Kent’s Master’s and doctoral students, academic and research staff are welcomed into a strong scholarly and supportive social community which is rich in activity, culture and diversity, and extends across our academic Schools, Centres, Divisions, campuses and two European centres.
Our postgraduates and colleagues benefit from a rich, stimulating and challenging intellectual community in which students are encouraged to work closely with academic staff. We also advise students and staff to develop and expand their skills by presenting their research, participating in conferences and publishing papers.
We offer a strong framework of specialist support and dedicated services across the University, which extends to both students and staff. Kent encourages all members of our community to take an active role in extracurricular activities and to focus on their wellbeing and that of their colleagues.
Graduate and Researcher College
We provide a wide range of opportunities for PG students at Kent.
On behalf of the Postgraduate Network, we are so grateful to the entire GRC Team for all the support and the kindness you have shown to us. We are so fortunate to work alongside you this year.
PG Voice
There are a range of opportunities for you to give feedback and have your #PGVoice heard outside of your academic school.
The GRC's Mentoring Scheme supports the development of PG's and ECR's. Mentors are paired with a mentee and through sharing their own knowledge, experience and expertise, mentors enhance the perspective of mentees and expose mentees to new opportunities.
The Scheme runs from January to July, please contact skills@kent.ac.uk for more information.
Networking opportunities
Our postgraduate students and academic staff play an important role in shaping the development of the Kent research community. We offer a wide range of opportunities for you to interact with other postgraduates, staff and the wider Kent community:
Kent Union Postgraduate Network - raise awareness of hot topics occurring within your academic studies or overall experience at Kent.
Academic Networks - build networks to benefit your professional development and career progression.
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The GRC have provided an opportunity for me
to collaborate with staff and
students in various fields and
allowed me to develop a wider
knowledge and understanding
of the University of Kent
community and feel integrated
into postgraduate student life.
