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Ed Macaulay

@edmacaulay.bsky.social

Lecturer in physics and data science with a research background in cosmology and interests in outreach, physics education research, and cool space stuff

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Ed Macaulay@edmacaulay.bsky.social · 4w ago

We had an excellent education research seminar by my colleague Richard Gunton on objectivity and subjectification as pedagogical devices. I co-teach a module on AI and Statistical Data Analysis with Richard, so it was especially interesting to learn more about his approach to these concepts!

An education research seminar at Queen Mary University of London by Richard Gunton on 'Subjectification as a Pedagogical Device in Statistics'.
Institute of Physics@iop.org · 2mo ago

Behind every thriving physics community are #volunteers giving their time, expertise, and energy - often alongside demanding full-time roles. This #VolunteersWeek, take just a few minutes to recognise their contribution. 👉 Write a LinkedIn recommendation for an IOP volunteer you’ve worked with.

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Institute of Physics@iop.org · 3mo ago

We're recruiting for two roles! Personal Assistant to the Group Chief Financial Officer (Group CFO) and Director of Membership & Inclusion (Maternity Cover) 📅 Apply by 28 May 🔗 bit.ly/43e2Kjc Lead - Ireland and Northern Ireland (Maternity Cover) 📅 Apply by 28 May 🔗 bit.ly/4tRgxYc

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Ed Macaulay@edmacaulay.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Very happy to share a new paper with @iamjonjackson.bsky.social, Chris White, and Adrian Bevan on designing our new #AppliedAI degree with insights from our #DataScience apprenticeship. If you work with applied #AI and would like to know more, I’d be glad to hear from you! doi.org/10.1108/HESW...

Using degree apprenticeships to shape the future of traditional undergraduate degrees

Purpose. The purpose of this paper is to outline the lessons that can be learned from degree apprenticeship delivery and how these can be applied to the design of a new full-time undergraduate program...

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Ed Macaulay@edmacaulay.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I'm fascinated by the recent developments in cosmology on evolving #DarkEnergy - I had a great time discussing some research on the role of #axions and implications for a #BigCrunch with @kayaburgess.bsky.social for his article in @thetimes.com www.thetimes.com/uk/science/a...

Universe ‘may end trillions of years sooner than expected’

Scientists have predicted the cosmos could meet its fate in just 19.5 billion years’ time, collapsing inwards to a single point in a ‘Big Crunch’

thetimes.com

Institute of Physics@iop.org · 3mo ago

We're looking for a Project Manager (12 month FTC)! ➡️ Lead and deliver complex projects and programmes ➡️ Manage project planning, governance, risk, issue, prioritisation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting ➡️ Work closely with project and programme owners Apply by 5 May 🔗 https://bit.ly/4sUFyBh

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Ed Macaulay@edmacaulay.bsky.social · 4mo ago

I think it's fascinating that space exploration has led to a new perspective on our home planet. I really enjoyed discussing #Apollo8, #ArtemisII, and the #OverviewEffect in a quick video for #EarthDay

Queen Mary University of London@qmul.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Have you ever wondered how Earth Day came about? Dr Ed Macaulay, Lecturer in Physics and Data Science, links the Apollo 8 mission to its origins, and how that perspective still shapes how we see and protect Earth.   #EarthDay #OurPowerOurPlanet #Space

Royal Astronomical Society@royalastrosoc.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Last chance! ⌛️ There is now less than a week to go until the exhibition Cosmos: the Art of Observing Space closes at the Royal West of England Academy. 💫 🪐 🎨 Curated by Ione Parkin RWA and delivered in partnership with us, it explores humanity's enduring fascination with the cosmos. ⤵️

Graphic promoting the exhibition Cosmos: The Art of Observing Space.
Ed Macaulay@edmacaulay.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Like the rest of planet Earth, I'm mesmerised by incredible images like this NASA photo from #ArtemisII. I'm thrilled to be going on LBC News (@lbc.co.uk) tomorrow morning to discuss the latest from the mission with Simon Conway. We're scheduled for 6:45 am - I hope you can join!

A view of the Moon through a window of the Artemis II Orion spacecraft. Image credit: NASA, Artemis II (2026).
Matt Bothwell@mattbothwell.com · 4mo ago

I have a new book coming out next month -- my children's astronomy books have become a trilogy 😀 Want to know about time travel, black holes, wormholes, and whether we live in a multiverse? Mastering the Multiverse is out May 7th, and available to preorder now. 🔭🧪 dk.com/products/978...

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Royal Astronomical Society@royalastrosoc.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Why not come and visit the brilliant 'Our Fragile Space' exhibition here at the Royal Astronomical Society... The free display about space debris, which opened to the public last week, will be in Burlington House courtyard until 10 May. 🛰️ 🚀 🔭

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Ed Macaulay@edmacaulay.bsky.social · 6mo ago

I really enjoyed answering some questions from @colinstuartspace.bsky.social for his report in @skyandtelescope.bsky.social on the @darkenergysurvey.org.web.brid.gy 6-year #cosmology results. A great article on some impressive results: skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-ne...

The Dark Energy Survey Weighs in on Cosmic Tensions

The final release of data from the Dark Energy Survey widens tensions in our understanding of the cosmic evolution.

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Sky & Telescope@skyandtelescope.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The final release of data from the Dark Energy Survey widens tensions in our understanding of the cosmic evolution. skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-ne...

Ed Macaulay@edmacaulay.bsky.social · 8mo ago

I had such a wonderful end of year surprise from my data science students! It's been a real pleasure working with these brilliant students this semester, and this means more than I can say. I'm so grateful - thank you!

A lecturer standing next to a projector display showing 'THANK YOU ED!'A thank you card, a bunch of flowers, a tub of chocolates, and a chocolate cakeA lecturer sitting in front of a desk with a thank you card, a bunch of flowers, a tub of chocolates, and a chocolate cakeA chocolate cake decorated with 'T Y ED'