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Category: Celebrating success

Make a lasting impact at Kent as a KSU Officer

By Helen Kirk | 03 February 2026

Nominations are now open for the Lead Kent: Officer Elections, and this is your chance to step into one of three full-time roles for the 2026-2027 … Read more

Kent Diamonds: Taekwondo Triumph

By Miriam Sandiford | 26 January 2026

Our first student Kent Diamonds are UKC Taekwondo, who are the second oldest society at Kent! At a recent national competition, the Taekwondo Society won … Read more

Kent Diamonds: Lawyering Leader

By Rhys Higgins | 26 January 2026

Our first staff Kent Diamond is Darren Weir. Darren supports a wide range of extra-curricular activities and events for Kent Law School and is responsible … Read more

Kent Diamonds: Inaugural Innovators

By Hannah Collins | 26 January 2026

Our first Kent Diamonds we’re celebrating from our alumni community are also Kent’s first ever undergraduate students. The First 500 were enrolled at Kent in … Read more

Thread and Legends: Past Icons, Future Designers, 14 Feb

By Miriam Sandiford | 19 January 2026

The University of Kent and Fenwick present: Threads and Legends A spectacular showcase of style from Fenwick’s curated collections inspired by the past 60 years … Read more

How I secured a Year in Industry Placement thanks to the Enhance Programme

By rc542 | 02 December 2025

Holly Smith from the School of Psychology talks about her experience of Enhance: The Work Experience Development Programme. Tell us a bit about yourself “My … Read more

Kent Diamonds – do you know someone who goes above and beyond?

By Miriam Sandiford | 27 November 2025

This year the University of Kent is 60! As part of our Diamond Anniversary year, we want to celebrate our amazing Kent community. Building on … Read more

Business Start-Up Journey Launch Success

By Miriam Sandiford | 27 October 2025

On 22 October, the Business Start-Up Journey launch event transformed a lecture theatre in Sibson into a hub of entrepreneurial energy and inspiration. Students, alumni … Read more

Belonging and Beyond at Kent: a three-phase welcome that lasts all year

By Yetunde Kolajo | 27 October 2025

Belonging & Beyond is Kent’s answer to that question, a year-long, three-phase programme designed to strengthen the sense of belonging among Black and ethnically minoritised … Read more

Voices for Sanctuary: Gospel music at Canterbury Cathedral, 31 Oct

By Miriam Sandiford | 23 October 2025

Gospel music comes to Canterbury Cathedral in Support of Refugee and Asylum-Seeking Students. This Autumn term, the University of Kent marks its 60th anniversary and … Read more

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