Become a SAC Student Rep

Become a SAC Student Rep for 2018-19

Student Reps are a vital link between the student body, Kent Union and the University. They are volunteers which are elected by their peers to represent them and act as the first port of call for any suggestions, comments or queries about the course/s they represent.

  • Enhance your employability and develop leadership, communication and meetings skills
  • Network and meet new people
  • Log your volunteering hours on Kent Student Certificate in Volunteering (KSCV) award
  • Help to shape the development of Higher Education at Kent and make a real difference to the student experience of yourself and your peers

Following on from the Kent Union elections, we still have the following Student Rep positions available in SAC:

  • Stage 2 Social Anthropology
  • Stage 2 Wildlife Conservation/ Environmental Social Science/ Human Ecology
  • Stage 3 Wildlife Conservation/ Environmental Social Science/ Human Ecology

If you would like to volunteer for one of these positions, please contact Ayesha Barnes A.A.Barnes@kent.ac.uk

Join us for Soapbox Science!

Soapbox Science
Saturday 23rd June 2018 13:00-16:00

Canterbury’s Westgate Gardens will host its first Soapbox Science event!

This event brings together the general public and great women scientists from around Kent, including several from the School of Anthropology & Conservation! Hear twelve women speak about their scientific research on a broad range of topics, including plant biology, planetary science, conservation biology, sport science, psychology and biological anthropology.

Come join us and learn about chimpanzees and parrots, your brain and your teeth, and network with scientists and researchers, amongst the beautiful Westgate Garden flowers!

The event is free and open to all.

Job opportunities, internships and placements

Interested in sustainable business, teaching, finance, marketing, or youth work?

Want to work for The National Citizen Service, EDF Energy, Camp Canada, Action for the Wild, or Lloyds Banking Group?

Check out the latest jobs and internship opportunities from the Careers and Employability Service:

Title & Organisation Link
Business Development Intern @ PathMotion https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=20403&service=Careers+Service
Client and Account Coordinator @ PathMotion https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=20405&service=Careers+Service
Summer Camp Counselor @ Smaller Earth Camp Canada https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=20429&service=Careers+Service
Summer Internship @ Millennium Capital Partners https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=22043&service=Careers+Service
Teach English in China @ Pioneer & Beyond Ltd https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=22471&service=Careers+Service
Marketing Assistant @ Gallagher Benefit Services https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=22499&service=Careers+Service
Summer internships @ Lloyds Banking Group https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=20453&service=Careers+Service
PR Traineeships x6 @ Taylor Bennett Foundation https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=21151&service=Careers+Service
Research Internship @ ECA INTERNATIONAL https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=22233&service=Careers+Service
Supply Chain Placement @ apetito https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=22657&service=Careers+Service
National Citizen Service Team Leader https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=20769&service=Careers+Service
Account Executive – 3 Month Paid Marketing Internship @ Element London Ltd https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=22733&service=Careers+Service
Project Support Assistant @ Prysmian Group https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=22777&service=Careers+Service
PR internship at Spreckley https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=22813&service=Careers+Service
Trainee SEN Teacher @ Jigsaw Trust https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=22451&service=Careers+Service
Summer Internship Programme @ First Data https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=20761&service=Careers+Service
English Teacher in China @ Happy Goal Kids English https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=20865&service=Careers+Service
Environmental Safety Industrial Placement @ EDF Energy https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=21367&service=Careers+Service
Conservation Internships on UmPhafa Private Nature Reserve @ Action for the Wild https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=19133&service=Careers+Service
Marketing Internship @ Mulberry Cottages https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=21173&service=Careers+Service
Marketing Assistant @ Glocal Media Limited https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=21241&service=Careers+Service
Business Development Associate @ Parcelly https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=22045&service=Careers+Service
Social Media and Content Marketing @ Parcelly https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=22049&service=Careers+Service
Marketing internship @ Jacksons Fencing https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=22637&service=Careers+Service

Combine a part-time PhD with teacher training!

