University of Kent, Expertise
Academic Expertise
Delivered with an innovative, creative and enterprising approach
Our subject experts are leaders in their field having real-world experience of delivering innovative solutions helping you to achieve a range of business objectives, including increasing productivity, growing sales, reducing costs and developing new products and services.
Collaborate with us
Home to over 100 research groups, Institutes and Centres, our University is a rich source of knowledge and expertise. Our research strengths are:
- Creativity, Culture and Heritage
- Cyber Security, Digital Technology and Communication
- Health, Social Care and Wellbeing
- Social Justice, Inequalities and Conflict
- Sustainability, Environment and Natural Resources
We understand that it can be difficult to identify how you as a business, charity or public sector organisation can tap in to this resource. Whether you're looking to access advice or training, exchange knowledge or co-create with our academics, we can help you get there.
Success stories
View the full range on our case studies page
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Unveiling the true cost of operations
We supported Parker Steel to develop an optimisation tool in this 'Outstanding' KTP.
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Bringing clean ferry power to Dover
We helped Port of Dover take a step closer to decarbonising their cross-channel ferry fleet.
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New IVF technology for sustainable farming
We helped JSR Genetics develop non-invasive IVF technology to improve pig genetic stock.
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Using simulations to train social care staff
The Centre for Child Protection are changing the way organisations teach difficult subjects.
Meet our Experts
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Dr Lex Mauger
Expert in exercise-induced pain, including the effect of analgesics on performance in elite sport.
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Dr Kathy Kotiadis
Expert in quantitative and qualitative modelling approaches to support stakeholder engagement.
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Hirbod Assa
Expert in fintech, insuretech, machine learning and risk management and applying these in industry.
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Professor John Dickinson
Expert in exercise-related respiratory problems and Head of the Kent Respiratory Clinic.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), funded by Innovate UK, aim to help businesses to improve their competitiveness and productivity through the better use of knowledge, technology and skills that reside within the UK knowledge base. With over 36 years of experience in delivering KTPs and a 100% application success rate in the past 7 years, the University of Kent is perfectly-positioned to help your business tap into this fantastic opportunity to innovate and grow.