Established in 2014, The Centre for Kent History and Heritage (CKHH) is a centre of research excellence in regional historical and cultural studies with a track-record of successful external funding bids and publications.
Based in the School of Humanities and Educational Studies, it brings together scholars working on many aspects of the region’s rich heritage in the fields of history, archaeology and built heritage, theology and religious studies and explores both Kent’s literary history and its status as inspiration for new creative work.
Known for its prestigious annual Canterbury History Weekends, the Centre also offers student placements, outreach and enrichment activities for schools and provides financial support to a number of postgraduate research students through the Ian Coulson Memorial Fund. Its long-running blog has a wide following and is one of a number of online resources produced by the Centre. CKHH works with a wide range of regional organisations, museums and community groups and supports events such as the Medieval Canterbury Pageant.
Student Perspectives: Applying Digital Skills in the Classroom
Tuesday June 23, 2026
This week English Literature student Jemma shares her journey from learning digital skills to devising teaching resources. Creating a literary tour of the city has brought the city to life […]
A snapshot of work-based learning at Canterbury Cathedral Archives
Wednesday June 17, 2026
This week as part of our new blog series on student perspectives of employability, Amy shares a snapshot of her work-based learning completed as part of the Professional Development module. […]
New Blog Series: Student Perspectives of Employability
Monday June 08, 2026
As the CKHH team prepare to welcome external partners for the annual Stakeholder event, Claire Bartram reflects on the importance of our industry ties. Undergraduates The establishment of the Applied […]
New Blog Series Student Perspectives: Kent Maps Online
Thursday May 28, 2026
In this new blog series we celebrate the student experience
The Nightingale, the Chough and the Phoenix – flying together in Canterbury and Kent
Sunday July 06, 2025
From my perspective, this is the last CKHH blog. Consequently, I would just like to say that when Matthew Crockatt said back in 2014 the best way to build an […]
Exciting news – for Kent history and heritage
Wednesday June 25, 2025
To a large extent this has been a week of meetings and preparations for events next week in Canterbury, not least because for much of the Middle Ages and under […]
From Medway to Dover – exploring history and heritage in Kent
Thursday June 19, 2025
Firstly, congratulations to Dr Kaye Sowden who has received confirmation that her doctoral thesis on the history of early modern Pluckley has been signed off by her examiners and is […]
Working together in Canterbury – shared ideas through people, places and buildings
Friday June 13, 2025
A final notice for the University of Kent’s MEMS Fest where Peter Joyce, Kieron Hoyle and Jason Mazzocchi will be presenting their session on ‘Challenging Perceptions: Identity and Representation in […]
Kent History Postgraduates – from oysters to gold rings
Wednesday June 04, 2025
Now that we are in June, I thought I would highlight some of the forthcoming events involving Kent History Postgraduates and others associated with the CKHH before I report on […]
Rachel Koopmans and Becket and Benedict
Thursday May 29, 2025
Before I report on the events involving the CKHH this week, that is the Becket Lecture and the Becket and Benedict workshop in the chapter house and cathedral, I thought […]