Useful Information for New Staff Information from Human Resources:
Web Address/ Contact Details
Academic Staff Probation Policy
Information for Staff via http://www.kent.ac.uk/human-resources/
Appraisal policies
Information for Staff via http://www.kent.ac.uk/human-resources/
Conditions of Service
Information for Staff via http://www.kent.ac.uk/human-resources/
Extensions and Variations (DB501) – Authorisation of Posts Family Friendly Policies (including Adoption Leave, Flexible Working, Maternity Leave, Parental Leave/Time off for Dependants and Paternity) Hourly Paid Lecturers
Information for Managers via http://www.kent.ac.uk/human-resources/
Induction Policy for New Staff
Information for Staff via http://www.kent.ac.uk/hrmanagementinformation/induction.html
I-Grasp
Information for Managers via http://www.kent.ac.uk/human-resources/
Information for New Staff from Overseas
Information for Staff via http://www.kent.ac.uk/human-resources/
Job Opportunities
http://www.kent.ac.uk/human-resources/index.html
Learning and Development:
http://www.kent.ac.uk/hr-staffdevelopment/index.html
What’s On: Professional and Personal; IT Training (including ECDL and ClaiT); Appraisal Training. Staff Induction Programme; Staff Development Guide; Booking Guidelines; Kent Staff Certificate in Volunteering (KSCV) Probation Procedures
Information for Staff via http://www.kent.ac.uk/human-resources/
Promotions and Salary Review
Information for Staff via http://www.kent.ac.uk/human-resources/
Recruitment Procedures
Information for Managers via http://www.kent.ac.uk/human-resources/
Relocation Expenses
Information for Staff via http://www.kent.ac.uk/human-resources/
Study Leave and other forms of Leave for Academic Purpose
Information for Staff via http://www.kent.ac.uk/human-resources/
Teacher, Student and Staff Relationships
Information for Staff via http://www.kent.ac.uk/human-resources/
Trade Unions and Representatives
Information for Staff via http://www.kent.ac.uk/human-resources/
Work Life Balance
Information for Staff via http://www.kent.ac.uk/human-resources/
Information for Staff via http://www.kent.ac.uk/human-resources/
Information for Managers via http://www.kent.ac.uk/human-resources/
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Useful Information for New Staff Information about Equality and Diversity:
Web Address/ Contact Details
Policies, procedures & guidelines: Dignity at Work and Study; Disability in Employment; Equality & Diversity Policy; Religion & Belief; Sexual Orientation; Single Equality Scheme; Work-life Balance. Equality & Diversity Award. Equality Networks
http://www.kent.ac.uk/hr-equalityanddiversity/index.html
Information about the Library and IT Services: Computing & IT essentials for staff
http://www.kent.ac.uk/itservices/staff/
IT Regulations - for use of PCs, laptops, mobile devices and the Virtual Private Network (VPN)
http://www.kent.ac.uk/is/regulations/
Library – online catalogue including Cathedral Library, Online resources and library essentials for staff
Templeman Library (Canterbury): http://www.kent.ac.uk/library/ Drill Hall Library (Medway): http://campus.medway.ac.uk/library
For library tours - please contact the library direct. Helpdesk
x4888 or http://www.kent.ac.uk/itservices/help/
Contact Information Services
http://www.kent.ac.uk/is/contact/
Availability of Discounted Software
http://www.kent.ac.uk/itservices/software/availability/index.html
Information for academic and research staff:
Web Address/ Contact Details
Unit for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (UELT)
via http://www.kent.ac.uk/uelt/
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCHE)/ATAP
Academic Practice Team via http://www.kent.ac.uk/uelt/
Information about academic professional development opportunities
Information for Staff via http://www.kent.ac.uk/uelt/
Research Services Homepage (including links to Research Policies & Strategies, the funding Development Team and Good Practice & Misconduct in Academic research)
http://www.kent.ac.uk/res/index.htm https://www.kent.ac.uk/researchservices/local/ref/index.html
Research Excellence Framework (REF) Student Guidance and Welfare Homepage
http://www.kent.ac.uk/guidance/index.htm
Student Portal Web Service
http://www.kent.ac.uk/web/services/student-portal/index.html
Course Management and Student Data System
https://www.kent.ac.uk/cmsds-local/Manual/webchapters/ch001whatiscmsds.pdf Useful Information for New Staff 1.10.11
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Useful Information for New Staff Information about the University: Constitution/Management of the University of Kent (committees, etc)
http://www.kent.ac.uk/censec/index.html
Glossary of University Abbreviations
http://www.kent.ac.uk/censec/documents/index.html
Prospectuses Undergraduate & Postgraduate
http://www.kent.ac.uk/studying/undergrad/; http://www.kent.ac.uk/studying/postgrad/
University of Kent in France
http://www.kent.ac.uk/studying/where/france/index.htm
University of Kent Institutional Plan
http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/plan/index.html
Kent University - Key Facts (booklet)
http://www.kent.ac.uk/internalcomms/commschannels.html
University Video (3 minutes)
http://www.kent.ac.uk/videoaudio/film/index.html
Photo gallery of the University of Kent
