We look after key systems that support research at Kent, including the Kent Academic Repository, the Kent Data Repository and hosted social media and collaborative platforms.
In turn, these systems support:
We provide:
How to make your work Open Access to maximise your reach and comply with funder policies
Use our institutional repository to help others discover and access your work
What research data are, why you should manage yours throughout your research project and how to do so
Support and advice for researchers creating practice research works, including archiving, digitisation and copyright
How to get an ORCID iD, how to link it to Kent and why it's useful
How to deposit a copy of your final thesis to the Kent Academic Repository before you graduate
Where and how to share your research, whether you're planning your career, creating outputs or applying for funding
A platform to share and promote your research project
Maximise the reach of your research and engage your target audience
How to navigate copyright and related rights when undertaking your research
How to use bibliometric indicators to monitor dissemination and engagement with your research output
We showcase all the research support provided across Kent to deliver a researcher focused service that offers support and advice across the research lifecycle