The Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC) funds UK research, education and training in its four broad areas of science - particle physics, astronomy, solar system science and particle astrophysics. PPARC has its administrative headquarters in Swindon, along with several other research councils, and has three scientific sites: the UK Astronomy Technology Centre in Edinburgh, the Isaac Newton Group in La Palma and the Joint Astronomy Centre in Hawaii.

		23 May 2002 A New Director for the JAC/JCMT - Hawaii PPARC is pleased to announce that a new Director of the JAC/JCMT has been appointed.
		23 May 2002 Britain in Space - New Statesman supplement A special supplement in the New Statesman with articles by PPARC, industry, the research community, politicians and independent observers.
		23 May 2002 From Physics to Physicians The Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC) and the UK Health Departments have signed a concordat to formally recognise and explore the potential for collaboration in technological areas of common interest.
		13 May 2002 Cannibalistic Stars hold clue to Big Bang A team of UK astronomers announced this month the discovery of cannibalistic stars that explain one of the mysteries surrounding the Big Bang.

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