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Researcher reflections on the Career Planning Beyond Academia Retreat 2024 by Nick Von Behr

By Maia Bennett | 22 May 2024

I attended this excellent event for two days of stimulating activities designed to help finishing PhD students at the University of Kent work out their … Read more

Kent Stars: Climate Champions

By Miriam Sandiford | 19 April 2024

This month’s Kent Stars are the Sustainability Working Group (SWG), who were recently awarded the Climate Action Award for their sustainability initiatives. These include climate café … Read more

Kent Star: Campus Champion

By Miriam Sandiford | 19 March 2024

This month’s Kent Star is Aashvi, who has organised community events, including the celebrated Iftar Dinner. Her leadership extends to numerous roles, such as chairing … Read more

Kent Stars: Jarman Jam

By Miriam Sandiford | 19 March 2024

This month’s Kent Stars are Jarman Jam, a group of Arts students who run a bi-termly creative showcase for students to share their artistic works, … Read more

Female Changemakers: Beth Matthews – A story of determination alongside the power of forging your network and taking opportunities

By hrsg | 08 March 2024

Last Week The University of Kent’s Careers and Employability Service run a range of events focused on the topic of Inspiring Women. Inspiring Women Week … Read more

Kent Stars: Horticulture Hero

By Miriam Sandiford | 27 February 2024

This month’s Kent Star is Jack, Environmental Social Sciences student, who was named the 2023 BBC Countryfile Young Countryside Champion! Jack won the award for … Read more

Kent Stars: Green-thumbed Gardeners

By Miriam Sandiford | 12 December 2023

This month’s Kent Stars are Kent Community Oasis Garden Ambassadors Charlie and Ameira. They help mentor students, host events and promote the garden on social … Read more

Reflection on Cumberland Lodge Doctoral Students Conference 2023 by Tharsagini Nanthaprakash

By Maia Bennett | 24 September 2023

Each year the Graduate and Researcher College offer one or more funded places at the annual “Life Beyond the PhD – Cumberland Lodge Doctoral Students … Read more

Reflections on the GOLD Programme

By Danielle Connolly | 18 July 2023

When I first came across the Gold programme and saw how being a Gold officer fell in line with my interests, I knew I had … Read more

Kent Stars – Nurturing Network

By Miriam Sandiford | 29 June 2023

This month’s Kent Stars are the Postgraduate Network, who have organised events to build a strong postgraduate community, persevering to ensure the postgraduate student voice is … Read more

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