Making a difference

Technicians at Kent have been shortlisted for a Papin Prize, the UK’s only awards dedicated to celebrating technical excellence and innovation in higher education and research.

The Kent Technical Services Covid-19 PPE Response Team has been recognised for playing a significant role in the community response to Covid-19, producing 4,990 3D printed face shields for frontline care services providers in the Kent region and the NHS. Read more.

Research at Kent is making a difference across the world. Projects include everything from saving Kosovo's farming industry to the science of making babies, protecting our heritage and internet security. 

Our academics have a passion for passing on their world-leading expertise via publications and the supervision of PhD students. They also work alongside organisations outside academia, from media outlets to research partners in industry.