The University and College Union have announced plans for further National industrial action in early 2023, in the form of strike days in February and March. Here are some ways the university are here for you and what you can do during this time.
We want to reassure you that the university is still open, and alongside various Divisional and University events, there is support available from SLAS to develop your study skills, quiet study areas across campus, the library with all of its support services, Careers and Employability, and more (scroll to the bottom to find links to all these services).
What is going on in the School of Psychology?
We’re holding these Psychology strike drop-in sessions where you can talk to our staff. We are here to listen and answer your questions.
Tuesday 14 Feb – 12.00 – 13.00
KLT4, Tim Hopthrow
Wednesday 15 Feb – 11.00 – 12.00
Teams, Dawn Nicholson, Robbie Sutton
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 357 046 464 725
Passcode: HaEoJi
Thursday 16 Feb – 11.00-12.00
Microsoft Teams meeting, Andrew Russ
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 352 697 914 674
Passcode: 4NJKE2
Tuesday 21 Feb – 15.00 – 16.00
Teams, Dawn Nicholson, Robbie Sutton
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 346 240 882 201
Passcode: NYt7oF
Wednesday 22 Feb – 15.00 – 16.00
KLT4, Robbie Sutton, Dawn Nicholson
Thursday 23 Feb – 11.00-12.00
Teams, Tim Hopthrow, Robbie Sutton
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 323 350 546 657
Passcode: rC46B8
Monday 27 Feb – 13.00-14.00
KLT4, Robbie Sutton, Tim Hopthrow
Tuesday 28 Feb – 15.00-16.00
Teams, Dawn Nicholson,
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 318 312 697 97
Passcode: pC7a3a
Wednesday 1 March – 13.00-14.00
KLT4, Tim Hopthrow, Dawn Nicholson
Thursday 2 March – 11.00-12.00
Teams, Dawn Nicholson, Tim Hopthrow
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 319 618 914 346
Passcode: N9Qfip
Thursday 16 March – 11.00-12.00
Teams, Dawn Nicholson, Robbie Sutton
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 317 787 340 26
Passcode: QsZHDS
Friday 17 March – 11.00-12.00
Teams, Tim Hopthrow, Robbie Sutton
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 386 256 337 545
Passcode: bY5xYL
How can I prepare for a strike day?
- Talk to your lecturer – to find out if they are taking part in strike days. Not all staff will be on strike so it is best to ask in advance so you can plan around it.
- Keep receipts – as staff don’t have to let you or the University know they are going on strike. If you arrive at a lecture or seminar to find it has been cancelled, keep a record of the direct costs you incurred so we can reimburse you. See student industrial action expense claims webpage for instructions on how to do this. You can also let us know about the impact of strikes using Kent Union’s Academic Experience Reporting Tool.
- Still submit work – if you have a deadline on a strike day. You still need to submit work unless advised differently by your school or lecturer.
- Meet with your lecturer after strikes – for support and advice on how to catch-up with missed work.
- Don’t panic – we are here to help and will do all we can to minimise the impact on your studies. See our support webpage for who you can contact if you have questions or concerns about industrial action.
Question for your Academic Division?
If you have any queries or concerns about industrial action in your school, please email the relevant address below and they will do everything they can to help: HSSstrike@kent.ac.uk
Looking for other forms of support?
At Kent we have many forms of support open to students. Check out the services below.
SLAS – Student Learning Advisory Service
Want to talk to student reps?
Your student reps are here for any worries or questions you may have. Find out who your psychology student reps are.
Have more questions?
To help answer some of your questions around industrial action, watch the webchat recording with Richard Reece, DVC Education and Student Experience.
Need more Information?
Please take a look at the university’s strike page for more information about the strikes: Industrial action – information for students – University of Kent including this page on what you can do to prepare for the strikes: How to prepare for a strike day – Industrial action – information for students – University of Kent.