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Astronomers release spectacular survey of the distant Universe

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Astronomers at The University of Nottingham have released spectacular new infrared images of the distant Universe, providing the deepest view ever obtained over a large area of sky. The team, led by Omar Almaini, Professor of Astrophysics in the School of Physics and Astronomy, is presenting their results at the National Astronomy Meeting taking place this week at the University's Jubilee Campus.

Fully automated analysis software takes on Euclid's 100,000 strong gravitational lens challenge

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The European Space Agency's Euclid satellite, due for launch in 2020, will set astronomers a huge challenge: to analyse one hundred thousand strong gravitational lenses. In preparation for Euclid's challenge, researchers fromThe University of Nottingham have developed 'AutoLens', the first fully-automated analysis software for strong gravitational lenses.

Sixty Symbols – Institute of Physics Kelvin Prize for outstanding public engagement

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The Sixty Symbols YouTube Channel features 290 videos, boasts more than 570,000 subscribers, has had more than 54 million views and is regularly the focus of attention in school classrooms across the world.
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Upcoming events

Festival of Science 2025

Date
10 (09:00) - 21/02/2025 (09:00)
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This annual festival showcases a world of science and curiosity that's all around us every day through free, fun and interactive events across Nottinghamshire.

Science in the Park 2025

Date
08/03/2025 (11:00-15:00)
Location:
Wollaton Hall and Park
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Science in the Park returns to Nottingham on Saturday 8th March 2025! Researchers from University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University will come together to run fun family-friendly activities at Wollaton Hall.
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