The Universities of Medway is a unique collaboration which brings together the University of Greenwich, the University of Kent, and Canterbury Christ Church University to provide a huge new campus at Chatham Maritime, Great Britain.
The £120 million scheme is the first of its kind in the UK, aimed at expanding higher education access for all, including those without traditional qualifications. Partners prioritize high teaching and support standards for 21st-century students.
The shared campus serves as an economic, social, and cultural hub for the Medway region, driving renewed prosperity.
Home to the successful Medway School of Pharmacy, established in 2004 by the Universities of Kent and Greenwich, it has received prestigious recognition from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.
Here is the University of Greenwich Medway Guide for 2019.
Student Hub
In 2015, Greenwich and Kent Universities announced plans for a new student union building at the Medway Campus, with construction starting in August. The building, previously a swimming pool, will feature a vibrant social space, an Advice Centre, GK Unions offices, and bookable activity areas, based on student feedback, and is expected to open in Autumn 2016. Students voted on the name, and the facility will be called the Student Hub, with the bar/café named the Deep End.
Construction by Cardy Construction continued until July 2016 when the company entered administration, impacting the project timeline.
The Student Hub had a soft opening on January 16, 2017, spanning two levels with a café, bar, meeting spaces, a big screen for movies, and flatscreen TVs for Sky Sports. An official opening is scheduled for March.
The Student Hub will offer various on and off-campus activities, including film screenings and workshops. For more information, contact the Give it a Go team or visit GK Unions.
Medway Campus Chaplin
A friend and support to all students across the three Universities is the Medway Campus Chaplain, Lynne Martin. Lynne provides support for all students and staff of any faith or none.
Lynne’s door is often open and the kettle is almost always on! Her office is in Pilkington 004/003 located opposite the Faith Space. Any student, who feels that they might be struggling or feeling stressed, and needs a confidential listening ear, then Lynne is there for you. Lynne works closely with the well-being teams on campus and will sign post those who may need more specialist help. Lynne organizes various events for students and you can follow her via the blog.
The faith space is located in Pilkington 039. This is a multi-faith space, open to all to go and pray in a quiet and respectful manner. The space is open from 8 am to 8 pm Monday to Friday. There maybe certain times of the week allocated for faith-specific prayer; these times are advertised at all entrances to the space.
Lynne’s office no. is 01634 883935 and email: medwayinternationals@gmail.com
Official Opening
On Thursday 23rd March Dame Julia Goodfellow and Professor David Maguire officially opened the new student hub. They were given a tour of the new facility, met students and unveiled a plaque to mark the occasion.
Alison Chambers has been appointed as the new Head of GK Unions Partnership. Alison has event management experience and facilitating student-led activities and will join the Medway Campus team from the 16th September, just in time for the new arrivals on campus. Alison can be contacted by email: and by telephone on 01634 888925.
The Faculty of Engineering and Science
University of Greenwich at Medway
Medway Talks 2023-24 features a series of lectures by University of Greenwich and Canterbury Christ Church academic staff, open to the public with required registration on a first-come, first-served basis.
Held from 6-7 pm in the Pilkington Lecture Theatre, refreshments will be provided, and free parking is available at Drill Hall Library. The next talk, “Scientific Innovations: How They Help Patients,” will be on January 31, 2024, by Professor Rahul Kanegaonkar, a renowned Consultant ENT Surgeon and Professor of Innovation at Canterbury Christ Church University, known for his surgical innovations.
In his lecture, he will explore innovative methods for improving patient compliance with post-surgery exercises. A total of 9 free talks will run from September 2023 to June 2024, welcoming all in the local community, including students and staff, but requiring registration.