The University Council, Kent’s governing body, has been recognised as a leading example of gender diversity, with its 48% women membership.

The University’s high ranking among the top tier of UK Universities has been highlighted in the recent Women Count: Leaders in Higher Education 2016 report.

The Council is ‘the supreme governing body of the University’ and its responsibilities include oversight of the management and administration of the University’s revenue and property and conduct of its affairs.

Currently, 12 of the 25 Council members are women, many of them lay members highly regarded for their roles outside the University. They include former head of the Ministry of Justice Dame Ursula Brennan, City lawyer Elaine Colville and portfolio director, investor and adviser Stevie Spring.

All three are vocal in their support for diversity in the Council and across the University. They are also unanimous in their belief that Kent is a special place to be and have clear ideas on the difference they hope to make to the University through their Council role.

You can find out more in this Kent Life feature.