Your Uni, Your Say - University of Kent
Your Uni Your Say
Your voice in action: examples of changes in 2025 / 26 with help from student feedback.
We want to build on what is working, change what is not working for you, and work as a community to shape Kent together. Your feedback and ideas help academics and support staff create the best possible experience for you and for future students at Kent.
Academic Advising
As part of a new University-wide Academic Advising system, new guidelines and resources for Academic Advisers mean that you have more points of contact with your adviser to better support your progress and future career goals.
The organisation of your course
- With some major changes to how we work, we have been able to release the timetables earlier this year to help you plan ahead.
- We now run fewer modules in each term which means more time to explore topics in depth and ask questions, and less bunching of deadlines.
Assessment and feedback
- The terms are now shorter with final assessments at the end of each term when module content is fresh in your mind.
- Module marks are now available after each term so that you have a better understanding of your progress and have more time to act on feedback.
Student Support
- Teams that support your learning and future employability are now based in more central locations, to make it easier to find support and contact teams when you need advice.
Survey Season 2026 - COMING SOON!
Create positive change by sharing your experience, ideas and feedback to shape Kent together.
There is a survey for everyone and we want all of your feedback!
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Undergraduate Experience Survey for Foundation, Stages 1 & 2
An internal University survey for all undergraduate non-finalists. Open from 26 January 2026.
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Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES)
A University / Advance HE survey for all postgraduate taught students.
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Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES)
An University / Advance HE survey for all postgraduate research students.
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National Student Survey (NSS) for Final Year Undergraduates
A UK-wide independent survey with anonymised responses. Scroll down to see details.
National Student Survey (NSS) for Final Year Undergraduates
Complete starting from 26 January 2026!
How can I complete the survey?
Ipsos will send you an email on 22 January with a unique link to take part. You can complete the survey at any point now through 30 April 2026.
The survey is available at thestudentsurvey.com and takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Why should I complete the survey?
Your ideas and feedback help shape Kent. We welcome your thoughts on all aspects of your experience. Completing the survey provides you with the opportunity to let us know what you think about the quality of teaching, academic and personal support and resources, so together we can continually improve the student experience.
As a "Thank You" for your feedback, we will be holding a series of "Thank You" events with free give-aways for all students who have completed the survey.
All finalist undergraduate students will also be eligible to enter for a chance to win one of 15 prizes worth up to £100.
Student Voice across the year ... ways to feed back
Your feedback and ideas help academics and support staff create the best possible teaching and learning experience for you and for future students at Kent.
Module feedback
To share your experience of your modules each term, and help module convenors consider how to continue to improve teaching and learning on your course.
Your Student Reps and Student Voice Forums
Your Student Reps collect your feedback, and then attend School-level Student Voice Forums alongside academic leads, to share ideas and flag issues within each school for students and staff to discuss together.
Focus groups, Student Shapers activities, and KSU Advisory Boards
To discuss broader topics that impact students across the University in more depth. These activities help shape the wider student experience.
Surveys
Surveys help the Kent Students' Union and the University get feedback from a large number of students, to better understand what is working for you and what you feel needs to change.
Student Voice Updates and Opportunities
Your Voice in Action – highlights of University changes made with help from student feedback
Student Voice Forums
Student Voice Forums are for students on each programme to voice opinions, concerns, and make suggestions about your educational experience. The main goal is to enhance communication between students and staff, to foster collaboration and improve academic student life. Student Voice Forums are made up of Kent Students' Union trained Student Representatives, supported by an academic chair and, where appropriate, a student co-chair. Each forum is organised and documented by the Student Experience Team and usually take place between weeks 4 and 8.
The forums help identify and address key issues impacting the student experience, serve as a consultative body for university policies, and promote inclusivity within the student community. Regular meetings are scheduled throughout the academic year, allowing student representatives to discuss feedback and propose actionable solutions. Representatives gather input from fellow students, actively engage with staff at the forums and communicate updates. Forum discussions and outcomes are reported to relevant university committees, with periodic reviews of its structure to ensure its effectiveness.
Kent Students' Union
Independent of the university, Kent Students' Union act as the voice of all Kent students. A students’ union is responsible for supporting you during your time at university and to make sure your voice is heard.
Student Advisory Boards
Build your CV, develop your skills, and contribute to change in the areas where you are most interested and passionate – join an Advisory Board!
Advisory Boards bring together groups of students to discuss and advise on specific topics. Working in collaboration with Kent Students’ Union and University of Kent, students on Advisory Boards help to plan University activities and campaigns, contribute to enhancing University student support and services, and make recommendations to feed into changes to University policies and practices.
Students who join Advisory Boards will earn Employability Points and will be compensated for their time and active participation.
Joining an Advisory Board is a chance to actively contribute to positive change on topics that interest you, and also provides experience to help you develop your leadership and communication skills.
Current Advisory Boards focus on the following student areas:
- International Student Experience
- Wellbeing
- Widening Participation
- Postgraduate Research