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Genetic disease affects 1 in 50 babies, can lead to stillbirth, miscarriage, pregnancy complications and IVF failure. Young researchers working in this field drive scientific progress in this area. One of the ways in which we can promote their careers is by supporting them to visit other labs, to attend conferences and to present their fascinating research.
Sadly, funds are all too short for allowing them to do this, and so Darren Griffin decided to fundraise to support these young people in enhancing their scientific careers in this fascinating and worthwhile area of science.
Darren recently celebrated his 50th birthday, and, instead of presents, asked friends, family and collaborators to donate to his cause. He said: ‘The idea came from the fact that I was having a big birthday party and didn’t want my house filled up with presents from every guest I was inviting. Bringing opportunities to young scientists is one of the most rewarding parts of my job and I thought there could be no better way to divert any monetary good wishes to and even better good cause. The just giving page was excellent and I was overwhelmed by the generosity of my friends. The money is already about to be put to good use with three of my lab going to a conference in Florence later in the year.’
To date, the fund has exceeded its initial target of £4,000 and continues to grow. You can visit the page at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Darren-Griffin
We are pleased to announce Step up to Social Work, our new partnership initiative with Kent County Council and Medway Council.
Social work is a challenging but rewarding career through which you can make a real difference for children and families. You will need to build relationships with families facing difficult times, show a lot of patience and be a good listener. You’ll also need good observational skills, analytical thinking and sound judgement to make the right decisions and protect children. Social work regularly tests resilience, stamina and resolve – all of which you will need to succeed. But social work can be life changing for those you support and help.
Through our successful Step Up to Social Work training programme you’ll get intensive, hands-on experience of working in a real-life social work role. On completion, you will obtain a Diploma in Social Work, allowing you to register and practice as a social worker. We can train you in 14 months, with all your course fees paid, and you’ll also receive a bursary for the duration of the course.
We are looking for strong graduates who have experience of working with children, young people and families and who can demonstrate their maturity and emotional resilience.
Do you have what it takes?
You are eligible if you can demonstrate you already have:
Plus
For more information visit the Step Up to Social Work information for applicants: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/step-up-to-social-work-information-for-applicants
Online applications open 28 March and close 5 May 2017.
Lesley Gray, a third-year PhD student in the Department of Comparative Literature, will be presenting a paper at the Doctor, Doctor symposium, which will explore global and historical perspectives on the doctor-patient relationship, at the University of Oxford on Friday 24 March 2017.
Lesley’s paper is entitled ‘Theatre or Therapy? Twenty-four Hours in the “Kingdom of the Sick”‘. She will examine the effectiveness of theatre in tackling our response to serious illnesses, and will ask whether productions like A Pacifist’s Guide to the War on Cancer – a 2016 musical that was staged at the National Theatre – can influence our attitudes and behaviours.
The theme of medicine tangentially occurs in Lesley’s own PhD research, with her thesis currently titled What’s the Fascination? An Interdisciplinary Study of Mesmerism and the Dynamics of Power.
For more details, please visit the symposium website:
https://doctorpatient2017.wordpress.com/
If you enjoy cycling or are intrigued to find out what it’s all about, join us for the inaugural Kent Sport Cycling Festival, at the University of Kent Canterbury campus Pavilion from 30 April to 11 May.
Festival Launch – Get on your bike and join more than 1,000 cyclists of all abilities for the Pilgrims Hospices Cycle Challenge on Sunday 30 April. Pilgrims Hospices is a charity providing specialist palliative care free of charge to people in east Kent and depends on fundraising from community events such as this one. So move it up a gear as you explore the beautiful Kent countryside with friends, family and colleagues. All routes will start from and finish at the event village at the Pavilion, Parkwood. More than just a registration area, with trade stands, our renowned bike mechanics, sports massage, local cycling groups, hot food and drinks and much more.
The fun continues with numerous activities, with something happening every day throughout the festival. Activities include challenges, coaching, workshops, group rides and races for all.
The Kent Sport Cycling Festival culminates with the official launch of the Kent Sport Cycle Hub at the Pavilion on 11 May. The Cycle Hub offers bike hire, maintenance, tuition, group rides and more. Join us there to find out about this new campus facility. The Cycle Hub launch may be the finale to the Cycling Festival, but will be part of the ongoing journey for the growing cycling community on campus and within the local area who can now enjoy the Pavilion and Cycle Hub facilities to enhance their adventures.
