POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT MASTER’S AT KENT - 2018/19 Professor Paul Allain Dean of the Graduate School V1.0 To change the footer on every slide: 1. On the menu go to Insert > Header and Footer… 2. Select the Footer checkbox and enter the footer text in the accompanying text box 3. Click “Apply to All”

Our Mission To lead and champion the strategic development of provision for graduate education and research at the University of Kent. Key objectives To provide internationally distinctive, exciting and innovative programmes of study that combine academic excellence with an exceptional student experience and appropriate learning resources. To develop a strong and supportive infrastructure for graduate students in order to ensure that their academic and social interests are developed and appropriately provided for.

Meet the team Suzie Morris Head of Graduate School Administration S.M.Morris@kent.ac.uk Dr Jo Collins Postgraduate Development Advisor J.P.Collins@kent.ac.uk Abigail Stavroulakis- McMahon PA to the Dean and Graduate School Assistant graddean@kent.ac.uk Rosalind Beeching Graduate School Coordinator C.R.Beeching@kent.ac.uk Felicity Clifford Postgraduate Experience Officer F.Clifford-254@kent.ac.uk Deborah Molloy Graduate School Assistant D.Molloy@kent.ac.uk Carla Doolan Postgraduate Development Coordinator skills@kent.ac.uk Grace Grussenmeyer Graduate School Assistant graduateschool@kent.ac.uk Julia Gavriel Graduate School Administrator J.H.Gavriel@kent.ac.uk

Getting Started… Enrol....get IT account… register for modules… pay fees! Find out who directs your programme of study Find out when and where your lectures and seminars are Find out who the Director of Graduate Studies for Taught Programmes is for your School Acquaint yourself with your School’s support processes – tutor/student advisor etc Check deadlines and examination dates

Postgraduate Taught Handbook Updated for 2018-19 Everything you need to know about being a postgraduate student at Kent Handbook Highlights: Student Services Graduate School support Regulatory information

Postgraduate Community Graduate School Global Skills Award Postgraduate Festival Dedicated PG Space GradPost Kent Graduate Student Association (KGSA) Social Media and Website Postgraduate College Postgraduate Community Experience Awards Research Cafe Student-led Review of feedback and activities Staff engagement Multi-layer and interdisciplinary

Global Skills Award Programme The GSA programme is designed to enhance global awareness and employability From October 2018 until May 2019 All Master’s degree students are invited to enrol onto the programme, alongside their Master’s Those enrolled complete an on-line personal development assessment. Students attend a lecture series on national and global issues and a selection of workshops All those who complete invited to a reward ceremony and receive a GSA Programme Certificate. Footer text

How do I obtain the award? Enrolment onto the GSA is available from 19th September 2018. Attend the Introduction Evening Complete the initial personal development assessment via the online booking system: https://bloom.kent.ac.uk Attend a minimum of 3 lectures from the lecture series Participate in a minimum of 3 workshops from the workshop programme Complete a final GSA evaluation via the online system at the end of the programme Level of Award Lectures Workshops Gold 8 Silver 6 Bronze 3 Footer text

Postgraduate Community Graduate School Global Skills Award Postgraduate Festival Dedicated PG Space GradPost Kent Graduate Student Association (KGSA) Social Media and Website Postgraduate College Postgraduate Community Experience Awards Research Cafe Student-led Review of feedback and activities Staff engagement Multi-layer and interdisciplinary

Social Media and Website Twitter Website www.kent.ac.uk/graduateschool Facebook @UniKentGradSchool

Postgraduate Community Graduate School Global Skills Award Postgraduate Festival Dedicated PG Space GradPost Kent Graduate Student Association (KGSA) Social Media and Website Postgraduate College Postgraduate Community Experience Awards Research Cafe Student-led Review of feedback and activities Staff engagement Multi-layer and interdisciplinary

Postgraduate Community Graduate School Global Skills Award Postgraduate Festival Dedicated PG Space GradPost Kent Graduate Student Association (KGSA) Social Media and Website Postgraduate College Postgraduate Community Experience Awards Research Cafe Student-led Review of feedback and activities Staff engagement Multi-layer and interdisciplinary

The annual Postgraduate Festival encompasses a variety of events, workshops and fun activities during a week in June. The Festival provides a valuable opportunity for postgraduates to showcase their research, network and explore new connections amongst the PG and University community. 2018 Festival Highlights: Research Poster Presentations Tea and Talks #MyResearchKent Competition Chi Kung Building Community with Creative Minds Drums Alive Mastering CVs for a Career in Academia www.kent.ac.uk/graduateschool/news/pgfestival.html

Postgraduate Community Graduate School Global Skills Award Postgraduate Festival Dedicated PG Space GradPost Kent Graduate Student Association (KGSA) Social Media and Website Postgraduate College Postgraduate Community Experience Awards Research Cafe Student-led Review of feedback and activities Staff engagement Multi-layer and interdisciplinary

GradPost A quarterly newsletter created by Postgraduates for the Postgraduate community. The GradPost Editorial Team Information on Gradpost opportunities that will look great on your CV and enhance your postgraduate experience at Kent can be found on our website: www.kent.ac.uk/graduateschool/news/gradpost/html For more information on how to get involved contact: gradpost@kent.ac.uk

