Welcome to the University of Kent School of Arts Postgraduate Induction

Schedule for the Day 10:00 Welcome from Dr Angeliki Varakis-Martin, Director of Graduate Studies and Dr Jonathan Friday, Director of Taught Postgraduate Programmes 10:20 Student Support Services: Jacqui Double 10:40 Faculty Liaison Librarian: Justine Rush 11:00 Student Experience: Alaina Schempp 11:15 Academic Advisor initiative: Jayne Thompson Coffee on Jarman Mezzanine (first floor) 12:00 Subject Talks with Programme Convenors (locations tbc) 13:00 School and Campus tours (meet in Jarman Foyer) Drama Technical Induction (Drama and Shakespeare students only) onwards, Library and IT Induction: Templeman Library ‘Hello’ School of Arts ‘Pub Quiz’, Darwin Conference Suite Page 2

Welcome to the School of Arts Page 3

A few things you should know about the School… It is multi-disciplinary It is home to over 750 Undergraduate Students and over 150 Postgraduate Students We offer you great opportunities to visit European and World wide destinations We have a dedicated Postgraduate Common Room equipped with Macs and storage All staff have office hours, make use of them! All MA students are allocated an Academic Adviser Page 4

A few people you should get to know… Angela Whiffen – Postgraduate Administrator Angie Varakis Martin – Director of Graduate Studies Maurizio Cinquegrani- Deputy Director of Graduate Studies Jonathan Friday – Director of Graduate Studies (Taught programmes) Margherita Laera- Director of MA drama programmes Your supervisors Page 5

Page 6 Important Websites The Student GuideStudent Guide Student Data System (Modules, Assessment Details, Personal Details etc.) Moodle (online learning environment) School of Arts Facebook and Twitter Accounts School of Arts Facebook and Twitter Accounts School of Arts website Jarman Reception

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Moodle is your friend! Each Module has a dedicated Moodle page containing important information regarding teaching, learning and assessment Page 8

How Work is Assessed Page 9 Numerical Scale For Programmes Classified Under P/M/D Distinction Merit Pass Fail

Submitting Your Work Most written work can be submitted directly through the Turnitin link available on the module moodle page Please complete the essay cover sheet correctly The deadline is always MIDDAY Work submitted after the deadline will be awarded zero [unless you have been granted an extension] Extensions (you can apply for an extension) Don’t forget to keep a record of your Turnitin receipt Page 10

PGR – Progression and Monitoring You must prepare adequately for formal progress reviews and supervisory meetings. You must agree a schedule of meetings with your supervisor and keep a record of the meetings using the facilities on the Student Data System Meetings with your supervisor must take place once a month if you studying on a full-time basis and once every other month if you are studying on a part-time basis At the end of the academic year the School will host a research presentation event which you should attend Page 11

Teaching at Undergraduate level Training and support Annex Q (Research Student Teachers and Demonstrators) of the Code of Practice for Research Programmes of Studyhttp:// earch/annexq.html sets out the level of support that schools are expected to provide to their GTA. earch/annexq.html The Associate Fellowship Scheme is intended for people who undertake teaching and/or learning support as part of their work for the university. Page 12

Research Centres The School of Arts' cross disciplinary research centres and groups provide a focus for staff and postgraduate student research activity. Each Centre hosts a programme of research events including international exchanges, conferences, seminars and symposia. Aesthetics Research Group Centre for the Interdisciplinary Study of Film and the Moving Image Cognition, Kinesthetics and Performance European Theatre Research Network Art History and Visual Cultures Research Centre Page 13

Funding for Events and Conferences Kent Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (KIASH) co-ordinates research activity in all fields of the humanities. Faculty PhD Top Up Support Fund Research Centres and Groups School of Arts Student Project Fund Page 14

Free Language Classes for Postgrads! PG students in the Faculty of Humanities are eligible to apply for free language classes delivered by SECL and CEWL For the opportunities available see Each student is eligible to sign up for ONE course Minimum attendance requirements MUST be met in order to receive the funding for the classes) Page 15

Dedicated Postgraduate Student Trips Page 16

Dedicated postgraduate study rooms The Postgraduate Room is situated on the second floor in the Jarman Building and contains PCs and a printer for postgraduate students to use. There are also many computers and printers located across the campus. For a complete list of locations and available PC’s, check online at: Page 17

Thinking About Your Future Make sure you get the most out of your time at Kent Think about what you what to achieve from your time studying at postgraduate level Some programmes are more vocational than other Attend extra curricular events e.g. research seminars and alumni talks Make use of the Careers and Employability Service Take up a language Page 18

Personal Development Workshops The School of Arts will arrange a series of workshops including: o CV Feedback session hosted by an adviser from the Careers and Employability Service o Applying for Scholarships and PhDs o Careers in Academia o PGR - Preparing for your Viva For more details see prospects.html prospects.html If there are other topics you would like to see covered just let us know! Page 19

University Services Careers and Employability Service The Student Learning Advisory Service tgraduate.html tgraduate.html Student Support and Well-being office wellbeing.html wellbeing.html The Graduate School Page 20

The School of Arts Student Association The School of Arts Association will be holding a number of events over the year, including a programme of extracurricular lectures and multimedia projects! Keep an eye on their Twitter and Facebook at facebook.com/schoolofartsassociation.kentuni for more info! Page 21

Your Feedback Counts The School of Arts is looking to recruit MA and PGR Course Reps across the disciplines. Course Reps represent the views of their peers at School and Faculty level If you would like the opportunity to become a Course Rep please visit the Kent Union website for more information or Angela Whiffen Page 22

Campus Maps are available online and from reception desks ury-campus Page 23

Any Questions? Page 24