Research Active The Newsletter of University of Kent Research Services, Vol 10, Issue 3, May 2016
RESEARCH PRIZES 2016 Image: Matt Wilson
Image: Matt Wilson
2016 Winners (L to R): Prof Gordon Lynch, Dr Henrik Schoenefeldt, Dr Ben Goult, Dr Heather Ferguson, Dr Neo Loizides, Eske van Gils, Dr John Pearson, Eleanor Perry, Joe Baker (on behalf of the Warren Lab) The second annual University Research Prizes were awarded at a gala dinner on 1 April 2016. The prizes were presented by the PVC Research and Innovation Prof Philippe De Wilde. Guests at the ceremony, compered by Prof Darren Griffin, included Deans, Heads of School, nominators and the winners themselves. Introducing the prizes, De Wilde paid tribute to both the winners and to all of those who had been nominated from across 15 Schools. ‘These Prizes act as a showcase for the extraordinary range of ground breaking research that is being undertaken across the University,’ he said. ‘The applications this year highlighted the diversity of research, and the impressive achievements, for which Kent academics and students are responsible.’ ‘The high calibre of applications made the task of the award panel in
selecting just twelve winWant to know more? ners particularly difficult, and as well Citations and brief summaries of as congratulating the winners I all this year’s winners are available would like to thank all those who p8-11. put their work forward for consideration. It has shown me how much For more information about the excellent work is being undertaken, scheme or next year’s competihow many publications and grants tion, contact Phil Ward are being secured, and how many (p.ward@kent.ac.uk, xtn 7748) accolades are being won. The Research Prizes scheme is i n t e n d e d to represent all this effort, and I hope that it will continue to reflect the breadth, inclusivity, and excellence of the University's research.’ Next year’s competition will open in October 2016 with a deadDr John Pearson receives his prize line of 6 January 2017, from Prof De Wilde and an award ceremony on 24 March 2017.
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