The School of Biosciences is leading a research project, sponsored by Kent Health, to study the impact of the microbiome on gastrointestinal health. The School is … Read more
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School of Biosciences – Postgraduate Live QandA on Thursday 8 July
Now you’ve completed your undergraduate degree, are you thinking about what happens next? If you’re looking at further study to boost your career prospects, we … Read more
Research suggests first cases of Covid-19 arose earlier than initially reported
Research led by Dr David Roberts at the University’s School of Anthropology and Conservation has found that the first case of Covid-19 likely arose between early October and mid-November … Read more
Research reveals human immune system reduces potency of antibiotics
Research from the School of Biosciences has revealed that a molecule produced by the human immune system can severely diminish the potency of certain antibiotics. This may … Read more
Research on beta myosin protein promises new understanding of heart disease
Research from Kent’s School of Biosciences and the University of Colorado Boulder has identified crucial changes in the protein beta myosin that result in the muscles in larger animals … Read more
Covid transmission influenced by blood transmission rules
Accumulated evidence worldwide shows that blood type affects the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, with blood Type O being less susceptible and non-O blood types more … Read more
Jane Irons PhD Scholarships to support vital research at Kent
In case you missed it, the School of Biosciences received a donation of £150,000 to fund two 3-year PhD Studentships as part of the ‘Jane Irons … Read more
Blended learning FAQ
Everything you need to know about blended learning in the School of Biosciences We are planning for the delivery of degrees with social distancing in … Read more
Tomorrow’s World Scholarships
The University of Kent has launched the ‘Tomorrow’s World’ scholarships—a series aimed at supporting our Finalist students’ continuing to postgraduate Masters study. While two of … Read more
Summer of Biosciences: Reading, listening and viewing
Looking for something new to watch, listen to or read now you’ve finished every Netflix boxset? Our Academics give their recommendations for how to get … Read more