For Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy
A new telescope unveiled at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has been dedicated to the wife of local famous astronomer and UCLan founder Moses Holden. Based at the University’s Alston Observatory, the Isabella Holden telescope sits alongside UCLan’s other, deep-space, telescope, which opened in 2016 and named in honour of Read More …
Join us on a journey of discovery as we gaze into the farthest reaches of the visible universe. Advances in submillimetre cosmology have led to the development of telescopes which allow us to peer ever further into space (and therefore back in time) to view distant stars that were lighting Read More …
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 …