Call for Film Extras – Kent Business School Film Shoot – 11th March

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Kent Business School (KBS) are filming some promotional videos on the Canterbury Campus on 11th March and they need your help please!

KBS need students to act as extras in scenes in Woolf College, Woodys – Park Wood Union and the Sibson Building for mock lectures and classroom scenes. It will be a fun day of shooting with a professional film crew. Something great to talk about in job interviews!

When are you needed?

11th March, Canterbury Campus – Whatever time you have available, we have a number of filming sessions during the day that we need extras for, some details below, but please do get in touch for more details:

  1. Do you live in Woolf College or nearby? We have an early morning session 50-8.30 where we need to film a few students hanging out. We know it’s early, but it will be starring role at that time in the morning! You might even get to film some scenes with Gandalf the Cat!
  2. 40-11.15 – Various scenes around campus, Templeton Library, Park Union etc.
  3. 15-14.00 – Mock lectures in Sibson Lecture Theatre 1.
  4. 00-16.00 – Scenes around the campus shops and in the Sibson Building.

Interest? Please Contact:

Sarah Vella-Brown in the KBS Marketing Team: s.l.vella-brown@kent.ac.uk

01227 82 7984

Chinese Government Scholarships – deadline 4 March 2019

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In order to promote the mutual understanding, co-operation, and exchanges in politics, economy, culture, education, and trade between the People’s Republic of China and the United Kingdom, the Chinese Government is offering the Chinese Government Scholarship to non-Chinese citizens.
The Chinese Government Scholarship is administered by the China Scholarship Council in association with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the UK.

The Scholarship provides an opportunity for both undergraduate and postgraduate students to spend the 2019-20 academic year studying at a Chinese higher education institution.

The Scholarships cover tuition fees, university dormitory or accommodation subsidy, a monthly stipend, and medical insurance.

Click the links for more information: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADCHINES01 and http://www.campuschina.org/content/details3_74776.html

Casting call for play taking place in Margate

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About ‘Parakeet’

A young girl is re-located from London to Margate. The only thing she recognises are the bright green Parakeets. The show follows her as she forms a band, finds her voice and takes her space, ultimately learning that “empathy is the new punk”. A feast for the eyes, ears and heart, Parakeet features punk poetry, wild dance moves and good old fashioned storytelling.

Casting Breakdown

A young female identifying performer, playing age 15-21, to record a piece of spoken word text. Ideally they would have a regional accent (basically, anything but RP!). It would be preferable if they could sing, but it is not essential. They need to be spirited and witty, with a good sense of musicality (but no need for classical training).

A female identifying string player, playing age 15-21, for 2 days work (1 rehearsal and 1 performance). Cello or violin. If the two above roles could be filled by one person and we could combine that would be great!

We are also looking for a professional female identifying drummer for 2 days work (1 rehearsal and 1 performance). Experience in using an SPDSX Sampler and playing to a click track would be preferable but not necessarily essential.

The performance will be on 17th March for POW festival in Margate.

Application

To apply, please send a short, audio recording (2 mins max) to info.brigitteaphrodite@gmail.com, in which you:

  • Introduce yourself (tell us a bit about yourself!)
  • Perform an excerpt from a spoken word piece, rap or song

and/or

  • Play a stringed instrument/drum.

The producers want to get a sense of you and your voice/playing style, so the recording can be totally rough and ready – a simple voice recording on your phone is absolutely fine.

Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week

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This week is Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week at the University of Kent. A full schedule of events is listed below, or you can go to: www.kent.ac.uk/studentsupport/events/awarenessweek.html

Please be aware that events may contain potentially triggering material. If you are affected, please contact Student Support and Wellbeing for advice and support.

 

ALL WEEK

‘Fight, Flight or Freeze’. A Block Atrium, Templeman Library, 10am– 4pm.

Student Support Information Stand and Myth Busting Games. A Block Atrium, Templeman Library. 10am-4pm.

#ITSNOTOK Book Club. Available via the website

MONDAY 4TH FEBRUARY

U.N.I Protect Workshop. KS12, 2pm-3.30pmSexual and Domestic Violence Student Survey Results. Location: TLT, 5pm

TUESDAY 5TH FEBRUARY

Violence in the Trans Community: By Gendered Intelligence. DLT2, 5pm

Screening of ‘The Hunting Ground’. GLT3, 6pm– onwards.

WEDNESDAY 6TH FEBRUARY

Staff Workshop by Silke Grygier. Supporting students who have experienced sexual abuse: It’s the small things that can make the biggest difference. KS12, 2pm-4pm.

Survivor Workshop by Silke Grygier. Not The Only One: Supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse. GLT3, 6pm-8pm

THURSDAY 7TH FEBRUARY

Supporting Male Survivors. A Presentation from SurvivorsUK. KS17, 6pm.

FRIDAY 8TH FEBRUARY

Screening of ‘Boys Don’t Cry’. GLT3, 6pm– onwards.

SATURDAY 9TH FEBRUARY

‘Respect the No’ Self Care Brunch. Location Student Media Space, 11am-1pm

Women-only Self Defence Workshop: Location Parkwood Dance Studio, 3pm-5pm

 

Sir David Akers Jones Hong Kong and China Fund – deadline 31 January 2019

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The Sir David Akers Jones Hong Kong and China Fund is awarded to two students who wish to study at one of The University of Kent’s partner institutions, or undertake a work placement, in Hong Kong or mainland China.

There are two scholarships available, each worth £1,000, and the award is open to all nationalities. The criteria is as below;

  • Be enrolled on a full-time degree level programme at the University of Kent that incorporates a study or work placement abroad in Hong Kong or mainland China.
  • Undergraduate students must be entering into their second year of study in 2018-19, and have achieved a first year average of an upper second or above.
  • ​Postgraduate students must be entering into their first year of study in 2018-19.

