We are pleased to announce that the University has been awarded £1.148 million from the latest Office for Students (OfS) Capital Funding Competition in recognition of our commitment to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). … Read more
Research reveals parasitic threat to dairy industry and humans
Collaborative research led by Kent’s School of Biosciences has found the prevalence of the parasite Cryptosporidium to be greater than presumed, equating to a serious threat to the dairy … Read more
Researchers use gene-editing to create single sex mice litters
Researchers from Kent’s School of Biosciences and the Francis Crick Institute have used gene editing technology to create female-only and male-only mice litters with 100% efficiency. This proof of principle … Read more
New evidence identified on safety of IVF embryo screening method
This research is hugely important to the IVF process. Researchers from the School of Biosciences have identified crucial new evidence on the safety and efficacy of a … Read more
Mental Health and Postgraduate Researchers.
Within the Division of Natural Sciences, we understand the importance of looking after our students mental health. We have an amazing support system in place … Read more
PGR Launch Event on 27 October 2021
Are you a Postgradaute Research student studying within the Natural Sciences Division? If so, join us on 27 October from 13.00-16.00 in the Woolf Lecture … Read more
Black History Month events 20th to 28th October 2021
There are lots of events going on this week for you to get involved with. Wednesday 20 October, 3-5pm via Teams Diverse Cymru, the national … Read more
New potential factor contributing to severity of COVID-19 identified
Kent’s School of Biosciences and the Institute of Medical Virology at Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main, have identified a protein that may critically contribute to severe forms of COVID-19. … Read more
Professor Garrett new Chair of Pancreatic Cancer UK’s Scientific Advisory Board
The University welcomes the appointment of Michelle Garrett, Professor of Cancer Therapeutics in the School of Biosciences, as the new Chair of Pancreatic Cancer UK’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). The … Read more
New embryo identification IVF method set to boost dairy industry
Research from the University of Kent, the University of Nottingham and L’Alliance Boviteq Inc., has established a method of significantly improving in-vitro fertilization (IVF) in cattle. This breakthrough … Read more