Monthly Archives: March 2015

UKRO visit 12th May 2015

This year’s visit by UKRO, the UK Research Office, will take place on the 12th May in Grimond Lecture Theatre 3. UKRO’s mission is to promote effective UK engagement in EU research, innovation and higher education activities by providing information about … Continue reading

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ECR Network: How to Overcome ‘Imposter Syndrome’

It’s very easy to feel like an ‘imposter’ when you’re starting out in academia. Prof Ruth Barcan wrote about this in Times Higher Educationlast year: “many of my colleagues (especially women) gave out subtle signs that they did not feel … Continue reading

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Winners of the First Annual Research Prizes Competition

Last year we launched the inaugural University Research Prizes competition. We received 40 applications from across all three Faculties; the standard was extremely high, and reflects the diverse, exciting and vibrant research culture across the University. The winners will be … Continue reading

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Interdisciplinary Sandpits

As part of the Kent’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, the University is funding three interdisciplinary research ‘sandpits’. Sandpits are residential interactive workshops that take place over three days. Having a period of time to work with others, to focus on broad … Continue reading

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Engaging with Politicians and Policy Makers – 12-2pm – 19 March 2015

Academics are increasingly being urged to produce “impactful” research – but how do you actually achieve that impact? One key route could be to engage with politicians and policy makers. Governments (of all political persuasions) need research results and advice … Continue reading

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ESRC Mock Panel – 11 March 2015

Grants Factory ESRC Mock Panel 11 March, 2- 4pm Keynes SR12 The next Grants Factory session will provide an insight into how the ESRC assesses applications, and will consist of two parts:  Firstly, two experienced panellists, Prof Sarah Vickerstaff (SSPSSR) … Continue reading

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