Kent Union Student Reps: School Information Sheets...

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Kent Union Student Reps: School Information Sheets

Academic Year 2017-18

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Contents

American Studies

Anthropology and Conservation

Architecture

Arts

Biosciences

Economics

English

History

Kent Business School (Canterbury)

Kent Business School (Medway)

Politics and International Relations

Psychology

SECL

Sport and Exercise Sciences

SMFA

Physical Sciences

SSPSSR

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Centre for American Studies and MEMS Roles available in the school:

At Stage 2: American Studies Student Rep

At Stage 3: American Studies Student Rep

Committees Reps will sit on:

School Education Committee: School Rep and all Student Reps

Student Staff Liaison Committees: School Rep and all Student Reps

School Contacts:

Student Rep Contact (UG): Rianne Dubois [email protected]

Student Rep Contact (PG): Claire Taylor [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


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School of Anthropology and Conservation A welcome from the school:

“Student Representatives are fundamental in bridging the vital communication between students

and the school, giving a platform for student voices to be heard and we are passionate about the

positive impact this has on the whole school. Kent Union has an action packed training schedule for

you to complete and we will also be in touch if you get elected into the role.

Kinds regards, Professor Jim Groombridge (Head of School), and Rachel MacPhee (SAM)”

Roles available in the school:

School Rep

At Stage 2: Social Anthropology and Year Abroad and Joint Honours Student Rep

Biological Anthropology/Anthropology/Medical Anthropology Student Rep

Wildlife Conservation/Environmental Social Science/Human Ecology Student Rep

At Stage 3: Social Anthropology and Year Abroad and Joint Honours Student Rep

Biological Anthropology/Anthropology/Medical Anthropology Student Rep

Wildlife Conservation/Environmental Social Science/Human Ecology Student Rep


School Education Committee: UG School Rep and all UG Student Reps

Student Staff Liaison Committee: UG School Rep and all UG Student Reps

Focus Groups: UG School Re and all UG Student reps as available

School Contacts:

Head of School: Professor Jim Groombridge [email protected]

Student Rep Contact (UG): Emma Spiller [email protected]

Maternity Secondment: Ayesha Barnes from 23rd April 2017-1st May 2018 [email protected]

Student Rep Contact (PG): Nicola Kerry-Yoxall [email protected]





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Kent School of Architecture A welcome from the school:

“Student Representatives play a vital role in the running of KSA, and their contributions are

invaluable.

Only by hearing about ‘on the ground’ student concerns and questions can we hope to instigate the

changes necessary to improve the experience of every KSA student during their time at Kent.

We look forward to working with you, in partnership, and in particular to help facilitate all the

aspirations articulated in the KU Education Strategy. A better student experience is a win-win for us

all.”

Roles available in the School:

School Rep

At Stage 2: Architecture Student Rep

At Stage 3: Architecture Student Rep

Postgraduate: PhD Architecture

MArch (Master in Architecture) Student Rep


Education Committee: UG Student Reps (including MArch), including School Rep if UG

Graduate Studies Committee: Postgraduate Student Reps, including School Rep if PG

Student Staff Liaison Committee: All Student Reps

School Contacts:

Head of School: Professor Don Gray [email protected]

Student Rep Contact (UG and PG): Ben Martin [email protected]



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School of Arts A welcome from the school:

“The Student Representative role is an important one here at the School of Arts and Key to ensuring

that students get the most out of their time here at the School, but also that we as a School can make

continuous improvements to the student experience.

Becoming a Student Representative enables students to develop and strengthen leadership skills,

connect with School of Arts staff, assist fellow students with having their voice heard, share

experiences and participate in School Committee Meeting and events.

Student Representatives are here to help and support their peers throughout their time studying at

the School of Arts. They are here to provide a link between staff and students, and help students to

get their voice heard.

The School holds Staff Student Liaison Committees once/twice a term. The SSLC meetings are

important channels of communication between School staff and students.