Postgraduate Community Graduate School Global Skills Award Postgraduate Festival Dedicated PG Space GradPost Kent Graduate Student Association (KGSA) Social Media and Website Postgraduate College Postgraduate Community Experience Awards Research Cafe Student-led Review of feedback and activities Staff engagement Multi-layer and interdisciplinary

Postgraduate Space Bookable student study and social space – top floor of Cornwallis East Woolf Foyer & Common Room – updates coming soon! Graduate School Training Room PCs and study hubs on campus www.kent.ac.uk/student/studying/pcrooms/index.html Postgraduate space in your school – this may be a common room or shared desk space Senate Postgraduate Study Hub – coming soon! 40 study PCs and study spaces Templeman Library – study carrels, student PC rooms, silent and social study rooms www.kent.ac.uk/is/templeman/pdf/services.pdf

Postgraduate Community Graduate School Global Skills Award Postgraduate Festival Dedicated PG Space GradPost Kent Graduate Student Association (KGSA) Social Media and Website Postgraduate College Postgraduate Community Experience Awards Research Cafe Student-led Review of feedback and activities EXPERIENCE Staff engagement Multi-layer and interdisciplinary

Postgraduate Experience at Kent The survey says…… Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2018 80% overall satisfaction. Get involved and make your voice heard! Student Voice (Kent Union) Postgraduate Student Representatives School, Faculty, University Staff Student Liaison Committees (SSLCs) Postgraduate Student Surveys e.g. PTES Kent Graduate Student Association (KGSA) The Graduate School

Student Voice There are a range of mechanisms you can use to provide feedback on the quality of your academic and social experiences as a postgraduate student at Kent. These mechanisms include: Staff Student Liaison Committees (SSLCs) https://www.kent.ac.uk/academic/sslc/index.html Speaking to Kent Union. They are your students’ union and exist to make sure your voice is heard. Talking to your Student Reps – student reps act as the link between the student body, Kent Union and the University. Speaking to your Supervisor or Academic Advisers. Send your feedback to the Graduate School https://www.kent.ac.uk/graduateschool/feedback.html Footer text

Postgraduate Community Career Development New Skills Personal Development Access to a range of expertise Variety of opportunities Friendships & Social Media Public Engagement & impact Support & Networking Well-being BENEFITS

Other Resources

Centre for English and World Languages (CEWL) World Language Modules CEWL also provides a range of credit–bearing modules in Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin and Russian. You can take these as ‘wild’ modules. Language Express at the University of Kent Learn a new language or brush up on your language skills at the University of Kent. Choose from a wide variety of 11 modern foreign languages at different ability levels as well as British Sign Language.  Study Plus Free non-credit bearing courses and learning opportunities to explore different subjects, develop new skills and enhance your CV English Exam Preparation Courses Cambridge and IELTS preparation courses available Visit www.kent.ac.uk/cewl/ to find out more about CEWL and the courses on offer to postgraduates.

More support and help Student Learning Advisory Service Library www.kent.ac.uk/learning/programmes/postgraduate.html Library www.kent.ac.uk/library/students/postgraduate.html Careers and Employability Service www.kent.ac.uk/careers/

Working During Your Studies There are various opportunities to undertake paid and unpaid work during your studies. Benefits include: Earning extra income Networking and making new contacts Gaining experience and learning new skills Tier 4 Visa Students All Tier 4 postgraduate students may work up to 20 hours per week until the end of their course. In addition: Taught Master’s degree students may work full-time over Christmas and Easter vacations

Employability Points Scheme Get Involved! Get Rewarded! Gain both ‘real life’ skills and work experience through the EP Scheme to stand out to prospective employers. Activities can include: volunteering, attending workshops, joining societies, working part-time, etc. Rewards range from internships, project placements, work experience, training sessions, assessment centres and vouchers! You can log activities and receive ‘points’ on MyFolio (https://myfolio.kent.ac.uk/myfolio/) 2015-16: Over 6,784 students 132 business and organisations 617 rewards 1. Take part in extra-curricular activities 2. Claim Employability Points Get rewarded! E: employabilitypoints@kent.ac.uk W: www.kent.ac.k/employabilitypoints 3. Get rewarded!

www.kent.ac.uk/unibuddy/ Can you spare up to one hour per week to respond to questions in a timely manner? Are you eager to share your experiences of being a student at Kent? Do you blog? Do you see yourself as a good role model? The new Buddy Scheme Plus has been launched and we are looking for postgraduate role models to represent the University and help convert prospective students. If you are interested in becoming a Buddy Scheme Plus Ambassador go online and complete the application form: https://app-eu.geckoform.com/public/#/modern/FOEU024be47s6Qbk Benefits 30 Employability Points for signing up 10 points for attending the training session Additional 10 points for the most committed ‘buddy’ per month Additional 5 points for best blog post per month Will count towards KSCV

Three initial thematic areas : About Eastern ARC Kent, Essex and UEA (2013) Focus : Research Research Training Three initial thematic areas : Digital Humanities Quantitative Social Sciences Synthetic Biology Find out more: http://easternarc.ac.uk Just by way of background…

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