University of Kent: Research Policy & Support

22/06/2023

Research film launch and interactive panel discussion

The Rise of Atheism

Join us Wednesday 28 June 1pm

06/06/2023

Thursday 8 June, 12.30 - 13.30 (GMT)

"Autism Reimagined" documentary launch and live panel discussion with Professor Nicola Shaughnessy from and Dr Melissa Trimingham and Allen Ince

To view the event, follow the link to Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3kD-iPQAfw

17/01/2023

OPEN TO ALL

Join us in February for our next hands-on workshop on evidencing your impact.

https://www.kent.ac.uk/research-innovation-services/news-and-events

06/10/2022

Kent Youth Summit 2022 was a fantastic success.

Over 700 students from secondary schools across Kent took part in the Youth Summit. Students and teachers joined the interactive workshops led by academics in the morning followed by a lively lunchtime of barbeque, candy floss, pop corn and live music with and .

The made an appearance on Tuesday lunchtime for a little lesson on Salsa dancing.

Each day, the students reflected on an idea to contribute to our "100 ideas for better World" manifesto which will be handed to our councillors and MPs.

Check out the video!

30/08/2022

A new documentary 🎥 commissioned by the Research Excellence Team, and produced in collaboration with KMTV about Dr Luis Eslava's Ruptures 21 New Constitutional Futures project to help draft a new has been released as all eyes will be on the South American nation come Sunday 4th September as the Chileans decide whether to accept or reject the proposal.

Watch the pivotal film in the latest news blog: https://www.kent.ac.uk/law/news/7104/dr-luis-eslava-helps-draft-new-chilean-constitution-in-kmtv-documentary?fbclid=IwAR3kP7iIy4WbssaAg3DdpLHKi58hc8BB9riD4LbAwsSh8pGDNx9dCiS7tuI

Dr Luis Eslava helps draft new Chilean constitution in KMTV documentary By Gabrielle Grant | 22 August 2022 By Cameron Tucker, Senior Producer at KMTV In a matter of weeks, Chileans will head to the polls to vote on a new constitution. It’s a once-in-a-generation decision which could see its cur...

28/06/2022

We had the great pleasure to received , a 3.5 metre-tall living artwork of a young Syrian refugee child, back to our Canterbury campus yesterday (27 June)!

Secondary school pupils from The Canterbury Academy and Stone Lodge School as well as students from KRAN joined us for the celebration.

Find out more about Little Amal and her journey at https://bit.ly/3zLqsWz


Here is a taster!

21/06/2022

University of Kent News Centre Join Little Amal for her second visit to Kent (27 June) Join Little Amal for her second visit to Kent (27 June) Gary Hughes 20 June 2022 Community Kent Life Picture by Ady Kerry Little Amal on Canterbury campus 2021 On Monday 27 June, school students and the public are...

24/05/2022

Exciting news!

Kent Youth Summit coming to the University of Kent.

Monday 27 June - Friday 1 July

In partnership with Kent County Council's Reconnect Program, the University will welcome over 200 students aged 13 to 18 years old from across Kent.

From maths challenges to sports activities and from creative writing to designing what a human will look like in 30 years!

Each day will kick off with workshops followed by a barbeque before ending the day with an interactive headline plenary session.

This first Youth Summit will give students a platform to reconnect with each other and will be a vibrant and engaging learning opportunity for schools across the county.

Schools can find more information about the event and how to join the Youth Summit here
https://www.kent.ac.uk/engagement/youth-summit

07/04/2022

THE SPORT OF BREATHING

How can the art of breathing stop you from reaching the top and how can understanding techniques, patterns and undiagnosed medical conditions help improve athletes' performances.

Monday 11th May, 12-1pm (Youtube/Facebook)

To book, https://research.kent.ac.uk/ris-research-policy-support/research-excellence/think-kent-discovers-series/