School of Biosciences

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REF 2021

The School of Biosciences has demonstrated it is a world-leading research school, seeing an increase in overall GPA to 3.24 in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. Biosciences published 83% of research impact cases papers in the highest world-leading category

An exceptional 100% of our environment research papers were judged to be internationally excellent. This demonstrates the substantial impact our research is making in society.

REF 2021 Results for University of Kent

Our Research

Discover our cutting-edge research that's making the news.

Biggest killers in young athletes

The most common cause of cardiac arrest in young athletes is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) –a disease in which the heart muscle becomes thickened (hypertrophied).

Cervical cancer discovery

Offering major new clue to better understand the disease

Material that can stop supersonic impacts

A Kent team, led by Professors Ben Goult and Jen Hiscock, has created and patented a ground-breaking new shock-absorbing material that could revolutionise both the defence and planetary science sectors.

Innovative agricultural project: Kent cherries

Researchers from the School of Biosciences have been awarded funding of over £300, 000 from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to develop a new approach to using fruit waste to create new healthy foods, while reducing food waste and carbon emissions.

Why geese lay golden eggs

Scientists at Kent and in Ukraine have provided novel insight into the shape and thickness of birds’ eggs, with references back to Euclid, the ancient Greek mathematician and father of geometry.

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