We have today announced a formal collaboration between the University of Kent and the University of Greenwich.  This exciting partnership will lead to the creation of the London and South East University Group* – a bold new model that brings both institutions under one structure, while allowing each university to retain its own name, identity and local presence.

What does this mean for me?

For you as a student, nothing will change for the foreseeable future. You will continue to study at and graduate from Kent as planned. In time, we hope this collaboration will create more opportunities and benefits for students, but your day-to-day experience will remain the same. You can see the FAQs about this new partnership here.

What happens next?

Planning work is now underway and is expected to finish by the end of the year, with decisions on timings to follow. If approved, it is anticipated the London and South East University Group* will be expected to be in place for the 2026/27 academic year. Until then, everything continues as normal.

How to stay engaged and informed

You may have questions about what this means for you, there is an online Student Briefing on Thursday 11 September from 11:00-12:00, where this collaboration will be discussed in more detail. Use this link to join the Student Briefing.

We will also continue to share updates and provide clear information as plans develop. If you have any questions in the meantime, you can email FutureKent@kent.ac.uk

Our focus remains on ensuring you have the best possible experience at Kent, and we will keep you informed about any changes that may affect you.

(*name TBC following a formal Office for Students process)