Bioscientists at the University have been awarded nearly £3.5 million to research the production of bacterial cells with enhanced internal organisation for industrial biotechnological processes. … Read more
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Top ten in UK for internationally-recognised research excellence
The University of Kent School of Biosciences has consolidated its position as one of the strongest Biological Science departments in the UK in the most recent … Read more
Sky TV features expert commentary on Ebola by Dr. Jeremy Rossman
A recent commentary article by Dr Jeremy Rossman, Lecturer in Virology at the School of Biosciences, he warns that the situation could change if the … Read more
Best in the UK for student satisfaction
The 2014 National Student Survey has recognised the School of Biosciences as one of the very best places to study in the UK. The School was ranked first … Read more
Ebola: Progressing towards a cure
Dr Jeremy Rossman, School of Biosciences Lecturer in Virology, was recently interviewed on BBC Radio Kent about the deadly Ebola virus. Western Africa is currently … Read more
Actin filament dynamics unravelled by Kent Fungal Group
PhD students in Dan Mulvihill’s group have recently published a study in which they have uncovered the mechanism by which the physical properties of different … Read more
International Genetics Conference -The ethics of embryo profiling
Ethical issues surrounding embryo profiling will come under the spotlight at an international genetics conference at the University of Kent’s Canterbury campus, 29 April-2 May. Other … Read more
Kent in fight against parasites
The University’s School of Biosciences is to play a major role in a global project to develop new drugs to combat parasites. A Kent-based team … Read more
Marking the end of the Spring term research seminar programme
It has been quite a year for the School of Biosciences Research Seminar programme. In the past academic year, staff and students have benefited from … Read more
Record success for Biosciences sandwich placements
Students from the School of Biosciences have been successful in securing a record number of sandwich placements. With still a number of weeks to go until … Read more