News · 3 August 2026

Greenwich and Kent universities merge to create huge new institution

Britain's first super-university will open on 7 September with more than 50,000 students across four campuses. Prof Jane Harrington, the new chief executive, said the merger followed a year of hard work to create a unique model. Both institutions will keep their individual names and identities while operating under a single group.

By BriefTea Editorial · 3 August 2026 at 7:45

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