About the School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences
The School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences delivers world class research, education and innovation, building on the significant presence of physics, chemistry and biology across the College and combining it with the School’s strengths in mathematics and informatics. The School provides a platform from where the rich legacy of pioneering King’s scientists can be built on for the future.
Our work crosses traditional subject boundaries, creating cutting-edge research in non-traditional disciplines that contribute towards the College’s broad subject base. For example, the School collaborates with King’s Health Partners (KHP), creating inter-dependence between their health focus and the broader academic remit of the School and College. Staff exploit opportunities to carry out multidisciplinary work with a range of other centres within the College and develop partnerships with external groups in industry.
We are very proud of our tradition of excellence within the School which includes a history of high levels of research funding, five Nobel Laureates from among our distinguished former staff and the Bronze Athena SWAN Award for work in promoting the careers of women working in science, engineering and technology. The School enjoys an international reputation with staff and students from all over the world. Amongst a friendly community environment, students learn from world-leading academics, whilst benefiting from an open door policy and a wealth of support.
The School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences was formed in August 2010 following the reorganisation of the former School of Physical Sciences & Engineering.