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Brought to you by the IOP West Midlands Branch and the University of Warwick's Physics Society, join us for an afternoon of discovery and innovation as our speakers share insights into the hidden patterns of nature, cutting-edge technologies, and the mysteries of the universe. From seeing sound and decoding stellar music to exploring smart materials and AI-powered physics, these talks promise to inspire curiosity and spark new ideas.

Event Highlights

Professor Rachel Edwards MInstP – Seeing Sound
Discover how engineers use sound to detect hidden flaws in structures without touching them. This talk explores cutting-edge techniques for generating and visualizing sound waves—using electricity, lasers, and advanced sensors—to revolutionize non-destructive testing.

Professor Tom Montenegro-Johnson – XOXO: Gossip Gel
Step into the fascinating world of hydrogels and their mathematical secrets. Learn how these materials can be tuned to respond to environmental stimuli, unlocking applications from smart materials to biomedical innovations.

Dr Anne-Marie Broomhall MInstP – The Music of Stars
The Sun and stars play a cosmic symphony. By studying their oscillations, scientists uncover insights into stellar interiors and magnetic fields. This talk reveals how “stellar music” helps us understand the life and dynamics of stars.

John Marshall – Artificial Neural Networks for Neutrino Physics
Neutrinos are elusive particles, but new detector technologies produce stunningly detailed interaction images. Discover how artificial intelligence and neural networks are transforming the way physicists interpret these complex patterns.

Dr Wing Ying Chow MInstP – Biological Solid State NMR
Details coming soon—stay tuned for an exciting look at how advanced NMR techniques illuminate the structure and dynamics of biological solids.