School of Physics and Astronomy

Lecture in London on Wednesday 5th June which may interest our followers!

Funding available for a PhD studentship researching into non-invasive optical imaging for forensic science investigations. Deadline 15 August 2023. More information: findaphd.com/phds/project/n…

Join us today (5 June) at 12.30 in the Gulbenkian Theatre for a live Kent Talk debate 'Curious or helpful? Motivating science in the modern world.' This is a FREE event. No need to book a ticket, just turn up!

Congratulations to Dr Duncan Mifsud who successfully defended his thesis on the 2nd March 2023. The title of his thesis is ‘On the Astrochemistry of Sulphur Molecules in Interstellar and Solar System Ice Analogues’.

Passionate about #stars #astronomy? Then this is the book for you: case studies in Star Formation: A Molecular Astronomy Perspective by @UniKent Duncan Mackay, Mark Thompson and James Urquhart. Out on the 31st March, pre-order today!

#Scholarship alert! #Kent #Lille #Cotutelle: LATP glass-ceramic electrolytes to advance battery technology for a low carbon future Applications must be received by Friday 24 March 2023, 23:59 GMT kent.ac.uk/scholarships/s… #Chemistry #Physics

Easy listening with the @ScienceSpaceCr8 and Ramsgate Radio podcast. Find out about #forensicscience or #Meteorologists. Got a topic in mind? Let us know! tinyurl.com/4su7wda6

Save the date for the 7th Stephen Gray Lecture @UniKent with Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell on "Astronomy and Poetry". Dame Jocelyn will select about half a dozen of these poems, give the scientific background and seek volunteer readers. Register: tinyurl.com/yckax2av

#Standout from the crowd by #stayingon at the University of Kent. Find out more about Postgraduate study at our PG Open day on Feb 22nd 5-7pm, book via the university main page. We hope to see many of you there!

Did you know: Venus has a thick, toxic atmosphere filled with carbon dioxide and it’s perpetually shrouded in thick, yellowish clouds of sulfuric acid that trap heat, causing a runaway greenhouse effect. It’s the hottest planet in our solar system. #Valentinesday2023 #Venus

Catch a glimpse of the brightest star-forming area in our galactic neighborhood with this new @NASAHubble image of the Tarantula Nebula: go.nasa.gov/3jAeLMN

It's National Apprenticeship Week 2023! 🥳 Join us throughout the week to find out more about all things apprenticeships here at Kent, including case studies and details on all the different types of apprenticeship we offer. ➡️ kent.ac.uk/global-lifelon… #NAW2023

This talk is at 12:30 today, I repeat 12:30!!! (6pm india time)

National Science Day 2023 Lecture Series #Global #Scientific #Challenges and responsibility of scientists in presenting them to public audiences with Professor Nigel Mason. Watch live on 7th Feb 2023 6:00 PM youtube.com/watch?v=cyj7g3… @UniKent

BAME Staff Network 2023 , Brilliant Leadership – in a Diverse World with Dr Fiona Bartels-Ellis OBE, global head of EDI responsible for setting and driving the strategic direction of EDI across offices in 100 countries Wed 8 Feb 2:15pm Register: tinyurl.com/yc4wercs

Congratulations to our amazing #student #experience team who have been awarded a #Teaching #Innovation #Award from #LearnSci Direct for their Pre-Arrivals Hub virtual learning environment. tinyurl.com/27fhhyyw

We're sending a new crew to the @Space_Station! NASA's @SpaceX #Crew6 mission is scheduled to launch from @NASAKennedy no earlier than Sunday, Feb. 26. Get to know our four Crew-6 travelers and what they'll be working on over their six months in orbit: go.nasa.gov/3WNJhQI

Save the date for the 7th Stephen Gray Lecture @UniKent with Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell on "Astronomy and Poetry". Dame Jocelyn will select about half a dozen of these poems, give the scientific background and seek volunteer readers. Register: tinyurl.com/yckax2av

Make sure you get your applications in before Wednesday @UniKent for a degree in #STEM #Astronomy #Bioscience #Chemistry #Forensic #Physics #Sport We have great #facilities, #student #experience and #support. Amazing #academic #lecturers on a stunning campus. UCAS code K24

Our amazing Physics and Astronomy team here @UniKent have been working hard to produce the best curriculum for our students. We are pleased to announce that all Physics and Astronomy courses are now fully accredited by IOP for the next 5 years.  tinyurl.com/4hbjxww6