PLANCKS Kent 2026 Supporters
We would like to thank all of our sponsors, without whom we could not make PLANCKS happen.
The Institute of Physics is the main organiser of the event. They are the learned society for Physics in both the UK & Ireland, with a mandate of promoting and growing physics.
University of Kent is the host of PLANCKS UK & Ireland 2026. Both the university and the physics department a great support in organising the 10th edition of PLANCKS.
The International Association of Physics Students arranges PLANCKS every year, with help from its member countries. They are a volunteer non-profit with the goal of spreading peace and collaboration among physics students.
IOP London and South East Branch – PLANCKS Partner
Long time supporters of PLANCKS – involved with all UK & Ireland Preliminaries since they started in 2017.
With the University of Kent being within their region, the renewed support is greatly appreciated.
Shi Cryogenics – Gold Sponsor
Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (SHI) has a tradition of excellence and innovation that spans over 400 years. From its very beginning as a small shop selling medicines and books in Kyoto, Japan in the early 17th century, to its current status as a diverse, $8 billion corporation, SHI has continued to grow and flourish in an ever-changing international market.
SHI’s acquisition of IGC-APD Cryogenics, Inc. in 2002 brought together two of the world’s leading cryogenic companies to form the SHI Cryogenics Group, with an unsurpassed tradition of design, development and success in the manufacture of cryogenic equipment.
Nu Quantum – Silver+ Sponsor
Nu Quantum is a multidisciplinary company building the technology necessary to scale quantum computers to utility. We were founded in 2018 as a spin-out of the University of Cambridge to commercialise research generated over the last decade at the Cavendish Laboratory. Since then, we have built a strong IP portfolio and interdisciplinary team to develop market-led quantum networking solutions.
Jane Street – Bronze Sponsor
Jane Street is a quantitative trading firm with offices worldwide. We hire smart, humble people who love to solve problems, build systems, and test theories. You’ll learn something new every day in our office—whether it’s connecting with a colleague to share perspectives, or participating in a talk, class, or game night. Our success is driven by our people and we never stop improving.
Cambridge University Press– Prize Sponsor
Cambridge University Press & Assessment spreads knowledge, sparks curiosity and aids understanding around the world through our qualifications, assessments, academic publications and original research.
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