http://www.kent.ac.uk/estates/
General Information:
Web Address/ Contact Details
Estates Helpdesk (Canterbury and Medway)
http://www.kent.ac.uk/estates/maintenance/index.html
Estates service disruptions and works in progress
http://www.kent.ac.uk/estates/news/disruptions.html
Expenses (Staff expenses and benefits)
http://www.kent.ac.uk/finance-staff/index.html
Kent One Card (staff pass card)
http://www.kent.ac.uk/hospitality/
Pension Information: SAUL and USS The University Green Impact Scheme
www.saul.org.uk ; www.usshq.co.uk
http://www.kent.ac.uk/campusonline/campusnews.html?id=greenimpactsecondyear.txt
Getting to know the area/travel: Campus Maps
http://www.kent.ac.uk/maps/
Map of Recommended Routes for Wheelchair Users
http://www.kent.ac.uk/guidance/wheelchairusers.htm
Self-Guided Tours: Canterbury
http://www.kent.ac.uk/studying/openday/pdf/selfguidedtour_canterbury_0711.pdf
Medway
http://www.kent.ac.uk/studying/openday/pdf/selfguidedtour_medway_0711.pdf
Transport Information (including available travel discounts) Information for New Staff from Overseas
http://www.kent.ac.uk/estates/transport/ Information for Staff via http://www.kent.ac.uk/human-resources/
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Useful Information for New Staff Health, Safety and Support: Chaplaincy (multi faith)
Homepage: http://www.kent.ac.uk/chaplaincy Medway: http://www.kent.ac.uk/guidance/UKM/spiritual.htm
Counselling (Canterbury and Medway)
http://www.kent.ac.uk/counselling
Health and Safety Home Page, including Eco Campus Project
http://www.kent.ac.uk/safety/index.html
Medical Centre
http://www.kent.ac.uk/medical/index1.htm
Occupational Health Service
http://www.kent.ac.uk/safety
Security - Campus Watch at Canterbury x 3300 (Supervisor x3060)
http://www.kent.ac.uk/estates/campus-watch/index.html
Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) at Canterbury Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) at Medway
01227 868252
[email protected] [email protected] (based in Pilkington Room 101)
Student Support: Disability and Dyslexia Support Service
http://www.kent.ac.uk/ddss/
Student Union/Student Life at Canterbury
http://www.kent.ac.uk/studying/where/canterbury/union.html
Student Union/Student Life at Medway
http://www.kent.ac.uk/studying/where/medway/union.html
Student learning Advisory Service
http://www.kent.ac.uk/uelt/learning/index.html
Staff Benefits: Cycling to Work Scheme
http://www.kent.ac.uk/finance-staff/services/payrollandpensions/benefits.html
Eurostar – information on staff discounts available
Conference Office in Tanglewood (x8000)
Kent Law School Kent Law Clinic (Free legal advice) 3311
http://www.kent.ac.uk/law/undergraduate/lawclinic.html
Nursery Canterbury:
http://www.kent.ac.uk/departments/results.html?action=deptcard&deptid=172
Medway: Busy Bees Voucher Information
http://www.leapfrogdaynurseries.co.uk or contact 01634 890250 Telephone: 08000 430 860
Leisure, sport, recreation and places to eat: French Circle (French speaking club for staff)
[email protected] in the European Office (x3886) Useful Information for New Staff 1.10.11
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Useful Information for New Staff Gulbenkian & Cinema3: programme/online booking/mailing list.
http://www.kent.ac.uk/gulbenkian/
Hospitality – catering, accommodation, details of opening times for shops around campus and launderette and details of campus facilities and KentOne staff card
Canterbury: http://www.kent.ac.uk/hospitality/ Jellicoe Building (open Mon – Fri, 8.00am – 8.00pm)
Essentials Campus Shop, Medway Campus Leisure Activities in Medway:
http://www.dickensworld.co.uk/index.php (themed complex on Chatham Dockside, also http://www.odeon.co.uk/fanatic/cinema_information/s151)
Music – for choir groups and choral society, orchestra, rock band and musical events
http://www.kent.ac.uk/music/
Places to eat and meet:
or Susan Wanless (x3305) email:
[email protected] http://www.kent.ac.uk/hospitality/ (please also see Hospitality Leaflet provided at the Induction Event. Also - Library Café, the Pavilion Café, Woodys and Rutherford Bar. Some of the Colleges (e.g. Keynes, Darwin, Rutherford and Eliot) have Staff Common Rooms. The Gulbenkian Cafe (Rochester Building, the Venue Cafe (Pilkington Building), Coopers Bar. There are also cafes in Rowan Williams Court (CCCU) and the Pembroke Building (University of Greenwich). Off campus – Dockside Outlet Centre, Chatham Maritime.
Canterbury campus
Medway campus
Sport: Sports Centre at Canterbury (including Class Timetables)
http://www.kent.ac.uk/sports/
Sports at Medway (Students can join UMSA teams; staff can join training and social activities. University of Greenwich Sports Hall has weights room, cardio room, and courts for hire. Staff can call x227541 for more information about joining, or to arrange an induction.)
http://www.umsa.org.uk/home/content/pages/student_activities/sports/
Staff Prayer Groups (Canterbury & Medway)
[email protected]
What’s on – arts, leisure and public events.
http://www.kent.ac.uk/whatson/index.html
http://www.gre.ac.uk/about/sports http://www.medway.gov.uk/index/leisure.htm (Medway Council)
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or http://www.kent.ac.uk/chaplaincy/
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