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Turning dust into gold: finding value in cherry and seaweed waste

By Emily Collins | 10 June 2025

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

By Emily Collins | 09 June 2025

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

By Emily Collins | 09 June 2025

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

By Emily Collins | 19 May 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

By Emily Collins | 12 May 2025

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

By Emily Collins | 30 April 2025

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

By Emily Collins | 30 April 2025

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

By Emily Collins | 29 April 2025

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

By Emily Collins | 23 April 2025

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

By Emily Collins | 15 April 2025

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

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