The Graduate and Researcher College supports and challenges all postgraduate students and academic and research staff at Kent to grow. We provide an increasingly inclusive and stimulating environment for research training and development. We assist the career progression of our staff and students, inspire them to improve their skills, and extend their horizons.
Founded in 2008, the Graduate School became the Graduate and
Researcher College (GRC) in October 2020. Building on 12 years of PG growth
and success, the GRC now has an expanded remit to support staff as
well as students across the whole academic career span, from postgraduate taught students through to Professor. Located in a dedicated space on the Canterbury
campus in Cornwallis East with a training room for all researcher
development activities, the GRC is a well-established and vital part of
the University of Kent’s fabric.
Our Vision
We will create a dynamic and inclusive researcher community, inspiring and developing research leaders, and forming networks that take on and build Tomorrow’s World.
About us
Find out how we support and challenge Postgraduate students, and Academic and Research staff
The Graduate and Researcher College
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Quotation
Kent is one of the best places in the
UK to study for a research degree. Its
supportive environment helps to build
confidence and the staff are respectful.
Our Values
The GRC trains, supports and advises a wide range of people, including
PGT students, PhD researchers, supervisors, Postgraduate Administrators
and academic and research staff at all career stages, with a particular
focus on wellbeing and professional development.
Community
We engage with and connect postgraduate
students, academic and research staff and
professional service teams to build and nurture
a supportive and intellectual community of
researchers.
Challenge and support
We provide an open and supportive environment
while also challenging all individuals to meet their
personal and professional development goals.
We provide the skills training and development
opportunities to make this happen.
Leadership
We empower personal growth through training
and development and promote research integrity
and civic mindedness. We provide a foundation
for our staff and students to work together and
develop as leaders.
Inspiring and empowering
We will define, demonstrate and promote good
practice, set achievable aspirations, and enable
and support individuals and communities to
fulfil their plans, together.
International outlook
We unite people with diverse backgrounds and
perspectives, ideas and influences to question
conventional wisdom, to open our minds and to
shape, both locally and globally, a better future,
Tomorrow’s World.
