Author: Maia Bennett

The Graduate and Researcher College (GRC) is delighted to announce the winners of the GRC Prizes 2026, recognising the exceptional contributions of our postgraduate research … Read more

On 16 June, postgraduate researchers, academic colleagues and professional services staff came together for our Annual Postgraduate Research (PGR) Conference, a day dedicated to showcasing … Read more

Every researcher faces challenges, decisions, and opportunities that can benefit from dedicated time and reflection. Whether you’re navigating a specific issue, exploring career options, managing … Read more

On 27 May 2026, the Graduate and Researcher College (GRC) hosted the University of Kent’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition Final, bringing together some of … Read more

This week, the Graduate and Researcher College (GRC), in collaboration with the Careers and Employability Service, welcomed postgraduate researchers to our annual Career Planning Beyond … Read more

The GRC Prizes recognise and encourage the exceptional efforts and achievements of the university’s postgraduate researchers and staff. This initiative not only highlights the outstanding … Read more

Jessica Gregory is a fourth-year PhD researcher with the University of Kent. In the summer of 2025, she took a three-month placement with The National … Read more

In this reflective piece, Yeshashwini Kadiri, PhD in Urban Studies, turns her attention not to the viva itself, but to the quieter, more disorienting days … Read more

In this reflective and deeply personal piece, Nuzhat Tasnim Rahman Raisa, a first-year PhD student at the University of Kent, explores how ambition, academic prestige, … Read more

The Annual Postgraduate Research Conference is an opportunity for PGRs to share research, exchange ideas, and connect with peers from across disciplines. Whether you’re at … Read more