Profile
Emily Walls
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About Me:
I am a astrophysics PhD student originally from Liverpool but now live in Manchester 🛰️
Outside of research I like to keep active with going to the gym & running! I love my dog 🐶, travelling and reading 📖!
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My pronouns are:
she/her
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My Work:
My research studies different phases of stars and measuring their activity in one specific galaxy called M82. From when stars are born all the way up until they die and explode!💥
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I do this by using over 40 years worth of data collected by different radio telescopes located in the UK and across the world!
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My Typical Day:
Currently in the run up to starting my PhD. My typical day looks like waking up & having breakfast about 8am. Then I usually go to the gym or for a run. Once I get home I work on coding projects and read about areas of physics and astrophysics that will be relevant to my research area! Then in the evening I will take my dog for a walk and make dinner.
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Education:
I went to high school in Liverpool and then Cronton Sixth Form College for my A levels.
After college, I went to Lancaster University to study physics, astrophysics and cosmology for my bachelors and masters degree.
Now I’m about to start my PhD in astrophysics at the University of Manchester… -
Qualifications:
GCSEs: English literature & language, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Spanish, Computer Science (Grades 9-6)
A levels: Maths, Physics, Chemistry & EPQ (AAAA)
Master of Physics in Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology
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Work History:
I worked in a restaurant when I was 16-18 as a waitress.
During University I worked as a student ambassador for the physics department, which included showing new students around the university and telling them all about life at univeristy.
Post-university, I worked for Zara for 10 months while I applied for PhDs!
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Current Job:
My current job is being a PhD student in astrophysics. Which involves researching big and small problems related to my project, teaching other university students and travelling to conferences in the UK and across the world!
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Employer:
University of Manchester.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Observing big galaxies
What did you want to be after you left school?
Something space related
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Only once!
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
Biomedical engineer
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Lana Del Rey
What's your favourite food?
Sushi
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
I would wish to go into space to see the galaxies that I’ve worked on, be able to dye my hair any colour and change it back instantly and for my dog to live forever!
Tell us a joke.
What is the worst word in nuclear physics? Oops
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