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A team of researchers based at the Universities of Oxford and Edinburgh have recreated for the first time the famous Draupner freak wave measured in the North Sea in 1995.
Personal and professional development
Our mental health and wellbeing have a significant tie to job or career satisfaction and personal and professional development.
Taking a step for your mind – shifting your mindset
For Day Two of Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, we are thinking about what we can do to shift our mindset for better mental health, wellbeing, and quality of life. Small steps often lead to a happier future, so try to break down your goals if they are feeling a bit overwhelming.
AI for Everyone: Prof. Mike Wooldridge's Journey into Public Engagement
In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI), the journey from research to public discourse is both challenging and essential. Prof. Mike Wooldridge (Professor of Computer Science, Dept. of Computer Sciences), has navigated this path with distinction, becoming a prominent and trusted voice in the public understanding of AI. This case study chronicles Mike’s journey into public engagement, highlighting his initial motivations, the milestones he has achieved, and the lessons learned along the way.
Climate Catalysts: Insights from policy, research and innovation
Join us for an engaging lunchtime discussion featuring three RisingWISE alumnae at the forefront of climate research, policy and impact.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in MPLS
Diversity & Inclusion
Supporting and connecting the MPLS ‘HAFs’
Heads of Administration and Finance (HAF) play a vital leadership role in every department in the MPLS Division, helping to ensure the effective delivery of the University’s academic mission, working in partnership with their academic Heads of Department.
Three Minute Thesis Competition 2024
Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a research communication competition developed by the University of Queensland. First run in 2008, 3MT® has grown to become a global competition, with universities around the world holding their own events. The exercise challenges doctoral students to present a compelling talk on their thesis topic and its significance in just 180 seconds.
Genome Detectives: Unleashing Online Citizen Science for Genomic Research
In a leap towards integrating public involvement in scientific discovery, Dr Frances Colles, Departmental Lecturer in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases based in the Maiden Lab in the Department of Biology, leads the Genome Detectives project, an online citizen science initiative designed to decode the complexities of bacterial genomes. This successful project not only democratised scientific research but also showcased the potential of citizen contributions to advancing genomic science.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
Welcome to the MPLS Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 programme! Since 2021, MPLS has been running a week-long programme of activities in May for anyone across the University who wants to prioritise their mental health. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT MANY OF OUR SESSIONS ARE FULLY BOOKED WITH WAITING LISTS - YOU ARE WELCOME TO REGISTER STILL, AND WE WILL BE IN TOUCH IF SPACES COME AVAILABLE.
Beats and Beams: Laurence Wroe's Funky Drums and Particle Accelerators Workshop
Dr Laurence Wroe bridged the gap between music and physics to develop this innovative workshop, making use of evidence of what affects young people’s engagement with science to set clear objectives and inform his decisions. This case study delves into Laurence’s journey.
Winners of 2022 MPLS Awards for Outstanding Research Supervision
Research staff and academics across the Division have been recognised as winners of the inaugural MPLS Awards for Outstanding Research Supervision.
Meet our researcher: Dr Adina Pusok
Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Earth Sciences & current co-chair of the MPLS Researcher Staff Forum.