One of the main reasons I chose to study at the University of Kent was my current supervisor’s expertise and excellence. By chance, I entered … Read more
Month: March 2025
Four Months of a Chemistry PhD
Its like one of those moments in life where it feels like you’re standing at the peak of a mountain, looking at the wide world … Read more
What being a PhD student at Kent looks like
A few weeks ago, my supervisor arranged a storytelling session with an incredible woman named Aldwyth. At 80 years old, she’s a fountain of knowledge … Read more
A Day in the Life of a PhD Researcher (and the Surprises Along the Way)
So, here’s the deal: if you’re thinking about diving into a PhD, you might be wondering what your day-to-day will look like. For most people, … Read more
New ballistics facility features on BBC
The University’s new ballistics testing facility – the first of its kind for undergraduates in the UK – featured on a BBC South East News report this … Read more
A Week of Chemistry
A series of diary entries written and curated by Pinky Ketswaretswe Naicker, Chemistry PhD at Kent. ‘After the whirlwind of induction week, we were officially … Read more
A New Beginning: My First Week as a PhD Scholar at the University of Kent
A series of diary entries written and curated by Pinky Ketswaretswe Naicker, Chemistry PhD at Kent. ‘After a grueling 16-hour flight from South Africa, I … Read more