Our Global Skills Award Ceremony took place on 10 June, it was another year of outstanding achievements by our Master’s students. The GSA is for Postgraduate Taught students and is designed to enhance global awareness and improve employability through a programme of workshops and postgraduate talks.

Our programme offered sessions that cover various topics, including intercultural communication, leadership skills, presentation skills, managing stress, working under pressure and support in academic writing. In 2024-2025 we had truly exceptional talks that were as thought provocative as informative:

Climate Change and You by Jake Bicknell
Research at Kent: Shaping the future
The benefits of biodiversity for our health and wellbeing by Jessica Fisher
Exploring Global Cultures
2035 and the Future of AI by Tommy Hills
“Look What You Made Me Do”: Taylor Swift & 21st Century Feminist Practice by Claire Hurley
OnlyFans and The Politics of Pornography by Iain MacKenzie

I really enjoyed the lectures and workshops I attended; the practical know-how is very useful and some of the lectures were fascinating with one in particular providing an unexpected perspective on my, completely unrelated, course.

Julia Benning, MA Philanthropic Studies

The programme is designed to broaden students’ understanding of global issues and current affairs. While developing their personal skills it also enhances their career prospects. In today’s job market it is particularly valued to have exceptional skills and be aware of the global challenges. Our students’ achievements inspire us all and it is remarkable to see their determination and dedication to excel.

Congratulations to all of you once again and all the best on your journey ahead.