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Estates Department chosen charity for 2016!

Posted on August 1, 2016 by cc587

The Estates Department charity for 2016 is Winston’s Wish, a charity for bereaved children, nominated by Gill Brealey. Thank you to everyone else who nominated charities earlier this year. Winston’s Wish was set up in 1992 to meet the needs … Continue reading →

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Cancellation of National Express 270 service to London Gatwick Airport

Posted on July 25, 2016 by cc587

The National Express 270 service to London Gatwick Airport is unfortunately being cancelled this month. The service launched in December 2015 but due to lack of numbers, National Express have come to the decision that it is not financially sustainable … Continue reading →

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Carbon Trust Standard

Posted on July 15, 2016 by cc587

The University of Kent has achieved Carbon Trust Standard recertification for a further period to 31 July 2017. Certification under the Standard was first achieved in 2009 and recertification followed in 2011 and 2013.  

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British Heart Foundation and FareShare Donations

Posted on July 8, 2016 by cc587

This year the Waste and Recycling Team decided to introduce three additional British Heart Foundation donation banks to those currently located on campus.  It was thought donations would increase from last year. Donation banks were available at Parkwood Study Hub, Stock Court, Marlowe/Jarman, Keynes … Continue reading →

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Vending Machine

Posted on July 5, 2016 by cc587

The Vending machine is now in situ in the lobby area of the Post Room.

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Sausage Roll Day – raising funds for the Pilgrims Hospice

Posted on July 1, 2016 by cc587

Every year the University of Kent Estates department generously supports Pilgrims Hospice by holding a fund raising ‘Sausage Roll Day’ where members of Estates make and buy homemade sausage rolls and savouries.  This year the event held on 4th May … Continue reading →

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British Parking Association, Professionalism in Parking Accreditation

Posted on June 3, 2016 by cc587

On Wednesday 11 May members of the Transport Team attended the BPA Parking Summit 2016 and were awarded the Professionalism in Parking Accreditation from the British Parking Association.  Teresa Curteis, Travel Plan Co-Ordinator said “The University is pleased to have … Continue reading →

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Green15

Posted on May 19, 2016 by cc587

Aimed at staff across the University, Green15 aims to promote environmental initiatives across campus while asking staff to take simple actions to green their workplace. The final theme for this year is Biodiversity; encouraging staff, students and visitors to think about the flora … Continue reading →

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SafeZone campus safety app for students and staff

Posted on April 4, 2016 by cc587

The University has launched a free app service to help give round-the-clock safety reassurance to staff and students. SafeZone is a simple-to-use application that’s free to download. It’s designed to help students and staff summon security or safety assistance via their … Continue reading →

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Eat, Sleep, Recycle Repeat.

Posted on April 1, 2016 by cc587

Emma Dimond, FM Co-ordinator (Recycling and Waste) has created a blog to offer handy hints, tips, advice and event news and updates on what’s happening in the world of waste and recycling. In her first blog Emma talks about helping … Continue reading →

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