AA1051: Introductory Astronomy (distance learning) – a year-long broad overview of modern astrophysics for beginners to the subject. Covers the essential physics background, measurements and coordinate systems used in astronomy, telescopes and observing conditions, stellar structure, the HR diagram and stellar evolution, the distance ladder, galaxies, and simple cosmology. Updated the course to run via Teams with more interactivity. Module leader. More information.
AA1055: IT for Astronomy – a module that guides students in the use of both general and specific software for astronomy applications, including some introductory python. Module moderator.
AA3050: DL astronomy dissertation – supervising distance learning students working their final dissertations at the end of their path through the University of Lancashire distance learning degree in astronomy. Module leader.
AA3051: Origins – a module that covers a changing set of cutting edge topics, changing each module run. Module team.
AP3950: Third year physics/astronomy BSc project – supervising on-campus students working on their BSc major research project.
Research students – I am Director of Studies for a PhD student working on supernovae and their environments in both radio and optical regimes, together with Dr Joanne Pledger. I am also Director of Studies for an MSc student working on building and commissioning a new radio telescope at Alston Observatory. I also co-supervise other students in related research areas.