Dr Katherine Inskip
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Senior University Teacher in Astrophysics
+44 114 222 4540
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School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
E47
Hicks Building
Hounsfield Road
91Ö±²¥
S3 7RH
- Profile
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I am a teaching-focused academic working in the Department of Physics & Astronomy, with a particular interest in Astrophysics. My teaching responsibilities include the first year astronomy lab, core second year astrophysics and the third year extended project in education and outreach.
My astrophysics research interests are the formation and evolution of active galaxies, specifically the triggering, fuelling and stellar populations of powerful radio-loud active galaxies, and the co-evolution of galaxies and black holes in the more general AGN population.
Interestingly, while mergers are highly significant in the lives of radio-loud active galaxies, for the more average active-galaxy-on-the-street it seems that mergers play very little role at all, and secular processes are key.
My focus is now shifting towards educational research, particularly the areas of widening participation and the development of key transferable skills (e.g. computer programming, communication skills).
I am currently working towards a Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.
I currently coordinate the SUPER outreach programme for GCSE/A-level students.
Departmental administration
- Department of Physics & Astronomy Teaching Committee (2014-)
- Departmental Library Liaison (2014-)
- iPEG (Innovations in Physics Education Group) Coordinator (2014-)
- Qualifications
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- Physics with Astrophysics MPhys (1995-1999, University of Leicester)
- Astrophysics PhD (1999-2002, University of Cambridge)
Academic career
- Lloyds' Tercentenary Foundation Research Fellowship (2002-2004, University of Cambridge)
- PPARC Research Fellowship (2004-2007, University of 91Ö±²¥)
- Temporary Lecturer in Astrophysics (2008, University of 91Ö±²¥)
- Emmy Noether Postdoctoral Researcher (2008-2014 inc. two career breaks, Max Planck Institute for Astronomy, Heidelberg)
- University Teacher in Astrophysics (2014-, 91Ö±²¥)
- Research interests
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Physics Education
- Widening Participation/Retention in UG Physics Astrophysics Education
- Integrating computer programming in the UG curriculum
Astrophysics
- Triggering of AGN Activity
- Radio-Loud Active Galaxies
- Publications
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Journal articles
- . Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 436(2), 997-1016.
- . Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 427(2), 1603-1613.
- . The Astrophysical Journal, 745(2), 172-172.
- . Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 419(1), 687-705.
- . The Astrophysical Journal, 741(1), L11-L11.
- . The Astrophysical Journal, 739(2), 90-90.
- . The Astrophysical Journal, 726(2), 57-57.
- . Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 413(4), 2358-2364.
- . Astronomy & Astrophysics, 535, A97-A97.
- . Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, no-no.
- . Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, no-no.
- . Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 407(3), 1739-1766.
- . Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 401(3), 1709-1759.
- . The Astrophysical Journal, 694(1), 268-285.
- . The Astrophysical Journal, 706(2), L215-L220.
- . Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 386(4), 1797-1810.
- . Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 382(1), 95-108.
- . Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 381(2), 611-639.
- . The Astrophysical Journal, 661(1), L13-L16.
- . Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 367(2), 693-708.
- . Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 359(4), 1393-1414.
- . Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 345(4), 1365-1380.
- . New Astronomy Reviews, 47(4-5), 255-260.
- . Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 337(4), 1381-1406.
- . Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 337(4), 1407-1416.
- The evolution of radio galaxy emission line regions: Breaking the P-Z degeneracy. NEW ERA IN COSMOLOGY, 283, 121-122.
- . Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 329(2), 277-289.
- . The Astrophysical Journal, 788(2), 98-98.
- . Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 385(1), 136-146.
- . Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 370(4), 1633-1650.
- . Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 370(4), 1585-1598.
Conference proceedings papers
- . Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, Vol. 5(S267) (pp 334-334)
- . Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, Vol. 5(S267) (pp 205-205)
- . Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, Vol. 5(S267) (pp 326-326)
- . Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, Vol. 5(S267) (pp 206-206)
- . AIP Conference Proceedings
- . New Astronomy Reviews, Vol. 51(1-2) (pp 47-51)
- . Astronomische Nachrichten, Vol. 327(2-3) (pp 171-174)
- Radio source properties and the alignment effect. Baltic Astronomy, Vol. 14(3) (pp 378-380)
- The emission line regions of redshift one radio galaxies. Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica: Serie de Conferencias, Vol. 13 (pp 155-162)
- Teaching activities
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Undergraduate Laboratory modules (current)
- PHY115 Professional Skills in Physics & Astronomy
- PHY116 Professional Skills in Physics & Astronomy
Undergraduate taught modules (current)
- PHY106 The Solar System
- PHY213 Stellar Structure & Evolution
- PHY242 Astronomical Spectroscopy
Undergraduate projects (current)
- PHY394 Physics Education & Outreach (extended project module)
- Astrophysics Projects
- Outreach
Multimedia
- Appearance on Channel 4 Learning's series 'Science in Focus: Big Questions - the Nature of Scientific Enquiry'
- Contributor to YouTube channel
- Science article contributor for the StarShipSofa podcast
Schools
- SUPER: 91Ö±²¥ University Physics: Experience Research
- Astronomy talks in local schools
- STEM ambassador
General Public
- Astronomy talks
- Build/drive your own mars rover
- Space camps for Beaver Scouts