Professor Martin Hendry FRSE
Martin Hendry is Professor of Gravitational Astrophysics and Cosmology at the University of Glasgow, where in 2022 he was appointed Vice Principal and Clerk of Senate. He was Head of the School of Physics and Astronomy between 2012 and 2020.
Martin is a senior member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration – the global team of more than 1500 scientists which (together with their colleagues in the Virgo Collaboration) made the first-ever direct detection of gravitational waves in 2015 – a discovery that was awarded the 2017 Nobel Prize for Physics.
Martin is a long-standing and passionate advocate for outreach to schools and public audiences and in 2015 he was awarded the MBE for his services to the public understanding of science. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Physics and from 2019-2023 was a member of IOP Council, chairing the IOP’s Nations and Branches Committee for the UK and Ireland. Martin is currently Vice-President (Public Engagement) of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and also chairs the Learned Societies Group on Scottish STEM Education.
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Resources
Answers to popular questions on the technology and innovation in space. Classroom resource We’ve asked the scientists and got answers to popular questions from young people about astronomy and astrophysics. This interactive poster has been designed to support learning and teaching as well as create an eye-catching classroom display. Support pupils to learn independently and […]
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Answers to popular questions on stars, moons, and planets. Classroom resource We’ve asked the scientists and got answers to popular questions from young people about astronomy and astrophysics. This interactive poster has been designed to support learning and teaching as well as create an eye-catching classroom display. Support pupils to learn independently and find the […]
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Answers to popular questions on the Moon landing and being a scientist. Classroom resource We’ve asked the scientists and got answers to popular questions from young people about astronomy and astrophysics. This interactive poster has been designed to support learning and teaching as well as create an eye-catching classroom display. Support pupils to learn independently […]
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Advice Papers
The Learned Societies’ Group on Scottish STEM Education (LSG) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the detailed call, from the Scottish Parliament Education, Children, and Young People’s Committee, for views on the proposed Education (Scotland) Bill. The introduction of new legislation is an encouraging step towards reforming the education system in Scotland and delivering some […]
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Advice Papers
The Learned Societies’ Group on Scottish STEM Education's (LSG) report highlighting the importance of teaching ethical literacy in schools.
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Advice Papers
The LSG response to Professor Louise Hayward's review of qualifications and assessment.
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Advice Papers
The LSG response to the national discussion on education.
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Advice Papers
The LSG response to Scottish Government's consultation on enhanced data collection for educational improvement.
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Advice Papers
The LSG response to Professor Ken Muir's consultation on the proposed replacement of the SQA and reform of Education Scotland.
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Events
Celebrate the legacy of one of the RSE's founding Fellows at our full-day symposium covering the legacy and impact of James Hutton.
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Events
Hear how the Finnish's LUMA programme combines political will and continuous teacher training to build a thriving STEM ecosystem
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Events
Bridging art and science: exploring the Analemma Sculpture and its educational impact. Discover the fascinating intersection of art and science at our upcoming event featuring the Analemma Sculpture. This remarkable installation visually traces the sun’s path over a year, casting a unique shadow that vividly illustrates the Earth’s tilt and orbit and the sun’s angle […]
