Kent is a place of stark contrasts In just over an hour, you can travel by train from one of the most globalised and cosmopolitan … Read more
Care home quality ratings linked to the working conditions of staff
Research led by Kent’s Centre for Health Services Studies (CHSS) and Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) has found that improving working conditions and reducing staff turnover can increase … Read more
Everything you need to know about postgraduate study at the Tizard Centre
Register now for a webinar showcasing everything you need to know about postgraduate study at the University of Kent’s Tizard Centre! The Tizard Centre, based … Read more
New study demonstrates how home care can reduce NHS costs
A new study led by Kent’s Personal Social Services Research Unit (PSSRU) has found that higher home care supply in a local authority can significantly reduce … Read more
Dr Beth Breeze awarded an OBE in New Year Honours List
We are delighted to report that Dr Beth Breeze has been been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) “For services to Philanthropic Research and Fundraising”. … Read more
Expert Panel finds Government progress to improve mental health services ‘requires improvement’
A report published today by the Health and Social Care Committee’s Expert Panel says the Government’s progress in delivering its policy commitments on a wide … Read more
Working from home can increase work-family conflict for women in traditional gender roles
New research by SSPSSR Professor of Sociology and Social Policy Heejung Chung has found that working from home can increase feelings that family responsibilities hinder … Read more
Meet your new Student EDI Representatives
Meet your new Student Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) Representatives: Basma El Doukhi, Tianna Wong, Zohra Jonnud, Macy Hall, and Feriel Guennoun Basma, Tianna, Zohra, … Read more
£10 million funding award for new Centre for Care
Kent is one of five universities collaborating on the launch of a new ‘Centre for Care’ to address the urgent need for accessible research and … Read more
Expert Comment: The new drug strategy may not be as bad as it looks
With the Government publishing its 10-year Drugs Strategy today (6 December 2021), SSPSSR Professor in Criminal Justice, Alex Stevens, explains how behind the tough-sounding rhetoric in … Read more