Author Archives: pw30

Academia and Social Media

Posted on March 4, 2014 by pw30

Technology is changing the way we access information, and how we communicate. Nowhere is this more apparent than in academia. Social media sites, such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, and blogging platforms such as Blogger and WordPress, are increasingly being … Continue reading →

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Involving End Users in your Research

Posted on February 20, 2014 by pw30

Involving the end users in the design and management of research projects has become increasingly important . It is no longer acceptable to run projects in which participants don’t have a voice. But how does this work? How do you … Continue reading →

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Horizon 2020 ICT National Contact Point to Visit Kent

Posted on February 20, 2014 by pw30

The Horizon 2020 National Contact Point for ICT, Peter Walters, will visit the University  on Monday the 3rd of March. After the presentations and panel discussion there will be an opportunity for a 10 minute 1:1 meeting with Peter Walters … Continue reading →

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NIHR Research Funding Workshop

Posted on January 31, 2014 by pw30

Are you developing a health or social care-related research project? Would you like to improve your chances of success when applying for NIHR funding? The Research Design Service South East is running a free half day workshop at the University on 24 … Continue reading →

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New PVC Research Appointed

Posted on January 31, 2014 by pw30

Prof. Philippe De Wilde has been appointed as the new PVC Research & Enterprise from 1 August 2014. Prof De Wilde is currently a Professor in the Intelligent Systems Lab and Head of the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences … Continue reading →

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Humanities Writing Groups

Posted on January 21, 2014 by pw30

The second Grants Factory Writing Workshop led by Simon Kirchin will be on Wednesday 29th January from 12.00 – 1400 (lunch incl). Applicants will need to send Lynne Bennett (l.bennett-282@kent.ac.uk) either a draft application or a summary of their application … Continue reading →

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Science Writing Group

Posted on January 21, 2014 by pw30

The 2nd Science Writing Group Session will take place on Friday the 31st January, between 12.15 to 1.45pm (location tbc). Attendance at Session 1 is not a prerequisite for attending Session 2. For this session you are invited to prepare … Continue reading →

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Two Upcoming Grants Factory/ECR Network Events

Posted on January 20, 2014 by pw30

Welcome back to the new term! There are a couple of Grants Factory/ECR Network events coming up; details below. As ever these are free and open to all, so do let me know if you would like to come along. … Continue reading →

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Grants Factory – Essential Elements of a Good Application – 30 October

Posted on October 28, 2013 by pw30

Grants Factory Essential Elements of a Good Application Wednesday 30 October, 12-2pm Keynes Seminar Room 23 Everyone’s research is different, but successful funding proposals share a number of common elements. Mastering these is essential if your application is going to … Continue reading →

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Open Access: Understanding the New Environment – Free Event, 23 October 2013

Posted on October 14, 2013 by pw30

As part of international Open Access Week, the University is inviting some key players in the sector to discuss the current state of play. In the sixteen months since Dame Janet Finch published her report on Open Access (OA), policy … Continue reading →

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