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
Category: Innovation
Introducing our first Signature Research Themes
It is a great pleasure to announce the University’s first three Signature Research Themes: Food Systems, Natural Resources and Environment; Future Human; and Migration and … Read more
New institute shines a light on creativity and culture
It’s an exciting time to be part of the University’s new Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries (ICCI). The Institute is one of three key … Read more
Collaborating to kick-start Kent
Last Friday I was privileged to attend the Kent Business Summit, organised by Kent Business School in the magnificent Sibson Building. This was a fantastic … Read more
REF pilot launched as brakes come off for enterprise
Mock REF We are currently in the fourth round of consultations about REF2021. Imagine having four Brexit referendums, six months apart, with 20 questions each. … Read more