News - University of Birmingham

Wednesday 20th February 2013

Small sun hosts mini planet in distant solar system

Description: Scientists have detected a rocky planet that is smaller than Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system, orbiting a solar-type star 80% of the size and mass of the Sun, according to research published in the journal Nature today (Wednesday 20 February 2013). The exact dimensions of the star, and the absolute size of the planet, were determined by asteroseismologists led by the University of Birmingham.
Date:: Wednesday 20th February 2013
Categories:: Engineering and Physical Sciences, Research

Description: A new partnership between Indian and UK scientists to develop talent and innovation in a progressive branch of atomic physics is now underway.
Date:: Wednesday 20th February 2013
Categories:: Engineering and Physical Sciences, International, Research, Students, Teaching

Tuesday 19th February 2013

Description: University of Birmingham students will run a one-off event at the Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum this week for families to 'meet the scientist' during the half term break. Enthusiastic young scientists are invited to visit Thinktank for fun hands-on activities with professional scientists.
Date:: Tuesday 19th February 2013
Categories:: Engineering and Physical Sciences, Medical and Dental Sciences

Monday 18th February 2013

Description: A European project to develop robotic tutors that will support teachers and motivate students in secondary schools is being led by University of Birmingham engineers and computer scientists, in collaboration with Heriot-Watt University and other European partners.
Date:: Monday 18th February 2013
Categories:: Engineering and Physical Sciences, Research

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