Richard Cottam, Head of Facilities Management and Emily Mason, Sustainability Coordinator

In deliberating the nominations for this award the Estates Senior Management Team have considered the direct impact made to the University.

This "idea" was developed in 2017-18 and it was launched in September 2018.

The existing Oasis Garden and the larger area around it has the potential to become a well-used resource for teaching, learning and engagement, and the project aims to:

• Create an accessible multiuse space
• Provide opportunities for skills building and training
• Provide opportunities for work experience and apprenticeships
• Promote sustainable and healthy food
• Provide access to growing space
• Create activities and quiet spaces for wellbeing and mental
• health programmes
• Enhance the student experience
• Promote social enterprise
• Enhance social cohesion
• Provide an interesting space for Learning and Teaching/A Living Lab
• Provide a safe environment working within the University's processes and procedures
• Create a lasting and mutually beneficial partnership
  
  Kent COG is made up of a number of partners including The University of Kent, Kent Enterprise Trust, The Gardening and Foraging Society (Kent Union) and the Whitstable and Herne Bay Beekeepers.