We are dedicated to promoting collaborative research and providing wider access to our state-of-the-art core facilities. The Nikon Imaging Centre is open to external academic and Industry users.

Steps to Gain Access

Before requesting access, please review the NIC access policy. To use the facility, you must complete two forms:

Account Request Form (for our online scheduling system)
a) King’s users: Enter a valid grant code in the ‘Account number’ field.
b) External users: Contact the NIC team for a consultation.
Training Request Form (via the online scheduling system)
a) Specify your sample details and desired instrument.
b) Submit a separate form for each microscope requiring training.

If you’re unsure which microscope suits your research, the NIC team is available for consultations.

Training & Access Levels

Two training sessions are required before independent use.

Session 1: Full microscope demonstration and setup (bring your samples if possible).
Session 2: Hands-on operation under supervision.

After training, you gain access to the booking system for that microscope.

Initial access: Limited to office hours (9 AM–5 PM).
Out-of-hours access: Granted upon request once competency is demonstrated (contact the NIC team).
Additional training: requests should be submitted through the online scheduling system.

For any queries or consultations, please reach out to the NIC team.

Virginia Silio

Research

Research

Nikon Imaging Centre

Research

Nikon Imaging Centre