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The UK’s European university POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT MASTER’S AT KENT - 2019/20 Dr Gurprit Lall Associate Dean (Graduate Studies)

Hello Kent / Getting Started • Familiarise yourself with the online Postgraduate Taught Student Handbook - blogs.kent.ac.uk/pgthandbook/ • Find out who directs your programme of study. • Meet your school’s Postgraduate Administrator. • Find out who your programme convenor is within your academic school. • Find out when and where your lectures, seminars, labs, work spaces are. • Acquaint yourself with your School’s support processes – tutor/academic advisor etc. • Check deadlines and examination dates. • Find out the name of your academic liaison librarian and visit the library to discover the resources available in your subject area. • Check your Kent emails on a regular basis. • HAVE FUN!

With passion and focus you can achieve anything The Graduate School works in partnership with academic schools, faculties, central service departments and Kent Union to enhance the quality of the postgraduate student experience across all campuses and create a vibrant postgraduate community at Kent. Graduate School Highlights: • Postgraduate Taught Master’s Student Handbook: blogs.kent.ac.uk/pgthandbook/ • Global Skills Award Programme • Postgraduate Community Experience Awards • #PGVoice • Kent Researchers’ Showcase • GradPost

Global Skills Award Programme • The GSA programme is designed to enhance global awareness and employability. • All Master’s degree students are invited to enrol onto the programme, alongside their Master’s. • The programme is open from October 2019 – May 2020. • Those enrolled complete an on-line personal development assessment. • Students attend a lecture series on national and global issues and a selection of workshops. • All those who complete invited to a reward ceremony and receive a GSA Programme Certificate.

How do I obtain the award? • Enrolment onto the GSA is available from 17th September 2019. • Attend the Introduction Evening (7 th October – part of #EmpFest19) • Complete the initial personal development assessment via the online booking system: https://bloom.kent.ac.uk • Attend a minimum of 3 lectures from the lecture series and 3 workshops from the workshop programme. • Complete a final GSA evaluation via the online system at the end of the programme. Level of Award Lectures Workshops Gold 8 8 Silver 6 6 Bronze 3 3

GradPost A quarterly newsletter created by Postgraduates for the Postgraduate community. The GradPost Editorial Team Information on Gradpost opportunities that will look great on your CV and enhance your postgraduate experience at Kent can be found on our website: www.kent.ac.uk/graduateschool/news/gradpo st/html For more information on how to get involved contact: gradpost@kent.ac.uk

#PGVoice Get involved and make your voice heard! There are a range of mechanisms you can use to provide feedback on the quality of your academic and social experiences as a postgraduate student at Kent. These mechanisms include: • Student Voice Committees (formally known as Staff Student Liaison Committees) www.kent.ac.uk/academic/sslc/index.html • Speaking to Kent Union. They are your students’ union and exist to make sure your voice is heard. • Talking to your Student Reps – student reps act as the link between the student body, Kent Union and the University. • Speaking to your Supervisor or Academic Advisers. • Send your feedback to the Graduate School: graduateschool@kent.ac.uk • Annual Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2019 • 84.7% Overall Satisfaction

Postgraduate Space • Senior Common Room - Room R2-04, Rochester Building This shared communal space (for both staff and students) is available for use by postgraduates for socialising, group work or private study. • Drill Hall Library - silent, quiet and group study spaces, café and refreshment area for relaxed study, and techno booths for informal group working with high-tech equipment. For more information, visit the Drill Hall Library webpage.

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