#SAWstitch
A self-avoiding walk (SAW) is a sequence of moves on a grid that does not visit the same point more than once. SAWs are used to study how...
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May 21, 2021
Textile proteins: past and present
In the 2019 ‘Creative Labs: Biological Sciences Edition’, textile artist Dr Sonja Andrew was paired with Professor Lorna Dougan and...
May 12, 2021
What creates space? What creates form?
A long term research collaboration studying how aperiodic systems function in 2 and 3 dimensional space with special reference to...
May 8, 2021
Stickers!
We have ordered stickers for the #MyMakerKit project from Leeds-based company Awesome Merchanise. Looking forward to sharing them soon!
May 6, 2021
Bragg Centre for materials research Maker Kits
Creatively creating the materials of the future. Our new Bragg Centre project is funded by a Royal Academy Engineering Ingenious Award....
Mar 23, 2021
A new view
How do you overcome the perceptual difficulties when you try to understand something very large, or in this case, very small? Through the...
Mar 21, 2021
#jellySTEM
Make some wobbly jelly! Jelly is a NETWORK made up of water and tiny wriggly strings (POLYMERS). In warm water the strings stretch out...
Mar 12, 2021
Cluster Formation
Inspired by #HamaYourResearch, explore network formation in globular protein hydrogels using Hama beads and grids. We study cluster...
Mar 12, 2021
Create a clucking turkey
Use a paper cup to make a sound like a turkey! This is an example of a sounding board - the cup makes the sound of the vibrations from...
Mar 12, 2021
Create a constellation
When you look up at the night sky, you can see lots of stars. A constellation is a group of stars that, when you connect the dots...
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