All about pay, from salary scales to fixed-term contracts, timesheets and payslips.

The academic year is split into terms during which the student is expected to engage with study. The length and pattern of the terms depend on the type of programme the student is following and the period between each term is considered a vacation period.

Postgraduate research term dates 2020 - 2021

Our expectations for postgraduate research students are that they study throughout the whole year, for at least 35 hours per week and take holidays (normally 30 days over the year) as agreed with their supervisor. 

There is only one term; the dates of the term coincide with the academic year, 21 September 2020 – 19 September 2021.   

Kent is usually closed each year over the winter break.

Academic year 2020 - 2021

Kent will be closed: from 23 December 2020 to 1 January 2021 inclusive.

Find out about some of the benefits you can access as a Kent employee.

Resources and advice to help you develop as a teacher and researcher.

Activate your IT account

You will get an email to your personal email account seven days before your start date asking you to activate your IT account. 

Our continuing success is underpinned by the personal and professional growth of our staff. We can help you achieve more, in and away from work, through promotions, awards, appraisals and training.

Our digital services

Getting connected to our digital services, information about your IT account and IT support.

Kent is considered a very safe place to work. Find out what you need to know to ensure that Kent stays a safe and friendly environment.

Our Code of Conduct summarises some of the key policies and practices we expect our staff to adhere to in the course of their work at Kent and gives a framework of standards and behaviour guidelines.

New starters should familiarise themselves with these when they start.

Ensure you are using the most up-to-date versions of Kent policies and regulations.

Handy tips and guidelines to help you communicate your ideas clearly in writing and online.

Key information about the University that is useful for all our staff to know.

Academic faculties and schools

Our academic staff research and teach across 18 academic schools in three faculties - Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences.

Professional service departments

Supporting our schools and departments and providing services to the University community, the region, and our alumni, partners and friends