A team of researchers from Kent have demonstrated that it is possible to grow tea in lunar soil as part of a wider field of … Read more
Category: Collaboration
Kent-led diagnostics centre leads local norovirus testing in oysters
The Centre for Advanced Diagnostics Development and Application (CADDA), led by Kent in collaboration with the University of Manchester and University College London (UCL), is working … Read more
Kent research supports local farm with eco-friendly animal feed development
Kent researchers working with a local farm have found promising results in the sustainable growth of black soldier fly larvae – which offer an innovative … Read more
Bioscience researchers discover health benefits of upcycling cherry waste
Kent biosciences researchers, working closely with RentACherryTree (a small agricultural business in East Sussex), have developed an innovative way to turn waste cherries into a valuable, health-boosting … Read more
Turning dust into gold: finding value in cherry and seaweed waste
Kent scientists are working with companies to transform wasted cherries into healthy, nutritious food ingredients and using seaweed waste to boost agricultural crop health and … Read more
Partnership approach to reduce healthcare inequalities in coastal communities
A research partnership of universities, community health providers and local councils co-led by Professor Sally Kendall has been awarded funding by the National Institute for … Read more
Taking action on plastic pollution
According to the UN Environmental Programme about 400 million tonnes of plastic waste is produced globally every year. If historic growth trends continue, global production of primary … Read more
Kent and Medway Business Summit 2025
On Tuesday, Kent hosted its 9th Kent and Medway Business Summit, welcoming businesses and policymakers to our Canterbury campus for a day of discussion around the … Read more
Celebrating the science and art of British hops and beer
On Thursday 8 May, researchers, brewers and hop growers from across England gathered on our Canterbury campus to celebrate British hops and beer made with … Read more
Stop Food Waste Day: helping businesses turn food waste into profit
It’s estimated that 45% of root crops, fruit and vegetables produced globally is lost or wasted every year. To help change this, Kent researchers have … Read more









