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Research - University of Kent
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Research and Innovation at Kent
Research and innovation
Tackling urgent global challenges for a healthier, more sustainable and socially just world.
Latest news and events
Research Round Up
Creating connections
We're bridging gaps in knowledge, funding and skills to pump life into research and innovation opportunities which inspire our students and connect our community to the challenges that matter.
Inspiring collaboration
Our collaborations with industry, government and the third sector are driving innovation and entrepreneurship, shaping public discourse and influencing policy and practice.
Uniting communities
Our research goes beyond our boundaries, creating
opportunities for knowledge exchange between businesses, policy makers,
healthcare providers, coastal and rural communities, and more. Together, we're
inspiring change.
Our research is empowering individuals, transforming communities, and driving progress across South East England and beyond to meet society's evolving needs through:
World-class research
that addresses critical societal challenges, inspires our students and maximises impact locally, nationally and globally.
Nurturing talent
in an inclusive, supportive and vibrant research environment that provides the tools, resources and opportunities staff and students need to excel, regardless of career stage.
Innovation
& commercialisation of research and support for entrepreneurial activity that brings our discoveries and technologies to the wider world.
Strategic partnerships
and collaborations with industry, government and the third sector which unlock new funding streams, student experiences and opportunities for research and innovation to thrive.
Explore our priority areas
Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care
Explore
Environment and Sustainability
Environment and Sustainability
Explore
Future Society
Future Society
Explore
World-leading impact
In the Research Excellence Framework 2021, Kent was confirmed as a leading research university, with the majority of our REF submissions rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.
We also rose by 11 places to 38 in the Times Higher Education’s ranking for overall quality in the REF.
Learn more about our excellence and impact
Support for our community
Postdoctoral researchers
From Doctoral Training Partnerships to our friendly and supportive Graduate and Researcher College, there are so many ways we can help you find your place amongst our world-leading researchers.
Learn more
Partners and communities
We're connecting with communities, policymakers, healthcare practitioners, not-for-profits and other groups to share our knowledge, co-create and fund the projects that matter.
Explore our impact
Business and industry
Whether you're a local SME or international corporation, our researchers can work with you to bring specialist expertise, skills, funding and cutting-edge technology to your business.
Partner with us
Research technicians
As a member of Eastern Arc, we're part of the EARC Technicians' Network and have pledged to support your visibility, recognition, career development, sustainability and impact.
Learn more
Academics and researchers
Our specialist teams can support you to navigate the research lifecycle, maximise the impact of your research and excel in your academic career.
Access research support
Latest news
Research centres
Project directory
(Research.Kent)
Research institutes
Research facilities
Apply
to study at Kent.
Find
postgraduate funding and scholarships.
Jump to content
Research and Innovation at Kent
Research and innovation
Tackling urgent global challenges for a healthier, more sustainable and socially just world.
Latest news and events
Research Round Up
Creating connections
We're bridging gaps in knowledge, funding and skills to pump life into research and innovation opportunities which inspire our students and connect our community to the challenges that matter.
Inspiring collaboration
Our collaborations with industry, government and the third sector are driving innovation and entrepreneurship, shaping public discourse and influencing policy and practice.
Uniting communities
Our research goes beyond our boundaries, creating
opportunities for knowledge exchange between businesses, policy makers,
healthcare providers, coastal and rural communities, and more. Together, we're
inspiring change.
Our research is empowering individuals, transforming communities, and driving progress across South East England and beyond to meet society's evolving needs through:
World-class research
that addresses critical societal challenges, inspires our students and maximises impact locally, nationally and globally.
Nurturing talent
in an inclusive, supportive and vibrant research environment that provides the tools, resources and opportunities staff and students need to excel, regardless of career stage.
Innovation
& commercialisation of research and support for entrepreneurial activity that brings our discoveries and technologies to the wider world.
Strategic partnerships
and collaborations with industry, government and the third sector which unlock new funding streams, student experiences and opportunities for research and innovation to thrive.
Explore our priority areas
Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care
Explore
Environment and Sustainability
Environment and Sustainability
Explore
Future Society
Future Society
Explore
World-leading impact
In the Research Excellence Framework 2021, Kent was confirmed as a leading research university, with the majority of our REF submissions rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.
We also rose by 11 places to 38 in the Times Higher Education’s ranking for overall quality in the REF.
Learn more about our excellence and impact
Support for our community
Postdoctoral researchers
From Doctoral Training Partnerships to our friendly and supportive Graduate and Researcher College, there are so many ways we can help you find your place amongst our world-leading researchers.
Learn more
Partners and communities
We're connecting with communities, policymakers, healthcare practitioners, not-for-profits and other groups to share our knowledge, co-create and fund the projects that matter.
Explore our impact
Business and industry
Whether you're a local SME or international corporation, our researchers can work with you to bring specialist expertise, skills, funding and cutting-edge technology to your business.
Partner with us
Research technicians
As a member of Eastern Arc, we're part of the EARC Technicians' Network and have pledged to support your visibility, recognition, career development, sustainability and impact.
Learn more
Academics and researchers
Our specialist teams can support you to navigate the research lifecycle, maximise the impact of your research and excel in your academic career.
Access research support
Latest news
Research centres
Project directory
(Research.Kent)
Research institutes
Research facilities
Apply
to study at Kent.
Find
postgraduate funding and scholarships.