A new ‘super-university’ emerges: Understanding the latest collaboration between Kent and Greenwich

On 10 Sep, 2025, the University of Kent and the University of Greenwich announced a landmark collaboration. This partnership unites both universities under a single structure, tentatively titled ‘The London and South East University Group’, while each university will continue to retain their own name, identity and local presence. 

The strategic merger aims to bolster their financial viability against a backdrop of economic turmoil across higher education in the UK, address skills gaps and inequalities, and expand research capacity in priority areas. 

While this new super-university will have a single governing body, academic board, and executive team, the students will continue to apply to, study at and graduate from their chosen university. 

Professor Georgina Randsley de Moura, Acting Vice Chancellor and President of the University of Kent said, “This exciting collaboration is about harnessing the combined power of two ambitious universities looking to the future, to ensure we are sustainable, impactful and can make a bigger difference to the communities we serve”. 

Professor Jane Harrington, Vice Chancellor of the University of Greenwich, said, “Students will remain at the heart of everything we do, as we continue to provide innovative teaching, personalised support and a culture that celebrates individuality”. 

This first-of-its-kind multi-university group will pave the way for similar collaborations across the sector.