New research from a team led by a psychologist at the University suggests humans, like other species, can perceive certain scents as threatening. Dr Arnaud Wisman, of the School of Psychology, found ...

Having a cat or a dog as a companion can increase human life satisfaction and wellbeing as much as family and friends do, according to new Kent-led research. Analysis from economics researchers ...

We are delighted to report that the University has achieved a ranking of 40th out of 131 institutions nationally in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. Kent is also one of the biggest ...

Across the University we have started work on the development of our next institutional strategy, which is focused on ensuring we do more to put students at the heart of everything we do and what Kent ...

Singer-songwriter and record producer, PinkPantheress is among eight impactful individuals who will receive an honorary degree from Kent in July. PinkPantheress, who grew up in Canterbury, Kent before ...

Members of the ‘manosphere’ community are misusing academic research to frame and validate their beliefs about women, according to new research led by the School of Anthropology and Conservation. The ...

New research carried out by the University as part of the Health Behaviour of School Age Children Survey (HBSC) for England has found that young people are less healthy and satisfied with their lives ...

New research from Kent has identified prosocial behaviours and bonding amongst people who attend raves, which may help explain why rave culture has endured for the last thirty years. While there is a ...

In partnership with Fenwick, the University of Kent presents Threads & Legends — a fashion showcase marking 60 years of style and innovation as part of the University of Kent’s 60th anniversary year.

The Canterbury District Biodiversity Network was set up as a community initiative in 2020 with the aim of bringing together representatives of Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), the ...

The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent have today, 4 February 2026, confirmed that they have legally committed to the merger between their two institutions and the creation of a new ...

We Are Kent: Alumni Homecoming Weekend Whether you are one of our pioneering ‘First 500’ students or a more recent graduate, this is your chance to reconnect with old friends, revisit your favourite ...