# UK's first 'super-university' from Greenwich and Kent merger to open in September

The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent are merging to create the UK's first "super-university," launching in September. The combined institution aims to pool resources and expand research and teaching capacity across southeast London and Kent. This merger marks a major structural shift in UK higher education, potentially setting a precedent for future university consolidations.

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- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/aug/03/uk-first-super-university-merger-greenwich-kent-september-launch) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:35 GMT