Heartstopper
Heartstopper & University of Kent - the perfect love story
The multi-award-winning romantic drama that originated as a graphic novel created by Alice Oseman about a group of Kent teenagers, is set locally and even features a visit to our campus.
"You can write the story you want to read, whatever that means in your world."
Watch Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman's touching advice for young people at their Honorary Degree ceremony at the University of Kent
Heartstopper reflects the student experience
The series beautifully handles some of life’s toughest topics, tackling storylines about identity, mental health, and coming out, in an inspiring and hopeful way.
Dr Lindsay Cameron from Kent Psychology tells us what makes it ground-breaking and why Nick, Charlie and all their friends resonate so much with audiences.
A Love Letter to Heartstopper
Dr Lindsey Cameron has been studying diversity and representation in children’s books and TV for 20 years. Together with PhD student Kirsty Gravestock they have been researching the impact of LGBTQ+ media portrayals on support for equality and social change.
So here is why you should stop what you’re doing and watch (and read) it now – not just because it’s wonderful, but because decades of psychological research help show why it’s essential viewing for everyone.
Heartstopper gallery
LGBTQ+ Support at Kent
At Kent we offer support for our staff and students, promote positive attitudes towards LGBTQ+ people and raise the profile of equality across the university.