Category Archives: teaching

University Teaching Prizes 2016

Posted on January 25, 2016 by sr259

University Teaching Prizes Each year, the University awards a number of prizes to individual staff or teams for outstanding work in teaching and/or learning support. The call for applications for the 2016 prizes is now open. The closing date for … Continue reading →

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Refreshing Teaching for Experienced Staff at Kent

Posted on October 20, 2015 by sr259

These practical workshop sessions are intended for staff who have been teaching for some time and are interested in sharing and developing their practice. Each session will begin with a short introduction, designed to set the context, present ideas and … Continue reading →

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Developing an individual case for HEA Fellowship

Posted on October 20, 2015 by sr259

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

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Caroline Peters

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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Academic Freedom: Still relevant in today’s university?

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Caroline Peters

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

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Caroline Peters

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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University Teaching Prize Winners 2014

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Caroline Peters

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

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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International Students

Posted on October 18, 2013 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. Canterbury – On Sunday 13th October, International Students enjoyed one of the following two events on the Canterbury … Continue reading →

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Teaching excellence recognised in University awards

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Caroline Peters

Teaching excellence has been recognised in the 2013 University of Kent Teaching Prize Awards. The annual awards showcase how Kent’s academics develop new and better methods of delivering their courses to ensure students get the best possible learning experience at … Continue reading →

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