If you are interested in this opportunity, then you must submit your application by no later that 31 January 2019.

For more details and the application form, please click the following link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADDAJHKC01 

Screening of ‘South East Stories – 50% discount for School of Arts students

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South East Stories – 50% discount for all School of Arts students

Gulbenkian Cinema, Sunday 20 January 2019, 4.30pm

See the stars of the future in this dazzling and diverse programme that celebrates new filmmaking talent from the South East. Curated by Film Hub South East and selected from close to 100 submissions, these ten short films tell cinematic stories that linger in the mind, challenge your perceptions and transport you to seaside towns and bustling cities while introducing audiences to an array of exciting emerging filmmakers.

The programme premiered at Cambridge Film Festival and Cinecity Brighton ahead of being made available to cinemas across the UK. Film Hub South East works with BFI NETWORK to support new filmmakers in their careers and projects.

Followed by Q&A with filmmakers: Alice Trueman and Shakira Francis

You can book tickets for the performance here: https://thegulbenkian.co.uk/event/south-east-stories/ 

To take advantage of the reduced ticket prices, please visit the Gulbenkian box office and show your student card.

Inspirational Speaker: Professor Itesh Satchdev

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Multilingual Communication, Minorities and Identity – Some Social Psychological Considerations.

Inspirational Speaker Prof. Itesh Sachdev examines the complex relationship between language, communication and group identity in multi-lingual communication, using data from indigenous and migrant minorities and majorities around the world.

Wednesday 16 January 2019, 4pm – 5.30pm, Grimond Lecture Theatre 2.

All are welcome to attend.

 

Year in Computing Kick Start Lunch

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year in computing kick start lunch

Are you keen to learn tech skills that will support your work and study, and make you stand out to a graduate employer? Why not add a Year in Computing to your degree? You will not only learn coding and web skills, but also how to analyse data and how to make computer systems that people will find it easy to engage with.

Find out more at the Year in Computing kick start lunch on Tuesday 22 January, 12.30-14.00 in Cornwallis SW101. 

Book a place at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/year-in-computing-kickstart-lunch-tickets-53592151568?ref=estw

Or visit: www.cs.kent.ac.uk/ug/year-in-computing.html

Hear what our students said about the Year in Computing in the video below:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHOK1wfhCg523e1767QF6BQ?view_as=subscriber 

 

What Next? – Wednesday 23 January 2019

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In your final year at university? Starting to think about what to do next? Then What Next? is for you!

What Next? is an event designed to help School of Arts students, whether in Film, History of Art or Drama, think about what they are going to do next year and beyond.

“It was a very useful and great event! Had some inspiring conversations with the people who are/have been in the similar kind of situation” – Final Year Student on What Next? 2018

“It was an opportunity to ask the questions that I wanted to ask. It gave me a chance to sit down and think about exactly what I wanted to do after graduating.” – Final Year Student on What Next? 2017

What Next? takes the form of an Un-Conference, which will allow you to set the agenda and explore the ideas that most interest you. You’ll have the chance to have conversations with a range of people, including alumni and arts professionals from outside the university, the careers advisors, and School of Arts lecturers – and, most importantly, each other.

You’ll be able to discuss such subjects as the nuts and bolts of jobseeking, postgraduate study, and how to go about building your dream career – or anything else you want to talk about! You’ll also find out about the National Student Survey, how it works and why it’s important.

As if that wasn’t enough, there’ll be CAKE, WINE, ENTERTAINMENT and PRIZES. What’s not to like?

Please note that this event is ONLY for final year Undergraduates and Postgraduates (i.e. those graduating in 2019) who study a Single Honours, Joint Honours or PG subject in the School of Arts.

Book your place here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8bMfpoQggW1_Gp_ruQ879o9p9U6bHY_6_8lQ3fm-tM_Nrcw/viewform?fbzx=2450793617917272810 

ThinkNation: Project Twist-It LIVE

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EVENT: 8th December 2018
TIME: 6pm-8:30pm
VENUE:The Gulbenkian, University of Kent, Canterbury

On Saturday 8th December, ThinkNation: Project Twist-It LIVE will bring young people and mentors from tech, arts, education, and business together to explore through music, filmmaking and performance how we can smash the poverty stigma many young people from diverse backgrounds experience in schools, in the media, online and in society.

Billie JD Porter – will be flying from Los Angeles and will be hosting the event. Billie is a writer, documentary filmmaker and presenter for organizations including BBC, Channel 4 and Vice.

Louisa Roach – Louisa will perform and also sit on the panel Q&A discussion. She is lead singer of of Liverpool-based band She Drew The Gun, winners of Glastonbury’s Emerging Talent contest in 2016 and featured as part of BBC 6 Music at SXSW 2016.

Jonathan Wakeham – Screenwriter. Jonathan is a stage and screenwriter. He is the co-founder of the LOCO London Comedy Film Festival, which champions playful, political and provocative new comedy and new talent, and teaches screenwriting at Pinewood Studios. Jonathan is a trustee of Camden People’s Theatre and Arts Emergency, a charity that supporters and mentors young people with low incomes but high ambitions.

Conrad Murray – Actor, Writer, Director, Rapper, Beatboxer, Singer and Theatre maker. Conrad is Director of the BAC Beatbox Academy.

There is also the amazing opportunity of having a 10-15 mins interview with any of the people involved in the event. If you’re interested please contact Ana Tapia, a second Year film student, at at562@kent.ac.uk by the end of the day.

For more information about the event, check their website at:
https://thinknation.co/events/thinknation-project-twist-it/ 

Don’t forget to click going on the event!
https://www.facebook.com/events/252776912086804/