The Graduate Secondary Teaching Scheme (GSTS) offers a stipend to successful Kent graduates who wish to combine part-time postgraduate study with part-time Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) training in one of our partner schools.

In particular the scheme is keen to recruit Geography (or related) trainees to start in September 2018. 

The GSTS offers significant benefits, including:

  • the opportunity to develop your teaching experience through observation and practical application of your learning in years 1 and 2 of the scheme
  • a flexible responsive online learning provider
  • a guaranteed annual income of at least £14,533 for students on the five-year programme
  • no postgraduate tuition fees to pay (if you complete the programme within five years)
  • no teacher-training fees to pay
  • a guaranteed school placement for five years
  • the ongoing support of Kent staff

For further informationa and how to apply:
Please contact Rebecca Spink, Projects Manager in Partnership Development Office R.Spink@kent.ac.uk

 

Placement opportunity with The Wildlife Trust

The Wildlife Trust Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire are currently offering Volunteer Reserves Officer placements, starting in September 2018.

This is a 9 to 12 month placement where the you will receive habitat management training and gain practical experience. It is ideal for anyone interesting in gaining experience for a career in conservation and habitat management.

For further information and how to apply, please visit: https://www.wildlifebcn.org/volunteer-opportunities/voluntary-reserves-officers-x9

Careers and Employability Don’t Panic! bootcamp

The Careers and Employability Service (CES) are hosting a Don’t Panic! Bootcamp next week, with a series of events to get you career ready!

Date Venue Time
Monday 14 May CES building 11:00-12:00 How to choose your perfect career
Covering Careers open with any degree subject; Opportunities available with your specific degree subject; How to research careers; How to analyse your skills, interests, personality and values and relate these to jobs; PG study and more…
Monday 14 May CES building 13:00-14:00 Developing Career Confidence
This session looks at what career confidence is and give hints and tips on how to become more confident.
Tuesday 15 May CES building 09:00-16.30 CV feedback sessions
Book a 25 min appointment to get feedback on your CV or application from one of our advisers
Wednesday 16 May CES building 10:00-11:30 Mock Assessment Centre
Take part in an example Assessment Centre test exercise to increase your chances of putting your best foot forward and stand out from the competition.
Wednesday 16 May CES building 14:00-15:30 Mock Assessment Centre
Take part in an example Assessment Centre test exercise to increase your chances of putting your best foot forward and stand out from the competition. Delivered by Teach First
Thursday 17 May CES building 11:00-12:00 Psychometric Testing
Tips for completing numeric and verbal reasoning tests as well as personality assessments.
Thursday 17 May CES building 13:00-14:00 Commercial Awareness
Learn why demonstrating commercial awareness is crucial in securing graduate positions.
Friday 18 May CES building 11:00-12:00 Interview Skills
Learn the difference between competency and strength based interviews and get tips on how to ace them
Friday 18 May CES building 13:00-14:00 Using LinkedIn
Learn everything you need to know about using LinkedIn from creating a professional profile, following companies you are interested in and networking effectively with professionals on the site. Delivered by Teach First
For further details & to book visit https://careers.kent.ac.uk/

During the summer term, the Careers and Employability Service will also be holding pop-ups on the Plaza outside Essentials, to offer support, information or advice.

The pop-ups will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-2pm – so why not go along and say ‘hi’!

Volunteer with Oxfam

Tuesday 22nd May 10:00-14:00

Oxfam is holding an exciting event called ‘A Day in the Life of a Volunteer’ at the Oxfam shop in Best Lane, Canterbury (CT1 2JB)

Find out about the different volunteering opportunities and departments available, including Sorting, Marketing & Social Media, Shop Floor Tasks and more.

Pop in anytime from 10am to 2pm to have a look around, ask some questions and experience life as an Oxfam volunteer.

If you have any questions, please contact oxfamshopf4427@oxfam.org.uk