Links to related sites of interest

The Open University Studetn Associates Scheme www.openuniversity.co.uk/sa-scheme
Further information about this scheme run by the University for placement of students in schools to gain experience. Physics is a particular priority for the scheme.

The Jodcast www.jodcast.net
The Jodcast is a podcast by astronomers at the University of Manchester's Jodrell Bank Observatory. It can be either downloaded directly from the website or you can subscribe to their RSS feed.

Career Links Project www.open.ac.uk/careers/links
Career Links is an OU scheme that links those with experience in a specific career with students considering a career change. You can register online as a Seeker or a Helper. They have a large number of OU students who have registered as Career Seekers - wanting to talk to specialists in their careers areas. They also need to recruit more volunter Career Helpers to talk to students about their work and career.

The Science Revision Weekend http://www.sciencerevision.org.uk
Jointly sponsored by the Chemistry and Physics Societies of the Open University, the Science Revision Weekend comprises a combination of seminars, tutorials, workshops and problem-solving sessions for most Open University physics, chemistry or biology courses (subject to numbers).

What's On in Physics http://whatson.iop.org/events/index.cfm
Details of seminars and lectures organised by the Institute of Physics. You can also check out the IoP Branch Links on the left of this page.

PSIgate (Physical Sciences Internet Gateway) http://www.psigate.ac.uk
This is a free service that provides a fully searchable catalogue of Internet sites in the physical sciences. PSIgate contains hundreds of tutorials, lecture notes and other information-rich sites relevant to UK HE and FE, together with a science magazine, news, jobs, timelines, etc.

Eric Weisstein's World of Physics http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/physics
Answers to a wide variety of physics and maths questions.

The Open University http://www.open.ac.uk
What more can we say? The gateway to all of the OU's many departments and facilities, including a search function.

OU Department of Physics and Astronomy http://physics.open.ac.uk
Main research areas include Astronomy, Biomagnetism, Quantum Process and PhD Studies. Includes subjects, dates and times for the various Seminar Programs that the department runs, plus a staff list containing links and contact information.

Planetary and Space Sciences Research Institute http://psri.open.ac.uk
Located within the Science Faculty of the OU, it includes the Space Group from Kent University and boasts a wide range of strengths across planetary and space science.

Cataclysmic Variabot http://robotwars.open.ac.uk/
The Open University Physics and Astronomy Robot wars web site presents Cataclysmic Variabot. The scrap heap awaits all challengers!

OUSA Course Comments http://www2.open.ac.uk/OUSA/frame3.html
OUSA provided link to a series of Open University run pages providing comments on most courses from both Students and Associate Lecturers. You may find these useful when selecting future courses.

PhysicsWeb - News and information from the IoP http://physicsweb.org
Features the latest global news, PhysicsWorld archive and index, Best of PhysicsWeb, Buyers Guide, Reviews, Links, Calendar, PhysicsJobs and TIPTOP, a vast collection of online resources for the physics community. IoP members can also register for free email alerts when subjects of interest have been posted on the site.

Institute of Physics Branches http://physics.iop.org/iop/branches
Thirteen regional Branches arrange scientific lectures and visits to places of interest. They also arrange special schools lectures for V and VI form pupils and social events. Use the individual links to each Branch (on the left) to check out local events.

Institute of Physics Divisions and Groups http://physics.iop.org/iop/groups
Five Divisions act as forums for reviewing research and development in their respective fields. Each Division comprises several specialist Subject Groups (38 in total) which are concerned with research, development and manufacture. Most Groups produce regular newsletters and provide information on relevant meetings. Some Groups make bursaries available to help students attend conferences. Student members may join one Group free of charge.

IoP Professional Brief http://physics.iop.org/iop/member/careerdev/probriefs.html
How to get hold of the Institute of Physics' Professional Brief booklets, including Finding a Job and Changing Career Direction.

Physics.org http://www.physics.org
Launched by the IoP, Physics.org is a simple one stop shop for any question on physics! The site uses a powerful natural language programme to give an accurate and relevant answer to your question using a database of refereed resources that are recommended by the Institute. Providing more information for the search such as your name and your knowledge of physics, focuses the answers to your level.

OU Learning Resources http://www.ouw.co.uk
This is where you can buy: course materials from OU undergraduate and business courses, including print, video and software; self-study packs for individuals or groups, and group leader's packs; study guides, teaching guides and videos not specifically related to OU courses.

University Book Search http://www.universitybooksearch.co.uk
A friendly, quick and efficient service that can help you buy or sell Open University course material and/or set books.

Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC) http://www.pparc.ac.uk
PPARC funds UK research, education and public understanding in four broad areas of science - particle physics, astronomy, cosmology and space science.

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) http://www.epsrc.ac.uk
EPSRC is the UK Government's leading funding agency for research and training in engineering and the physical sciences.

International Research School of Planetary Sciences http://irsps.sci.unich.it
A non-profit organization devoted to research and post-graduate education. The School is an emanation of the Universita' d'Annunzio and its Faculty of Sciences.

The Starry Messenger - History of Astronomy http://www.hps.cam.ac.uk/starry
The early history of astronomy, created for the use of students studying the History and Philosophy of Science at Trinity College, Cambridge.

Treasure Trove of Physics http://www.treasure-troves.com/physics
Eric Weisstein's Treasure Trove of Physics. Lots of very useful formulae etc. An electronic dictionary of physics!

Student Pugwash http://www.su.ic.ac.uk/pugwash
Pugwash is a worldwide network of scientists that aim to raise awareness of the ethical issues that science must confront.

Particle Physics in the UK http://hepweb.rl.ac.uk/ppUK
Everything you always wanted to know about Particle Physics: Educational (inc. lecture notes!), latest news and pictures from the various research centres.

The Annals of Improbable Research http://www.improbable.com
AIR is a humor magazine of science, medicine, and technology. Known for funny genuine science, deadpan satire and the Ig Nobel Prizes.

Lecture Notes on General Relativity http://pancake.uchicago.edu/~carroll/notes
This is a set of lecture notes for a course given by Sean M. Carroll at MIT. The downloadable files are in PostScript format and can be printed on any PostScript printer or converted to PDF using Acrobat Distiller. There are also links to related tutorials, GR resources, alternate file formats and PostScript viewers.

FirstScience.com http://www.firstscience.com/site/home.asp
Science articles in various categories including space, physics, biology, earth science, and technology. Also includes a science quiz, links, science and nature poems, games, webcams and comprehensive environmental, space and science news.

National Space Centre (Leicester) http://www.spacecentre.co.uk
Dedicated to space science and astronomy, where the stories, personalities and technology of the past and present are used to explain our current understanding of space and how it will affect our future. Includes five differently themed galleries, featuring space rockets, satellites and capsules, plus hundreds of interactive hands-on activities using the latest in audio-visual technology.

European Space Agency http://www.esa.int
15 European countries work together in ESA on space research and the development of space technology and applications for both scientific and operational objectives.

European Space Research and Technology Centre http://www.estec.esa.nl
ESTEC is located in the Netherlands and manages current and future ESA space projects; provides technical support to ESA project teams; developes new space technology; monitors the quality of ESA projects and tests satellites.