About Us
A snapshot of what we do here at SEPnet.
Our Vision & Aims
The purpose of SEPnet is to enhance the excellence of Physics in the South East by continuing to facilitate regional collaborations . SEPnet partners are united by a common goal of “Working together to broaden the horizons of physics and physicists".
The overarching objectives for SEPnet are to:
Improve the skills training and employability of our students
Break down barriers to improve the accessibility of physics for everyone.
Enhance the opportunities for research collaborations
Grow the size and diversity of our student population, ensuring students are well-supported through their studies
Our Core Programmes
Outreach and Public Engagement
SEPnet’s Outreach and Public Engagement programme provides teachers supported access to curriculum resources and integrated programmes in partnership with organisations like the Ogden Trust, STEMNET, and the Institute of Physics.
GRADnet
SEPnet’s postgraduate training network, GRADnet, provides PhD and MSc by Research students with a broad array of discipline-focused Advanced Physics Schools and professional development opportunities.
Employer Engagement and Student Support
SEPnet’s activities are strengthened by a comprehensive employer engagement network. Each university has dedicated Physics Employability Advisors who collaborate with industry partners to provide specialist training and placement opportunities for students.
Research
Research within SEPnet ranges from investigations into fundamental physics, exploring matter from its smallest subatomic scales to the vastness of the universe, and its interactions and dynamics.
Outreach and Public Engagement
SEPnet’s Outreach and Public Engagement programme provides teachers supported access to curriculum resources and integrated programmes in partnership with organisations like the Ogden Trust, STEMNET, and the Institute of Physics.
GRADnet
SEPnet’s postgraduate training network, GRADnet, provides PhD and MSc by Research students with a broad array of discipline-focused Advanced Physics Schools and professional development opportunities.
Employer Engagement and Student Support
SEPnet’s activities are strengthened by a comprehensive employer engagement network. Each university has dedicated Physics Employability Advisors who collaborate with industry partners to provide specialist training and placement opportunities for students.
Research
Research within SEPnet ranges from investigations into fundamental physics, exploring matter from its smallest subatomic scales to the vastness of the universe, and its interactions and dynamics.
Outreach and Public Engagement
SEPnet’s Outreach and Public Engagement programme provides teachers supported access to curriculum resources and integrated programmes in partnership with organisations like the Ogden Trust, STEMNET, and the Institute of Physics.
GRADnet
SEPnet’s postgraduate training network, GRADnet, provides PhD and MSc by Research students with a broad array of discipline-focused Advanced Physics Schools and professional development opportunities.
Employer Engagement and Student Support
SEPnet’s activities are strengthened by a comprehensive employer engagement network. Each university has dedicated Physics Employability Advisors who collaborate with industry partners to provide specialist training and placement opportunities for students.
Research
Research within SEPnet ranges from investigations into fundamental physics, exploring matter from its smallest subatomic scales to the vastness of the universe, and its interactions and dynamics.
Outreach and Public Engagement
SEPnet’s Outreach and Public Engagement programme provides teachers supported access to curriculum resources and integrated programmes in partnership with organisations like the Ogden Trust, STEMNET, and the Institute of Physics.
GRADnet
SEPnet’s postgraduate training network, GRADnet, provides PhD and MSc by Research students with a broad array of discipline-focused Advanced Physics Schools and professional development opportunities.
Employer Engagement and Student Support
SEPnet’s activities are strengthened by a comprehensive employer engagement network. Each university has dedicated Physics Employability Advisors who collaborate with industry partners to provide specialist training and placement opportunities for students.
Research
Research within SEPnet ranges from investigations into fundamental physics, exploring matter from its smallest subatomic scales to the vastness of the universe, and its interactions and dynamics.
Outreach and Public Engagement
SEPnet’s Outreach and Public Engagement programme provides teachers supported access to curriculum resources and integrated programmes in partnership with organisations like the Ogden Trust, STEMNET, and the Institute of Physics.
GRADnet
SEPnet’s postgraduate training network, GRADnet, provides PhD and MSc by Research students with a broad array of discipline-focused Advanced Physics Schools and professional development opportunities.
Employer Engagement and Student Support
SEPnet’s activities are strengthened by a comprehensive employer engagement network. Each university has dedicated Physics Employability Advisors who collaborate with industry partners to provide specialist training and placement opportunities for students.
Research
Research within SEPnet ranges from investigations into fundamental physics, exploring matter from its smallest subatomic scales to the vastness of the universe, and its interactions and dynamics.
Outreach and Public Engagement
SEPnet’s Outreach and Public Engagement programme provides teachers supported access to curriculum resources and integrated programmes in partnership with organisations like the Ogden Trust, STEMNET, and the Institute of Physics.
GRADnet
SEPnet’s postgraduate training network, GRADnet, provides PhD and MSc by Research students with a broad array of discipline-focused Advanced Physics Schools and professional development opportunities.
Employer Engagement and Student Support
SEPnet’s activities are strengthened by a comprehensive employer engagement network. Each university has dedicated Physics Employability Advisors who collaborate with industry partners to provide specialist training and placement opportunities for students.
Research
Research within SEPnet ranges from investigations into fundamental physics, exploring matter from its smallest subatomic scales to the vastness of the universe, and its interactions and dynamics.
Outreach and Public Engagement
SEPnet’s Outreach and Public Engagement programme provides teachers supported access to curriculum resources and integrated programmes in partnership with organisations like the Ogden Trust, STEMNET, and the Institute of Physics.
GRADnet
SEPnet’s postgraduate training network, GRADnet, provides PhD and MSc by Research students with a broad array of discipline-focused Advanced Physics Schools and professional development opportunities.
Employer Engagement and Student Support
SEPnet’s activities are strengthened by a comprehensive employer engagement network. Each university has dedicated Physics Employability Advisors who collaborate with industry partners to provide specialist training and placement opportunities for students.
Research
Research within SEPnet ranges from investigations into fundamental physics, exploring matter from its smallest subatomic scales to the vastness of the universe, and its interactions and dynamics.
Outreach and Public Engagement
SEPnet’s Outreach and Public Engagement programme provides teachers supported access to curriculum resources and integrated programmes in partnership with organisations like the Ogden Trust, STEMNET, and the Institute of Physics.
GRADnet
SEPnet’s postgraduate training network, GRADnet, provides PhD and MSc by Research students with a broad array of discipline-focused Advanced Physics Schools and professional development opportunities.
Employer Engagement and Student Support
SEPnet’s activities are strengthened by a comprehensive employer engagement network. Each university has dedicated Physics Employability Advisors who collaborate with industry partners to provide specialist training and placement opportunities for students.
Research
Research within SEPnet ranges from investigations into fundamental physics, exploring matter from its smallest subatomic scales to the vastness of the universe, and its interactions and dynamics.
Milestones and Funding
The value and impact of SEPnet has been recognised at a national level with significant funding having been received from the Higher Education Funding Council for England both in 2008 (a £12.5m grant was awarded) and 2013 (a £2.75m grant was awarded) . This funding was awarded in order to support innovative research, graduate training, and outreach programmes. In 2018, SEPnet Phase III began, continuing these efforts for another five years and in 2023 SEPnet partners came together to confirm SEPnet Phase IV would launch in August 2023.
