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Institutional Sponsorship for Oxford

Lead Research Organisation: University of Oxford
Department Name: Oxford Physics

Abstract

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Description There were three main outputs:
(1) Funding of an interdisciplinary workshop in Dark Skies between physiucal and social scientists which has in turn led to an ongoing network of collaborations
(2) Support for graduate student on searches for axion-like particles
(3) Support for use of UAVs in calibration of ground-based Cherenkov telescopes
Exploitation Route Future astrophysics research
Policy on reducing light pollution and socio-economic impacts of dark skies
Sectors Communities and Social Services/Policy

Environment

Leisure Activities

including Sports

Recreation and Tourism

 
Description Dr Hannah Dalgleish was supported by this award and she received an OPEN policy fellowship to study dark skies in the context of local government with Armagh Observatory and Armagh City Council in Northern Ireland
First Year Of Impact 2023
Sector Communities and Social Services/Policy,Culture, Heritage, Museums and Collections
Impact Types Policy & public services