How We're Getting On
How we're getting on
Mid-Term Review
Since we published our Kent 2025 Strategy, we have made significant progress in a number of areas while also continually reviewing our initial objectives based on what we have learnt along the way.
We've since published our Mid-Term Review which brings together progress to date with an updates on where we're headed next.
Mid-Term Review
Our strategic review published in autumn 2021:
- looks at progress to date
- sets out adjustments to the original strategy
- describes how remaining objectives can be met
Strategy delivery to date
Over the past 18 months we have learned some important lessons across the University:
- Never underestimate our staff- our community has responded to unprecedent challenges with flexibility, and resilience
- New ways of working - roll out new policies based around home/office working.
- How to use online meetings
- More creative teaching - understand the value of a mix of online and face to face teaching.
- Better exams and assessments - new procedures have shown different ways of assessing learning outcomes.
- Online lectures/seminars - easier for larger groups to participate from across the country and world.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity - some students, especially those with disabilities, have benefited from distance learning.
- Research - the ‘Zoom economy’ has allowed for more international interactions.
- Recruitment - our enhanced digital presence has allowed us to develop online open days, virtual tours, our first hologram
- The vital importance of resilient and innovative digital capacity - new digital strategies must be at the heart of Kent in future.
Case studies
Read more from those involved in Kent's key achievements and significant milestones
Signature Research Themes
Professor Shane Weller
Signature Research Themes are a key part of the University’s strategy to further develop our global research profile.
Institute of Cyber Security for Society (iCSS)
Professor Shujun Li
iCSS is a University-wide hub promoting interdisciplinary research and educational activities in cyber security related topics.
ICCI Launch
Professor Catherine Richardson
We have an exciting programme of work driving this, with projects like Creative Estuary already helping our region to reach its potential as a major cultural hub.
Online recruitment
Simone Davies
We have made great strides with our approach to marketing with better insight, better planning, better reporting and good innovation.
Medway Strategy
Dr William Collier
Our new Medway strategy sets out an exciting vision for the region with a distinct and professionally aligned portfolio and enhanced regional and civic focus aligned to the regional needs of Medway and its people.
Silver Athena SWAN Award
Professor Sarah Vickerstaff
We are delighted to have secured Athena SWAN Silver, which is a reflection both of the hard work of the project team and of the broader commitment across the University to inclusivity and equality.
Graduate and Researcher College
Professor Paul Allain
The Graduate and Researcher College (GRC), previously known as the Graduate School, launched in the 2020/21 academic year.
Kent and Medway Medical School
Professor Chris Holland
Our innovative course will prepare a new generation of doctors to deliver 21st Century person-centred medicine. To open in the timescale we did is an immense achievement, but to do it during the Covid-19 pandemic is extraordinary.
Staff making a difference
Becky Verlin
My main role, as Housekeeping Manager, involves managing a brilliant team of professional cleaners and handy persons who ensure that accommodation is ready for students and maintain it while they’re here.