University of Kent public lecture series to celebrate British Science Week (5-14 March)

For British Science Week (5-14 March 2021), the University of Kent will hold a series of online public lectures from experts in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

The lectures, which are free and open for all, will cover 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.

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 booked on Eventbrite.