Congratulations to Professor Adrian Podoleanu from the Division of Natural Sciences for his appointment as a member of the executive committee of the International Commission … Read more
Author: Nikki Gregory
Kent’s STEM portfolio boosted with £1 million government funding
We are pleased to announce that the University has been awarded £1.148 million from the latest Office for Students (OfS) Capital Funding Competition in recognition of our commitment to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). … Read more
Kent technicians recognised for Covid-19 community impact in industry awards
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
“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
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