School Rep

At Stage 2: Film Joint Honours Student Rep

At Stage 3: Drama Student Rep

Film Joint Honours Student Rep

Art History Student Rep



Subject Boards: Relevant Student Reps i.e. Film Board, Drama Board, History of Art Board and Media

Studies Board

Arts Board: School Rep and selection of Student Reps

Staff Student Liaison Committees: School Rep and all Student Reps

School Contacts:

Head of School: Martin Hammer [email protected]

Student Rep Contact (UG and PG): Jonathan Fryer [email protected]



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School of Biosciences Roles available in the school:

School Rep

At Stage 2: Biology Student Rep

Biochemistry Student Rep

Biomedical Sciences Student Rep

Bioengineering Student Rep

At Stage 3: Biology Student Rep

Biochemistry Student Rep

Biomedical Sciences Student Rep

Bioengineering Student Rep

Committees Reps will attend:

Education Committee: School Rep and up to 2 volunteers of the UG Reps

Graduate Studies Committee: 1 volunteer PGT and all 2 PGR Reps

Staff Student Liaison Committee UG and PGT: School Rep and all Student Reps (UG and PG in their

respective meetings)

School Contacts:

Head of School: Professor Colin Robinson [email protected]

Student Rep Contact (UG): Dr. Wei-Feng Xue [email protected]

Student Rep Contacts (PG): Dr Campbell Gourlay [email protected]

Dr Dan Lloyd [email protected]





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School of Economics A welcome from the school:

“Student Reps play a vital role whith the School of Economics. We have 2 SSLC meetings per term, at

the request of Reps, (Autumn and Spring) in order for students to have time to provide feedback to

the school.

We try to involve Student Reps in a number of events that we run for students, such as the Move On

event for Stage 3 students and the OMR events for Stage 1 and Stage 2 students in the spring term.

This year we would also like to invite the Reps to be part of our induction events so their fellow

students get to know them as early as possible.

We have instigated an internal marketing campaign called #OpinionsToOutcomes which helps to

highlight what changes you as Rpes have been instrumental in making during that year based on

your feedback. To make all Student Reps feel an integral part of the school we provide each Rep with

a free School of Economics hoodie within the autumn term.

We need you, so please put your name forward to help us continually improve the service we provide

to you and your fellow students.”

Role available in the school:

School Rep

At Stage 2: Economics Student Rep x4

At Stage 3: Economics Student Rep x4


Student Staff Liaison Committee: All Rep invited

Education Committee: All Rep invited

School Meeting: 1-2 Rep per year only

School Contacts:

Head of School: Alastair Bailey [email protected]

Student Rep Contact (UG): Charlotte Ransom [email protected]

Student Rep Contact (PG): Katy Wade [email protected]




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School of English Role available in the school:

At Stage 2: English Literature Student Rep

Creative Writing Student Rep

At Stage 3: English Literature Student Rep

Creative Writing Student Rep

Postgraduate: PGR English Student Rep


Education Committee: School Rep and all UG Student Reps

Graduate Studies Committee: PGT Rep

Postgraduate Research Committee: PGR Rep

School Meeting: All Reps

School Contacts

Head of School: David Herd [email protected]

Student Rep Contact (UG and PG): Faith Phoenix [email protected]



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School of History A welcome from the school:

“In the School of History, we have always been very fortunate in our Student Reps – they have

worked extremely hard to gather the views, thoughts, concerns and questions of our students, and

bring them to the School so we can improve everything we do. Similarly, we have always been able to

rely upon them to give the student perspective on the diverse range of issues we discuss at the

various committees at the School, Faculty and University levels.”


School Rep

At Stage 2: History Student Rep

History Joint Honours Student Rep

Military History Student Rep

At Stage 3: History Student Rep

History Joint Honours Student Rep

Military History Student Rep

Postgraduate: History PGR (PhD or MA:R)


Student Staff Liaison Committees: School Rep (Chair) and all Student Reps

Education Committee: School Rep and all UG Student Reps and the PGT Rep

Graduate Studies Committee: PGR Student Rep

School Board: School Rep and all Student Reps

School Contacts:

Head of School: Dr Juliette Pattinson [email protected]

Student Rep Contact (UG): Robert Brown [email protected]

Student Rep Contact (PGT): Robert Brown [email protected]

Student Rep Contact (PGR): Faye Beesley [email protected]





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Kent Business School Canterbury Roles available in the school:

At Stage 2: Accounting and Finance Student Rep

Business Administration Student Rep

International Business Student Rep

Marketing Student Rep

At Stage 3: Accounting and Finance Student Rep

Business Administration Student Rep

International Business Student Rep

Marketing Student Rep


Education Committee (EC): School Rep and all UG Student Reps

Graduate Studies Committee (GSC): All PGT and PGR Reps

Joint EC/GSC: All UG and PGT Reps

Accounting and Finance Board of Studies (all cognate pos): All reps on cognate pos

