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University of Kent Teachers’ and Advisers’ Conference 2026
Monday 29 June 2026, 10:00 – 16:00
Sibson Building, University of Kent Canterbury campus
Keynote: ‘Building Resilience with Humour’ by Sarah Creegan from Laughology
Immersive behind the scenes experiences, delivered by experts from a selection of our academic schools, including:
- Kent Business School
- Film & Media
- Conservation
- Computer Science
- Sport and Exercise Science
As in previous years, the day will also include an exciting and informative array of speakers and sessions, armed with information and advice for helping your students navigate the next part of their academic journey.
Also present will be our fantastic University support services, who can update you on the myriad ways that your students will be assisted and encouraged if they take the next step into higher education.
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Free creative resources launched to support neurodivergent young people
Neurodivergent young people can now access a new suite of free, interactive creative resources developed from pioneering research at Kent.
The resources are now freely available on the Peer Productions website, offering accessible support for young people, educators and families.
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Refugee Week: Day of Welcome
The Day of Welcome is an annual day of solidarity and learning in schools that aims to build a culture of welcome and understanding for people seeking sanctuary. Celebrated by over 820 schools and +220,000 young people in 2025, it’s designed to support teachers in kickstarting Refugee Week by providing free live events, resources and activities for pupils of all ages.
This year there is a great line-up of speakers (including Michael Rosen) and it is FREE
Please visit the website for more details.
And find out more about the University of Kent’s work as a University of Sanctuary here.
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Teachers CPD: Writing a useful UCAS reference and the application process
In this session for teachers and advisers, we explore what is useful for universities in a UCAS reference, including extenuating circumstances, and how to best support your students with their personal statements. We will provide an insight into what happens to applications when they reach a university, including Clearing. Please contact Ruth at outreach@kent.ac.uk to find out more and book.
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An exciting opportunity to turn your work into a Teaching & Learning MSc!
Are you a practising QTS teacher and passionate about your professional practice? If so, there is a Master’s Course which will enable you to make your work your study and make your study your work.
The University’s MSc in Professional Practice – Teaching & Learning is a part-time, coursework assessed, Master’s course which runs over three years and focuses on key aspects of teaching such as the role of schooling and barriers to learning. You take examples of projects and initiatives you are involved in and use them to explore teaching practice culminating in a piece of practice-based research.
Contact Dr Anne-Maria Brennan (a.brennan@kent.ac.uk) for further information.
Professional Practice (Teaching and Learning) – MSc – Postgraduate courses – University of Kent