For more information about the Kent Sport Cycling Festival visit www.kent.ac.uk/sports/cyclingfestival and to learn more about the Cycle Hub visit www.kent.ac.uk/sports/cyclehub. Follow UniKentSports on social media for updates about the Cycling Season events and activities
A call for papers exploring the role of law in meeting contemporary global challenges has been issued for the fifth interdisciplinary Graduate Research Conference to be hosted by Kent Law School on Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 of June 2017.
The conference offers Kent LLM students and postgraduate research students from across the humanities and social sciences faculties, an opportunity to meet over two days to critically discuss the legal and theoretical framework underpinning a broad variety of global challenges. These challenges include (but are not limited to): economic and environmental issues, global policymaking, technology, targeted killings, international and transnational crime, the internet and communication technologies, mass migration, and shared security/global policing.
Abstract submissions should be no longer than 300 words and should be sent to lawgradconference@kent.ac.uk by Saturday 15 April 2017. Notifications of acceptance will be sent out by Sunday 30 April 2017.
Contributors who would like their paper to be considered for the best internal paper prize, the best external paper prize and/or the best poster prize are asked to submit full paper submissions no later than Thursday 25 May 2017.
As well as offering an important opportunity for postgraduate students to gain feedback on dissertation research, the conference will also include a keynote address by Professor Philippe Cullet of SOAS University of London. The annual Clive Schmitthoff Memorial Lecture will also feature and this year, will be delivered by Professor Fiona Macmillan from Birkbeck University of London at 16.00 on Monday 5 June 2017.
All students are welcome to attend the conference which will be held on Kent’s Canterbury campus. Further details are available from the Graduate Conference Committee via their Facebook page, their Twitter account or via email.
The portable appliance testing for the Locke Building (Essentials shop, Kent Union Job Shop, NOT Blackwell’s Bookshop and Caffé Nero) is scheduled to take place from Monday 20 March 2017 until Wednesday 22 March 2017.
Please ensure all equipment is available for testing.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and we will endeavour to keep any disruption to a minimum. If there are any queries please call the Estates Helpdesk on Extn 3209.
The three St Michaels area Student Community Champions, Molly Scott, Imogen Welsford and Eve Wright, helped to coordinate a litter pick within the St Michaels area for the Great British Spring Clean on Sunday 5 March.
This campaign was a great way of engaging members of the local community to clear unsightly litter from the streets of St Michaels, where there are a number of student households.
The Student Community Champions were joined by fellow students and permanent residents, who braved the rain and cleared a great number of bags of litter. It’s a great example of students supporting their local community to deliver a healthier, cleaner and safer environment for all.
On April 23rd I will be taking part in the London Marathon in support of The Snowdon Trust who are a charity that assists physically and sensory disabled people to access vocational and academic courses in the UK by awarding grants.
I am so excited to be running London as I have wanted to take part in this marathon as far back as I can remember. This will be my third marathon, in 2015 I ran Brighton and last October I was lucky enough to secure a place in the Chicago marathon which was an amazing experience.
I would be most grateful of any support to reach my £2000 target. If you would like to donate to my page please visit http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/KarenEarl
On Wednesday 8th March 2017, the Hub for Innovation and Enterprise hosted the University’s Marketing in a Digital Age Conference.
Students and staff from the University enjoyed an afternoon of inspiring presentations from leading digital marketing professionals and local businesses. The agenda covered key trending topics, alongside updates on the basics, and provided best practice examples for promoting yourself and your business using digital marketing tools.
A networking lunch was held before the conference so that delegates were able to network with other like-minded attendees and discuss their ideas with the guest speakers. This provided a unique opportunity for students seeking employment and self-employment to come together alongside industry experts.
Opening remarks were given by Professor Philippe De Wilde, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research & Innovation, who reflected on how marketing has become more accessible (and more competitive) since the digital development of the 1990’s.
The first speaker, John Davy, a LinkedIn consultant, delivered a technical speech on how the personal profile is the key to the door with LinkedIn. John gave advice on how students can get found for what they do, how to stand out against the competition and, most importantly, how to get results. John was followed by Zoe Cairns, Social Media TV Expert and Speaker, who gave insights into how to use social media effectively, how to develop a social media marketing strategy and how to build an online community and gain trust with those you interact with. The final speaker, Danny Windsor from Giant Campus, took the audience through search engine optimization, pay per click, user experience, and how to create webpage content to inform, educate, and connect with customers.
This event was kindly sponsored by the Kent Student Project Grant Scheme.