King's Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences

We used to think our Solar System was unique. Now we know there are countless planetary systems, many with rocky, Earth‑like worlds. Could some of these Earth-like planets harbour life?

At this year’s Higgs lecture, Nobel Laureate and exoplanet pioneer Professor Michel Mayor will explore how our understanding of the universe has changed.

📅 11 June, Thursday
⏰ 18.00 - 19.00
📍Bush House, WC2B 4BG

Hear how these discoveries are reshaping our understanding of the Milky Way.

Register today ⬇️
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-one-planetary-system-to-billions-a-new-era-in-exoplanet-discovery-tickets-1984546830994?aff=Facebook

We are thrilled to share that the speaker for this year's Informatics Annual Lecture is Professor Mihaela van der Schaar, University of Cambridge. 👏⁠
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Discover how humans and AI systems could work together to generate, challenge and refine scientific ideas in entirely new ways.⁠
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From cancer research to the future of knowledge creation, this talk will challenge how we think about science in the age of AI. 🤖⁠
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📅 25 June, Thursday ⁠
⏰ 17.00 - 19.00 ⁠
📍Strand Campus, WC2R 2LS⁠
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Register today ⬇️
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/informatics-annual-lecture-2026-inspiring-excellence-in-computer-science-tickets-1988470172815?aff=Facebook

What kinds of planets fill our galaxy and how many might look like Earth? 🌍

Join Nobel Laureate and exoplanet pioneer Professor Michel Mayor as he dives into three decades of research, revealing a universe far more diverse than we ever imagined.

📅 11 June, Thursday
⏰ 18.00 - 19.00
📍Bush House, WC2B 4BG

Don’t miss your chance to hear from the scientist who discovered the first exoplanet and helped start a new era of exploration.

Register today ⬇️
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-one-planetary-system-to-billions-a-new-era-in-exoplanet-discovery-tickets-1984546830994?aff=Facebook

The UK Government has revealed that medical information belonging to 500,0000 participants taking part in the landmark scientific programme, UK Biobank, was listed for sale in China. Informatics' Elena Simperl spoke to BBC News about what the breach tells us about national data infrastructure. 🔐

"Too often, the costs of maintaining infrastructure for flagship data stewardship projects like this are treated as an afterthought," Elena added.

Read the full story ⬇️
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpvxgl3n138o

Industry leaders and innovators — connect with the next wave of applied tech innovation.

Join us at King’s Informatics Industry Showcase, where research meets real-world deployment. Explore projects across AI, large language models, robotics, cybersecurity, digital health — designed to solve practical challenges.

✅ Meet researchers ready to partner on applied projects�
✅ Explore live demos and prototypes�
✅ Identify talent and ideas ready for commercialisation

📅 Wednesday, 10 June
⏰ 14.30 – 18.00
📍Bush House, King’s College London, WC2B 4BG

Whether you're looking to collaborate, recruit emerging talent or stay ahead of what’s next in tech, this showcase offers direct access to solutions you can take forward.

Register today ⬇️
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kings-informatics-industry-showcase-innovations-in-computer-science-ai-tickets-1984559122759?aff=Facebook

Get ready for a journey across the galaxy!

Join us at this year’s Higgs Lecture with Nobel Laureate Professor Michel Mayor, whose discovery of the first exoplanet forever changed cosmology.

He will explore the incredible variety of planets beyond our Solar System and what they might tell us about life elsewhere.

📅 11 June, Thursday
⏰ 18.00 - 19.00
📍Bush House, WC2B 4BG

Register today ⬇️
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-one-planetary-system-to-billions-a-new-era-in-exoplanet-discovery-tickets-1984546830994?aff=Facebook

🔬 Applications for King's Undergraduate Research Fellowships 2025-2026 are now open! 🔬

⚪ Looking to gain research or professional experience this summer?
⚪ Want to work directly with an academic supervisor and gain first-hand insight into your desired fields?
⚪ Are you thinking about a funded opportunity that could enhance your CV?

The King’s Undergraduate Research Fellowships (KURF) are just for you!

Thanks to KURF, students can work directly as research assistants alongside King's academic and professional services staff in a variety of fields during the summer. As a successful fellow, you will receive the Research Award, featured on your HEAR record and a stipend of up to £1,500! 💷

Move fast to take part - applications close on 21 April (23:59) and late applications will NOT be accepted. ⏰

Learn more and apply today! https://keats.kcl.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=106869§ion=4

Only applications submitted via the online application form are considered valid. KURF is open only to King's undergraduate students who have not completed KURF before. Applications are NOT assessed on a first-come, first-served basis. ℹ️

Previously successful fellows were named as co-authors on academic publications, participated in overseas conferences, conducted groundbreaking laboratory work, curated exhibitions or presented as guest speakers on panel discussions. 🎙️

We particularly welcome applications from students from underrepresented and Widening Participation backgrounds. 👋