Are you a Postgradaute Research student studying within the Natural Sciences Division? If so, join us on 27 October from 13.00-16.00 in the Woolf Lecture … Read more
Category: research
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
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
Forensics MSc – Live information session and Q&A on Friday 9 July
Now you’ve completed your undergraduate degree, are you thinking about what happens next? If you’re looking at further study to boost your career prospects, we … 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
Researchers develop algorithm to see inside materials with subatomic particles
This research could have far reaching results in many areas. The School of Physical Sciences, in collaboration with the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and … Read more
Hat-trick of success for SPS 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
Funded PhD position in the Applied Optics Group
We are excited to offer a PhD project opportunity within the Applied Optics Group as part of the South Coast Biology Doctoral Training Partnership (SoCoBio … Read more
Discover Science at Kent
Get a taste for science degrees at Kent with our online evening lectures and Q&A’s. We are putting on a range of events across the … Read more