Semester 3 Newsletter!
Welcome to the final PPS Newsletter of the 25-26 Academic Year! As Semester 3 comes to an end and the weight of exams has lifted, we wish everyone a restful summer break and the best of luck for their results!
PPS Goes on Tour!
PPS wrapped up the semester with our annual camping trip to Hillend Campsite in the Gower peninsula of Wales. It was fantastic to have such a great turn-out and positive spirits despite the weather! Despite the best efforts of the rain, our barbecue, hike and campfire proved to be a resounding success and we thank everyone who came. We look forward to running a trip again next year!
Sports Day
Our annual sports day was held on the 2nd May at Selly Park Recreation Ground featuring classics such as rounders, dodge ball and the tug of war.
We hope it provided a helpful way to burn off exam exam stress!
CUWIP+ Conference
PPS had the privilege of helping the University of Birmingham host this year’s Conference for Undergraduate Women and Non-Binary Physicists (CUWIP+). Across the event, we helped host social events, coordinate lab tours and chair seminars hearing about some of the fascinating physics being conducted by women and non-binary physicists.
We would greatly encourage any female and non-binary physicists to consider attending the 2027 CUWIP+ Conference being held at the University of Edinburgh!
Revision Event
In the run-up to exams, we hosted a revision event in the Physics and Astronomy Coffee Lounge. We hope the opportunity for some social revision helped people destress and study together and gave people a chance for some mutual moral support before the papers!
A Word from Our Sponsor
On behalf of the PPS committee, I’d like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, The Phoenix Partnership for their continued generous support of the work we do. Please take a moment to read their below message and check out the opportunity!
TPP are currently looking for bright graduates to join our close-knit technical team, this diverse role will allow you to kick start your career in the tech industry. Don’t be put off by the breadth of this role as on the job training will be provided in all areas listed below!
SQL Server DBA – optimisation, upgrading & managing
Cyber Security & Networks – research & implementation
Hardware – projects to test & upgrade both hands on & remotely
Scoping and building global infrastructure for our mobile patient apps
Windows & Server Administration – patching & performance testing
You will actively participate in the designing, maintaining and upgrading of services that are critical to the NHS and many healthcare organisations around the world. You will be working as a team to address the current challenges such as the rapid expansion of our mobile Apps and AI as we scale on an international level.
To apply, please visit https://tpp-careers.com/roles/graduatetechnicalengineer/ and send your CV.
We hope everyone’s had a fantastic year and we look forward to seeing you all again September for a new academic year full of events! As always, if you have any feedback or suggestions we’d love to hear them, feel free to reach out.
If you aren’t currently a member but like what you’re reading, consider joining us!
Ash Stewart, Vice President 26/27
