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{{Short description|Research institute at the University of Cambridge}}
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|faculty=[[University of Cambridge#Schools.2C faculties and departments|School of Physical Sciences]], University of Cambridge
|faculty=[[University of Cambridge#Schools.2C faculties and departments|School of Physical Sciences]], University of Cambridge
|head_label= Director
|head_label= Director
|head= Roberto Maiolino
|head= Anthony Challinor
|staff= 48<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kicc.cam.ac.uk/directory| title=Kavli Institute: People| accessdate=28 July 2012| publisher=Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge}}</ref>
|staff= 48<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kicc.cam.ac.uk/directory| title=Kavli Institute: People| accessdate=28 July 2012| publisher=Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge}}</ref>
|location= [[Cambridge]], [[Cambridgeshire]], [[United Kingdom]]
|location= [[Cambridge]], [[Cambridgeshire]], [[United Kingdom]]
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==Background==
==Background==
In August 2006 an agreement was reached between the University of Cambridge and the Kavli Foundation for the establishment of an Institute for [[cosmology]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kavlifoundation.org/kavli-news/university-cambridge-and-kavli-foundation-create-pioneering-new-research-center-examine-v| title=The University of Cambridge and The Kavli Foundation Create a Pioneering New Research Center to Examine the Very Beginnings of the Universe| accessdate=28 July 2012| date=1 November 2006| work=Kavli News |publisher=The Kavli Foundation}}</ref> The Kavli Foundation will support several 5-year senior research fellowships in perpetuity, and the University committed to provide a building to house the Institute. Operation began in October 2008 with the appointment of the first Kavli Institute Fellows. The building was completed in July 2009, and was officially opened 18 November 2009 by [[Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh|Prince Philip]] as [[List of Chancellors of the University of Cambridge|Chancellor of the University]] in a ceremony with [[Fred Kavli]].
In August 2006, an agreement was reached between the University of Cambridge and the Kavli Foundation for the establishment of an Institute for [[cosmology]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kavlifoundation.org/kavli-news/university-cambridge-and-kavli-foundation-create-pioneering-new-research-center-examine-v| title=The University of Cambridge and The Kavli Foundation Create a Pioneering New Research Center to Examine the Very Beginnings of the Universe| accessdate=28 July 2012| date=1 November 2006| work=Kavli News |publisher=The Kavli Foundation}}</ref> The Kavli Foundation will support several 5-year senior research fellowships in perpetuity, and the University committed to provide a building to house the Institute. Operation began in October 2008 with the appointment of the first Kavli Institute Fellows. The building was completed in July 2009, and was officially opened 18 November 2009 by [[Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh|Prince Philip]] as [[List of Chancellors of the University of Cambridge|Chancellor of the University]] in a ceremony with [[Fred Kavli]].


The director of the Institute is Roberto Maiolino; the deputy director is Anthony Challinor. The first director was [[George Efstathiou]] of the IoA.
The current director of the Institute is Anthony Challinor, and the deputy director is Debora Sijacki. The first director was [[George Efstathiou]] of the IoA, succeeded by Roberto Maiolino.


==Projects==
==Projects==
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==Kavli Building==
==Kavli Building==


The Kavli Building is located adjacent to the Hoyle Building, the main building of the IoA. The two are connected via a raised walkway. The building was designed to encourage the occupants to interact with one another as well as with the occupants of the Hoyle building. It is intended to be similar in architectural style to the Hoyle Building, but to be sufficiently distinctive so as to retain an independent identity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amarch.co.uk/architecture/kavli-institute-cosmology-cambridge| title=Kavli Institute: Architecture| accessdate=28 July 2012| date=2008|publisher=Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge}}</ref> The architects were Annand and Mustoe. The design includes use of ground source heat pumps and a heat exchanger serving under-floor heating to meet [[Cambridge City Council|City Council]] requirements that at least 10% of the building's energy is generated on-site.
The Kavli Building is located adjacent to the Hoyle Building, the main building of the IoA. The two are connected by a raised walkway. The building was designed to encourage the occupants to interact with one another as well as with the occupants of the Hoyle building. It is intended to be similar in architectural style to the Hoyle Building, but to be sufficiently distinctive so as to retain an independent identity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amarch.co.uk/architecture/kavli-institute-cosmology-cambridge| title=Kavli Institute: Architecture| accessdate=28 July 2012| date=2008|publisher=Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge}}</ref> The architects were Annand and Mustoe. The design includes use of [[Ground source heat pump|ground source heat pumps]] and a heat exchanger serving under-floor heating to meet [[Cambridge City Council|City Council]] requirements that at least 10% of the building's energy is generated on-site.

==Kavli Fellowships==

The Kavli Institute offers every year a number of prestigious Kavli Fellowships intended for outstanding young scientists early in their careers. Most of the previous Kavli Fellows are now research leaders around the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kicc.cam.ac.uk/aboutus/kavlifellowship| title=The Kavli Institute Fellowships| accessdate=3 December 2004| date=2021|publisher=Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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* The [http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/ Institute of Astronomy website]
* The [http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/ Institute of Astronomy website]
* The [http://www.mrao.cam.ac.uk/ Cavendish Astrophysics Group website]
* The [http://www.mrao.cam.ac.uk/ Cavendish Astrophysics Group website]

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Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge
Established2006
DirectorAnthony Challinor
FacultySchool of Physical Sciences, University of Cambridge
Staff48[1]
AddressMadingley Road
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Websitewww.kicc.cam.ac.uk

The Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge (KICC) is a research establishment set up through collaboration of the University of Cambridge and the Kavli Foundation. It is operated by two of the University's astronomy groups: the Institute of Astronomy (IoA) and the Cavendish Astrophysics Group.

Background

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In August 2006, an agreement was reached between the University of Cambridge and the Kavli Foundation for the establishment of an Institute for cosmology.[2] The Kavli Foundation will support several 5-year senior research fellowships in perpetuity, and the University committed to provide a building to house the Institute. Operation began in October 2008 with the appointment of the first Kavli Institute Fellows. The building was completed in July 2009, and was officially opened 18 November 2009 by Prince Philip as Chancellor of the University in a ceremony with Fred Kavli.

The current director of the Institute is Anthony Challinor, and the deputy director is Debora Sijacki. The first director was George Efstathiou of the IoA, succeeded by Roberto Maiolino.

Projects

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KICC researchers are involved in the following projects:

Kavli Building

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The Kavli Building is located adjacent to the Hoyle Building, the main building of the IoA. The two are connected by a raised walkway. The building was designed to encourage the occupants to interact with one another as well as with the occupants of the Hoyle building. It is intended to be similar in architectural style to the Hoyle Building, but to be sufficiently distinctive so as to retain an independent identity.[3] The architects were Annand and Mustoe. The design includes use of ground source heat pumps and a heat exchanger serving under-floor heating to meet City Council requirements that at least 10% of the building's energy is generated on-site.

Kavli Fellowships

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The Kavli Institute offers every year a number of prestigious Kavli Fellowships intended for outstanding young scientists early in their careers. Most of the previous Kavli Fellows are now research leaders around the world.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Kavli Institute: People". Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
  2. ^ "The University of Cambridge and The Kavli Foundation Create a Pioneering New Research Center to Examine the Very Beginnings of the Universe". Kavli News. The Kavli Foundation. 1 November 2006. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
  3. ^ "Kavli Institute: Architecture". Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge. 2008. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
  4. ^ "The Kavli Institute Fellowships". Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge. 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2004.
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