Welcome SSS January Starters!

Students walking across an open green space on campus with Canterbury Cathedral in the background

A warm welcome to all our new January starters joining us this new year! We look forward to working with you and meeting you all over the coming weeks. Your school will be running school events and sessions for you to attend. Details of these January welcome activities can be found below. It’s important that you attend these to receive information about your course, support and opportunities available to you during your time at Kent. 

Monday 5 January 2026
MA Advanced Child Protection 1 Year Induction
09:30 – 16:30
Online: MA Advanced Child Protection – Year 1 Induction | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams 

Tuesday 6 January 2026
MA Advanced Child Protection 1 Year Induction
09:30 – 16:30
Online : MA Advanced Child Protection – Year 1 Induction | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams 

Friday 9 January 2025
MA Advanced Child Protection 2 Year Induction
09:30 – 16:30
Online: MA/PG Dip Advanced Child Protection Year 2 Induction | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

 

Events & Activities
There are also lots of other great events and activities taking place at Kent for your arrival and throughout the term. Take a look at our What’s On page to take advantage of these! Your Kent Students’ Union also has a lot of great events across the term for you to get involved in, as well as The Hub at Medway. You can even sign up to become a School Student Rep and get involved in the Student Voice at Kent – or if you fancy joining a Student Group or Society click here to find out more.  

Support and Services
If you need help and are not sure which team you need, take a look at Which School team can help me? to help you identify which team can offer you the right support. For any general enquiries or if you need help finding information, you can also always contact our friendly Nexus team, who can help point you in the right direction. The My Kent webpage is full of lots of information and Moodle, Kent Vision, Academic Advisor guidance, Support Services, School news and loads more!

Quick Links
For quick and easy access, we have listed a few of the key support and services available to you. Take a look at the fantastic support and services available to you to help you settle in and help you make the most of your time at Kent.

Arrivals – Arriving On Campus
My Kent
Engagement Support
Student Support and Wellbeing
Programmes Administration
Student Administration
Careers and Employability Service
Skills for Academic Success (SAS)
Campus Security and Safety Services
Where to eat on campus
Accommodation
Campus Shuttle
Library Services
 

We look forward to meeting you all and working with you this year!