Quota Studentship 2011
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Portsmouth
Department Name: Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation
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
People |
ORCID iD |
David Wands (Training Grant Holder) |
Publications
Willett, Kyle W.
(2017)
Galaxy Zoo: Morphological classifications for 120 000 galaxies in HST legacy imaging
Willett K
(2015)
Galaxy Zoo: the dependence of the star formation-stellar mass relation on spiral disc morphology
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Willett K
(2017)
Galaxy Zoo: morphological classifications for 120 000 galaxies in HST legacy imaging
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Willett K
(2013)
Galaxy Zoo 2: detailed morphological classifications for 304 122 galaxies from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Tojeiro R
(2014)
The clustering of galaxies in the SDSS-III Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey: galaxy clustering measurements in the low-redshift sample of Data Release 11
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Smethurst, R.J.
(2015)
Galaxy Zoo: Evidence for diverse star formation histories through the green valley
Smethurst R
(2015)
Galaxy Zoo: evidence for diverse star formation histories through the green valley
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Description | A Visit From Space |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | Over 550 primary school children have participated in a half-day of space activities, followed by questions and discussions about ICG research and being a scientist. Overwhelmingly positive feedback from teachers including 'our students not only learned a lot about the galaxies and universe but also improved confidence to want to become scientists and find out more about science'. Two schools sent thank you letters with follow-up questions. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013,2014 |
Description | BBC Stargazing Spinnaker Tower Event |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Type Of Presentation | Workshop Facilitator |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Information not available |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2011 |
Description | National Astronomy Meeting 2014 Schools Morning |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | 64 school children plus their teachers attended a morning of talks, workshops and activities based on astronomy, space and ICG research. 80% of attendees said the event had increased their interest in science and 67% said they were more likely to go to university following the event. 80% of attendees said the event had increased their interest in science and 67% said they were more likely to go to university following the event. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
Description | Spinnaker Tower "Aim High for the Summer" Inspire Week Event "Be an Astronomer for the Day" |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Type Of Presentation | Workshop Facilitator |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | * Information not available |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |
Description | Stargazing Live 2014 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | 5500 people attended a BBC Learning Stargazing Live event for which the ICG was the main academic partner. The event was held in Portsmouth due to the success of the previous year's event at the Historic Dockyard. Members of the public participated in a number of activities linked to ICG research, sparking questions and discussion. - there was an increase in traffic to the ICG website two days after the event |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
Description | Stargazing at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
Type Of Presentation | Workshop Facilitator |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | 450 people attended a Stargazing Live partner event at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, organised by the ICG. There were a variety of activities linked to our research and the opportunity for members of the public to ask our researchers questions which sparked discussion Many members of the public who attended the event were not previously aware of the ICG or that cosmology research was being carried out in their home city. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |