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Hat-trick of success for academics

By Nikki Gregory | 21 March 2023

New Horizons Grants Three projects from academic colleagues in the School of Physical Sciences (Division of Natural Sciences) have been awarded New Horizons Grants of … Read more

7th Stephen Gray Lecture 9th March 2023

By Nikki Gregory | 14 March 2023

The University of Kent, Division of Natural Sciences hosted the 7th Stephen Gray Lecture with guest host Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell from the University of … Read more

Kent technicians recognised for Covid-19 community impact in industry awards

By Nikki Gregory | 25 November 2021

Technicians at Kent have won a Papin Prize, the UK’s only awards dedicated to celebrating technical excellence and innovation in higher education and research. The Kent … Read more

Go For Green: Kent staff bring science to the local community

By Nikki Gregory | 25 November 2021

Dr Vicky Mason, in collaboration with Discovery Planet in Ramsgate, has launched a pilot scheme of public workshops designed to engage the wider local community … Read more

Composer Jonathan Mayer to mentor Ridima Sur, 3rd year Astrophysics student.

By Nikki Gregory | 22 November 2021

Following his recent concert in Colyer-Fergusson to launch the new season of Lunchtime Concerts, Jonathan Mayer will be working with Ridima Sur, a third-year student … Read more

Changing the composition of planets one microscopic glass droplet at a time

By Nikki Gregory | 14 October 2021

Dr Matthias van Ginneken from the School of Physical Sciences of the University of Kent recently participated in a study on microtektites, which are microscopic … Read more

Centre for astrophysics and planetary science student testimonials.

By Nikki Gregory | 27 September 2021

Our ASSA and Physics with Astrophysics degree programmes prepare our students for a wide range of career paths. We’re delighted to share some of the … Read more

The Hunt for Micrometeorites on the Roof of the Cathedral of Canterbury

By Nikki Gregory | 21 September 2021

On Friday 23rd July 2021, Dr Penelope Wozniakiewicz and Dr Matthias van Ginneken, from the School of Physical Sciences of the University of Kent, went … Read more

SEPnet placement with Sushanta Nigudkar

By Nikki Gregory | 02 September 2021

“Open for applications!!” I had been to meetings where Anna had discussed SEPNET before, and I couldn’t wait to start working on my first internship … Read more

SEPnet placement with Kiah Jeneway

By Nikki Gregory | 01 September 2021

Kiah gives us an insight into her placement at the University of Surrey. My name is Kiah, I have just completed my second year studying … Read more

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