Category Archives: Learning

The Students’ Guide to Peer Mentoring

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Alison Crump

Louise Frith and Dr Gina May from the Student Learning Advisory Service have written a new book entitled The Students’ Guide to Peer Mentoring. It explains the role peer mentors play in higher education and gives practical advice for mentors … Continue reading →

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Medway Post Grad Writing Retreat 2017

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Alison Crump

This year’s post graduate writing retreat organised by SLAS will take place on the 15th and 16th of June at Brenley Farm near Faversham. The aim of the event is to support and motivate Medway-based post graduate students with their … Continue reading →

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Celebrating students supporting other students – APM Awards ceremony 29th March 2017

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Alison Crump

On 29 March, students from 15 schools involved in the Academic Peer Mentoring (APM) scheme attended an awards ceremony hosted by the Student Learning Advisory Service (SLAS). Mentors and colleagues from participating Schools joined in the celebration of students’ engagement … Continue reading →

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Student Mentors’ Awards Ceremony 30th March 2016

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Alison Crump

On the 30th March students from 18 schools involved in the Academic Peer Mentoring (APM) scheme attended an awards ceremony and lunch hosted by the Student Learning Advisory Service (SLAS). The awards were presented to the mentors by Dr Louise … Continue reading →

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Studying over the Winter break?

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Joy Gould

Need help with your learning? Please remember that the Student Learning Advisory Service will be open throughout the Winter vacation (except during the University closure from 23-12-15pm until 04-01-16). www.kent.ac.uk/learning

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Student Learning Advisory Service (SLAS) Closure

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Joy Gould

SLAS will be CLOSED for half a day from 11.45am on Friday, 18th December.

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A new Kent Extra course: KE064 – Mentoring at University: Reflective Practice

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Alison Crump

A new Kent Extra course: KE064 – Mentoring at University: Reflective Practice run by the Student Learning Advisory Service is starting at Canterbury and Medway on 04 November: You can sign up now for the new 12 week mentoring module … Continue reading →

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SLAS advisor Louise Frith and Senior Lecturer in Social Work, Ruben Martin, publish their book: Professional Writing for Social Workers.

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Alison Crump

      SLAS (https://www.kent.ac.uk/learning/) advisor Louise Frith and Senior Lecturer in Social Work, Ruben Martin, publish their book: Professional Writing for Social Workers. Please find an amazon link to the book: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Professional-Writing-Skills-Social-Workers/dp/0335263925/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1445874533&sr=1-1&keywords=professional+writing+for+social+workers Please find below a short summary of … Continue reading →

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Creative Language Development

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Alison Crump

Calling all taught masters students! Would you like to improve and practice your English speaking skills in an enjoyable and non-threatening environment?  

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VALUE Programme 2013-14

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Joy Gould

Recruitment for the VALUE Programme is now closed.  Students who have already applied but not yet attended an interview, please check your email for details.  You will need to attend an interview by Friday, 28 March 2014.

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