Project Timeline

Project timeline

What we have achieved, where we are now and what we will do.

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July 2021

Antiracism Strategy launched

Kent launches its anti-racism strategy in response to student and staff concerns in the wake of Black Lives Matters.

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September 2021

Raise awareness and understanding for all

An eLearning programmes within staff training Moodle that buildings understand of race including history terminology and what everyone can do to make a difference.    

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September 2021

Promote inclusive leadership practices

A programme of blended learning to improve all of the knowledge of all leaders on how to build inclusive practices into everyday activities.     

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December 2020

Launch race and ethnicity training programme for staff

New training programme for staff launched to help educate staff on issues of race and ethnicity.     

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October 2020

The accommodation agreement discontinues its practice of using student cards for identification

Approval of a new Code of Conduct by Estates department’s SMT    

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October 2020

A new forum for reporting of discrimination on campus

Revised University EDI governance structure recommended for approval, including a new EDI Forum   

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September 2020

Sign Race Equality Charter

Vice-Chancellor Karen Cox formally submitted Kent’s application for membership of the Advance HE’s Race Equality Charter.  

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September 2020

Clarifying Campus Security’s executive authority and making it clear to student body

Adoption of a new Campus Security Charter   

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January 2022

Specialist Wellbeing Advisor (Discrimination and Harassment)

Kent creates and appoints a Specialist Wellbeing Advisor (Discrimination and Harassment) within Student Support and Wellbeing to support students who are victims of racism or other forms of discrimination or harassment.

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April 2023

Living Black Group launched

Living Black at Kent Working Group established to act upon the recommendations of the Living Black at University report investigating the impact of accommodation culture on Black students’ mental health.

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September 2023

Three Little Birds launched

Launched West Indian microbrand Three Little Birds on campus, offering a selection of African and West Indian drinks and snacks in catering outlets.  

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August 2024

Race Equality Charter Bronze application

Kent submits its application for the Race Equality Charter Bronze status to Advance HE.

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8 October 2024

Kent hosts the Living Black Conference

In October 2024 Kent hosted the second Living Black Conference, focused on developing more equitable practices in accommodation through cultural competency, inclusive leadership and strategic development.