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
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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
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
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
Kent and Medway Medical School – Successful start marks an exciting future
It would be all too easy to allow this Leadership Blog to focus on nothing but the pandemic, but the legacy and history of Kent … Read more
Review of the effectiveness of our Senate
Senate is one of the highest governing bodies of the University, with concern for all aspects of our academic endeavour, and so it is vital … 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
Update on staff and student return to campus
Following the meeting of the Senior Leadership Forum earlier this week, I wanted to give you the latest update on the progress being made to … Read more
Our changing relationship with Europe
Given the unprecedented change and uncertainty across the world, now might seem a strange time to talk about a new European strategy for the University. … Read more