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This workshop is open to all staff members that would like to update or create a new CV. The session is 2 hours long, delivered online via MS Teams The content includes: To understand what is a CV and what it can be used for Identify what should go into a CV and CV Trends How to create a Personal Statement How to stand out from the crowd – top tips Understanding online CV's and Kent's e-recruit system   To join the waitlist for the next workshop ( we aim to run these a...

The University of Kent is committed to fostering a positive working environment where all staff and students are treated fairly, with dignity, courtesy, respect and consideration. We all have the responsibility to create an environment that is free from harassment and bullying. Therefore, we are pleased to announce that a new EDI Harassment website has been launched providing information on how to report incidents of harassment, how to become a Harassment Contact, as well as an up to date Har...

This week is BAG week! Our plans for BAG week 2020 have changed in line with the current situation and the need to stay safe. Although we are not able to have face to face sessions during the week, we want to encourage you to take time during w/c 18th of May for your personal development and wellbeing, so we have redesigned ‘BAG’ week to feature remote sessions. All of this year's virtual events will be held by Zoom, Teams, or webinar. Pleas...

So, we've swapped meeting spaces, conference rooms and lecture theatres for the online world of Teams, Skype and Zoom – as a result we no longer have to worry about providing for people's various dietary needs in break-out refreshments, think about disabled toilets, or step free entrances to our meetings. We still may not know of all the seen and unseen disabilities of our participants, but now it's all moved online, and as we prepare to...

As part of ‘BAG’ week, find out more about the BAME staff network and the people who chair it. Dave Thomas – Occupational Therapist/Project Manager I am an Occupational Therapist and Public Health Specialist, with a remit in social justice. I am also a member of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, Royal College of Occupational Therapists and Royal Society of Public Health. Additionally, I am the Equalities Officer for the University of Kent UNISON branch. I co...