LIAM EDWARDS
Solar Physics Postgraduate Researcher
Outreach
It's becoming increasingly obvious that outreach is a crucial part of academia, with a growing interest in science from the general public. As a result, I like to engage in as many outreach events as I can. Below are a few examples:
- I regularly work Open and Applicant Days here at Aberystwyth University
- I was given the chance to lead my very first Welsh-medium online lecture - called "Sesiwn Blasu: Astroffiseg" - on how to become an astrophysicist, my research, and the relevance of A-Level physics to the world of research
- I helped organise and run a public event to showcase the transit of Mercury in November 2019
- I was part of the "A Taste of Astrophysics" webinar ran by the university to give my input about what life is like a physics PhD student
- I was an ambassador for the Trio-Sci Cymru project
- I have written an article for the Astronomy & Geophysics journal to celebrate the Royal Astronomical Society's 200th anniversary and the "Astronomy and geophysics through the traditional culture of Wales" project
- I have been interviewed several times by BBC Radio Cymru - most recently as part of the 'Yfory Newydd' series
- I wrote and delivered a lecture to around 160 school kids (12-13 year olds) at Glan-Llyn, Bala about Mars and Aberystwyth University's involvement in the ExoMars mission
- I also post research updates on my Instagram and Twitter profiles
I am always looking for opportunities to do outreach and science communication so get in touch with me if you'd like me to contribute to an event!