Young Argyll physicist is best in the UK

Susan Skelton from Minard in MId Argyll who graduated this summer with a first class degree in physics from St Andrew’s University has been recognised as the best physics student in the UK.

St Andrew’s nominated her for the award which she received from Steve McQuillan, Managing Director of the National Physical Laboratory at a ceremony and gala dinner at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel.

Susan is now doing post-graduate research at University College London, working in the field of biomedical optics and in particular on techniques of measuring and imaging brain activity.