Tag Archives: STFC

These cuts to physics research will be a disaster for UK scientists – and for our standing in the world

Posted on 16/02/2026 by Jon Butterworth

Back in the Guardian after a long break. Sadly it is because of bad news. More like 2008 than 2012. “If plans by the UK’s science funding body go ahead, we won’t be able to benefit from Britain’s membership of … Continue reading →

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When is a Higgs not a Higgs?

Posted on 11/06/2022 by Jon Butterworth

Last Thursday, along with most of the STFC Technology and Accelerators Advisory Board (TAAB) I had a tour of RAL Space and RAL Technology Division. Lots of very cool stuff (and in some cases we are talking milli-Kelvin-and-below cool). Since … Continue reading →

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Astrotech and Cake

Posted on 22/05/2022 by Jon Butterworth

Last week included a trip to Edinburgh for STFC Council*. I arrived early (I recommend the night train, at least if you are within easy reach of Euston) and walked through Edinburgh in the mist to the UK Astronomy Technology … Continue reading →

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Progress report from CERN

Posted on 13/12/2014 by Jon Butterworth

At the Guardian.

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