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New institute shines a light on creativity and culture

By Senior Leadership Team | 17 December 2019

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

A new approach to marketing the University

By Senior Leadership Team | 11 December 2019

I’ve had a busy first three months since starting my role at the University. It’s been great getting to know so many of you and … Read more

A bright future for apprenticeships at Kent

By Senior Leadership Team | 27 November 2019

The Centre for Higher and Degree Apprenticeships (CHDA) was launched by the University in September 2016, in response to the national apprenticeship reform, and since … Read more

Guest blog: Student recruitment update

By Executive Group | 27 March 2019

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

Council Strategy Day

By Executive Group | 06 March 2019

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

By senior leadership team | 07 November 2018

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

By senior leadership team | 25 July 2018

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

By senior leadership team | 11 July 2018

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

By senior leadership team | 14 March 2018

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’?

By senior leadership team | 31 January 2018

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

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