Due to the official opening of the Command of the Oceans Gallery there will not be any parking available at the Mast Pond car park this Thursday 26 May 2016.

Alternative parking will be available and Chatham Historic Dockyard staff will be on hand to direct people during the day. The same number of parking spaces will be maintained albeit in a different location for the day.

Please ensure your vehicle is moved from the Mast Pond car park by 11pm tonight Wednesday 25 May 2016.

Parking will return to the Mast Pond on Friday 27 May 2016.

A new Master’s programme, MSc Cyber Security, run by the School of Computing has been officially certified by GCHQ, as the National Technical Authority for Information Assurance.

Dr Eerke Boiten met Ciaran Martin, GCHQ Director Cybersecurity at the Houses of Parliament as the official announcement was made this week.

This is the third time that GCHQ has awarded certification of Master’s degrees in Cyber Security, and brings the current total to 18 certified Master’s degrees from 14 universities.

Applications for certification were assessed by a panel of expert advisors drawn from across industry, academia and government. The successful universities all had to meet the rigorous assessment criteria which demand a well-defined and appropriate degree content, delivered to the highest standard.

With the UK being one of the most advanced digital economies in the world, GCHQ-certified Master’s degrees help employers to recruit skilled staff, and develop the cyber skills of existing employees, in order to help make the UK one of the most secure places to do business in cyberspace and resilient to cyber attack. GCHQ certification also helps universities to attract high-quality students from around the world, and prospective students to make better-informed choices when looking for a highly valued qualification.

Students across all degree disciplines with an interest in studying a Master’s degree in law are invited to drop in to the Law School’s unique new ‘Open House’ event on Wednesday 1 June.

Law School staff and students will be welcoming visitors to the Eliot Extension foyer between 12.00-14.00, offering students an informal opportunity to explore their options, to learn more about the Kent LLM and to enjoy a free slice of pizza!

The Kent LLM attracts excellent law graduates from around the world and is also open to non-law graduates who wish to develop an advanced understanding of law in their field.

Students have the opportunity to develop specialisms in a host of subject areas including: Criminal Justice; Environmental Law; European Law; International Commercial Law; International Criminal Justice; International Environmental Law; International Law with International Relations; International Law; Medical Law and Ethics; and Human Rights Law. The innovative nature of the programme means that students have the option to leave their choice of specialism open until after they arrive, with their specialisms being determined by the modules that they select.

Details of modules are available online and an insight into the student experience can be gained by reading the Mastering Law blog.

A new system of postgraduate loans for Master’s degrees in the UK has been introduced for the 2016-17 academic year. Available to home and EU students for both full-time and part-time study, the new loans will provide up to £10,000 a year for taught and research Master’s courses in all subject areas. They are subject to eligibility criteria based on age, nationality and residency.

From Wednesday 25 May until Friday 3 June 2016, essential fire alarm testing will be carried out across the Ingram Building.

Each test will last no longer than 2 minutes and will be silent testing under controlled conditions. All rooms will need to be accessed, as this testing is a legal requirement. The testing will be carried out by Static Systems who are a company used by the University of Kent to carry out such work.

Due to the importance of this work your assistance will be very much appreciated. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you have any queries please contact the Estates Helpdesk on Extn 3209.

Philip Allen
Electrical Manager​

The Student Learning Advisory Service (SLAS) is fully-staffed throughout the year. During term and vacation time, advisers are around to offer support and guidance to ALL students.

So do take advantage of all that SLAS offers.

A Portrait of Europe will be on display in the Colyer-Fergusson until Thursday – meaning there are still two more days left to go and see it.

This is a fantastic collection of paintings and it’s a brillant opportunity to see them while they are here on campus. They can easily be enjoyed during a lunch hour, though you are welcome to visit at any time while the Colyer-Fergusson building is open.

The exhibition is being held in conjuntion with the IMOS Foundation, a local charity led by alumna Briony Kapoor.

More information is available on the Events Calendar.

Car park closures will take place to allow for the following Kent Union events:

Kent Union annual event – Party in the Car Park
Giles Lane Pink and Blue Zone car parks will be closed from 23:00hrs Saturday 28 May and reopened on Monday 6 June 2016.
Monkswell Pink Zone car park will be closed from 23:00hrs Friday 3 June and reopen on Sunday 5 June 2016.

Kent Union Woodys annual summer event- Woodysfest
Blue Zone car park outside Woodys, 14 spaces, will be closed from 23:00 hrs Thursday 26 May and reopen on Wednesday 1 June 2016.

Please remember, that it is likely that other car parks in the centre of campus may be full and we advise you to consider alternative means of transport, where possible. As per the Traffic Regulations we do not guarantee a space to park, however there is normally parking available in Park Wood, remember parking bays are available next to the Park Wood accommodation.

Pink permit holders – can continue to use all other Pink and Blue zone car parks.
Blue permit holders – can continue to use all other Blue Zone car parks which will include rear of the Sports Centre, Park Wood courts, Oaks and the Pavilion

We recommend that you consider allowing for the additional time that may be required to travel to and from Park Wood. Pedestrian signs within Park Wood Courts will inform you of the average time required to walk to the main campus. Alternatively, you can use the Park and Ride bus ticket that was sent with your parking permit to travel to and from Park Wood and central campus.

Parking enforcement will continue in accordance with the University Regulations for the Management of Traffic.

Here are the key things you need to remember for exams at Medway this year:

• No phones or smart watches
• Remember your Student ID card
• Avoid bringing a bag, if necessary please use the lockers
• Still water in clear bottles only
• Clear pencil cases only
• Check your timetable and emails
• Allow time to find your exam number on the seating plan
• Arrive on time
• Visit the toilet before your exam, once you have entered the venue you will not be able to leave until the exam has started

For more information:

Visit the Exams Office webpages
Email medwayexams@kent.ac.uk
Call 01634 888881

If you would like to know more about the making and meaning of Gothic colour, then come along to Illuminating the Past, a one-day (and totally free!) cultural engagement event organised by the University’s Centre for Medieval and Early Modern Studies.

On Thursday 16 June 2016, we have planned an interactive workshop and a lively series of talks by graduate students and early career scholars to showcase exciting new approaches to understanding the Gothic imagination.

Illuminating the Past will take place at the Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr, a 12th-century pilgrims’ residence located in the centre of historic Canterbury. To enhance the atmosphere of this special occasion, we are delighted that the choir of the University of Kent Minerva voices (@Minerva_Voices) will offer live performances of music from the Gothic era.

Please feel free to drop in at any time during the day between 09.30 and 17.00 without booking. However, attendance for the talks needs to be pre-booked. In order to do this, and to view the talks programme, please visit the workshop webpages.