On Wednesday 22 October at 5pm, the School of Engineering and Digital Arts will be unveiling the Jennison Sculpture.

The ceremony will be followed by a drinks reception in the Jennison social area.

The Jennison Plinth has lain bare for nearly 50 years and this project was made possible through the kind generosity of University benefactor John Washington and Creative Campus.

We are delighted to announce that John will be unveiling the sculpture as our Guest of Honour.

Designed by Michael Green and Sam Frewer, Assistant Lecturers and PhD Candidates, the sculpture, entitled Synapse-Soleil evokes the Russian constructivist work of Tatlin’s Monument to the Third International (c.1919).

The sculpture’s framework of intertwining strands are symbolic of the various disciplines within the School. A smooth orb forms the structure’s focal point, representing the present day as it reflects its surroundings.

Complementing the plinth’s trapezoid shape, the sculpture’s ascending strands exemplify the School’s commitment and passion for academic growth and personal development.

At its core, a bold curve is the main artery running through Synapse-Soleil. It represents the University, nurturing and supporting the School’s growth in delivering a first class learning experience.

Book your place at the Jennison Sculpture Unveiling Ceremony and Reception.

New Royal Literary Fund (RLF) Writing Fellows for Kent students at Canterbury and Medway.

The Student Learning Advisory Service (SLAS) in UELT is very pleased to announce the arrival of two Royal Literary Fellows: Tim Walker and Roopa Farooki at both the Canterbury and Medway campuses.

Both Royal Literary Fellows bring a diverse background in writing to their work supporting and developing students’ academic writing at university.

Insights gained through narrative, travel writing, children’s literature and journalism are applied to some of the underlying issues of academic writing such as getting started on a text, clarity, structure and developing a distinctive ‘voice’.

Allia Wilson, Manager of the Student Learning Advisory Service, commented that the provision of two RLF Writing Fellows at Kent was ‘a unique opportunity for students at both Canterbury and Medway to benefit from the rich and dynamic experience of professional writers. Both Tim and Roopa have a wealth of expertise, and a passionate commitment to promoting good writing, that will really help our students’.

You can read more about Tim Walker and Roopa Farooki on the SLAS webpages.

Canterbury contact details

Tim Walker will be based in the Student Learning Advisory Service in UELT, Canterbury where he will be happy to see students on a one to one basis to help them with their academic writing.

Email: learning@kent.ac.uk
Phone: 01227 824016

Medway contact details

Roopa Farooki will be based in the Drill Hall Library where she will be happy to see students on a one to one basis to help them with their academic writing.

Email: learningmedway@kent.ac.uk
Phone: 01634 888884

For those of you wishing to learn more about the Royal Literary Fund, please visit the Royal Literary Fund website.

You may be interested to read more about other SLAS’ new initiatives for enhancing students’ writing at Kent by visiting VALUE Grad.

If you are a Kent student – at any level from Foundation to Postgrad – and English is not your first language, In-sessional English Skills (IES) is for you.

IES offers free English language support to non-native speakers of English via a 10 week cycle of taught modules and individual writing tutorials.

IES can help you to improve your English grammar, develop your listening comprehension, seminar discussion skills and your writing style.

You can sign up for a course via workshops in SDS.

For more information on IES and guidance on how to sign up, please visit the Centre for English and World Languages webpages.

As of spring of this year, Keynes student committee, alongside the College Master, have been looking into the refurbishment of our beloved duck pond.

To get the ball rolling, we invited students to design proposals to a specified brief.

There are currently five beautiful designs exhibited in Keynes teaching foyer. Please come and see the designs and complete a feedback form.

Your feedback will be taken to the pond committee who will use it to make the final decision.

Thank you for your help in improving and sustaining an area that is treasured by all.

For more information email s.stevenson@kent.ac.uk

You can now view your stage 2 and 3 module timetable on the Student Guide.

You must be registered on a module to be able to see the events associated with it in your personal timetable.

Check your timetable regularly before the start of term and beyond, as amendments may be necessary. Your school will contact you by email or text if last minute changes are made.

If you are taking any stage 1 modules your full timetable will not be available until later:

• Science and Humanities modules will be available by 29 September
• Social Sciences modules will be available by 6 October

All timetables will be available in time for your first class if you are properly registered.

Questions about your timetable?

Read the timetabling FAQs which cover everything from finding classrooms to using a personal calendar and who to contact for specific queries.

Please contact your school about any other matters – if they can’t answer your question they can direct it to someone who can.

Send us your selfies from Arrivals Weekend and Welcome Week to potentially win an iPad Mini or Amazon vouchers.

