New research by Professor Michael Smith and PhD student Igor Novikov reveals vital clues about the role recycling plays in the formation of life in … Read more
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How to get the most out of…your First Year
Continuing our Welcome Week blog posts on getting the most out of each stage of your studies at SPS, Forensic Science student Fiep Bargeman – … Read more
Space School Success at Kent
In honour of the first humans setting foot on the moon, this year’s Space School, held from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 August, had a … Read more
Local MP visits the Applied Optics Group at Kent
On Thursday 29 August 2019, the Applied Optics Group (AOG) welcomed the visit of Sir Roger Gale, member of Parliament for North Thanet. The visit stemmed … Read more
Exploring the Universe from the Laboratory
Background What sort of crater will an impact leave on a rocky or icy moon? At the University of Kent, we simulate such impact events … Read more
SPS Soapbox Science success
Dr Agata Rożek, Dr Helena J. Shepherd and Dr Emma McCabe enjoy a day of discussing their scientific passions with the public at Soapbox Science. … Read more
HOYS-CAPS projects engages its 1000th audience member
The citizen science project HOYS-CAPS (Hunting for Outbursting Young Stars with the Centre for Astrophysics and Planetary Science) is engaging with amateur astronomers to study … Read more
SPS Postgrads Get Creative With Kent’s PhD Quilt
Three SPS postgrads have taken part in an exciting project bringing art and science together, commissioned by PhD Candidate from the School of Anthropology and Conservation, Laura … Read more
Study Forensic Science with a Year Abroad
SPS are delighted to announce that Stage 1 Forensic Science students have the opportunity to add a Year Abroad as part of their studies at … Read more
SPS Celebrates Musical Success Of Two Physics Students
Music is instrumental in providing further opportunities for students, and here at the School of Physical Sciences, two of our students have had their achievements … Read more