Kent 2030

Kent 2030


Shaping the future of the University

We want to make sure you have the best possible time at Kent. Value for money is really important, especially given inflation means costs are going up across the sector while tuition fee income is worth less than it used to be. 

That means we need to change to make sure every student has what they need to succeed and meet their ambition with us. This includes updates to how you learn and access support at Kent from September 2025, plus things we are doing behind the scenes to get our finances in the best possible shape for the future. 

There’s a lot going on so we’ve brought everything together on this page. We’ll also be shouting about this more on other channels too over the coming months. 

What’s new from September 2025

Through a big focus on Education Modernisation we’re introducing a new approach to how you study at Kent.  

By introducing more core module content we are tidying up timetables so we can get them to you sooner, plus leave you at least one day a week free for you to do other things like a part-time job or sport and exercise. 

We’ve also got a new course portfolio built around what students are looking to study in the future. Due to this we started phasing out a small number of courses last year, with students on these courses being supported through to the end of their degrees. 

Bigger changes to help us in the years ahead

What students want from university is changing all the time and we want to make sure we’re staying ahead of that at Kent. 

This means we have enough income to keep investing in your experience. Through our Size and Shape work, we are looking at what subjects we want to grow and what different things we need to attract UK and international students to Kent. 

That means thinking about everything from how quick and easy our processes are when you apply here, to bigger initiatives like our new centre for cultural and creative industries in Medway which shows and celebrate our ambition for the region.

How our staff teams work together

To support all of this we’ve been taking steps to reshape how some of our teams work together, ensuring we prioritise your education and wellbeing throughout. This also reflects us needing to reduce staff costs, taking steps to address the significant financial challenges seen across the sector. 

Through this we have a new Academic School structure and are working on new ways to bring support teams together too.   

Academic School Structure 

Our ten academic schools bring subjects together, with each Head of School having ownership and accountability for their community.

Where we are with other changes

We’re introducing nine new professional services Directorates to bring existing teams and support closer together. This helps us make savings but is also a chance to make sure all our support teams can be built around what students need, with everything you need in one place.  

Get involved and share your thoughts

 These are big changes and we want you to help shape the bits that affect you. There are lots of ways you can do this – email kent2030student@kent.ac.uk  

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Student Voice Forums

Feedback via our Student Reps, with regular meetings at School level to bring up issues that matter to you

Student Voice Forums

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Kent 2030 Student Advisory Board

Our new Advisory Board is there to make sure students shape how we approach changes at Kent

Student Advisory Board

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Student surveys

Along with the National Student Survey, one-off questionnaires throughout the year help us get your take on new developments as they happen

Student surveys