It seems a bit late to be saying it, but welcome back! It’s hard to believe we’re coming to the end of the first month … Read more
Author: Executive Group
Presenting our Antiracism Strategy
I am delighted to present our Antiracism Strategy. The strategy development was led by a reference group that included Kent Union, academic, professional services (both … Read more
Our new People and Culture Strategy
As I reflect on all that’s happened since becoming HR&OD Director in May this year, as well as the turbulence and challenges we faced in the … Read more
A new approach to antiracism at Kent
At Kent, we have individuals and teams with expertise, commitment, interest and creative solutions to tackling racial inequality at the University and beyond. As a … Read more
Challenging Racism
Over this academic year, we have renewed our ongoing institutional commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, and in recent months we have been taking steps … Read more
Our REF2021 submission
On 29 March, the University successfully submitted to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. That submission, which comprises 26 Units of Assessment, is the result … Read more
Organising for Success: Where we are and what’s still to do
As I’m sure many of you will recognise from your own areas, my first few months as Chief Financial Officer have been something of a … Read more
EDI – A new approach at Kent
Over the last few months, we have made some substantial changes around our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at Kent, with a view … Read more
Your feedback on working at Kent
This has truly been a year like no other, so it is more important than ever to hear how you are finding working at Kent. … Read more
Planning for the year ahead
This is the strangest introduction. Since starting my role at Kent at the end of March and in the midst of a pandemic, I have … Read more