The work of Dr Zaki Wahhaj, Reader in Economics, is influencing practices and legal protection against early marriage. Written by Sunder Mahendra. During a period of … Read more
Month: February 2022
Creating dialogue is key to developing new health innovations
Professor Simon Coulton explains why engaging with different audiences at every stage of the research cycle ensures health research addresses the needs of those who … Read more
Respiratory clinic space opened to community
Medway Asthma Self Help service has been able to reintroduce face-to-face clinics using specialist Sports & Exercise Science facilities at the University’s Medway campus. Written … Read more
The quick read: knowledge exchange
University Knowledge Exchange Co-ordinator Bryony Dutta provides a whistle-stop tour. Knowledge Exchange (KE) is more important than ever for the University Sector. Here at Kent, our definition … Read more
Leveraging cultural capital for political reform
Sunder Mahendra explores how scholars are using the power of stories to influence positive social change. Refugee Tales is a fascinating example of an outreach project that deploys cultural … Read more
Firm engagement with eat out to help out scheme
Dr Yannis Galanakis’ research on the Government Scheme began after walking along Canterbury High Street and engaging in debate with the public. Written by Evie … Read more
Addressing historical policy failures using academic activism
Professor Gordon Lynch has spent a career combining academia with activism to address historical policy failures around child migrants. Written by Sunder Mahendra. Between 1869 … Read more
Engaging with armed groups: prospects and challenges
Dr Harmonie Toros is a Reader in International Conflict Analysis at Kent’s School of Politics and International Relations. Impact Officer Sunder Mahendra explores what part … Read more
Students are once again key to success for Kent Global Connect event
Global Team partners with Employability Points Scheme (EP) to create an exciting and valuable work placement for students. Dr Anthony Manning, Dean for Internationalisation, and … Read more
Engagement at the heart of building lasting relationships with business and enterprise partners
Knowledge Exchange Manager Janine Coomber explains how the University’s Business and Industry Relationship Team can help researchers with partner engagement. Relationship building is at the … Read more