A selection of the latest media coverage for the University in the local, national and international press.
Colleagues who would like to learn more about the University in the news, or working proactively or reactively with the media, should contact the Press Office.
Recent selected coverage for 19 December 2022 – 15 January 2023
- Crazy Conspiracy Theories Of 2022: From Elon Musk As Alien To World Cup Win – Professor Karen Douglas (School of Psychology) – International Business Times
- The Kent people recognised in the King’s New Year Honours list – Professor Dominic Abrams (School of Psychology) – Kent Live, Kent Online, UKRI. See our press release
- Labour takes huge lead over the Tories in new poll after chaotic 2022 – Professor Matt Goodwin (School of Politics and International Relations) – The Independent
- The United Kingdom is sinking in chaos before Christmas – Professor Matt Goodwin (School of Politics and International Relations) – Le Figaro
- Number of stay-at-home dads is up by a third, UK stats show – Professor Heejung Chung (School of Social Policy and Sociology and Social Research) – Daily UK News, Daily Mail
- Is exercising in virtual reality BETTER than hitting the gym? Experts claim wearing a VR headset can make you work out for longer and eat less afterwards – Dr Jim Ang (School of Computing) and Dr Lex Mauger (School of Sport & Exercise Sciences) – Daily Mail
- A cure for old-age? Scientists to trial new drug which could increase life expectancy to 120 – Dr Marina Ezcurra (School of Biosciences) – I News
- Covid Kraken symptoms to watch out for as the variant becomes the ‘most transmissible’ yet – Professor Martin Michaelis (School of Biosciences) – The Express, The Washington Time, The Week, Channel 4 Nerws Factcheck
- ‘Heart-in-a-jar’ could hold key to stopping cardiac arrest among sport stars – Professor Neil Kadd (School of Biosciences) – Telegraph. See our press release
- How to watch the King’s first Christmas message, just what is he expected to say and will Harry and Meghan get a mention after Netflix documentary? – Dr Emma Hanna (School of History) – Kent Online
- Record number of women apply for silk as 95 KCs are appointed – Professor Rosemary Hunter (Kent Law School) – Legal Futures
- Think they’re leaves? Look again! Bare conker trees are overrun by bright green parakeets making them seem vibrant despite leafless branches – (DICE) – Daily Mail
- Aeroplane hobbyists putting thousands at risk of cancer thanks to lead-based fuel – Dr Ashley Mills (School of Anthropology and Conservation) – Telegraph
- UK Underestimated Lead Pollution from Small Private Planes by 14,000 Times, Study Finds – Dr Ashley Mills (School of Anthropology and Conservation) – Bloomberg UK
- Low concern and political distrust behind vaccine resistance, new study finds – Professor Dominic Abrams & Dr Fanny Lalot (School of Psychology) – News Break, Mirage News. See our press release
- The Murky Noughties Phenomenon of Auto-Tuning the News – Dr Vince Miller (School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research) – Esquire
- Having strong social connections can improve your health, according to global study – Dr Martha Newson (School of Anthropology and Conservation) – Science Mag, AniNews, Web India, News Break, Devdiscourse, News Medical, New Kerala, Deccan Herald. See our press release
- Broadcast: WIBC (US) Radio reports on Kent’s creation of a material that can stop supersonic impacts. Professors Ben Goult and Jen Hiscock (School of Biosciences). See our press release
- Broadcast: Academy regional radio stations report on the Kent Business Summit. See our press release
- Broadcast: Professor Anna Schaffner (School of Cultures & Languages) speaks to BBC Radio 4 about resting
- Broadcast: Dr Brandon Wheeler (School of Anthropology and Conservation) speaks to BBC Radio 4 about deception in the animal kingdom
- Broadcast: Professor Matt Goodwin (School of Politics and International Relations) is featured within a report by KSKA (US) Radio about the UK leaving the EU
- Broadcast: Professor Mark Connolly (School of History) speaks to BBC Radio Kent about the recording memories of the Second World War
- Broadcast: Dr Marian Duggan (School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research) speaks to BBC Radio Kent about hate crimes
- Broadcast: Dr Glen Davidson (School of Sport and Exercise Science) speaks to ABC about boosting your immune system
- Broadcast: Dr Laura Bailey (School of Cultures and Languages) speaks to BBC Radio Bristol about the origin of the phrase ‘a square meal’
- Broadcast: BBC Radio Kent reports live from the Kent Business Summit