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ISIS: Access the Atomic-scale

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The Science and Engineering South Consortium brings together the universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Southampton, King’s College London, Queen Mary University of London, University College London and Imperial College London, creating the most powerful hub of research-intensive universities in the UK. Our members invest in high quality science, essential for the sustained development of world-leading research that makes a positive difference to the UK economy, our wellbeing and to the world around us.

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SES institutions have access to regional, national and international supercomputing systems. In addition to the SES Tier-2 HPC systems, HPC-UK provides information on national HPC facilities, access and training.

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How efficient labs could progress sustainability and excellence in research An exciting new tool is currently being piloted across the UK in an endeavour to standardise best practice across research efficiency, sustainability and quality. The countless benefits and developments in scientific research are widely known and recognised by society, from better drugs to safer materials and faster technology. However, there’s a rarely reported on ‘dark side’ to science where the materials and energy cost to deliver excellent research, both financially and environmentally, are piling up. With over 2/3 [1] of total university energy usage consumed by laboratory buildings, it’s no surprise that...

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A Laser Focus on Diamond’s Dual Nature

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An iconic material, diamond combines huge aesthetic value with enormous practical worth – and both facets of its character are benefitting from pioneering laser science at the University of Oxford. Led by Professor Martin Booth, the Dynamic Optics and Photonics Group has achieved a breakthrough that’s now being harnessed to help tackle gemstone counterfeiting and could play a pivotal role in next-generation supercomputing. From writing tamper-proof serial numbers inside diamonds to creating defects in diamond that can then store data in quantum computers, this breakthrough has opened up remarkable possibilities in laser fabrication and its application to this most remarkable...

Open Science is a contemporary and relevant theme across the UK research landscape. This year we're hosting a series of exciting events that directly engage with the practice of opening up science. From opening up the discussion on representation of women and people of diverse backgrounds in research, to providing a forum for debate on the opportunities and struggles in mining or storing data, we invite scientists, staff, students, policymakers, scholars and stakeholders in science and education to join us. Harnessing FAIR Data focused on researchers who employ or are seeking to use data in their work. FAIR is a set...

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SES 3 days ago

Only 1 week to go until #ISISatomic with @isisneutronmuon. There are just a few spaces left if you'd like to find out about the facility and how to harness it for your own #research. Register here: ses.ac.uk/event/scisis/

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SES 2 weeks ago

Working in Chemical Engineering and/or Soft Matter Physics? Prof João Cabral joins us at #ISISatomic from @ImperialChemEng to talk about investigating soft matter with Microfluidics & Scattering methods @isisneutronmuon. To register, visit: buff.ly/2ScT5qq

test Twitter Media - Working in Chemical Engineering and/or Soft Matter Physics? Prof João Cabral joins us at #ISISatomic from @ImperialChemEng to talk about investigating soft matter with Microfluidics & Scattering methods @isisneutronmuon. To register, visit: https://t.co/HTZjBcUoya https://t.co/8f8zBagbfD

SES 2 weeks ago

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SES 2 weeks ago

Welcome Dr Jacqui Cole from @Cambridge_Uni @DeptofPhysics to #ISISatomic. She'll be joining our Panel to answer questions as well as discussing molecular level #solar cell research on @isisneutronmuon. For the full programme/to register, visit: buff.ly/2HU4FCN

test Twitter Media - Welcome Dr Jacqui Cole from @Cambridge_Uni @DeptofPhysics to #ISISatomic. She'll be joining our Panel to answer questions as well as discussing molecular level #solar cell research on @isisneutronmuon. For the full programme/to register, visit: https://t.co/k4VFko7VFP https://t.co/idOu82UTA7

SES 2 weeks ago

Join us and discover the hidden dynamics and structures of matter at #ISISatomic. Prof Langridge will be discussing the research opportunities abound at @isisneutronmuon & answering your questions. To register, visit: buff.ly/2ScT5qq. Places are limited.

test Twitter Media - Join us and discover the hidden dynamics and structures of matter at #ISISatomic. Prof Langridge will be discussing the research opportunities abound at @isisneutronmuon & answering your questions. To register, visit: https://t.co/HTZjBcUoya. Places are limited. https://t.co/4xSqhuFBvQ

SES 3 weeks ago

Curious about what @isisneutronmuon could do for your research? Well Dr Barlow from @kingsmedicine is coming along to chair #ISISatomic & talk about all those 'Long Nights in Didcot Doing Drugs and Stuff'. We bet you're more curious now! To register: buff.ly/2ScT5qq.

test Twitter Media - Curious about what @isisneutronmuon could do for your research? Well Dr Barlow from @kingsmedicine is coming along to chair #ISISatomic & talk about all those 'Long Nights in Didcot Doing Drugs and Stuff'. We bet you're more curious now! To register: https://t.co/HTZjBcUoya. https://t.co/g53TPrRINy

SES 3 weeks ago

Welcome @ae_phillips from @PhysicsatQM to speak at #ISISatomic next month. Dr Phillips is set to discuss the techniques available on @isisneutronmuon that have helped in understanding complex properties of #materials, such as thermal expansion of metals. buff.ly/2WwPjY3

test Twitter Media - Welcome @ae_phillips from @PhysicsatQM to speak at #ISISatomic next month. Dr Phillips is set to discuss the techniques available on @isisneutronmuon that have helped in understanding complex properties of #materials, such as thermal expansion of metals. https://t.co/0JpJvypvkb https://t.co/Io3D1Lnh9w

SES 4 weeks ago

Worried about your diamonds? Researchers @DopOxford are helping to tackle gemstone counterfeiting & could play a pivotal role in next-generation supercomputing as they explore the possibilities of laser fabrication. Full article here: buff.ly/2sKKooN @OxEngineering

test Twitter Media - Worried about your diamonds? Researchers @DopOxford are helping to tackle gemstone counterfeiting & could play a pivotal role in next-generation supercomputing as they explore the possibilities of laser fabrication. Full article here: https://t.co/olLMpgllBG @OxEngineering https://t.co/teypLzvRMe

SES 4 weeks ago

Calling all #crime, #security and #forensic Scientists... Doing materials research and interested in getting a closer look at the evidence? Come join us to see how @isisneutronmuon could help you reach the atomic-scale. ses.ac.uk/event/scisis/ #ISISatomic twitter.com/UCLCrimeScienc…

ISIS: Access the atomic-scale

Any #materials researchers @UCLCrimeScience might be interested in this event @SES_Consortium on 28th February: https://t.co/QxWA7rDMwi
— UCL Crime Science (@UCLCrimeScience) January 24, 2019

SES 1 month ago

Are you a #materials researcher looking to to use @isisneutronmuon? Join us at #ISISatomic to access the atomic scale and hear from others who've harnessed this national facility. Register: ses.ac.uk/event/scisis/

ISIS: Access the atomic-scale

SES 2 months ago

Access the atomic-scale and discover the darker side of science with the new SES newsletter. Out now featuring new events, projects and research from @GreenLabGuy @UoS_Medicine @uclnpp & @OxNeuro. Read here: buff.ly/2T2AnOP

SES 2 months ago

The Green Dream Team - how efficient labs could progress sustainability and excellence in research. We speak to @GreenLabGuy & staff at @MRC_LMCB & @UoBrisSust in the UK pilot of a new system for #sustainable research. buff.ly/2EfT5P7