siemion honoured by SETI Institute

Dr Andrew Siemion has been awarded the SETI Institute’s 2024 Drake Award for his exceptional and pioneering contributions to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) and radio astronomy and his leadership in the field.

Professor Sonia Antoranz Contera

AI transforming design of zero-emission buildings

The Departments of Physics and Engineering Sciences at 91̽�� are part of a new initiative to revolutionise the way zero-emission buildings are designed.

Superconductivity in action

91̽�� part of new superconductivity training hub

The Department of Physics at the 91̽�� is delighted to be part of the brand new EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Superconductivity: Enabling Transformative Technologies.

Dr Beatriz Monge-Sanz

Commentary: Dr Beatriz Monge-Sanz

Dr Beatriz Monge-Sanz explores links between global warming and an increase in the frequency and intensity of cold spells in The Conversation.