A novel approach to running final-year research projects: empowering students to manage their own projects through embedded employability is the title of a workshop taking place on Tuesday 7 February 2017, from 12.45-14.00, in the UELT Seminar Room (Canterbury Campus).

The workshop will be presented by Dr Chris Shepherd from the School of Physical Sciences and winner of a Sciences Faculty Teaching Prize 2016 as part of the Developing Teaching for Experienced Staff at the University.

A novel work-based learning approach to running undergraduate science projects is presented here, using the University’s Forensic Science programme as a case study.

This session aims to suggest how a range of transferable, non-subject-specific skills can be embedded within final year research projects to dramatically increase the employability of graduates. The approach presented requires the students to project manage their work from start through to completion, whilst also enhancing the students’ understanding of their subject area. This process has also increased marking consistency and overall student satisfaction and so is a viable alternative to typical STEM project processes.

To book a place, please email cpdbookings@kent.ac.uk