#introduction

Hey people!

I'm a physics undergrad who wants to go on to do computational chemistry. Still early on, but I'm eventually aiming to get my PhD.

I currently have an undergrad research project where I'm using DFT to model glasses, and I am also attempting to teach myself the basics of MD and quantum chemistry.

I know I'm not an expert. I'm just starting out. Please have grace.

#compchem #dft #glasses

The Department of Transport (DfT) have published a Data Action Plan.

Give it a read, as there are some interesting things here.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/transport-data-action-plan-dap

#DfT #DataActionPlan

New on my website:

Tag-at-a-Glance updated with the May 2026 TAG units and other updates to the appraisal and modelling guidance from #DfT It’s at https://grahamjames.co.uk/tag-at-a-glance/.

(And if you missed my earlier round-up of what’s new in this set of updates, check it out at https://grahamjames.co.uk/whats-new-in-tag-for-may-2026/)

#appraisal #transportplanning

The failure of the government to deliver #HS2 is nothing new.

They've treated it the same as the #GWML upgrade: announce a price without knowing the reality, constant political fiddling, and, of course, the #DfT is involved.

Of course, the contracts have been a joke that should never have been issued.

#UKpol #UKrail