Universities across the UK face financial challenges which means we, like many, are making savings through changes to how our teams work together.
The University and College Union (UCU) is the largest teaching union at universities across the country. Following a ballot of their members they have voted to take strike action at Kent in response to the current situation. We are continuing to negotiate with UCU at Kent to try and find a way forward that avoids any further action.
What else is changing at Kent?
This is part of wider changes from September 2025 that include moving to three ten-week terms (four terms for postgraduates) so:
- it’s easier to fit life around study;
- having exams and assessment at the end of each term so you are assessed with course content fresh in your minds;
- and updating your modules so we can get you your timetables sooner.
This has all been informed by student feedback in recent years so, while we recognise staff concerns around workload and are committed to working with them to address this.