In her recent blog, the Vice-Chancellor outlined how the shift in demographics and an increasingly competitive recruitment environment led to the reduction in the number … Read more
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Council Strategy Day
The University Council had a valuable discussion about the challenges facing the sector and the University at its Strategy Day on 15 February. I want … Read more
University Council: Behind the scenes
Karen has invited me to contribute to the Executive Group blog series, as Chair of the Council of the University. I probably have to start … Read more
Guest blog: Kente cloth, kilts and fake news
Our congregation ceremonies are wonderful occasions. I first experienced graduation when I received my degree from Kent in a ceremony in Rutherford Dining Hall and … Read more
Guest blog: A new narrative for Medway
Since Karen’s arrival, we have been involved in ‘refreshing’ the University’s strategy. My priority has been Medway which for several years has highlighted ‘professional, creative … Read more
Guest blog: A New Vision for Europe: Regional Opportunity, Employability and Student Mobility
At this historical moment in UK-EU political change, we are surrounded by media discussions about Brexit and the complexity of the decision-making, the uncertainty and … Read more
Guest blog: Where are the ‘snowflakes’?
The holiday season wasn’t a quiet one for Higher Education, and this time it wasn’t just VCs under scrutiny. Lucky us; Students’ Unions were also … Read more