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Poll suggests university campuses harbour Islamic extremists
A recent poll conducted by the Centre for Social Cohesion think-tank, on behalf of the government, has found that university campuses are a breeding ground for Islamic extremism. read more
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Gene Robinson speaks out about Lambeth
Gene Robinson, controversial gay bishop of New Hampshire spoke out about the Lambeth conference at a talk given at the Kent Business School on Tuesday evening. Robinson, the only clergyman ever to have been barred from attending the once-a-decade conference, which is being held at the University, spoke to a packed lecture theatre at the School. read more
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Chill Opens in Canterbury
City revellers have a new nightspot to try out with the opening of Chill.Following in the footsteps of its predecessors Churchills and Chicago Rock Cafe, the two-floor St George's Place venue promises to offer an exciting new addition to Canterbury's nightlife. The general manager of the Luminar Leisure club is John Tierney. He said: "The whole objective for my team is to deliver an unrivalled level of service that Canterbury clubbers deserve." read more
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Environmentally friendly society win Green initiative award
The annual Townsend Prize for Green achievement for 2008 saw a number of contenders who have been seen to be committed to making the University of Kent a more environmentally sustainable and energy efficient establishment. read more
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University of Kent student found dead at Canterbury residence
A university student was found dead at her student digs in Sussex Avenue, Canterbury on June 21st. Gaelle Wauquier, 21, who was French was discovered by a housemate. Police are not treating the death as suspicious. Miss Wauquier suffered with a heart condition for which she took medication and had been anxious about her exam results, despite finding out shortly before her death that she had achieved a 2:1 degree in English from the University of Kent. read more
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Bishops flock to UoK
The Lambeth Conference, which will bring together around 800 bishops from around the world, is due to take place at UoK next month from the 16th July and will last 20 days. read more
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U.C.C.A to become a university
The University College for the Creative Arts, Canterbury's very own art college with satalite campuses in Epsom, Farnham, Maidstone and Rochester has become a full university after being granted the title by the Privy Council. The institution will now be called The University for the Creative Arts. The university which was born out of a merger between the Surrey Institute for Art and Design, University College and the Kent Institute for Art and Design in 2005. It currently offers around 80 arts related courses across its campuses and there around 6500 students currently studying there. read more
