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Science changing the world

Following a major £45.5 million investment in science talent, research, education and infrastructure, King's is advancing knowledge, strengthening skills and powering exploration across the sciences. Science has the power to solve the world's most urgent challenges, and King's has a rich history of pioneering life-changing scientific discoveries, from uncovering the structure of DNA and developing electromagnetism to delivering the first human-to-human blood transfusion. Our expertise sits at the interface of physical, life sciences and computer science, strengthening our position to address global issues from net zero to quantum technologies. Our vision is to become the UK's leading university for science education and a world-leader in interconnected science research.

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King's world-class science degrees are taught by leading academics in state-of-the-art facilities. Students learn how to tackle major societal challenges through an interdisciplinary lens, gaining the skills and experience needed to work within emerging and future industries. Our expert scientists are already propelling new research forward. We are creating the conditions needed to stimulate new discoveries by investing in leading talent, providing the infrastructure for ambitious collaborations and incentivising research efforts that have potential to change the world.

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Sustainable Science at King's

Scientists at King’s are ensuring that scientific progress can solve today’s challenges without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. At King’s, sustainable science means two things: pioneering research that protects the environment, supports a fair society and is economically viable, and rethinking how research itself is conducted to minimise our own environmental impact. Solving complex global challenges – from climate change and biodiversity loss to resource scarcity – requires breaking down traditional boundaries between scientific disciplines.

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Interdisciplinary research centres

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Underpinning solutions for addressing key environmental issues

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