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Theo Guibarra and Peter Jenkins are two of our STFC apprentices going above and beyond, receiving silver medals at the WorldSkills UK final for their hard work in the programme. WorldSkills provides competitions-based training and assessment, culminating in a 'skills Olympics' at which both apprentices excelled. 💡 Theo faced challenging tasks in programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines, exhibiting his aptitude in practical tasks while presenting core skills in time-keeping, working under pressure and decision making. 💡 Peter was assigned a problem involving operating a robot within a hazardous environment using advanced software programming skills, alongside a range of challenging tasks that showcased his talent and resilience. Both apprentices continually exhibit incredible hard work and dedication, having showcased technical and professional skills throughout this programme. Well done! #apprentices #STEM #awards

Want to see behind-the-scenes what it is like to be an apprentice at STFC? Join Dan as he talks you through his experiences as a mechanical design apprentice at our Daresbury Laboratory and how he has been able to learn by working hands-on with major projects. 🛠️ Learn more about STFC apprenticeships >> https://lnkd.in/dwVXicNT #DiscoverWhatsPossible #STFC #Apprentice #ApprenticeJobs

Specialist Role Promotion 🔽 ℹ Postdoctoral Research Associate – ultrafast spectroscopy applications in catalysis 📍 Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Didcot We are seeking a postdoctoral research associate to join an exciting research programme applying the newest techniques of ultrafast infrared spectroscopy to problems in heterogeneous catalysis. Learn more and apply here ▶ https://lnkd.in/gPRNKGnE #DiscoverWhatsPossible #LifeAtUKRI #JobsatUKRI

Interested in joining us as an apprentice? Check out our top-tips today! ✅ Our apprenticeship programme is an incredible opportunity to kick-start your career in 2025 by gaining hands-on experience, learning from industry experts, and building a strong foundation for your future. We are recruiting in the following areas: 🛠 Engineering 💻 Computing 📊 Business support 🔩 Technician Opportunities 🏗 Building Services Our opportunities are based in: 📍 Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot 📍 Daresbury Laboratory, Cheshire 📍 Chilbolton Observatory. Hampshire 📍 Boulby Underground Laboratory, North Yorkshire Check out our available opportunities today and share them with those who might be interested ▶ https://lnkd.in/gAP5jRNk #DiscoverWhatsPossible #STFC #Apprentice #ApprenticeJobs

We are excited to share that Dr Rubén Sánchez-Janssen is stepping up as the new Director of our Isaac Newton Group of Telescopes (ING) on La Palma. Having served with STFC at our UK Astronomy Technology Centre for almost a decade, we are pleased to recognise his achievements as he embarks on the next phase of his journey with us. Over his time with STFC, Dr Sánchez-Janssen has served as an integral part of our UK ATC team. Making contributions to everything from the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (VLT) to ESO's Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), he has lead the development of its multi-object spectrograph (MOSAIC), served on the Steering Committee for CUBES for ESO's VLT and coordinated the Sky Subtraction ELT Working Group alongside many more notable works. We look forward to seeing what he will bring in his new position as Director commencing in May. Congratulations Dr Sánchez-Janssen! Learn more about the new ING Director >>> https://lnkd.in/g6YF22rN

We are pleased to celebrate Dr John Coxon's recent success as he received the Royal Astronomical Society's Fowler Award for his contributions to solar and space research. As one of our STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellows, he has executed incredible research into how the Sun influences the Earth's space environment alongside his colleagues at Northumbria University. Learn more about the achivement from Northumbria University here ▶ https://lnkd.in/eimKQHZt 📸 Credit: Northumbria University

Meet Milly, one of our talented apprentices at STFC! Milly is currently working as a Vacuum Processing Apprentice, gaining hands-on experience and developing her skills in one of the most critical areas of scientific research and technology development. Read more about Milly's experience and if you're interested in opportunities to join STFC as an apprentice, check out our current opportunities. Milly Allen's Blog ▶ https://lnkd.in/gY58xhmp STFC Apprenticeships ▶ https://lnkd.in/dwVXicNT #DiscoverWhatsPossible #STFC #Apprentice #ApprenticeJobs

🚨 Time is running out to apply to be the next Chief Operating Officer for STFC. 🚨 Based at our Rutherford Appleton Laboratory site in Didcot, Oxfordshire, this role requires a leader who will bring operational excellence and strategic delivery to a range of corporate functions across the organisation. Interested? Find out more and apply here before 20 January >>> https://lnkd.in/eCEG-h6W

STFC is proud to welcome 28 new start-ups into the Business Incubation Centre (BIC) network, channelling £2 million into small businesses and providing access to state-of-the-art research facilities, expertise and resources. From better drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease to reducing the carbon footprint in coffee production, these companies are all developing new products that will improve our lives and the world we live in. Our BICs offer small businesses the opportunity to work closely with industry leaders from a range of sectors: 📌 Space (ESA BIC UK) with the European Space Agency, the UK Space Agency and the University of Leicester 📌 Biotechnology (Bio BIC), with the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council 📌 Digital and AI (Digital BIC), with STFC’s Hartree Centre 📌 Quantum computing (QuBIC), with the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) 📌 Health BIC: With the  Liverpool City Combined Authority, alongside UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC), the Medicines Discovery Catapult. Small businesses gain access through these BICs to an array of resources, enabling these new pioneering projects to pave the way for developments that could enhance daily life, while keeping environmental sustainability at the heart. Learn more about the projects here ▶️ https://lnkd.in/ei7_wVmg 📸 Credit: STFC

In honour of National Pothole Day, can you guess what the UK's increase in pothole-related incidents, a group of sixth-form students from Croydon, and STFC have in common? 🚗🛣️ The answer is the 'Autonomous Road Quality Surveyor' challenge; an Engineering Experience Programme project to investigate road surface detection technology. The Engineering Experience Programme pairs six form students with skilled mentors from across STFC to solve real-world engineering challenges. Last year, six students from Trinity School were matched with mentors from Technology to tackle this project. Their mission was to: 🚘 Write a script enabling an autonomous vehicle to move along a set path and avoid obstacles. 🚘 Demonstrate an effective edge-detection software using Python script. 🚘 Design a vehicle to hold the components required for obstacle avoidance and edge detection. Not only did the team meet these goals, but they also produced a detailed 15-page report and poster showcasing their results. But, why are projects like this important? As the students highlighted, the UK is experiencing a growing pothole problem, posing a health risk to cyclists and contributing to expensive breakdowns for drivers. Trinity School's project is a fantastic example of how initiatives like the #EEP can inspire future engineers and scientists to solve real-world problems. 📄You can read the Trinity School team's final poster below. #UKRI #STFC #Technology #TD #Engineering #Mentor #Potholes | STFC