To mark our 50th anniversary we are asking you to send us a selfie of you arriving on campus using #HelloKent50 mentioning @UniKentLive and @KentUnion on Instagram.

The winning selfies will be chosen by a panel of judges from the University of Kent and Kent Union.

The winner will receive an iPad Mini and two runners-up will get a £50 Amazon voucher each.

The deadline for entries is 10am on 29 September 2014.

Find out more and how to play.

Melissa Dabbs, a BA (Hons) student in Classical & Archaeological Studies and History & Philosophy of Art, has put together a blog on a fieldwork project in the Lincolnshire Wolds.

The project is led by Dr Steven Willis from the Department of Classical & Archaeological Studies.

The project began at the beginning of the month and runs throughout September. It follows on from digs undertaken in previous years, and conducted in collaboration with the North East Lincolnshire Archaeological and History Society.

For updates and details, including posts on processes and techniques, please see Melissa’s blog.

For more information: email secl@kent.ac.uk

Now the Welcome Week madness is over, it’s a good time to start exploring Kent and the support services we have to offer.

Support with your studies

Studying for a degree is a lot different than studying at school. You have a lot more control over your learning and greater independence.

You will also be asked to do things you’ve never had to do before eg referencing in a certain way, dissertations, vivas… This is where the Student Learning and Advice Service (SLAS for short) steps in.

SLAS can help you with everything from perfecting your essay writing to learning how to reference properly. You can learn in your own time using our online guides or attend one of SLAS’ many workshops.

Don’t forget your school is also there to help you with your studies and offer a range of study support.

Have you registered with Student Support and Wellbeing?

If you have a disability you should contact Student Support. They can provide not only academic support but can help with applications for the Disabled Students’ Allowance.

If you’re going through a difficult time or just don’t feel happy – staff in our Wellbeing Team are always available to listen.

Advice Centre

From money worries to getting on with your housemates, Kent Union’s Advice Centre are available to help. All advice is free to Kent students – so make the most of it!

Medical advice

Kent has its own NHS general practice on campus. There’s also an independent pharmacy next door, so you don’t have to go far when you’re feeling under the weather.

If you need any medical advice, treatment of a minor illness/injury or contraceptive advice, you can visit the ‘drop-in’ nursing service in Keynes College.

Master’s Office

When you arrived at Kent you automatically joined a college. Your Master’s Office is there to give advice and can be used as a first port of call for any questions you may have.

Chaplaincy

The University’s multi-faith Chaplaincy runs a wide range of religious and social events (including a very festive carol service in the Cathedral). They are also a good contact for advice and support.

International students

As well as all the other support services available to students, internationals students can visit International Development in the Registry Building. They can help with any international related queries and run a series of cultural events.

Looking for work

Finding part-time work is not only useful for its financial benefits, but also to help enhance your employability. Get feedback on your CV from the Careers and Employability Service, then go and see Jobshop to find work while you study.

Kent Student Law Review (KSLR), a new student-led law journal, will be launched at Kent Law School in October.

The journal, which will be issued annually, provides a platform for students and academics at Kent Law School to have their work reviewed and published. It has been produced by an Editorial Board drawn from current students and recent graduates, led by Editors-in-Chief Ayda Tabrizi and Nico Mesiainen (pictured).

Nico said:

‘We seek to promote the unique legal heritage of Kent Law School by promoting and publishing theoretically informed critical legal scholarship, which situates law in society.

‘In this first volume, we are publishing articles written by Kent students and alumni. Topics range from IP Law and assisted suicide to climate change.’

The Editorial Board has been supported by Kent Law School staff, including Law Lecturer Máiréad Enright and a Review Committee comprising Professor Rosemary Hunter, Anne Bottomley and Dr Vicky Conway.

A launch party for the journal will be held in Grimond Foyer/GLT2 on Friday 3 October, from 6pm until 8pm.

Further information about making a submission to the journal is available on the Kent Student Law Review webpage and on the KSLR Facebook page.

For more information: email a.p.shieber@kent.ac.uk

Come along to the International Student Experience Fair on Tuesday 21 October, 1-3pm, in Darwin Conference Suite and learn how you can enhance your studies and improve your wellbeing at Kent.

Enjoy an afternoon of cake and refreshments and find out more about the support services available to international students.

Perhaps you need help with your studies, or you’d like to attend workshops to enhance your employability?

Would you like to take part in wellbeing activities or attend one-to-one counselling?

Find out more at the fair!

They’ll be a prize draw and the opportunity to win Amazon vouchers. An event not to be missed!

This event is for international students only.

There is no need to book the event, just turn up on the day.