Physics and Astronomy staff recognised for outstanding contributions at Dean’s Awards

Physics and Astronomy staff members were recognised at the University of Southampton’s Faculty of Physical Sciences and Engineering (FPSE) Dean’s Awards for Early Career Researchers reception event on 18 June 2013.

The awards celebrated outstanding achievement, commitment and dedication amongst staff members in FPSE for scientific publication, public engagement, managing staff, teaching, proposal writing and knowledge transfer and commercialisation.

Dr Anna Scaife was recognised for winning a 2 million Euro European Research Council starter grant. Anna's grant has allowed the Astronomy group to grow considerably and to develop expertise in the area of radio polarimetry, the technique used to measure cosmic magnetism, itself one of the key science topics for the Square Kilometre Array.

Richard Chippendale received an award for public engagement. Richard got involved in Physics and Astronomy visit days right from the start of his undergraduate degree with us and has continued to help right through his PhD studies at the University. His organisational skills, commitment and contribution have proved to be a great asset.

The awards were presented by the Dean of FPSE, Professor Dame Wendy Hall.