The 2009 International undergraduate summer school (IUSS09) aims to bring together researchers in particle physics and astronomy for the sharing of the latest research results and expertise. The summer school, in form of a four-week intensive course, is aimed at bright and motivated undergraduate students from around the world who are seriously considering a research career in the areas of astronomy and particle physics in STFC’s remit. It will be designed to give students a flavour of exciting, world leading research programmes available in the UK and place them in the context of global research activity within the remits of STFC science. It is expected that the selected participating undergraduate students for the course shall have at least two years studies completed in appropriate subjects and to be at least a year from receiving their undergraduate degrees. It is quite likely that many students have not yet firmly decided on their future career choice. The lectures and the project work will inspire the attendees to continue their studies at an advanced level.

Contact Address:

Drs István Ballai / Rekha Jain

school directors

Department of Applied Mathematics

School of Mathematics and Statistics

University of Sheffield

Hicks Building

Hounsfield Road

Sheffield, S3 7RH

UK

Tel: +44 (0)114 222 3833/3732

Fax: +44 (0)114 222 3809

E-mail: iuss09@sheffield.ac.uk