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Quota Studentships

Lead Research Organisation: University of Leicester
Department Name: 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.

Publications

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Van Leeuwen F (2017) Gaia Data Release 1 The photometric data in Astronomy & Astrophysics

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Welsh B (2013) Ionization within the Local Cavity by Hot White Dwarfs in Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific

 
Description Various school visits, astronomical society lectures 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Primary Audience Schools
Results and Impact Many presentations, 100s of students, excellent questions and discusscion

Improvements in interest in applying for science degrees
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2006,2007,2008,2009,2010