Date: Wednesday 16 November 2016
Time: 13.15 – 14.30
Venue: Cornwallis North West Seminar Room 6, Canterbury campus

Presented by Dr Louise Naylor – Director of UELT, Judy Cohen – Curriculum Developer (Assessment) and Dr Alison Dean – Associate Dean Education (Social Sciences)

Louise Naylor will outline Kent’s recent performance in NSS 2016 and implications for enhancing assessment and feedback practice. In particular, highlighting key areas for improvement and ways to address student feedback. Judy Cohen and Alison Dean will discuss the implementation of the Assessment and Feedback Policy and how this can be used to enhance assessment and feedback practices.

There will be time for discussion.

This session will be of particular interest to staff responsible for developing assessment practices and for enhancing the student experience in Schools. All staff are welcome to attend.

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

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Create a video/vlog about your life at Kent in Medway and we will give you a £20 Amazon voucher for every one we use*.

We would love to see your room, friends, social life, sports, food, facilities, campus and local area etc.

Just email us the file or link to your video (as many as you like and ideally in landscape) to marketingoffice@kent.ac.uk.

Closing date: midnight 30 November 2016

For full terms and conditions visit www.kent.ac.uk/ems/competitions

*Up to a maximum of £100 per person

Date: Wednesday 2 November 2016
Time: 13.15 – 14.30
Venue: Cornwallis North West Seminar Room 6, Canterbury campus

Presented by Ben Watson OPERA Project, Student Support and Wellbeing, this session is aimed at staff who are involved in supporting students in their learning, all staff are welcome to attend.

The session will consider the collateral benefits of making learning and teaching inclusive. The session will look at tools and strategies to help you mainstream accessibility and improve the experience for all. From module design to delivery we will consider simple adjustments to everyday practices that will future proof modules and reduce the administrative impact of Inclusive Learning Plan (ILP) adjustments.

The session will be both practical and theoretical (mainly practical) with attendees asked to bring mobile devices to actively experience tools and techniques that they can use to improve access to learning and that can also be assimilated into work-based routines to improves productivity and save time.

The focus on using technology will be particularly helpful for addressing new National Student Survey questions around student support and access to technology.

Please email cpdbookings@kent.ac.uk to book a place.

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Hold your Christmas party at Darwin Conference Suite. We can exclusively host groups from 40 guests up to 150 guests, offering an arrival glass of prosecco followed by a three course meal. The party then continues with music, dancing and a cash bar until midnight!

Our three course Christmas Menu is priced at £32.00 per person and can be downloaded here.

We can also accommodate any dietary requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us so we can discuss this further.

To find out more information or to make a booking please call 01227 828000 or email conference@kent.ac.uk.

Dr Balihar Sanghera will give an informal talk on postgraduate opportunities in the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research.

He will give guidance on making a strong application and where to look for funding. There will also be an opportunity to discuss your own ideas and get advice about your next steps.

Join us for this informal session in Gillingham Building on Tuesday 22 November at 16.00.

Progressing to postgraduate study in SSPSSR
Tuesday, 22 November 2016
G2-21 Gillingham Building
Medway Campus

No need to book, just turn up. For more questions or to request a personal meeting, please contact Dr Sanghera directly.

If you haven’t already booked a venue for your Christmas party, the Pavilion Cafe Bar offers the perfect setting for this special event, with a wonderful festive atmosphere and seasonal decorations.

Conveniently located on the University’s Canterbury campus and available for large group bookings, you can choose from a delicious Christmas buffet menu.

Opposite Parkwood and near the indoor tennis centre, the Pavilion Cafe Bar is a unique catering venue on campus offering a spacious and comfortable setting with views across the sports pitches, where your group can relax, have some fun and enjoy great food and drinks.

So contact us soon to book your Christmas event to avoid disappointment, as availability will be limited!

The Pavilion Cafe Bar also continues to offer the usual snacks, meals and drinks every day except Mondays through to the end of term.

For further details visit the website and email enquiries to kentsportevents@kent.ac.uk or drop in at the Pavilion and speak with our staff.

Students are being offered the chance to find out how they could start their own business while still in study at Kent.

The Business Start-Up Journey (BSUJ) offers practical help and support with an Entrepreneur in Residence and business mentors as well as an exciting programme of lunchtime sessions on key topics for start-ups.

There will also be the opportunity to pitch your idea to business leaders and investors as well compete for a free ticket to Europe’s largest innovation conference.

The BSUJ begins in November with two launch days (one at Medway, one at Canterbury) featuring inspirational speakers from business and former students who have already benefited from the project. There’s also a free lunch!

The programme, which is being run by the Kent Business School, has been funded by a generous donation by a friend of the university and is part of the wider ASPIRE project.

For more information or to register for either Business Start-Up Day go to www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/start-up

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Following a series of bike thefts in Canterbury, here’s a reminder of the precautions you should take to protect your bike:

• Make sure you always lock your bike to bicycle loops or within the card access cycle shelters. See map of cycle facilities on campus. You will need to visit Campus Security to gain access on your KentOne card to the card access cycle shelters.
• Use a good quality bike lock. We recommend the ‘OnGuard Gold Sold Secure’ bike lock which are available from Campus Security or the Transport Team for £20 (RRP £45).
• Register your bike online for free on the Immobilise website.
• Get your bike checked for free by Dr Bike to ensure your bike is in good condition and safe to ride.

Find out more on our transport webpages.

The Rutherford 50th Anniversary lecture is being given by Emeritus Professor, and former Rutherford College Master, John Todd and is entitled ‘Rutherford and Rosetta – two explorers of the unknown?’ and will take place today (Friday 14 October) in Rutherford Lecture Theatre One at 18.00. All welcome.

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