Professor Ian McCarthy from LJMU Astrophysics will give his #professoriallecture on Wednesday, 15 March discussing how our understanding of the formation and evolution of the #Universe is being shaped through #supercomputer simulations.

Register today: bit.ly/3Z9WKVj

National Schools’ Observatory supports One Million Interactions

In December, The Schools' Observatory & LJMU Astrophysics broadcast their festive space-themed event to over 13,000 pupils with STEM Ambassadors who are part of the One Million Interactions scheme: bit.ly/3YR8OdC

ESERO-UK

Applications close *tomorrow*, Friday 27th January! Please RT and spread the word to anyone you know who might benefit from attending CUWiP. To apply, and for more details, visit our website: liverpool.ac.uk/physics/events…

New episode of 1823 Podcast – another giant leap.

Andrew Newsam @[email protected] and Matt Darnley from LJMU Astrophysics discuss the successful #NASA #Artemis mission and what it means for the future of #space exploration.

List to the full episode: bitly.ws/xSTb

Save the Date for CUWiP 2023 Liverpool!
| 23-26 March 2023 | Website now live liverpool.ac.uk/physics/events…
Hosted by University of Liverpool Physics and @LJMU_astro with support from Institute of Physics, Science and Technology Facilities Council, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and @OgdenTrust.

NSO: Online Primary Christmas!

For the 3rd year running, The Schools' Observatory & LJMU Astrophysics will be broadcasting a festive space-themed event for children aged 7 – 11.

'Snow Place Like Home!'

Last year’s event was watched by over 7000 pupils!

More: bit.ly/3Fu7Htr

Did you know Liverpool scientists are building the world's largest robotic telescope?? Find out more at a public talk in the city centre on Tuesday, Oct 25 as part of 'Our Place in Space' bit.ly/3TMhpLZ
Our Place in Space Nerve Centre LJMU Astrophysics

New research on massive stars, led by Dr Ben Davies from LJMU Astrophysics, has been published with Royal Astronomical Society

“With this early-warning system we can get ready to observe in real-time...and watch the surface of the star getting literally ripped apart in front of our eyes.” ⬇

Job News: Due to retirement, here LJMU Astrophysics we are looking for a new director/Head of Department: jobs.ljmu.ac.uk/vacancy/head-o… I know I'm biased, but I think it is a really nice place to work, so please think of applying, and/or circulate widely.

Last week, we welcomed 20 A-level students from around the country to our annual Astro Work Experience Week Liverpool John Moores University!🔭Supported by Liverpool John Moores UniversityOutreach and Liverpool John Moores University_Astro🤩

See highlights from the week here👇
schoolsobservatory.org/news/2022/work…

Computational astrophysicists Professors Robert Crain, Ian McCarthy & Dr Andreea Font of LJMU Astrophysics will use the UK’s pre-eminent scientific supercomputing facility to simulate the evolution of the Universe from just after the Big Bang all the way to present day.

Huge congrats to Liverpool John Moores University astrophysics student Alex Hill, who today passed his PhD viva voice examination with flying colours. Big thanks to external examiner Noam Libeskind and the internal examiner Steve Longmore.

Our next challenge has been set by LJMU Astrophysics, we are designing our own Lathom High School telescope, we have to consider materials, size and shape of mirrors, weight and the site of where our telescope will be situated plus making sure it comes in under budget! 🔭🌍💰 #ScienceSuperstars

Celebrating British Science Week with 5 local schools and some amazing scientists.
LJMU Outreach LJMU Astrophysics
#BSW #BSW 22 #BSW 2022

Excellent news - in partnership with LJMU Astrophysics we were awarded more than £1million to host a new Science and Technology Facilities Council Centre for Doctoral Training for Innovation in Data Intensive Science (LIV.INNO) #PhD #datascience .

Find out more: bit.ly/3JtKiaM

This March, in celebratation of British Science Week #LJMUOutreach and The Schools' Observatory bring you 'Making Space' an inspiring event focusing on the impact of women in science. Email [email protected] to find out more #Year9 -11 #astronomy #nso @scienceweekuk

See how AI is helping protect rare animals in New Scientist bit.ly/3o3csAU LJMUFET Paul Fergus Serge Wich LJMU Astrophysics Knowsley Safari #animals #technology

Astrophysicist Dr Renske Smit will be one of a handful of scientists to see 'the moment the first stars shone' after #JamesWebbSpaceTelescope today reached its destination 1m miles from Earth Renske Smit bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live/b… ️2.41 LJMU Astrophysics #Space

The 2022 Group Achievement Award in Astronomy is awarded to the EAGLE (Evolution and Assembly of GaLaxies and their Environments) Simulations Team. EAGLE is a suite of cosmological gas-dynamical simulations that follow the formation and evolution of over 10,000 galaxies!

Excitement here as the #jwst deployment approaches its conclusion, @ljmu’s Renske Smit on hand to discuss with Jane Hill and Jonathan Amos!