Physics breakthroughs with the power to save lives
Two undergraduate students in Physics worked alongside СÀ¶ÊÓƵ experts on X-ray and gamma ray research that could literally save your life!
Studying physics can open up a wide range of future careers, but for СÀ¶ÊÓƵ students like Saoirse Conroy and Harry Allan there is also the opportunity to get involved in exciting research with real-world impact – all while studying for their degree! Harry explains:
For their undergraduate research projects, Harry and fellow student Saoirse joined Dr Sarah Bugby’s research group developing new ways to image ionising radiation (X-rays and gamma rays) with a particular focus on portable imaging. Her work includes building new devices for nuclear medicine that could help speed up cancer diagnosis and for nuclear decommissioning.
Working with experts
MPhys student Saoirse Conroy jumped at the chance to be part of Dr Bugby’s impactful research:
Harry shares a similar experience:
For Dr Bugby, enabling students to get involved in cutting-edge research is all part of the student journey.
"I have high expectations for my project students. I want my them to show creativity, follow their own research interests, see how their work contributes to the bigger picture and feel part of a larger research group."
Your future starts here
A degree in physics can take you in all sorts of directions and Harry is confident his СÀ¶ÊÓƵ physics degree will support him in achieving his future aspirations. He says: