We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. How do we use cookies? OK Jump to accessibility statement Jump to content Research Making a difference Featured story Restoring the Palace Explore the Victorian ventilation system, hidden in the voids of the Palace of Westminster Istock/sborisov. Kent technicians recognised for Covid-19 community impact in industry awards 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. REF SUCCESS In the most recent Research Excellence Framework, Kent was ranked 17th* for research output and research intensity, outperforming 11 of the 24 Russell Group universities. iStock/Ines Carrara. Our research impact 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. Explore our research impact Featured story By Srivas Chenna, University of Kent. Find a world-leading expert 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. Find an expert Research news Public engagement ThinkKent lectures What would you discover? In our rapidly changing world, what research topic would you like to pursue? Taking a PhD at Kent allows you to ask the important questions and make your own contribution to knowledge. DC-Climate-March-2017-1510718_(33551761583).jpg by Mark Dixon. Creative Commons 2.0. Cropped from original Highlighted links *of 122 universities, not including specialist institutions General information Contact us Recruitment and admissions: Call us on +44 (0)1227 764000 All contacts University of Kent Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ Visit us All open days and visits Maps and directions Social media links Connect with us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn Subscribe to us on Youtube Subscribe to us on TikTok Campuses and centres Canterbury Medway Paris Brussels About us About us Research Governance and planning Access agreements Transparency return Modern Slavery Act Statement Charity information Locations Support us What's on News Business services Career opportunities Study Courses Undergraduates Postgraduates International students Part-time and short courses Student experience Accommodation Fees and funding Scholarships Term dates Information for Applicants Parents and family Students Staff Alumni Business and partners Paying online Other links © University of Kent Accessibility Contact us Feedback Legal Cookies