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Developing an individual case for HEA Fellowship

Higher Education Academy Fellowship is one way for individuals to demonstrate a commitment to teaching, promoting and leading educational change. Staff who have completed the PGCHE are eligible for Fellowship, but it is also possible for individuals to prepare a … Continue reading

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UNIVERSITY TEACHING PRIZES 2015

Excellent teaching was celebrated at the University Teaching Prizes ceremony on 7th October. These annual awards, presented by the Vice-Chancellor Professor Dame Julia Goodfellow, recognise the dedication and creativity of staff working to give their students the best possible learning … Continue reading

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K-MOOCs Beacon Project event

“Recordings of the K-MOOCs Beacon Project special event, ‘MOOCs and beyond: Exploring the opportunities for Kent’ are available for University staff on KentPlayer. See the K-MOOCs website [link: http://www.kent.ac.uk/elearning/themes/kmoocs.html] for details. The event was held at UELT on Tuesday 10th … Continue reading

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Academic Freedom: Still relevant in today’s university?

Friday 20th March 2015 12:30pm until 5:30pm University of Kent, Keynes Lecture Theatre 2  2015 marks the centenary of the American Association of University Professors’ Declaration of Principles of Academic Freedom. The signatories to this declaration demanded freedom of inquiry … Continue reading

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MOOCs and beyond: exploring the opportunities for Kent

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL. A dissemination event will be run later in the year. For all enquiries please contact Mark O’Connor, Distance Learning Technologist M.A.O’Connor@kent.ac.uk ___________________________________________________ Tuesday, 10th Feb 2015 in UELT Seminar Room 12:30 to 17:00 The … Continue reading

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Congratulations to academic and teaching staff

A record 96 members of staff have successfully completed the ATAP/PGCHE/PGDip/MA in Higher Education this year, offered through our Centre for the Study of Higher Education. These programmes are undertaken by academics and other staff with busy and demanding working … Continue reading

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University Teaching Prize Winners 2014

Teaching excellence across the University was celebrated the Kent Teaching Prize Awards on 1st October. These annual awards highlight the commitment of Kent academics and professional staff to teaching and to ensuring students get the best possible learning experience at … Continue reading

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Creative Language Development

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

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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New Year Celebration

‘I really enjoyed the food, music and entertainment provided during the dinner.  I hope that you will continue doing it in the future.’ (Canterbury Student) ‘Well done on the fantastic party you and your team put together.  Hope to see … Continue reading

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