The universities of Greenwich and Kent have formalized merger terms to create the UK’s first so‑called 'super‑university', a single legal entity due to operate from Aug. 1 while both institutions retain their public names. The new grouping—consulting on the name London and South East University Group—will employ all staff centrally under a single board and management team led initially by Greenwich vice‑chancellor Jane Harrington. Officials framed the move as a template for financial resilience amid frozen fees and falling international student numbers. Integration teams will review operational changes over coming years; the Office for Students and Department for Education were involved in approvals. Sector leaders will watch governance arrangements, staff transitions and academic continuity for lessons other cash‑strapped institutions may adapt.