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Understanding quantum disorder inside black holes: Bridging the gap between quantum mechanics and general relativity

This 12-month project, supported by The Royal Society, aims to explore the quantum properties of BHs and their microscopic details, contributing to a deeper understanding of these objects.
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Dr Julie Hyde wins prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Prize

Dr Julie Hyde, School of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, has been named winner of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Excellence in Higher Education Prize in recognition of brilliance in chemistry education.
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JuMBO mysteries hidden in Orion Nebula

Deep within the Orion Nebula, researchers are one step closer to understanding how Jupiter-mass binary objects (JuMBOs) form—a longstanding mystery in astrophysics
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£1M Sheffield Ultra Low Temperature Facility officially opened

The School of Mathematics and Physical Sciences has opened a new ultra-low temperature facility for dark matter and qubit research.
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First annual Kirsty Smitten research seminar

Professor Zoe Waller (University College London) delivered the first Kirsty Smitten research seminar to an audience of students and academics on the 2nd October 2024.