Kent alumna, YolanDa Brown OBE DL was officially installed as the University’s new Chancellor during a graduation ceremony at Rochester Cathedral on 17 July 2024. … Read more
Park Life: Alumna Joanna Adaran reflects on Regents Park Open Air Theatre role
Former Music Performance Scholar, Joanna Adaran (Comparative Literature, 2022), spent her early summer performing as ‘Trunky’, the brave elephant in the musical adaptation of Roald … Read more
Kent Alumni elected to UK Parliament
In the recent UK General Election, four members of the University of Kent’s alumni community were elected to the House of Commons. The newly elected … Read more
The ‘Keswick’ Bronze donated in memory of Anthony Heywood
We are most grateful to Lily Heywood, wife of the late Anthony Heywood, for donating Anthony’s sculpture, the ‘Keswick’ Bronze, to the University of Kent. … Read more
Saxon Shore Relay Race raises £1,500 for the Parkinson’s Centre for Integrated Therapy
On Saturday 15th June, 35 teams completed the 2024 Saxon Shore Relay Race, a challenging 47-mile multi-terrain course that winds its way through the scenic … Read more
Spotlight on the Parkinson’s Centre for Integrated Therapy: A huge thank you to Outpost Pictures
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news here at the Parkinson’s Centre for Integrated Therapy. Outpost Pictures is generously donating their time and expertise to … Read more
Alumni recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours
Members of the University of Kent community have been recognised in the King’s 2024 Birthday Honours List. Those honoured include Kent alumni with honorary degrees: … Read more
A joyful celebration of song raises over £400 for the Parkinson’s Centre for Integrated Therapy
The Canterbury Cantata Trust’s recent concert on Saturday 22nd June was a resounding success, raising an incredible £424.82 for the Parkinson’s Centre for Integrated Therapy … Read more
Solley’s Quiz Night winners donate prize money to the Parkinson’s Centre for Integrated Therapy
We would like to thank the champions of a recent charity quiz and curry night, hosted by Solley’s at The Pub at Solley’s in Ripple, … 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