Josie Rawes

Josie Rawes is a Lecturer in the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology at the University of York, specializing in radio astronomy and high energy astrophysics. She co-manages an outreach initiative using VR headsets in schools through the Astrocampus facility.

Education: Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (University of York, UK), PhD in Astrophysics (University of Bristol), and MSci Physics (University of Bristol).

Research focuses on mapping the intensity and magnetic fields of radio-bright objects such as jets and supernova remnants. Teaching responsibilities include modules like Vibrations and Waves, Lasers, and Galaxies, alongside supervising BSc/MPhys projects in astrophysics.

External roles include Chair of the Board of Trustees for The Lightyear Foundation (STEM accessibility for disabled children) and Editorial Board Member of Physics Review magazine.

Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the Astrocampus outreach program and collaborator with Lightyear Foundation on VR-based astronomy initiatives.