By Anwesha, Physics College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Birmingham University life during a pandemic falls nothing short of strange. Laboratory work is replaced with online labs and socials from societies are replaced with engaging Zoom sessions. Nonetheless, the last academic year has been incredibly rewarding and exciting as a physics student. From … Continue reading “Being a Physics student during a pandemic”
Category: Physics
Getting Involved in Societies at Birmingham
By Emily, Physics College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Birmingham If you’ve ever visited the University of Birmingham, you’d probably remember the Guild of Students. It’s the building with the mermaid fountain in the courtyard – the huge building is known for being full of eateries, computers and seating, and as the headquarters … Continue reading “Getting Involved in Societies at Birmingham”
Friendships from Home
By Emily, Physics College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Birmingham Before myself and my friends left for university, I jokingly told them “remember, no matter how many friends you make there, you’ve known us longer”- and we laughed. But there was some truth in it. I was worried that my friendship group, after … Continue reading “Friendships from Home”
Physics Learning Resources
By Emily, Physics College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Birmingham In the midst of preparing for university, a common worry is the need to find books to cover the course material. Whilst books are of utmost importance to more literary-based courses, in the EPS department, you’ll find that there are many other equally … Continue reading “Physics Learning Resources”
Careers Support
Amongst the coursework and nights out (or in), it’s easy to forget why many of us came to university in the first place: to get a job. Even if you have no idea what this job will be – and there’s a lot of that going around – the right time to use the UoB’s … Continue reading “Careers Support”
Bachelor’s or Master’s?
Before applying to university, we’re all forced to choose whether we want to study for 3 years (usually) to get a bachelor’s or do an extra year for a master’s. We have to make this choice at a time when we may barely have decided we want to go to university. Which is the best … Continue reading “Bachelor’s or Master’s?”
Why I chose Physics at the University of Birmingham
Hi my name is Emily and I am a second year student studying the Physics MSci course. There are many reasons to choose the University of Birmingham, as I did over 2 years ago. It’s a Russell Group member which has been home to 11 Nobel Prize winners (2 in physics, which I study). It’s … Continue reading “Why I chose Physics at the University of Birmingham”
Exoplanets Summer Internship
It was close to the end of 2019 Summer term when I got an e-mail reply from one of my professors offering me a 6 weeks project at the Exoplanets Research group within the School of Physics and Astronomy. My name is Mukul and I’m a final year MSci Physics and Astrophysics student. I spent … Continue reading “Exoplanets Summer Internship”
When the sun goes down…
Before I came to Birmingham in September of last year, I had spoken to many of the university’s current students about all aspects of life here. Responses varied; of course people have different experiences at university and this should have been reflected in their answers about what they enjoyed about their new lifestyles. However, one … Continue reading “When the sun goes down…”
Choosing the University of Birmingham to Study Physics
Confusion and anxiety. If I think back to the end of this summer, those two words could have summed up my entire mindset at the time. Confused about what I really wanted to do with my life, and anxious with the choices I had made. If I think about it now, I have never felt … Continue reading “Choosing the University of Birmingham to Study Physics”