Quota Studentships
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Edinburgh
Department Name: Sch of Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
Doctoral Training Partnerships: a range of postgraduate training is funded by the Research Councils. For information on current funding routes, see the common terminology at https://www.ukri.org/apply-for-funding/how-we-fund-studentships/. Training grants may be to one organisation or to a consortia of research organisations. This portal will show the lead organisation only.
Organisations
| Description | This grant funded PhD studentships in astronomy, nuclear and particle physics, the holders of which contributed to a wide range of research in these fields. |
| Exploitation Route | The students will apply their knowledge and skills in a wide range of acreers. |
| Sectors | Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Creative Economy,Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software),Education,Energy,Financial Services, and Management Consultancy,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology |
| Description | The grant funded training for PhD students in astronomy, nuclear and particle physics, in the course of which, most students acquired highly-valued skills in applying advanced computing, instrumentation, technology develpment and mathematics to solve complex real-world problems. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2014 |
| Sector | Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Creative Economy,Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software),Education,Energy,Financial Services, and Management Consultancy,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology |
| Impact Types | Cultural,Societal,Economic |
| Description | Edinburgh Science Festival |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Demonstrations of LHC at CERN provided with models and discussions over a period of a week attracting wide audience of all ages. Students who came to the demonstrations registered as undergaduate students at this university |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2011 |