Alumni and Friends

Latest news and events

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Theatre company created by Kent alumni hits the West End

February 2011

Big Telly is Northern Ireland’s longest established theatre company, founded in 1987 by former Kent drama students Zoe Seaton R83 and Jill Holmes E83.

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Kent alumna named Canterbury Festival Poet of the Year

October 2010

One of the University of Kent’s pioneering graduates has been named Canterbury Festival Poet of the Year at an award ceremony.

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School of Arts alumni return home as Little Bulb

October 2010

Four School of Arts alumni have come home to appear at the Gulbenkian after forming an award-winning touring theatre company.

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Honorary degrees - winter 2010

October 2010

Internationally-acclaimed ballet dancer and broadcaster Deborah Bull and veteran Middle East correspondent and author Patrick Cockburn will be among those receiving honorary degrees from the University next month.

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Music matters: new Music Department blog features alumni

May 2010

Dan Harding, Deputy Director of University Music has launched a new blog, Music matters, reflecting on music-making at Kent and profiling some music alumni.

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Kent graduate takes centre stage at Barbican

May 2010

A former Kent Drama student is performing her own stage show at London's Barbican Centre in June.

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Kent alumnus introduces his BAFTA nominated film

April 2010

2010 Bafta nominee, director & Kent alumnus Stuart Hazeldine to introduce and attend a Q&A for his Bafta nominated film EXAM at the Gulbenkian Cinema.

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Kent alumna opens iconic theatre in South Africa

February 2010

Drama alumna Georgina Rae E03 is developing and project managing the new Athol Fugard Theatre in Cape Town's District 6.

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Kent alumna appointed Chinese Vice-Minister

February 2010

International Relations alumna Fu Ying R85 has been appointed Chinese Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs. Read the full story online.

Alumni news

Kent Magazine

December 2009

KENT Magazine is mailed twice annually to alumni worldwide. The winter issue includes features, news, profiles and events. Download the pdf...

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Creative industries alumni reception

December 2009

On 30 November 2009, over 100 alumni met at the offices of the Guardian Media Group for a reception for alumni in the creative industries. See photos from the event...

Alumni news

Scholarships campaign

November 2009

The University has launched its first major Scholarships fundraising campaign. Our aim is to give more of the very best students the opportunity to study at Kent.. Find out more...

Alumni news

Congregations DVD

November 2009

All of this July's and November's graduation ceremonies are now available to buy on DVD.. Find out more...

Alumni Relations - Development Office

The University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NZ, T: +44 (0)1227 764000

Last Updated: 06/07/2011