Research Excellence and Impact

Research Excellence and Impact
Kent's collaborative, global, impactful, innovative and interdisciplinary approach to research and innovation is world changing.
Our research environment
We are committed to supporting outstanding research and innovation, across the arts and humanities, sciences and social sciences. We strive to achieve an inclusive, people-centred research and innovation culture for our community of researchers and practitioners.

World impacting research
Discover how our research and innovation activities are having significant cultural, social and economic benefits to regional, national and international communities, our Research Excellence Framework success stories, and we are accelerating research and innovation impact at the University of Kent.
Discover us on YouTube
Our research and innovation is for everyone. Discover everything from documentaries for school aged children, interactive and topical talks for all, and learn from our experts.
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Generation Genome
Genetics TV documentary series for 13 to 18 year olds, with computer simulations & real-life demos!
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Think Kent Lectures
Talks and lectures, for all audiences, by our experts at the University of Kent.
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Think Kent Discovers
Interactive& topical talks with researchers & field experts, produced in association with KMTV.
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Next Generation Impact: Series 1
Covering the impact agenda, from engagement to working in partnership and funding impact activities.
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Next Generation Impact: Series 2
Measuring impact, examining holistic approaches to impact, and international collaboration.
Find out more and get involved
Explore how you can get involved, get access to the latest news and events, and find expert support.
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What's on?
Discover our latest news and forthcoming events for everyone.
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Researchers & collaborators
Discover our networks, find out how to get involved, and access export support.
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Public and Community Engagement
Learn how public engagement is at the heart of our research and innovation activities.
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Research and Innovation Hub
Guidance and support for University of Kent staff about research excellence and impact.