Business and Management Board of Studies (all cognate pos): All Reps on cognate pos

KBS Student Staff Consultative Committee: All Reps

School Contacts

Head of School: Professor Martin Meyer [email protected]

Student Rep Contact (UG and PG): Tamsin Harris [email protected]



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Kent Business School Medway A welcome from the school:

“At KBS Medway we make a significant investment in the development of the student experience,

promoting a positive experience and encouraging student engagement. This is illustrated by the

employment of a Student Experience Executive (a second year KBS student employed by the school

during their placement year). Our Student Representatives also play an important role in promoting

that positive student engagement, working with the Student Experience Executive to create an

effective bridge between the student body and the School. Feedback from Student Reps is welcomed

and sought. In addition to the formal Staff Student Consultative Committee structure, our Student

Reps are consulted on a regular basis on a wide range of issues from student facilities to academic

issues. Any student with an interest in representing their peers and continuing to develop the positive

student experience at KBS should nominate themselves as a prospective Representative.”


School Rep

At Stage 1: Accounting and Management with a Year in Industry Student Rep

Business and Management with a Year in Industry Student Rep







SSCC: School Rep and all Student Reps

School Contacts:

Lead Academic at Medway: Professor Marian Garcia [email protected]


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School of Politics and International Relations A welcome from the school:

“Thank you for considering taking on the role of student representative for the School of Politics and

International Relations. We really look forward to welcoming you to this pivotal role in our School

structure and look forward to working with you.

A key part of your role will be to sit on the School’s Staff/Student Liaison Committee (SSLC) which

meets twice a term to discuss various issues affecting students. The Committee has the power to

forward issues to other School and University Committees who are able to implement changes. The

committee itself has initiated a number of positive changes at School level. In the last year alone the

SSLC has removed paper module outlines to reduce our environmental impact, hosted the School’s

first ‘Spring Ball’, and developed a successful project plan for the creation of School-based internships

exclusive to PolIR students.

Beyond the SSLC, student reps will be selected to sit on other School committees to help ensure that

your peers are represented in the key operational and strategic decisions we make as a community.

We endeavour to create an open two-way dialogue with our student reps and would encourage you

to come to us outside of meetings to ensure that you can get the most out of your time as a rep.”


School Rep

Stage 2: Politics and IR Student Rep x3

Stage 3: Politics and IR Student Rep x3

Politics and IR Bi-diplome

At Stage 4: Returning from Abroad Year 4 UG


SSLC: School Rep and all Student Reps

School Education Committee: 3 x UG Reps (attendance is co-ordinated by the School Rep- they often

rota this so that more get the experience of attending), Assistant Lecturer Rep

Graduate Studies Committee: PGR Rep, PGT Rep, Assistant Lecturer Rep

School Meeting: School Rep, PGT Rep, PGR Rep, Assistant Lecturer Rep

School Contacts:

Head of School: Richard Whitman [email protected] or [email protected]



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Student Rep Contact (UG and PG): Marie Kerin

[email protected]


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School of Psychology Roles available in the school:

School Rep

At Stage 2: Psychology Student Rep x2

At Stage 3: Psychology Student Rep x2

Other: Applied Degrees Student Rep


Education Committee: School Rep (essential) and a sample of Reps from each stage (agreed between

School Rep and Student Reps)

Graduate Studies Committee: One PhD Rep, One MSc Rep, AL Rep

SSLC: All Reps

School Board: School Rep, one UG Rep per meetings, one PG Rep per meeting

School Contacts:

Head of School: Dr Georgina Randsley de Moura [email protected]

Director of Learning and Teaching [email protected]

Director of Graduate Studies (Taught) [email protected]




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School of European Culture and Language A welcome from the school:

“The School of European Culture and Languages (SECL) is one of the University’s key intellectual hubs

where Europe meets the world in the field of Classics, Comparative Literature, Modern Languages,

Linguistics, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. The distinctiveness of the School’s intellectual profile

provides our valued Student Representatives with a unique opportunity to represent their peers on

their programmes of studies, as well as engage with other academic disciplines within the School.

The role of the Student Representative within SECl is characterised by the strong partnership between

our students, academic colleagues and Kent Union. It is a key component of effective student

engagement, ensuring that students have the opportunity to highlight good practice or address any

areas of concern. Indeed, we are proud that our Student Representatives have consistently

contributed to the enhancement of the student experience within SECL for a number of years.

