Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge

KICC Overview

The Kavli Institute for Cosmology (KICC) provides an environment in which the University’s cosmologists and astrophysicists from different academic departments can share knowledge, work together on major projects and develop new initiatives.

Research Themes

Kavli research encompasses observational experiments and theoretical modelling of the Universe. It's origin and evolution from the 'Big Bang' through to the present and into the future.

Projects

Scientists at KICC have been leading, or have been heavily involved in many major observational, instrumental and computational projects, often involving large international collaborations.

People

The Kavli Institute brings together eminent Professors, Lecturers, Postdoctoral and Doctoral Researchers from three University departments, Institute of Astronomy, Cavendish Astrophysics and Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) together with visiting academics from around the world.

Jobs

Kavli Institute Fellow (Fixed Term)

Sep 06, 2019

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Upcoming events

Distorted Astrophysical Discs

May 18, 2020

Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge

Epoch of Galaxy Quenching

Sep 07, 2020

Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge

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Online outreach activities

Apr 09, 2020

During this period of social distancing, we are pleased to announce that we will offering a range of online astronomy talks and activities.

COVID-19 Virus

Mar 27, 2020

Even though the University of Cambridge is currently closed because of COVID-19 virus, we are all adjusting to new patterns of work so our operations continue remotely, thus, any questions / queries will still be answered via the kavlisec@ast.cam.ac.uk email address.

LIGO-Virgo Network Catches Another Neutron Star Collision

Feb 25, 2020

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