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How virtual reality can improve performance during exercise

New research shows that using a virtual reality (VR) headset can reduce pain and increase stamina

Is populism here to stay?

A new book explores why populism is now a serious force in many Western democracies

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Kent and Medway Medical School

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Around the University

EU fisheries failures jeopardise small fishing communities

New research shows how traditional fishing has been harmed by EU fishing policies that favour big businesses and ignore sustainable approaches to conserving fish stocks.

Jeremy Irons in '28 Tales for 28 Days'

Kent launches a new online project in which actors and writers share the stories of those affected by indefinite detention in the UK.

New routes to a career in the Civil Service

Kent provides degree-level apprenticeships in economics in a new partnership with the UK's Civil Service.

Public consultation on the Campus Masterplan

We share our vision for the future evolution of our Canterbury campus at a public consultation in October.

Kent identifies codes that are used to hide illegal ivory sales

How ivory sellers in Europe are using the same code words in different languages to covertly advertise items for sale.