The University of Kent’s Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries (iCCi), who are leading on Docking Station project invites individuals, businesses, and community members to … Read more
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Paris School of Arts and Culture to close
After many successful years in Paris, delivering three MA courses at the Paris School of Arts and Culture (PSAC), we have decided that the current … Read more
Kent Memories: Tom Wolfe comes to Canterbury
Words by Adrian Smith, Emeritus Professor of Modern History at the University of Southampton. There he stood, silently acknowledging an awestruck audience as his host … Read more
Sean Sayers publishes ‘The Making of a Marxist Philosopher: A Memoir’
Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, Sean Sayers, who taught at Kent from 1969 until 2009, has published a highly readable and thought-provoking memoir of his family … Read more
In Memoriam: John Colin Gerrard (Colin)
I am very sad to share that John Colin Gerrard (Colin) died on 19th April 2024. Colin worked in the library from 1977-2008. I worked … Read more
Cultivating Wellness: The Therapeutic Power of Gardening for Parkinson’s
As National Gardening Week approaches, it is a wonderful time to reflect on the profound benefits of gardening for our health and well-being. Whether you … Read more
Remembering John Barron (1925-2024)
Chris Barron remembers his father John John Barron was born in Hollingbourne near Maidstone in December 1925. An accountant by trade and son of a … Read more
Alumni and friends support our students with the cost-of-living crisis
The recent cost of living crisis is impacting all sectors of our society and for students especially, rising costs can have a significant impact on … Read more
Jaime Blakesley appointed as UKA Board President
We are delighted to welcome Jaime Blakesley as the new University of Kent in America Board President. Jaime has served on the UKA board since … Read more
Become a Career Mentor for Kent Students
Our Career Mentoring Scheme is now successfully up and running and we need your help in order to support more students… The scheme offers current … Read more