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Sarah-Jane Potts
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Lecturer for Mechanical Engineering at Swansea University| Sustainable Energy Solutions |STEM Outreach enthusiast 👩‍🔬 | Project Reimagine Energy🛝⚙️⚡ | Member of UK Young Academy |Views my own
We had a great time on the IMechE South Wales Group Mechanical Engomeering stall in the Science Tent at Bridgend Broadlands Fun Day yesterday 😊

It was great getting lots of young people to learn more about what Mechanical Engineering is through fun, creative, hands on activities ⚙️

#STEMAmbassador
August 31, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Outreach opportunity for Mechanical Engineers in South Wales ⚙️🌟

If you are interested, please get in touch. This is always a fantastic event to have a stall at, I've loved volunteering at it the last few years ☺️
July 30, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Graduation is always such a special time. It was a delight to be a part of the FSE Graduation day and to watch our students celebrate their achievements 🎓

Congratulations to all of the Engineering students who graduated from Swansea University last week! 🎉
July 30, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We have a fully funded PhD scholarship available to work on Topological-Rheological Interactions in Photovoltaic Scaling in SPECIFIC IKC at Swansea University. ☀️⚡

You can find more details on the project and guidelines on how to apply here: www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate...

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Mechanical Engineering: Fully Funded Swansea University and STRIP5 Prosperity Partnership PhD: Topological-Rheological Interactions in Photovoltaic Scaling (TRIPS) (RS874) - Swansea University
We offer a wide range of funded and fully funded research scholarships in all subject areas. Explore your options and apply now.
www.swansea.ac.uk
July 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Join us for this week’s #LTHEchat which will explore Research Culture with @maishaislam.bsky.social on Wednesday June 25th 8-9pm BST. Read the blog post at: lthechat.com?p=7275
June 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Final SWMA evening talk of the academic year, and we are ending on a great one 😊🔬🧪

All are welcome!
Join us for a great SWMA Talk on Hydrogen, Welsh innovation and resources to power the future, by Dr James Courtney, Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at Swansea University. 🔬🧪

To sign up, please click the following link: forms.gle/L3fUkrLETPP3...
April 6, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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Join us for a great talk by Professor Owen Guy, the Director of the Centre for Nanohealth @swanseauni.bsky.social
exploring Semiconductors Technologies 🔬

📅Thurs 20th March from 6:15pm
🌍Swansea Uni Bay Campus & Zoom

🖊️Sign up here: forms.gle/XsyykFJkskQa...
March 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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For repair to be a substantial part of what replaces consumerism the wealth it creates at community level needs to be given a cash value.

Here is how such calculations can be done: www.instituteofmaking.org.uk/blog/social-...
March 7, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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It's our birthday! 🎂 The Royal Institution was founded on this day in 1799 for "the teaching by courses of Philosophical Lectures and Experiments, the application of Science to the Common Purposes of Life".

In this 1985 video, George Porter shows us Faraday's lab, which you can still visit today
March 7, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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And to balance all the focus and obsession with one disturbed indiviual, here is an amazing report about a wonderful house created by an amazing woman and it isn't in the least 'political.'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Cvi...
This Victorian Home is Now 75% More Energy Efficient!
YouTube video by Everything Electric Show
www.youtube.com
January 26, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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Join us for a great talk by By Dr. Ed Smith
from Space Forge Ltd, exploring how to grow diamonds in space!! 🚀💎🔬

📅Thurs 13th Feb from 6:15pm
🌍Swansea Uni Bay Campus & Zoom

🖊️Sign up for free here: forms.gle/GZVpiB3KKaRE...
February 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
With topics ranging from solar energy to semiconductors, there's something for everyone, so please come and support our fantastic young scientists and engineers.

Sign up to attend for free so that we know how much food and drinks to order: forms.gle/dBYkgcWqRvL6...
Want to see a range of fascinating presentations by passionate, young materials scientists?👩‍🔬👨‍🔬🌟

Then come and watch the South Wales Materials Association local heat for the IOM3 Young Persons’ Lecture competition 2025!

Sign up to attend for free here: forms.gle/9S5W9Pu4tjwy...
January 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I have a PhD scholarship available on teh development of wearable energy generation devices at Swansea University.🔬

These will use additive manufacturing techniques and a circular economy apporach to create sustianble solutions.

More details on the project here: www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate...
January 26, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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The UK’s University of Swansea is leading a consortium that aims to develop sustainable next-generation perovskite solar manufacturing in Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Kenya.

www.pv-magazine.com/2025/01/08/p...
UK-African consortium explores perovskite solar manufacturing potential in Africa
The UK's University of Swansea is leading a consortium that aims to develop sustainable next-generation perovskite solar manufacturing in Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Kenya.
www.pv-magazine.com
January 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Set your reminders for the 2024 Christmas Lectures, supported by CGI!

🗓️ 29, 30 and 31 December
📺 BBC Four and iPlayer
⏰9pm

In the series, Chris van Tulleken will explore the surprising science of food – from production to digestion.

More info: rigb.org/christmas-lectures/2024-christmas-lectures
December 4, 2024 at 1:12 PM
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Wales Climate Week is here! We’re proud to support schools across Wales, helping students take steps toward a sustainable future. 🌍💚 #WalesClimateWeek #YouandCO2 #LocalImpact
November 13, 2024 at 10:09 AM