It’s the start of the Summer term! Best of luck to everyone taking exams over the next few weeks. Unsure what to expect? Watch our exams videos.
Tuesday 6 May: Spend time with animals and online Research Cafe
De-stress by spending some time with a cute dog in The Hub at Medway on Tuesday over lunch.
If you live in on-campus accommodation, you can join ResLife for a Goat Walking experience for £5 which includes your transport to the farm. You’ll walk through a beautiful wild valley taking in the views and wildflowers, with the goats to help keep you company.
PhD students are invited to join the online Research Café on Tuesday afternoon where you can share your research with peers and connect with others beyond your discipline.
Wednesday 7 May: Wilder Wellbeing and STEM placement bootcamp
Every Wednesday between 7 May – 11 June, Kent Wildlife Trust are offering a free Wilder Wellbeing programme for students. These sessions will include gentle walks where you will learn relaxation techniques to experience the benefits of nature to improve and maintain your wellbeing.
If you are in your first year of a STEM subject and want to learn more about placements, you can join this placement bootcamp in Kennedy. Learn how to apply for placements, hear from past students and take part in a CV activity to get you application ready.
Thursday 8 May: Using AI in job applications and aromatherapy (Medway)
Unsure how to use AI in job applications? Join this online session to find out how generative AI can be used in job applications, as well as the dangers and what to avoid.
On Thursday you can give aromatherapy a go at The Hub, making up calming scents to help you relax during the Summer term.
Friday 9 May: Medway activities and awards, 3MT peer practice and games night
Friday is a busy day at Medway campus with the Spring into Summer day of activities including crazy golf and free candy floss, followed by the Medway Activities Awards at The Deep End, celebrating top-tier student members in societies and sports teams.
The 3MT (three-minute thesis) competition is coming up soon. This session on Friday is for anyone who wishes to practise their 3MT presentation and get feedback before the semi-final on 21 May.
On Friday evening head to DG-01 in Templeman Library for a Social and Games Night, where you can play board games and the Nintendo Switch. Open to all.
Reminders
- There is a bus diversion near Westgate Towers. The Uni1 and 400 service will be departing two minutes early from the Canterbury Bus Station and the 401 service will not be attending the Westgate Towers bus stop (outbound direction).
- Want to win £1,000? 10 Kent students will win £1,000 for simply registering with Santander’s Open Academy by 15 May.
- Postgrad student? You only have until 9 May to give your feedback on the postgrad experience at Kent and be in with the chance of winning 1 of 4 £250 cash prizes.
Opportunities
- Could a Year In be right for you? A Year In is a programme offered by Kent which allows you to take a year in another course. You can do this between stage 2 and stage 3 of your course or after you have completed stage 3. The programme you take will be added to your degree title which can really enhance your CV. Find out about Year In subjects and application deadlines.
- Paid job opportunity: apply by 11 May to be a 2025-26 Student Content Creator.
- Still sorting your housing plans for next year? There’s still time to secure a room on campus. It’s a great option if you haven’t arranged private housing or don’t have a group to live with, plus many of our accommodations come with an en-suite.
- We’re excited to announce the official opening of our new Enhanced PC Suite(also known as Templeman PC Room 3), a newly developed, high-spec PC space designed for both teaching and recreational use, for example Esports and gaming.