We therefore strongly encourage you to consider becoming a Student Representative within SECL

and look forward to your important contribution to this vital aspect of student life.


School Rep

At Stage 2: Classical & Archaeological Studies, Philosophy, and Religious Studies Student Rep

Comparative Literature, English Language & Linguistics, and Modern Languages Student Rep

At Stage 3: Classical & Archaeological Studies, Philosophy, and Religious Studies Student Rep

Comparative Literature, English Language & Linguistics, and Modern Languages Student Rep


School Education Committee: School Rep and at least two Student Reps

School Graduate Studies Committee: All PGT and PGR Reps

Departmental Board of Studies: All relevant Reps in each Department

UG SSLC: All UG Student Reps

PG SSLC: All PG Student Reps

School Contacts:

Head of School: Professor Shane Weller [email protected]

Student Rep Contact (UG and PG): Daniel Blackman [email protected]


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School of Sport and Exercise Science


School Rep

At Stage 2: Sport & Exercise Management Student Rep

Sport & Exercise Science Student Rep

Sports Therapy Student Rep

Sport for Exercise & Health Student Rep

Sport Management Student Rep

At Stage 3: Sport & Exercise Management Student Rep

Sport & Exercise Science Student Rep

Sports Therapy Student Rep

Sport for Exercise & Health Student Rep

Sport Management Student Rep



Student Staff Liaison Committers: School Rep and all Student Reps

School Contacts:

Head of School: Sakis Pappous [email protected]

Student Rep Contact (UG and PG): John Dickinson [email protected]


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School of Music and Fine Arts Role available in the school:

School Rep

At Stage 2: Events Student Rep

Fine Art Student Rep

Music Student Rep

Music Technology Student Rep

Popular Music Student Rep

At Stage 3: Events Student Rep

Fine Art Student Rep

Music Student Rep

Music Technology Student Rep

Popular Music Student Rep

Postgraduate: PhD Music & Music Technology

PhD Fine Art

Committees Rep will sit on:

Student Staff Liaison Committee: All Reps

Education Committee: All UG Reps

Graduate Studies Committee: All PGT & PGR Reps

Research Committee: All PGR Reps

School Contacts:

Head of School: Dr Paul Fretwell [email protected]

Student Rep Contact (UG and PG): Graham Lewis [email protected]



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School of Physical Sciences A welcome from the school:

“The Student Representatives have a valuable role to play in the School and we welcome their input

at every stage in their School learning journey to support their peers. We look forward to working

alongside Student Reps.”


School Rep

At Stage 2: Chemistry Student Rep

Forensic Science Student Rep

Physics Student Rep



Physics Student Rep



Physics Student Rep

Postgraduate: PG Rep Applied Optics Group (AOG)

PG Rep Centre for Astrophysics and Planetary Science (CAPS)

PG Rep Forensic Imaging Group (FIG)

PG Rep Functional Materials Group (FMG)


School Education Committee: UG School Rep and all Student Reps

Education Board of Graduate Studies (EBGS): PGR Student Reps

Student Staff Liaison Committees: UG School Rep and all Student Reps

Safety Committee: PGR Rep x1 and UG Rep x1 (Stage 2 and above preferably lab experience)

Web Committee: PGR Rep x1 and UG Rep x1

Athena Swan: PGR Rep x1 and UG Rep x1 (preferably Stage 2 and above)

School Contacts:

Head of School: Professor M.A. Green [email protected]


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Chemistry DoUGS: Dr M. Alfredsson

[email protected]

Forensics DoUGS: Mr R Green [email protected]

Physics DoUGS: Dr. D Froebrich [email protected]

Senior Tutor: Dr. S. Biagini [email protected]

Student Support Adviser: Christine Vickerman [email protected]






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SSPSSR Roles available in the school:

School Rep

At Stage 2: SSPSSR Student Rep x2

At Stage 3: SSPSSR x2


Education Committee: School Rep and all Student Reps

SSLC: School Rep and all Student Reps

General Staff meeting: School Rep and all Reps

Graduate Studies Committee: PG Reps

School Contacts:

Head of School: Julien Forder [email protected]

Student Rep Contact (UG): Caroline Chatwin [email protected]

Student Rep Contact (PG): Chris Shilling [email protected]




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