Dr. Jingqi Miao was a member of our small community for 20 years and the sad news of her death have been deeply felt across … Read more
Category: Physics
MAUVE Cubsat project funded
I am delighted to report that our submission to the Horizon Europe programme for MAUVE a space instrumentation and technology project has been funded with … Read more
REF21
What is the REF? The REF is undertaken by the four UK higher education funding bodies: Research England, the Scottish Funding Council (SFC), the Higher … Read more
Meet Your Academic- Dr Timothy Kinnear
Meet Dr Timothy Kinnear, admissions officer for Undergraduate Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy Programmes. Dr Kinnear is a favourite amongst the staff and students at the … Read more
Kent and Discovery Planet open innovative community space in Ramsgate
An exciting collaboration between the University and Discovery Planet, a Thanet-based, Community Interest Company (C.I.C) set up to bring exciting learning and creative experiences directly to … Read more
Hat-trick of success for academics
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
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
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
Discovery of a rare superconductor may be vital for the future of quantum computing
Research led by Kent and the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory has resulted in the discovery of a new rare topological superconductor, LaPt3P. This discovery may be of … Read more
Hardiness of tardigrades tested to simulate transmission of life through space
Research from the School of Physical Sciences has investigated the hardiness of the microscopic invertebrates known as tardigrades by firing specimens at high speed to simulate extreme … Read more