Dr Reshmi Dutta-Flanders, Assistant Lecturer in the Department of English Language and Linguistics, is to present a conference paper at the Germanic Society for Forensic Linguistics’ fourth annual roundtable in forensic linguistics and phonetics.

The GSFL is an international organisation made up of social scientists, practitioners, and students who are devoted to promoting cooperative work within the field of forensic linguistics (FL) and forensic phonetics (FP) to the betterment of the society. The GSFL holds an annual roundtable where FL/FP researchers, educators and practitioners can present and discuss their work within an interdisciplinary, supportive and scholarly environment.

Reshmi’s paper on ‘The Modus Operandi of Analysing Criminal Narrative’ will demonstrate how a plot is structured based on the ‘principle of relevance’, that is, how an audience interprets any situation for meaning based upon expectations. Using Ford Madox Ford’s novel The Good Soldier (1915), she uses a ‘discourse-based’ frame analysis that is looking for reoccurring themes and how they are placed across the plot form of a story. The consecution of these themes as scenarios contextualise the motives of participants in a story, and can enable a better understanding of an offender’s narrative and further aspects of criminality.

The GSFL Roundtable takes place in Mainz, Germany from 26-28 August 2016. Further information about the event is available at: www.gsfl.info/roundtable–16.html

The Santander branch on the University Canterbury campus will be closed each Wednesday from 3 August to 7 September in order to assist next year’s students when they receive their A-Level results.

The branch will open as normal from 10.00 – 18.00 every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during this period.

The branch has a new ATM, which in addition to cash withdrawals, allows cash and cheque deposits from Santander customers. Cash deposits will credit accounts immediately, Cheque deposits will clear in the same timeframe as those paid in over the counter.

Adam Baker, University Relationship Branch Manager
Email: adam.baker@santander.co.uk or phone 07715 088419.

Antony Copley, a loyal member of the School of History, died on 18 July 2016.

Antony saw active service during the Suez Crisis, then studied at Oxford and taught at Bangor before joining the University of Kent in 1967. He specialised in 19th century French and Indian history and retired in 2002 as a Reader.

He remained an active member of the School and University, attending events and continuing to research and write books, including Music and the Spiritual: Composers and Politics in the 20th Century (2012). He also generously sponsored the Copley Prize for the best final year history dissertation, and enjoyed judging them and presenting the prize itself.

In 2014 Antony became an honorary Professor of Modern European and Indian History, which gave him much pleasure. Last year he published his autobiography, A Memoir: Historian and Homosexual: Search for a Postwar Identity. He will be much missed by those who knew him.

Kenneth Fincham, School of History

Antony’s funeral will take place at St Clement’s Church, Sandwich, at 15.30 on Tuesday 2 August. A memorial service will be arranged in Canterbury in the autumn. 

An obituary was published in the Guardian on 1 August 2016.

Many of you may have seen the recent publicity surrounding tuition fees from 2017/18.

The University of Kent intends to increase its regulated full-time tuition fees for all Home and EU undergraduates starting in September 2017 from £9,000 to £9,250.

For continuing students, Kent is currently considering whether to increase its regulated full-time tuition fees for all returning Home and EU undergraduates from £9,000 to £9,250 in September 2017.

There is a FAQ page for Kent fees, which will be updated as decisions are made and more information is available.

You can also find out more on the Finance blog.

We are looking for volunteers to join us on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August at Gulbenkian for an amazing weekend of the very best in theatre, dance, music, films and fun for all the family.

You will gain extraordinary insight into the running of a venue/event. We are committed to helping you develop your skills and your confidence concerning the task of your choice. You will have the opportunity to meet others with a shared passion and we will value your commitment by rewarding you with complimentary tickets to selected shows and films.

To find out more about the festival, visit the bOing! webpages.
You can also see a trailer for bOing! on YouTube.
For more information on volunteering, email r.m.brown@kent.ac.uk

A student on the University’s BA (Hons) Fashion course, a School of Music and Fine Art franchised course delivered at the Tonbridge campus of West Kent College, has won a top national design prize.

Cripa Yangkhrung won the Hainsworth Statement Award, worth £1,000, at the prestigious New Designers expo in London with her handmade fashion collection inspired by nature and its elements, Earthen Solidity, chosen from amongst the thousands on show.

Cripa said: ‘I never dreamed I’d be selected – and am beyond happy and honoured. I’ve always worked really hard and now feel this has paid off. I hope the fact they picked me offers inspiration to subsequent students.’

The award is for the most creative and innovative used of a cloth or fabric in a finished product, demonstrating a flair for fresh new ideas. In addition to the prize, the winner is invited to visit the prestigious Hainsworth Mill, whose cloth is used for the ceremonial uniforms worn by the Royal Family during state occasions and the military uniforms worn during the Charge of the Light Brigade.

The judges cited imagination, innovation, versatility, and good use of fabrics as reasons for selection, saying: ‘Cripa’s work shows excellent vision and concept, complimented with exceptional attention to detail and craftsmanship, resulting in a capsule collection that speaks of a longevity within the fashion industry and a bright and exciting future.’

Her collection consists of androgynous garments created by free-form pattern-cutting. Using locally-sourced wool fabrics with buttons she made out of wood, the collection promotes and supports a sustainable fashion industry.

SMFA Lecturer and Partner College Liaison Officer Tim Meacham said: ‘This is a huge achievement and a testament to the students, and the quality of teaching staff.’

The first Arts Fundraising Camp in Medway at The Historic Dockyard Chatham took place on 14 July.

Organised by Fundraising UK Ltd and hosted by the University’s School of Music & Fine Art, this event for arts fundraisers was a fantastic opportunity for local and regional arts professionals and fundraisers to learn, share good practice and network.

The sun was shining at the atmospheric location, with attendees travelling from across Kent and London from a diverse range of organisations and fundraising professionals.

Howard Lake, organiser and director for Fundraising UK commented: ‘It was a pleasure to see so much fundraising experience being shared amongst arts and culture fundraisers at Fundraising Camp at the University of Kent in Medway. And to see so many new contacts being made. Informal and practical events like this do seem to be an effective and enjoyable way of spreading fundraising ideas, especially if you’re a sole fundraiser or about to embark on a major fundraising campaign.’

Images from the day are available on Flickr. Further information is available on the fundraising.co.uk webpages.

Treat yourself today! Use your KentOne Card (University ID) to benefit from a 5% discount at the till at our catering outlets on both the Canterbury and Medway Campuses.

You can use it as a cashless purchasing card for a quick, easy and safe way to buy food and drink from our award-winning catering outlets. For a list of places you can use your card, information on discounts and information on how to top-up, visit KentOne Card.