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Study Plus - Journalism

Study Plus – new course ideas wanted

Study Plus and the Centre for Journalism ran a free journalism course for Kent students from 10-14 June. It was the perfect opportunity for students thinking of journalism as a career, adding a Year in Journalism to their degree, or considering doing Kent’s Master’s in Multimedia Journalism, to have a go at being a journalist for a week.

The course offered an intensive immersion in the basic principles and practices of journalism in the multimedia age. Philosophy and Literature student, Iona, says: “Not only did I develop skills directly in line with my passions, but I expanded my skill set by taking on new skills I wouldn’t have considered if it weren’t for this course.” You can read her blog post on the CEWL (Centre for English and World Languages) webpages.

Study Plus is a range of short, non credit bearing courses which can improve students’ employability skills, develop their personal creativity or expand their cultural and academic knowledge. They are free to all students registered on an existing Kent programme. They range in duration from single one-hour workshops to a 30 hour, five-day course.

We are always looking to add new courses to the Study Plus portfolio and welcome suggestions from any member of staff. If you have an idea for a new course or one-off workshop for 2019/20, please read the information for staff on the Study Plus website. 

If you have any questions about Study Plus, email studyplus@kent.ac.uk or contact Ruth Newman on 01227 823790 for an informal chat before submitting a course proposal.

International students

Help us celebrate our students’ successes

We are looking for great student stories which showcase our students’ successes and achievements, many of which have been acknowledged and celebrated via a range of awards, initiatives and publications while others may have gone on to have great jobs.

If you know of such a student, please get in touch with the Press Office as soon as possible. We would like to hear about those in any year of study or who may be about to graduate. They could be an entrepreneur or have overcome particular challenges to get to where they are now. They may have made an impact on the community, or have been an inspiration to others. They may have landed the job of their dreams.

Whatever their story, if you think it’s worth telling please drop us a line at pressoffice@kent.ac.uk.

 

We are Keynes exhibition

‘We are Keynes – 50 years on’ exhibition now open

As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Keynes College has commissioned a series of photographic portraits showcasing the diversity of staff and students comprising the Keynes community during 2018-2019. The portraits are on display in Keynes Atrium throughout June and July.

Photographer Daniel Denise and artist Rémi Malingrëy conceived the portraits. Each sitter talked about something that defined them or was important to them and Rémi captured this in the emblematic cartoon that each of them is holding for the camera.

Why not pop down to the Atrium and see if you can spot a few familiar faces?

The ‘We are Keynes’ exhibition will be on in the Atrium until the end of July, followed by a permanent display in the corridor upstairs next to the Teaching Foyer.

This exhibition is alongside a display of the shortlisted entries to our ‘Life in Keynes’ photo competition which is also part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations.

Keynes College opened its doors to its first cohort of students in September 1968, the third
college to do so.

Fifty years later, the college welcomes over 600 students living in college accommodation and
a further 500 in the additional student residences built in the Parkwood development. It has
also become home to the School of Psychology, the School of Economics and most of Student
Services and houses the popular Dolche Vitae and KBar venues.

Chloé Gallien, Master of Keynes and Bethany Chater, Master’s Office and College Support Coordinator

Templeman Library

Templeman Library – temporary closure of main entrance

From 24 June to 19 July, the main entrance to the Templeman Library will be closed. This is to enable essential building work to improve lighting and environmental issues.

The Library will remain open and fully accessible via the three remaining entrances: Library Road, Terrace and Grimond. Library users will still need to use their KentOne cards to access the building.

Welcome Desk services and staff will temporarily move to Block B on the ground floor close to the Café entry gates during the week beginning 17 June and remain there until 19 July. All Library services and facilities will be available during the building works except for the ‘Forgotten Card’ kiosk.

Support for visitors will be available from the Welcome Desk at the Café entrance.

We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Finance

Financial Year Workshops

As you are probably aware, the Financial Year end is fast approaching on 31 July 2019.

The Financial Reporting Office is holding four workshops in Canterbury and Medway from 21 June to 11 July. Following a similar format to last year, the workshops  are intended to be an open discussion offering advice and support on what will be required of you during the year-end process.

Please book a space on a workshop through Staff Connect.

The Financial Reporting Office will  be making the 2019 year end guidance available shortly, along with timetables to help you to plan ahead.

The Office is looking to improve the process overall – if you have any suggestions or comments, please email team members on Finrep@kent.ac.uk

Please also feel free to contact the Financial Reporting Office if you have any questions in the meantime.

Rudimental, Rochester Castle

Special discount for Rudimental (Sound System) concert

Rudimental (Sound System) with special guests Example and Mahalia will be performing on Wednesday, 10 July at the Rochester #CastleConcerts.

Rudimental will be performing a DJ set with live vocals and brass with:

  • Mark Crown playing the trumpet
  • Taurean Antonie Chagar playing the saxophone
  • Morgan Connie Smith and Bridget Amofah on vocals

Tickets are just £35 (down from £48.50).  Whether you’re a full or part-time student, or member of staff, simply select the student option at the checkout!  And please tell your friends.

Get your tickets now via Medway Tickets Live.

For more information, see the Castle Concerts webpages.

 

Gulbenkian 50th birthday

Gulbenkian is 50 today!

On 10 June 1969, Gulbenkian opened its doors to the public.

50 years later, we remain a busy cultural venue for staff and students, and for the local community. Over 100,000 people attend live performances and film screenings each year, and our Creative Learning team provide amazing creative opportunities for over 8,000 children and young people across Kent.

So, we are celebrating with a 50 Years Festival! There are free events, including the Radical Roots festival day on Saturday 15 June packed with activities and performances, and ticketed events like the New Canterbury Sound (Nelson Parade, The Selkies & Evil Usses) on Friday 21 June and THE Canterbury Sound (Caravan & Soft Machine) on Saturday 22 June.

Please join us if you can. You can find out more on Gulbenkian webpages.

KVSS

KVSS application deadline: Friday 21 June 2019

A reminder that the KVSS (Kent Voluntary Severance Scheme) application deadline is 21 June 2019. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

All applications received by the deadline will be considered by the KVSS Group (a sub-group of Executive Group) and decisions will be sent to applicants between 1 and 7 August 2019.

You can find out more about the Scheme on our HR webpages.

If you are interested in applying, please discuss this as soon as possible with your line manager or head of school/professional service department. If you would like a quotation before applying, the last day to request an initial KVSS quotation is Friday 7 June 2019.

If you have any questions, email our HR team: KVSSenquiries@kent.ac.uk.