The University is marking British Science Week (5-14 March 2021) with a series of events that will highlight the work of our academics and postgraduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
This includes a series of online public lectures that will cover a range of topics from combatting fake news to sustainable electronics and using gut bacteria to develop new health solutions. Delivered by Kent academics via Zoom, the short talks will provide insights into how their innovative research is shaping the future. They are free and open to all.
The public lectures will take place on the following dates and times:
Monday 8 March
16:00 – 17:00 – Innovating for the Future at Kent: The Fight against Online Misinformation and Fake News – Dr Jason Nurse (School of Computing)
17:00 – 18:00 – Innovating for the Future at Kent: How to shrink your microscope – Dr Mike Hughes (School of Physical Sciences)
Tuesday 9 March
16:00 – 17:00 – Innovating for the Future at Kent: Taking a breath to find a pattern for health and performance – Professor John Dickinson (School of Sport and Exercise Sciences)
17:00 – 18:00 – Innovating for the Future at Kent: Solitons, Rogue waves and Tsunamis – Professor Peter Clarkson (School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science)
Thursday 11 March
17:00 – 18:00 – Innovating for the Future at Kent: Printing flexible batteries for sensors – Dr Maria Alfredsson (School of Physical Sciences)
Friday 12 March
16:00 – 17:00 – Innovating for the Future at Kent: Using gut bacteria to develop new health solutions – Dr Marina Ezcurra (School of Biosciences)
17:00 – 18:00 – Innovating for the Future at Kent: Can we really get Green Electronics? – Dr Robert Horne (School of Engineering and Digital Arts)
As well as the individual lectures, all academics will also participate in a panel discussion event between 16:00-17:00 on Wednesday 10 March.
Free tickets for the individual public lectures can be ordered on Eventbrite.