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The University’s second annual Research Prize competition is open for nominations. The Prizes recognise exceptional achievements in research and are open to all research active staff and doctoral students at Kent. The following prizes will be offered annually: Three University … Continue reading →

Pascal Dissard from the European Research Council Executive Agency will visit the university on the 25th of September. The meeting will take place in Keynes Lecture Theatre 2, starting at 9:45. The presentation on ERC schemes, statistics and future plans … Continue reading →

With ever more time pressures preventing academics from applying for grants, it is increasingly essential for researchers to be savvy about their approach to funding. The landscape is changing, Research Councils are working together more than ever before, Innovate UK … Continue reading →

This year’s visit by UKRO, the UK Research Office, will take place on the 12th May in Grimond Lecture Theatre 3. UKRO’s mission is to promote effective UK engagement in EU research, innovation and higher education activities by providing information about … Continue reading →

It’s very easy to feel like an ‘imposter’ when you’re starting out in academia. Prof Ruth Barcan wrote about this in Times Higher Educationlast year: “many of my colleagues (especially women) gave out subtle signs that they did not feel … Continue reading →

Last year we launched the inaugural University Research Prizes competition. We received 40 applications from across all three Faculties; the standard was extremely high, and reflects the diverse, exciting and vibrant research culture across the University. The winners will be … Continue reading →

As part of the Kent’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, the University is funding three interdisciplinary research ‘sandpits’. Sandpits are residential interactive workshops that take place over three days. Having a period of time to work with others, to focus on broad … Continue reading →

Academics are increasingly being urged to produce “impactful” research – but how do you actually achieve that impact? One key route could be to engage with politicians and policy makers. Governments (of all political persuasions) need research results and advice … Continue reading →