News and events See our Talks and Seminars page. News Where do black-hole parents meet? LIGO/Virgo may provide answers DescriptionAstrophysicists investigating gravitational-wave data from the far reaches of the Universe believe they may have found an explanation for a curious signal detected from the collision of two black holes. A gravitational "bang": LIGO and Virgo discover the most massive gravitational-wave source yet DescriptionThe LIGO and Virgo Collaboration have reported the discovery of a signal from what may be the most massive black hole merger yet observed in gravitational waves. Scientists make quantum technology smaller DescriptionA way of shrinking the devices used in quantum sensing systems has been developed by researchers at the UK Quantum Technology Hub Sensors and Timing, which is led by the University of Birmingham. NA62 experiment at CERN reports first evidence for ultra-rare process that could lead to new physics DescriptionScientists at CERN, including experts from the University of Birmingham, have reported on their first significant evidence for a process predicted by theory. Gravitational wave researchers go beyond the quantum limit DescriptionScientists working at the LIGO facility, including a team from the University of Birmingham, have shown how the ultra-fine tuning of the instruments enable it to push the boundaries of fundamental laws of physics. Particle physics expert wins award for inspiring the public with his research DescriptionUniversity of Birmingham Professor Konstantinos Nikolopoulos has won an award from the European Research Council for his work to inspire the public. University of Birmingham post-graduate students launch company to reduce teacher workload DescriptionUniversity of Birmingham post-graduate students launch company to reduce teacher workload Gravitational wave scientists grapple with the cosmic mystery of GW190814 DescriptionA highly unusual gravitational wave signal, detected by the LIGO and Virgo observatories in the US and Italy, was generated by a new class of binary systems, an international team of astrophysicists has confirmed. Junior scientist receives prestigious award for contribution to high energy physics DescriptionA physics lecturer at the University of Birmingham has clinched a prestigious award for his contribution to the field of high energy physics. Quantum technology offers improved planning for epilepsy surgery DescriptionA new project to harness quantum technology to enable better planning for patients undergoing epilepsy surgery has been funded by the UK Quantum Technology Hub Sensors and Timing. Displaying 1 to 10 of 259 Previous 1 2 3 4 5 … Next Events EPS Societies' Awards 2021 Date16/06/2021DescriptionReturning for their eighth year, the EPS Societies' Awards are the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences' annual celebration of our 43 student groups. Displaying 1 to 1 of 1