Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting our Winter Showcase 2024, and we’re excited to share that it was a wonderful success.

The Winter Showcase is more than just an event—it’s a platform designed to empower researchers giving them the opportunity to connect, learn from each other and practise their presentation skills. Whether you’re drawn to insightful research talks, captivated by the diversity of research posters, or eager to present your own findings, the Winter Showcase offers something for everyone.

This year’s programme featured a lineup of thought-provoking presentations that highlighted the diversity and depth of research in our community:

• Chris Payne “Are e-scooters active transport? Measured physical activity outputs of e-scooter riding vs walking”
• Shiyu Yuan “The Power of Two: Couples’ Combined Work-from-Home Status, commuting time, and Childbirth in the UK”
• Inah Okpa Okpa “Mitigating Carbonwashing in ESG Marketing: Can Artificial Intelligence Adoption Enhance Corporate Climate Governance?”
• Yeshu Kadiri “Informal Urbanism and Gendered Infrastructure in the Global South: Ethnography of a Basti in Hyderabad, India”
• Emily Su “Visualizing a ‘Synergy of Greatness’: A Study of the Sublime through Napoleonic Battle Painting, c. 1800-1815”
• Yvonne Cullen “How to relearn creative and collaborative learning”
• Hugh Robertson-Ritchie “Epistemic Injustice in ME (Myalgic Encephalomyopathy or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) is Exacerbated by Uncertainty”

The event also featured a variety of impressive research posters created by our talented PhD students. Covering a wide range of themes, these posters sparked engaging discussions and gave the opportunity to learn about the innovative projects being conducted at Kent.

It was really uplifting. I enjoyed connecting with other postgraduate students and building my self-confidence to speak about my research. The Graduate and Researcher College really works for the students and that it’s an amazing asset to the PhD experience.

Barbara Denuelle

If you weren’t able to join us this year, don’t worry—there will be plenty more opportunities to get involved. Whether as a presenter or attendee, your presence can make this event even more exciting and impactful in the future.

Stay tuned for updates on upcoming events and ways to connect.

Last week, we hosted our annual Exploring Global Cultures PG Talk—an event that has become a highlight of the year at the Graduate and Researcher College. This eagerly anticipated talk brings together postgraduate students to share fascinating insights into their unique cultural backgrounds.

This engaging event invites Master’s students to share insights into their unique cultures through 7-minute presentations, offering a fascinating glimpse into the traditions, values, and perspectives that make our community so diverse.

This year’s event was no exception, as four incredible students transported us to Grenada,  Mauritius, Nigeria and Cyprus.

The PG Talk: Exploring global cultures was fascinating. It was lovely meeting the other speakers and listening as they talked us through their histories, from tragic stories of slave trade to the beauty of diverse cultures, landscapes, and carnivals.

Aderonke

Each presentation offered a unique perspective, reminding us of how much we can learn from one another and how wonderful it is to celebrate our differences and connections.

I am always very proud when I am able to shine the spotlight on Grenada because being from this island has shaped a very large part of my identity. I am happy to introduce a piece of my culture and history to the other students. And if I am able to spark curiosity through my love and pride of my homeland, then I have successfully represented Grenada to the best of my ability.

Kamille

Events like these offer us a glimpse into the worlds of our peers, fostering a sense of connection and togetherness.

Presenting Nigeria was particularly special for me, as in recent years, Nigeria has grown significantly in tech, fashion, art, film, and music, and sharing these beautiful aspects of Nigeria with others was quite fulfilling.

Aderonke

Stay tuned for more exciting events from the Graduate and Researcher College.