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Online science resources to check out this summer

By hlt24 | 21 July 2020

If you’re looking for a way to keep your science curiosity satisfied over the summer, we’ve got you covered! Though some students may have found … Read more

New mentoring scheme for Physics students due to start university this Autumn

By kem39 | 15 May 2020

The Ogden Trust, along with Brightside, are launching a brand new 10 week mentoring scheme to help Physics students adapt to life at university. The … Read more

Exploring the Universe from the Laboratory

By alj32 | 09 July 2019

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

Join Us For Space School 2019, 20 Years After It’s First Launch

By alj32 | 16 January 2019

This is a very important year for Space: not only is it 50 years since the first human set foot on the moon, but it … Read more

SPARK Project at Kent Provides Unique Experience for Local Students and Teachers

By alj32 | 14 January 2019

The SPARK project From planning observations, data reduction and data processing, the participants took part in the full observational astronomy experience. Devised and run by … Read more

SPS staff join forces with Discovery Planet to offer a vision for a future without plastic pollution

By alj32 | 21 November 2018

Dr Rob Barker from SPS, is leading a team researching the potential of cellulose – a natural polymer – to create “plastic-like” materials. In a … Read more

SPS staff and students take part in Plastic Unwrapped

By kem39 | 15 November 2018

388 bottle caps. 154 shopping bags. 217 straws. 251 food packets. 600 pieces of unidentifiable plastic. What do these all have in common? They were … Read more

SPS continues to inspire and engage with Summer Outreach events

By kem39 | 17 September 2018

This Summer our dedicated team participated in two major Outreach events, working with not only the local community but also young Physicists from all over … Read more

SPS help local pupils engage with observational astronomy thanks to STFC funded SPARK project

By kem39 | 03 August 2018

SPS welcomed A-level students and teachers from three local schools to the campus on 13th, 14th and 15th June to take part in an exciting … Read more

Do you wanna build a snowman?

By kem39 | 05 March 2018

Cordi Scott, SPS Outreach Officer, explains how she made the most of last weeks snow to find out what happens when you mix liquid nitrogen … Read more

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