It’s the last week of the Summer term and the last week of the academic year for our undergrads!
Staying on or near campus over the Summer? See our Summer at Kent webpage for events, support and facility and service opening times.
Monday 9 June: Whitstable trip and planning your career
If you live in on-campus accommodation, you can take a break from exams and join your RLAs for a relaxing day trip to the charming coastal town of Whitstable! Known for its colourful beach huts, fresh seafood, and artsy vibes, Whitstable is the perfect day trip for those looking to unwind and explore somewhere new.
Need help planning your career? This online session will help you plan your career and consider how you may need to be more flexible and creative in your career strategy.
Tuesday 10 June: Mindful colouring with Counselling team and graduation career help
Members of the counselling team will be available to answer any queries you may have about therapy and mindfulness in Nexus on Tuesday 12:00-14:00. There will also be mindful colouring on offer.
If you’re graduating soon, learn about key services provided to students and graduates as well as useful tools to help you in your next steps. Don’t forget, you can continue to access the Careers and Employability Service for three years after you graduate!
Wednesday 11 June: KSU donation drive, butterfly walk and therapy dog
Moving out soon? Kent Students’ Union is making it even easier to give back to the student community. On Wednesday and Thursday, they are doing donation drives for the Campus Pantry and Freecycle, so you can donate food and homeware items. On Tuesday the donation point is in Park Wood and on Wednesday it’s The Plaza outside the Venue. Find out what you can donate.
On Wednesday afternoon you can join Bella from Kent Wildlife Trust in the Kent Community Oasis Garden to learn about butterflies and moths and Wilder Blean. You’ll be observing and counting species to report to the Butterfly Conservation.
It’s the final Pause for Paws event of the academic year! Say hello to Coco the therapy dog in Nexus and take some time to de-stress and recharge.
Thursday 12 June: CV and cover letter support
Need some help with your CV or cover letter? This online session contains practical information, hints and tips to create CVs and cover letters with impact.
Friday 13 June: Gardening
Everyone is welcome at Kent Community Oasis Garden, whether you’re an expert gardener, a complete beginner, or just coming along for a chat. There are open volunteering sessions at Kent COG every Wednesday and Friday, 10:00-14:00 (drop in).
Saturday 14 June: Charity table tennis event
On Saturday, the University of Kent Table Tennis Society and Canterbury Table Tennis Club are organising a charity table tennis day in support of Ping Pong Parkinson (PPP) and Parkinson’s Centre for Integrated Therapies (PCIT), which is based at our Canterbury campus.
The event is taking place at The Prince of Wales Youth Club and is £7.50 per player to attend. The day is about having fun, building connections, and encouraging accessible activity for everyone—no matter your experience or ability.
Opportunities and reminders
- Please return any library books, especially if you are in final year or are moving away for the Summer. Remember, books you have borrowed can still be reserved by other people during the vacation.
- Graduating in July? You can book Bed & Breakfast accommodation on campus for you and your supporters.