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September 1, 2025

The Code of the Universe

A new exhibition exploring the world of accelerators and particle physics has opened in the University of Liverpool’s historic Quadrangle. Code of the Universe is a travelling photographic exhibition that showcases the work carried out at CERN together with its…
July 7, 2025

Bringing particle accelerators to life through augmented reality

Accelerator science is a constantly evolving field. New technological advances allow large colliders – like the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN – to reach higher energies and discover new particles. Scientists are already discussing its predecessor - an even…
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April 7, 2025

2025 Particle Physics Masterclass

On the 11th and 12th March, ASTeC and the Cockcroft institute hosted the annual Particle Physics Masterclass (PPMC) at Daresbury Laboratory, an event for A-level and GCSE students to give them an introduction to the grand world of particle physics…
September 16, 2024

National Postdoc Appreciation Week

This week is Postdoc Appreciation Week (PAW). Science and particularly accelerator physics and engineering research requires dedication, hard work and collaboration. Post doctoral researchers (postdocs) are the life blood of our discipline. They perform much of the day-to-day research tasks,…
March 13, 2024

Bridging Science, Philosophy, and Faith at Liverpool Cathedral

The University of Liverpool and Liverpool Cathedral hosted the public event ‘Beyond Boundaries: A Dialogue on Science and Faith’ at the famous Liverpool Cathedral on 5th March 2024. The event also celebrated the Liverpool Cathedral’s centenary since its consecration as…