1. Consortium for the Humanities and the Arts South-East England (CHASE)
Professor Gordana Fontana-Giusti
CHASE Academic Lead
Welcome Event 24 September 2018
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2. Congratulations, to our 2018 Kent CHASE cohort on your AHRC Awards!
First things first…
Congratulations, to our 2018 Kent CHASE cohort on your AHRC Awards!

3. Being a CHASE student
‘The experience of being a CHASE funded scholar is designed to empower you. Starting a PhD marks the shift from directed learning to research, and your PhD will make a significant original contribution to your field. Through your research you will contribute to the health of the arts and humanities and engage in the ongoing debate about the future of the arts and humanities PhD.’

4. CHASE Academic Community
Over 1000 academics in the arts and humanities many of whom are leading practitioners (artists, curators, novelists, poets, musicians and lawyers)
You are the 5th cohort of CHASE students
There are 62 CHASE doctoral researchers at Kent

5. Consortium for the Humanities and the Arts South-East England (CHASE)
CHASE brings together 9 leading institutions of South East of England engaged in collaborative research activities including an AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership.
Universities of East Anglia, Essex, Kent and Sussex, the Open University, the Courtauld Institute of Art and Goldsmiths College, University of London, Birkbeck College, University of London and SOAS, University of London.

6. CHASE Strategic non-HEI Partners
Canterbury Cathedral
Intel
British University Film and Video Council
British Library
V&A
National Portrait Gallery
Tate
BFI
BBC

7. CHASE Handbook
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8. On Arrival: Institutional induction
CHASE induction - Tuesday 30 October 2018
Within First Month: First supervision - agree upon supervisory relationship and schedule of work. Complete CHASE Training Needs questionnaire and start to plan skills training
Autumn Encounters
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9. Student Advisory Group elections held annually
Consider a CHASE placement for year 2 or 3
Join or start a research group/network
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10. Attend a conference and give a paper
Summer Encounters
Attend a conference and give a paper  
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11. Teaching: Institutional opportunities to gain teaching experience
Autumn Encounters
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12. Organise a conference or symposium
(see for ways to advertise this to the CHASE cohort and find about  support funding)
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13. Undertake an international research trip
Summer Encounters
Undertake an international research trip
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14. Begin writing up process
Autumn Encounters
Begin writing up process
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15. 30 Months: Begin preparations for the submission process
Begin to think about and apply for post-doctoral research grants and/ or employment
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16. June: Summer Encounters
After 36 Months: Submission followed by Viva examination  
Consider submitting an article to a peer-reviewed journal (for example CHASE Brief Encounters)  
Viva examinations will usually take place within 6 months of thesis submission
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17. Virtual Research Environment (VRE)
The CHASE team will provide you with a login
The VRE can be used for:
accessing on-line resources
finding out more information about training opportunities
managing your professional profile
on-line discussion fora
accessing CHASE forms and documentation
using the Researcher Development Framework Planner
(with thanks to the Open University for providing this to CHASE)
Access the VRE Welcome Tab to find out more!

18. Encounters Bi-annual Conference for the CHASE community
Students lead on designing the programme
Elements include:
Talks from academics and practitioners from the arts, cultural and creative industries
Plenty of opportunities for networking to find areas of commonality in your areas of research with the purpose of developing research networks across the consortium
No two conferences are the same!
Attendance at Encounters is compulsory for CHASE-funded students

19. Encounters Conference Autumn 2018
London Barbican Centre – November 2018
Send your proposals noon on Friday 14 September 2018.
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20. Training and Development
CHASE offers high level training and development specific to the arts and humanities
Organised under three broad themes:
Advanced Research Craft (e.g. subject specialist skills and research methods)
Public Humanities (e.g. equipping doctoral researchers for collaboration and influence beyond the university)
Future Humanities (e.g. skills training in digital humanities)
Training advertised via the CHASE bulletin
You enjoy a short priority booking period
Travel expenses can be claimed

21. Student Committee Formerly known as ‘SAG’!
CHASE student voice comprising institutional student representatives from across the Consortium
Four elected positions:
Chair (who ensures SC functions according to the terms of reference)
Secretary (who organises SC meetings)
Treasurer (who is responsible for SC budget)
Web Officer (who is responsible for communication between SC and the Consortium)
Minutes of SC (SAG) meetings are available on the VRE
Outcomes are communicated via the (SAG) SC bulletin

22. Supervision
CHASE offers a range of models for engaging additional support and/or expertise or your project
One-off consultations with academics/practitioners
Co-supervision between CHASE member institutions
Discuss the possibilities with your Supervisory Team
Please see the ‘Guide to Additional Supervision’ on the VRE for further details

23. Placements
Placement with a CHASE Non-HEI partner (or another organisation)
Projects lasting between 1 and 6 months
Develop your skills and gain professional experience outside an academic setting
Help is on hand to assist with the development of your project ideas…
Dr Steven Colburn (CHASE DTP Placements and Partnerships Officer) –

24. Support Funding Financial support for:
Research costs
Training and personal development
Travel to CHASE events
Funding is linked to needs identified by your project proposal or your training needs analysis
Discuss your training needs with your supervisor and produce an initial budget.
Application form is available on the VRE
Submit forms and queries relating to support funding to Stephen McLaughlin

25. CHASE Journal: Brief Encounters
An open-access peer-reviewed postgraduate journal, which showcases the interdisciplinary research of CHASE funded and affiliated scholars, staff, and non-HEI partners. 

26. Key Induction Points CHASE Handbook is available on-line here:
CHASE induction for new students will be held at the Southbank Centre, Level 5 Conference Room, London on Wednesday 30th October 2018, h

27. CHASE Studentship Terms and Conditions
RCUK Conditions of Research Council Training Grants
AHRC Training Grant Funding Guide
In addition…
CHASE Studentships are awarded subject to:
Compliance with the Kent regulations
Attendance at CHASE Encounters Conferences
Use of the Vitae Researcher Development Framework Planner to map your professional development

28. Facilitating CHASE activity at Kent
How can we help?

29. CHASE Team Contacts Clare Hunt, CHASE DTP Coordinator
Dr Steven Colburn, CHASE DTP Placements and Partnerships Officer
Rob Witts, CHASE DTP Manager

30. Kent CHASE Contacts
Professor Gordana Fontana-Giusti – Associate Dean (Graduate Studies) and Kent CHASE Academic Lead
Rosalind Beeching, Acting Head of Graduate School Administration and Kent CHASE Administrative Lead
Dr Julie Anderson, Kent CHASE Training and Development Board Member
Stephen McLaughlin, Postgraduate Funding Officer, Scholarships Office

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