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Take advantage of this term’s study skills workshops

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Alison Crump

“A lot of interesting information and useful tips” “An Opportunity to discuss techniques with the tutor and other students” The Student Learning Advisory Service offers study skills workshops each term on such topics as preparing essays, essay and dissertation writing, referencing … Continue reading →

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National Teaching Fellowship Scheme – deadline 14th January

Posted on January 3, 2013 by kaf8

National Teaching Fellowship Scheme – deadline 14th January Each year, the University of Kent nominates up to three members of staff for the annual National Teaching Fellowship Scheme Individual Awards (NTFS). The NTFS awards 55 prizes of £10,000, each in … Continue reading →

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More on offer from the Student Learning Advisory Service

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Alison Crump

More on offer from the Student Learning Advisory Service in UELT.  Now available daily in the Templeman Library! Student learning advisors will be available on a daily basis on level 2 of the Templeman Library from 11:00am till 1:00 pm … Continue reading →

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Consuming Higher Education: Why Learning Can’t be Bought

Posted on November 5, 2012 by

In her new book, Dr. Joanna Williams of the Centre for the Study of Higher Education explores the status of students within the university and society, and the funding and purpose of higher education, drawing on empirical data, UK and … Continue reading →

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Developing Effective Part-time Teachers in Higher Education: new approaches to professional development

Posted on November 5, 2012 by

A new book by Fran Beaton of the University of Kent, and Amanda Gilbert of Victoria University Wellington, addresses the needs of the growing numbers of part-time teaching staff in universities. Part-time teachers have become an increasing part of the … Continue reading →

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International Students – Coffee Morning & High Tea

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Alison Crump

Each academic year, the Student Learning Advisory Service offers international students the opportunity of attending specific events targeted and aimed at them. On Sunday 7th October, International Students enjoyed one of the following two events: a Coffee Morning or a … Continue reading →

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Students supporting students

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Alison Crump

  Professor Alex Hughes, Pro-VC External, attended the awards ceremony of the Academic Peer Mentoring (APM) scheme hosted by the Student Learning Advisory Service in UELT on Tuesday 9th October. Colleagues from various schools and past and current mentors attended … Continue reading →

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PGCHE/ATAP News

Posted on October 3, 2012 by

Currently 218  fulltime and part-time members of staff are registered for the  Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education and the Associate Teacher Accreditation Programme, drawn  from all University of Kent Faculties and from external Higher Education Institutions.    In the last year 92 … Continue reading →

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The PGDip/MA in Higher Education News

Posted on October 3, 2012 by

A successful first year! The PGDip/MA in Higher Education is successfully entering its second year with an increase in student numbers. We now have eighteen students registered across both years of the programme. All are University of Kent (or affiliated) … Continue reading →

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Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs)

Posted on October 3, 2012 by

All new teachers of the Universityof Kentare eligible to join the formal, credit-bearing Associate Teacher Accreditation Programme (ATAP). Space is limited on that programme. So we are working with academic Schools and theGraduateSchool to develop an additional structured programme of development … Continue reading →

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