PLANCKS Kent 2026
Programme
Friday 20th February
| Time | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 15:00- | Accommodation Check-in | See Confirmation Email |
| 16:00-17:30 | Registration & Merch collection | Rutherford College |
| 17:30-19:30 | Guest Lecture 1 – Dr Molly Wells Opening Ceremony | Rutherford Lecture Theatre |
| 19:30-20:30 | Dinner | Rutherford College |
| 20:30- | Evening Socials | Rutherford Lecture Theatre |
On arrival, head to the foyer outside Rutherford Lecture Theatre for Registration.
Registration/Check in takes place in two parts. Check in to the hotel can be done at any time. When you arrive, please also complete Registration with the event organisers.
Saturday 21st February
| Time | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00-09:30 | Late Registration | Rutherford College |
| 09:30-10:30 | Guest Lecture 2 – Dr Mike Hughes | Rutherford Lecture Theatre |
| 10:30-11:30 | Group Photo & Exam Briefing | Rutherford Lecture Theatre |
| 11:30-15:30 | Exam | Rutherford College |
| 15:30-16:30 | Free time | – |
| 16:30-18:00 | Science Careers Panel | Rutherford Lecture Theatre |
| 18:30-19:30 | Dinner | Rutherford College |
| 19:30- | Free time & Evening Socials | TBC |
Breakfast:
Your accommodation will provide you with breakfast.
Photo:
The Group photo will take place outside, we will be travelling there together after the exam briefing.
You must wear your PLANCKS t-shirt for the photo and exam.
Exam:
The info for the exam will be given in the morning during the briefing. This is compulsory to attend. As the exam runs over lunch, it is encouraged to bring in snacks to eat!
Evening:
There will be a networking event on campus following the evening guest lecture. People will then have the option to do what they like for the evening. The local organisers will suggest a number of places to socialise together and have dinner.
Sunday 22nd February
| Time | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00-10:00 | Accommodation Check-out | – |
| 09:00-11:00 | Research & Industry Session | Rutherford College |
| 11:00-12:00 | Guest Lecture 3 – Dr Jorge Quintanilla | Rutherford Lecture Theatre |
| 12:00-13:00 | Lunch | Rutherford College |
| 13:00-15:00 | Exam Review & Closing Ceremony | Rutherford Lecture Theatre |
Breakfast:
Your accommodation will provide you with breakfast.
Exam Review:
The PLANCKS Advisory Board (PAB) will be going over the solutions and funny answers of the exam. This is followed by the awards being handed out.
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