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University of Kent / Undergraduate Prospectus 2022
BUILD A BETTER WORLD At Kent, you’re at the heart of the ideas and debates that are changing the world. Our research community produces pioneering work in many areas – equality, social justice, science and technology, healthcare and the environment, to name a few. As a student, you’ll encounter some extraordinary people. Your Monday morning lecture could be delivered by a scientist involved in space exploration, or an acclaimed novelist, or an academic who is influencing change in international law. This can be a life-changing experience. Not just because it’s inspirational but because it takes you to the heart of new developments in your field of study. Our research enables you to learn about the current debates, the most recent discoveries and the latest innovations.
In the final year of your degree, you may decide you want to do some research of your own. One way to achieve this is to work on a practical project or write a dissertation, guided by an academic mentor. This independence can give you more confidence in your own ideas and, let’s not forget – new ideas are what changes the world. Whatever your ambitions are, you’re sure to find plenty to inspire you at Kent. To see the kind of work we’re involved in, just take a look at some of the recent research projects featured on these pages.
Conserving wildlife With wildlife under threat across the planet, how do we tackle the challenges ahead? Our research provides vital knowledge on issues such as elephant conservation, tropical deforestation, the illegal trade of endangered sea turtles and creating new national parks. In recognition of its work, our Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology was recently awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize.
The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes For Higher and Further Education
2019
