At our meeting on Friday 1 July, the Council of the University discussed the implications of the EU referendum.

The Council is the University’s governing body, and its members are from a wide range of backgrounds, including business, industry, law, media and public services, as well as representatives from all parts of the University.

We were united in endorsing the Vice-Chancellor’s commitment, and that of her staff, to support staff and students through this very difficult and uncertain time, as set out in her message sent to the University community on 24 June.

We also re-affirmed the importance of Kent’s status as the UK’s European University. We share the University’s pride in this identity, and its determination to remain an outward-facing, international institution.

This is at the heart of Kent’s future, and the Council is unequivocal in its support.

Sir David Warren
Chair of the University Council