The second in our series of free lunchtime concerts continues on Weds 13 November with a performance by the Preston Ensemble.
Formed in 2016 by string players in the south east, previous concerts include at the Assembly Rooms in Faversham. For this performance, the group brings Mendelssohn’s Octet to the concert-hall.
The performance starts at 13.10; admission is free, with a suggested donation of £3.
The Lunchtime Concerts series is generously sponsored by Furley Page Solicitors.
The University of Kent is shooting two promotional films at Canterbury campus on Friday 15 November and Wednesday 20 November and would like to feature a number of Kent students on screen in non-speaking roles such as in group situations and using facilities.
The deadline to apply is Thursday 14 November.
All selected students will receive a £10 credit to their Kent One card for taking part.
If you would like to get involved, complete the online form.
The Gulbenkian are hosting a focus group for University of Kent staff and students to discuss all things cafe at Gulbenkian and to taste some samples from our new menu on Monday 4 November 12.00-14.00.
Popular topics will be coffee, sandwiches and hot food but we are more than happy to answer any questions or any ideas you have that you would like to see at Gulbenkian.
If you are interested in attending please RSVP by emailing Dan Parsons D.Parsons@kent.ac.uk.
Have you heard about internal Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) opportunities or the Global Challenges Doctoral Centre (GCDC) but are not sure what either is all about?
Dr Beth Breeze, GCDC director, and Dr Andrew Massoura, Deputy Director of Research Services, will lead a GCRF/GCDC staff briefing session on Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 13.00-14.00 in CESR1 (Cornwallis East, ground floor).
The session is open to academic and administrative staff in all schools and centres and will cover the following:
• The GCDC postdoctoral researcher appointment competition
• The GCDC student-led scholarship competition
• The GCRF Partnership Development Fund competition
The session will provide an overview of the competition processes and guidance on ODA compliance and GCRF funding criteria, and there will be plenty of time for questions at the end of the presentation.
Please book a place by emailing Grace Grussenmeyer at kentgcdc@kent.ac.uk.