Observing the Brightest Objects in the Universe

Guest Speaker

Thursday, 5th March 2026 (19:45 - 22:00)

Venue: Hybrid

 

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Speaker: Victoria Fawcett

I am currently a Research Associate at Newcastle University.

I'm an observational astronomer interested in the multi-wavelength properties of active galaxies. My main research focus is dust reddened quasars and exploring whether these are an important link in galaxy evolution.

I am part of the Multi-object Optical and Near-IR spectrograph (MOONS) collaboration, which will have first light in 2025. I am also involved in the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) collaboration, exploring the spectroscopic properties of red quasars.

My PhD explored the radio and spectroscopic properties of red quasars and how these compare to typical blue quasars.

I enjoy getting involved with outreach and currently hold an STFC Spark Award for the project Space Investigators: Astronomy in the North East.

I am a member of the RAS, EAS, and IAU.

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