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Local businesses given ‘help to grow’ by Christ Church Business School

Local business owners can stay ahead of the competition in 2025 by improving their leadership skills, boosting business performance, and connecting with other small business leaders.

12 November 2024

University is the first to offer Emotional Focused Therapy training in England

Canterbury Christ Church University has become the first institution in England to offer Emotion Focused Therapy training which emphasises the role of emotions in mental health.

07 November 2024

Women’s perception of safety when exercising outdoors

A new study shows the constant negotiations women take between their safety and enjoyment for exercising outdoors.

29 October 2024

New pledges to deliver change for the region

Through developing Our Pledges, the University will work to improve the economic, social, environmental, and cultural vitality of its local communities.

18 September 2024

Supporting the next generation of voters

The Politics and International Relations team hosted a special democratic event for local students to discuss and pose questions to prospective parliamentary candidates on topics that matter to them.

25 June 2024

Canterbury candidates to debate at University general election hustings

Canterbury's parliamentary candidates for July’s general election will come together on Wednesday 19 June to take part in a special hustings hosted by Canterbury Christ Church University.

07 June 2024

From child in care to Professor of Social Work

Professor Melville-Wiseman left school and the care system with only a swimming certificate. She is now a Professor of Social Work and possibly the first such professor in the UK with care experience.

21 May 2024

Researchers reach FameLab regional final

Four researchers from Canterbury Christ Church University have been selected as regional finalists for FameLab, the largest science communication competition and training programme in the world.

27 March 2024

Supporting esports dynamic development and future growth

Dr Dikaia Chatziefstathiou has been elected Vice Chair of the Education, Culture, Youth Commission of the Global Esports Federation, supporting responsible gaming, wellness and fair play for players.

05 February 2024

KMMS awarded £1.7 million by Wellcome for sleep study

KMMS Professor Sukhwinder Shergill, with colleagues from Canterbury Christ Church University and other universities, has been awarded £1.7m to study the connection between sleep and mental health.

30 November 2023

Human rights lawyer Professor Juan Méndez opens policing conference

Professor Juan Méndez, a distinguished human rights lawyer and advocate, opened an international conference hosted by Canterbury Christ Church University’s Centre for Policing Research.

29 November 2023

Declining local media and the production of media deserts

A new report has highlighted how a decline in local and community media is producing a growing trend of ‘media deserts’ across Europe that is undermining local democracy and inclusivity.

23 November 2023

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