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
Category: Collaboration
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
Business leaders gather on campus to mark renewed support for local area
Kent recently joined local business leaders on its Canterbury campus to celebrate the start of another year as Patrons of the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce. … Read more
AI-powered virtual humans set to boost NHS care in Kent and Medway
A half a million-pound collaboration between Kent researchers and NHS professionals will explore how AI-powered ‘virtual humans’ can be used by regional healthcare providers to … Read more
Supporting the national effort to create fairer food systems
Professor Ben Lowe from Kent Business School is contributing to a major UKRI-funded research project aimed at tackling food inequality across the UK. The Food Systems … Read more
Netwalking event highlights Canterbury campus open for business
On Thursday 10 April, the University of Kent welcomed over 40 members of the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce to its 300-acre Canterbury campus for a tour … Read more