Powering the UK Knowledge-based economy
Important changes to the way UK research and training into particle physics and astronomy are supported were announced by the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council today (Wednesday 16 December 1998). view more (1998-12-16)
A New Chapter In UK Astronomy
Last week Lord Sainsbury, the Minister for Science, opened the new UK Astronomy Technology Centre. This major centre for astronomy instrumentation will keep UK astronomers in the world-leading position they have traditionally enjoyed. The Minister said at the time: "The creation of the ATC will forge stronger links between engineers and... view more... (1998-10-29)
The day the sun goes out - one year to go!
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Particle Physics And Astronomy Research Council Chief Executive Welcomes Public Expenditure Survey Allocations
The Public Expenditure Survey allocations for PPARC were announced today, Wednesday 15 January 1997. They are: All figures in £ million 1997/98 1998/99 1999/00... view more... (1997-01-15)
Space X-ray telescope arrives for tests at RAL
An X-ray telescope weighing half a tonne, due for launch on a Russian spacecraft in 1998, arrived at CLRC's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory today for thermal tests. With conditions in space so different from those on Earth (space is an icy-cold vacuum), it is vital to test any instrument before launch to make sure that it can work in a vacuum at... view more... (1996-12-10)
New Instruments To Picture The Early Universe
The latest instrument of the UK's Tenerife Cosmic Microwave Background Experiment, has been officially inaugurated at the mountain top Teide Observatory of the Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias, IAC, on Tenerife. The ceremony coincided with the announcement by the PPARC of major support for a new telescope of unmatched sensitivity.... view more... (1996-07-03)
PPARC Welcomes Outcome Of Prior Options Review Of Royal Observatories
Professor Ken Pounds, Chief Executive of the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC), today welcomed the announcement by Minister for Science and Technology, Ian Taylor accepting the recommendations of the Steering Committee of the review of the Royal Observatories. Professor Pounds said, "I am pleased that the Minister has... view more... (1996-04-25)
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