Dr. Diego Altamirano
Coordinator of the Astrophysics with a Year Abroad program at the University of Southampton. Please contact Dr. Altamirano if you have any queries about the program. Phone: +44 (0) 23 8059 1277. Email: d.altamirano@soton.ac.uk
Top students on our MPhys Astrophysics with a Year Abroad (Honours) have the oppportunity to work on an exciting research project overseas. Relocating to Boston, astronomy students will spend a year at the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
The Center combines the resources and facilities of the Harvard College Observatory and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory to pursue studies in the basic physical processes that determine the nature and evolution of the universe.
Broad programmes of astrophysical research touch on almost all major topics in astronomy including: star and planet formation, cosmology and extreme astronomical objects.
Dr. Jeremy Drake
Coordinator of the Astrophysics with a Year Abroad program at CfA Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.
Current students
2016 students
2016 students during their time in Boston
2015 Graduates
Nedzinskas Sarunas
"I learned many important things whilst at Harvard but most importantly, I got to appreciate how real research works"
Kate Hotton
“In terms of the work, it’s more like being a PhD student or researcher, rather than a typical university student”
Alex Harding
“This is a once in a life time opportunity to get first-hand experience in academic study and live in a lovely city”
Joyce Lee
"I enjoyed my project hugely, and am grateful to my supervisors for their work ethic and passion”
Connor Pearce
"The project work itself, though quite demanding at times, is extremely rewarding"
Mark Graham
“The Centre for Astrophysics has a thriving working environment with talks and seminars every day from top scientists. It really is one of the best places to do astronomy.”
2014 Graduate