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Dr Manus Hayne
A Lancaster University Physicist has been given a Royal Society award to support his work exploring next-generation computer memory.
Dr Manus Hayne is investigating the feasibility of using self-assembled quantum dots as the basis for ultra-fast computer memories.
Quantum dots - tiny droplets of semiconductor material - could hold the key to bigger, quicker computer memories.
Dr Hayne has been awarded one of nine prestigious Brian Mercer Feasibility Awards to help take his work a step further.
The award was presented at the annual Royal Society Labs to Riches event in London.
Dr Hayne said: "Conventional silicon-based computer memory will soon reach its limit, so we really need to find a solution which has better performance.
"This collaborative project between Lancaster University and QinetiQ is investigating the possibility of developing a totally new type of computer memory."
Sir Peter Williams, Vice-President of the Royal Society, said: "Science has the potential to solve some of the greatest challenges facing the world at the moment but only if we continue to invest in good ideas. We need to be on a constant look-out for the next big thing and then willing to support it when it comes along."
The Brian Mercer Feasibility Awards were established by the Royal Society in 2001 as the result of a generous bequest from the late Dr Brian Mercer - an enthusiastic inventor and entrepreneur.
Tue 19 May 2009
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- Brian Mercer Feasibility Awards - Mercer Feasibility Awards provide initial support to test the feasibility of a project in the three general areas; the built environment, nanoscience/ nanotechnology, clean technology, energy and electrotechnology, enabling holders to investigate the technical and economical feasibility of commercialising an aspect of their scientific research
- Dr Manus Hayne - Lecturer and Research Councils UK Academic Fellow in Experimental Nanoscience
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Geography student sets up film company
It is well known that Geography graduates are highly employable and use their degrees in many different ways. One of the more unusual we have heard about recently is Lancaster geographer Greg Tomaszewicz who has set up his own Video Production Company - Lanor Productions.
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Fri 22 February 2013
Eco-innovation businesses invited to attend pioneering project launch
Ambitious North West SMEs keen to drive forward eco-innovative ideas and products are invited to a major event in Manchester on March 4.
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Thu 21 February 2013
First Science and Technology Business Partnerships and Enterprise Annual Report 2011-2012 available to download now
2011-2012 saw the development of a new theme-based strategy for Business Partnerships and Enterprise in Science and Technology. The seven interdisciplinary themes are: Advanced Manufacturing, Energy, Environment, Health and Human Development, Information and Communication Technologies, Quantum Technology and Security. Each theme has dedicated professional staff to work with businesses and source the expertise they need.
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Lancaster University Coffeemat Challenge won by Science and Technology student Seb
The concept of a new university website, complete with mobile application, to capture the campus social scene at a glance, earned an enterprising student an iPad.
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