Blastocystis is one of the most common microbes in the human gut, but whether it is harmful or helpful is still a matter of controversy. Blastocystis … Read more

It is with great sadness that we heard recently about the passing of our esteemed friend and colleague, Professor Alan Bull, who has died at … Read more

The Kent Union Above and Beyond Awards acknowledge exceptional individuals or teams who go above and beyond their duties to provide the utmost support to … Read more

Scientists are motivated by many different and sometimes conflicting notions – they want to understand, explore, explain, help, cure diseases, improve lives, solve problems, invent, … Read more

It’s official: the application form for our annual Bioscience Work Experience Week is finally live! This year’s event will be taking place from Monday the … Read more

Bioscientists from the University of Kent have made a landmark research breakthrough in synthetic biology that could help support the NHS and UK healthcare industry … Read more

Timo Leopold Kuerten graduated in 2019 with a BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science. We caught up with him to see what he has been up to … Read more

Mikayala King graduated in 2004 with a degree Biochemistry with Medical Biosciences. We caught up with her to see what she has been up to. … Read more

James graduated in the 2000’s with a BSc in Cellular and Molecular Immunology. We caught up with him to see where his course has taken … Read more

Discovery Planet partnered with Dr Emma Hargreaves, Lecturer in Microbiology and Public Engagement Coordinator in the school of Biosciences, to deliver three days of workshops … Read more