For Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy
On Wednesday 20th September we had the pleasure to take a trip back in time visiting Much Hoole near Preston where Jeremiah Horrocks lived and worked when he observed the transit of Venus of 1639, the first time ever this astronomical phenomenon was observed. Horrocks analysed Kepler’s data with mathematics Read More …
Dr Kevin Bowman celebrated his recent retirement and his 30+ year contribution to the Jeremiah Horrocks Institute with a farewell JHI Autumn Lecture on Tuesday 19th September. Kevin gave a captivating talk on “Mission to Mars in 3D” to a record audience at the Darwin Lecture theatre, including many children. Read More …
David Glass has successfully completed his part-time PhD within the JHI, having just taken his viva to become Dr. David Glass, on 19 September 2023. He is the first of our Astronomy Distance Learning (DL) graduates to complete both the BSc (Hons) Astronomy and his PhD with the JHI. The Astronomy Distance Read More …
Mission to Mars in 3D Dr Kevin Bowman Suitable for adults and children aged 7+ Tuesday 19 September 2023, 6-8pm Darwin Lecture Theatre, University of Central Lancashire For more than half a century we have sent landers, rovers and even a drone to Mars. But what will it take for Read More …
UCLan Physics & Astrophysics recognised for outstanding academic support as it is ranked the top physics department in the UK in the National Student Survey (NSS) and celebrates the results of the NSS. The NSS survey of graduating students may have undergone a revamp, but the outcome for our Physics Read More …
The Talk English group was set up seven years ago when an ecumenical group based at St. Cuthbert’s Church, Preston met to try to meet the needs of the many asylum seekers arriving in Preston to learn English. Meeting weekly to help their many needs (such as helping them open Read More …
In 2020, Jordan Wolken made the decision to leave his hometown in Louisville, Kentucky to study at the University of Central Lancashire, and he’s gone from strength to strength since. In 2020, Jordan Wolken made the decision to leave his hometown in Louisville, Kentucky to study at the University of Read More …
The sky was no limit for physics and engineering students from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) after they sent a high-altitude balloon into near space. The balloon reached about 30 km or 100,000 ft above the surface of the Earth, which is more than three times the height reached by an average aeroplane, Read More …
UCLAN’s new School and Faculty structure that takes effect from 1st August 2023 will find JHI within the School of Engineering and Computing. The School of Natural Sciences had its final meeting on Wednesday 29th June, with the Head of School and JHI Director Prof. Derek Ward-Thompson taking a trip Read More …
A University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) researcher has identified the star at the origin of a supernova detected only a week ago in a neighbouring galaxy. Astrophysicist Dr Joanne Pledger knew that when the supernova, designated SN 2023ixf, was discovered on the 19 May in what is commonly known as the Pinwheel Galaxy, she Read More …