This marks my 11th year as Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Canterbury Christ Church University, and I am as inspired and excited by our University as when I first started. We continuously evolve, proudly owning a deep-rooted role in the community as a civic institution while dedicating ourselves to pursuing excellence across our teaching, research and innovation.

Professor Rama Thirunamachandran, OBE DLVice-Chancellor and Principal

"The landscape of higher education is changing fast, and we are facing a complex set of challenges both locally and in wider society. It is therefore all the more important to reflect on and learn from the past year, and embrace this opportunity to celebrate our successes.

This has been a busy and exciting year, with many new developments and achievements to explore in the pages below. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our exceptional community of staff, students and partners, who despite the challenges of the last few years have shown great resilience, innovation and drive to succeed. It is testament to their hard work that we are able to celebrate so much now. Thank you."

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We have been ranked number one in the UK for graduates in employment

1st in the UK
for graduates in employment
Out of 100 Higher Education Institutions with 3,000 or more graduates, HESA: Graduate Outcomes 2023

The results show that if you want to enhance your career prospects then Canterbury Christ Church University is THE place to study.

Professor Rama Thirunamachandran, OBE DLVice-Chancellor and Principal

Our year in review

Our yearly updates