A snapshot of the impactful research and innovation activity happening across the University of Kent (April - June)
The strongest evidence to date that conservation action can be transformational for biodiversity.
New recommendations on how to support potential victims of ransomware attacks.
'Genetic rescue' is key to boosting wild population of the critically endangered Arabian leapoard.
Vaping is now more common than cigarette smoking, and alcohol is the most commonly used substance.
Refugees, asylum seekers and first-generation migrants celebrate their final performance.
The parasite was found in over 17% of samples of pre-washed vegetables analysed by Kent scientists.
Throat spray ColdZyme could shorten the duration of coughs and colds by five days.
Researchers have co-designed a conversational AI tool to enhance the lives of those with dementia.
Dr Anastasios Tsaousis spoke to the BBC about the findings from his research on cryptosporidium.
BBC South East toured the PCIT in June after Sarah Frow ran 6 marathons to raise money for the Centre.
ITV's Good Morning Britain spoke to Kent Swifties ahead of the first ever European conference on the pop star.
Professor Jesse O'Hanley comments in The Guardian on the benefits of removing weirs, dams and culverts from rivers.
Dr Claire Russ from the School of Psychology will lead research commissioned by the Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) to study the psychological impact of its rescue processes on casualties of road traffic collisions (RTC).
Kent has partnered with Imperial College London to secure $30 million from the Bezos Earth Fund to launch a Centre for Sustainable Protein.
Plastic waste, soil health and marketing of UK hops are just some of the challenges that Kent scientists will be working with local businesses to overcome after securing Growing Kent and Medway Business Innovation Vouchers.
A multi-million pound Eastern Arc project will see Kent academics collaborate with regional institutions to explore the complex challenges facing our diverse UK coastal areas and develop resilience within them.
Professor Kathy Kotiadis is leading a major new study with HS1 which will examine how a new private electricity system along the HS1 train route could connect to the National Grid and power thousands of homes and businesses across the South East.
Dr Fernanda Leite Lopez de Leon has set out to determine whether the benefits of attending academic conferences differs by gender and if so, why, as explained in the Leverhulme Trust's May newsletter.
The Centre for Logistics and Sustainability Analytics (CeLSA) has joined a consortium led by Ikigai Group and Nelson Mandela University to explore the viability of green hydrogen production and export from South Africa to global markets.
14 million people in Britain suffer from incontinence. Dr Claire Jones is working with two of Britain's leading incontinence charities to provide important historical insights that could break down taboos around the subject.
To maximise the impact of our research, we are always looking for new ways to share academic ideas and insights outside of academia, and bring in external perspectives and experiences. Here are some of the ways we're doing that:
Kent and Medway Medical School which has secured £1.14 million the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to support students to expand their experience in research.
The Docking Station project team which has received over £3.5m funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This is the last major piece of funding needed for the capital costs of Docking Station, and gives the green light for building work on the £13.4m state-of-the-art development to start as planned in summer 2024.
Human-driven habitat loss and degradation are the single greatest cause of extinction.
Professor Zoe Davies, Professor of Biodiversity Conservation
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