International Families Network lunch – Friday 26th May

The next networking lunch for the International Families Network will be held in the Gulbenkian on Friday 26th May.  This is a social event to support the families of our international students – small children are welcome to come along.

In order to help us with catering, please confirm if you/your family wish to attend by emailing Deborah Molloy at d.molloy@kent.ac.uk.  We look forward to seeing you!

 

Universities UK Update: Government confirms funding for EU students starting courses in 2018/19

The Department for Education released a statement on 21 April 2017 announcing that EU students  will continue to remain eligible for undergraduate, master’s, postgraduate and advanced learner financial support in academic year 2018 to 2019.

What this means:

  • EU students who apply for an undergraduate or master’s course at an English university (or further education institution) scheduled to start in the 2018-19 academic year will continue to have access to student loans and grants and home fee status (meaning they are charged the same tuition fees as UK students) for the duration of their course (regardless of when the UK fully exits the EU).
  • EU nationals will remain eligible to apply for Research Council PhD studentships at UK institutions for 2018 to 2019.

 

For further information and to read the full government announcement, visit the DfE website.

 

Universities UK’s response to the announcement can be read here.

Dean of the Graduate School accompanies Rome students in final assessments

Paul Allain, Dean of the Graduate School, took part in Kent in Rome’s final visit assessments from 5-6 April 2017. The Dean of the Graduate School visited Rome MA students as they showcased their assessed itineraries around the city.

Speaking about the itineraries he said:

‘It was a great privilege to be led through the overwhelming outdoor museum that is Rome by Kent’s Master’s students, budding classics detectives. I saw the city in a totally new light as they unpacked the rich complexities of its past and revealed hidden gems that I would otherwise no doubt have passed by. Many thanks to them for letting me participate and for teaching me so much.’

See the original news article here: https://www.kent.ac.uk/rome/news.html?view=159