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No matter how far you've come

We can help you go further.

Whether you're looking to grow your skills, network, reputation or business, our University at the heart of Kent and Medway's community is the place to start. Connect with us at one of our upcoming events, or use the links below to explore how you can benefit from working with us.

2 December 2025

Immersive Futures Symposium

Chatham Historic Dockyard

10 December

Festive Big Band Networking

Gulbenkian, Canterbury

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Why Kent?

Over 150 conference and event spaces

Ranging from 500 seat lecture halls and performance spaces to break-out/meeting rooms, with dedicated support.

World-class research portfolio

In the latest Research Excellence Framework, the majority of our research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent.

Targeting net zero by 2040

We're ranked top 30 in the People and Planet University League, embedding the UN's Sustainable Development Goals into everything we do.

Patrons of the Chamber

We represent the higher education sector as one of 12 Patrons working in partnership with the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce.

100% funding success rate for KTPs

We're experts in helping businesses secure funding through Innovate UK's flagship Knowledge Transfer Partnership scheme.

Approved public sector training provider

We are the only academic supplier to be awarded on Kent County Council's framework agreement.

Over 150 conference and event spaces

Ranging from 500 seat lecture halls and performance spaces to break-out/meeting rooms, with dedicated support.

World-class research portfolio

In the latest Research Excellence Framework, the majority of our research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent.

Targeting net zero by 2040

We're ranked top 30 in the People and Planet University League, embedding the UN's Sustainable Development Goals into everything we do.

Patrons of the Chamber

We represent the higher education sector as one of 12 Patrons working in partnership with the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce.

100% funding success rate for KTPs

We're experts in helping businesses secure funding through Innovate UK's flagship Knowledge Transfer Partnership scheme.

Approved public sector training provider

We are the only academic supplier to be awarded on Kent County Council's framework agreement.

innovate with a Knowledge Transfer Partnership

I really feel this is just the beginning, it’s quite exciting that we’ve basically pushed the boat out into a vast ocean of exciting new ideas and possibilities.

Dr Ross Dyer Smith, GP Partner at the Hurley Group

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