Since we published our Kent 2025 Strategy, we have made significant progress in a number of areas while also continually reviewing our initial objectives based on what we have learnt along the way.
We've since published our Mid-Term Review which brings together progress to date with an updates on where we're headed next.
Our strategic review published in autumn 2021:
Over the past 18 months we have learned some important lessons across the University:
Read more from those involved in Kent's key achievements and significant milestones
Professor Shane Weller
Signature Research Themes are a key part of the University’s strategy to further develop our global research profile.
Professor Shujun Li
iCSS is a University-wide hub promoting interdisciplinary research and educational activities in cyber security related topics.
Professor Catherine Richardson
We have an exciting programme of work driving this, with projects like Creative Estuary already helping our region to reach its potential as a major cultural hub.
Simone Davies
We have made great strides with our approach to marketing with better insight, better planning, better reporting and good innovation.
Dr William Collier
Our new Medway strategy sets out an exciting vision for the region with a distinct and professionally aligned portfolio and enhanced regional and civic focus aligned to the regional needs of Medway and its people.
Professor Sarah Vickerstaff
We are delighted to have secured Athena SWAN Silver, which is a reflection both of the hard work of the project team and of the broader commitment across the University to inclusivity and equality.
Professor Paul Allain
The Graduate and Researcher College (GRC), previously known as the Graduate School, launched in the 2020/21 academic year.
Professor Chris Holland
Our innovative course will prepare a new generation of doctors to deliver 21st Century person-centred medicine. To open in the timescale we did is an immense achievement, but to do it during the Covid-19 pandemic is extraordinary.
Becky Verlin
My main role, as Housekeeping Manager, involves managing a brilliant team of professional cleaners and handy persons who ensure that accommodation is ready for students and maintain it while they’re here.
