If you are resitting exams or taking an exam for the first time this summer, your exams timetable will be available from Monday 21 July in KentVision. Resit exams will be held between Monday 28 July and Friday 8 August 2025. If you have any questions about your exams timetable, please get in touch with your School.
If you’re resitting exams or resubmitting coursework, check out the Skills for Academic Success (SAS) study guides and videos, you can also book an appointment with an advisor.
Grab a bargain at Parkys’ Preloved, the charity shop on our Canterbury campus, this Summer. All items are only £1!
Parkys’ Preloved is open 10:00 – 16:00 currently and then from 14 July to 26 September, it will be open Tuesday to Thursday only, 11:00 – 15:00.
Browse their selection of seasonal fashion, accessories and more.
All proceeds go towards supporting the Parkinson’s Centre for Integrated Therapy.
Find Parkys’ Preloved at Woodlands [map].
As we come to the end of the academic year 2024/25, we wanted to say thank you to all our amazing international students who have given up their time to be a member of our International Student Advisory Board (ISAB). This Board, now in its third year, is a collaboration between Kent Students’ Union and the University, led by the department of Global Learning. Members are made up of a diverse range of countries, academic disciplines and study type.
Following a competitive recruitment round, with over 100 applications for 20 places earlier in the year, our final members got started straightaway.
In the Autumn term, we held a few drop in sessions for members to get to know each other and offered the opportunity for other international students to come along and bring forward any concerns or issues they would like the Board to discuss. Those discussions went on to inform the priorities our members chose to focus on this year. The issues raised are regularly reported at both the Student Experience Committee and Global Engagement Steering Group, involving key stakeholders from across the University.
ISAB attended the Cultural Food Festival in November.
Having a really engaged and passionate group helped to push some of the key projects forward through the five action areas ISAB focussed on.
What we did…
Met with the accommodation team to raise issues and help facilitate better understanding of needs and requirements; included more transparency of costs, clearer information about vacating accommodation over the winter and summer breaks, better pictures of facilities to inform decision making.
What happened…
The accommodation team took the feedback on board and have now created a new accommodation page for International Students to manage expectations and improve understanding.
What we did…
Carried out research of existing schemes and surveyed students to find out if students wanted a scheme and what the ideal Buddy Scheme would be.
What happened…
We will be taking recommendations from the survey report forward to next academic year.
ISAB members ,KSU Representatives and International Students at the New Year Festive Dinner
What we did…
Reviewed current information about how healthcare and nursing services work in the UK and produced a script for a video that could be used to help understanding. Raised the concern around support for PG students over the summer when facilities on campus close.
What happened…
Working towards launching the video as part of the pre-arrival guide for new international students arriving in September.
Pre-arrival support
What we did…
Investigated what information is required by students, and then reviewed what may be missing from current pages, or needs collating to produce a one stop welcome booklet/guide written by students for students. The aim is to help with things like opening a bank account, registering with a doctor but also where to find their home cuisines or ingredients locally.
What happened…
Working towards a pre-arrival guide in time for new arrivals in September, and with the help with two dedicated ISAB members responsible for content creation to ensure this remains a priority over the summer.
What we did…
ISAB worked with Kent Students’ Union Advice Service to explore what they are able to do, and see where the gaps are in what is being identified as missing.
What happened…
This action remains ongoing. ISAB and the Wellbeing Student Advisory Board have agreed to collaborate on this topic focusing on compassionate communications associated with and acknowledging how some communications have an impact on students’ mental health.
In addition to these priority areas, members have also led on activities to support international students staying on campus over the winter and spring breaks. This included a Christmas Craft and Chat event, New Year Festive Dinner and during the Spring break, an Easter themed picnic, and group study sessions.
“We had about 11 people in total join the Easter themed picnic. Some even brought a mat so we could sit on the grass, which added a lovely nature element to the afternoon. Toward the end, the weather really brightened up, and we just sat around chatting. I mentioned ISAB, and they said they’d love to have more events like this, especially ones outside, relaxed and nature focused.” Elorm
Easter themed group picnic.
We are very proud of the members this year for what they have achieved.
Applications to join ISAB open on 1 September, or you can register your interest by emailing globalopportunities@kent.ac.uk.
This is what ISAB members enjoyed about being a part of the Board:
On 25 June 2025, the Graduate and Researcher College (GRC) welcomed staff and students to our Annual Postgraduate Conference.
It was a busy and vibrant day celebrating all of our postgraduate researchers, thank you to all who attended. If you have any feedback from the event, please fill out our feedback form.
This year, the GRC collaborated with Academic Schools to celebrate our postgraduate researcher community.
The day kicked off with research talks where we heard from postgraduate researchers across academic schools. We were then also joined by Kent Students’ Union, Open Research Team, Careers and Employability Services, and Student Support and Wellbeing, who were at stand over the lunch period to answer any queries and showcase their support/offering. During the breaks and the lunch period, we also viewed the brilliant variety of research posters, created by our research community. The afternoon was then packed with engaging school-led sessions.
Professor Ben Hutchinson, Director of the GRC, reflected:
“The 2025 GRC Conference was a wonderful way to conclude the academic year, bringing together PGRs from across the university and beyond to celebrate postgraduate research. What struck me was not only how good all the talks and posters were – it was very difficult to choose a winner! – but also just how diverse our postgraduate community is, in terms of both disciplines and locations. It was a pleasure to see students from both Canterbury and Medway, as well as from partner institutions such as Northeastern University and Canterbury Christ Church. Many thanks to everyone who attended, participated, and supported.”
PhD researcher, Yeshu Kadiri, presenting her research talk
Awards Ceremony
We ended with an awards ceremony and drinks reception, which celebrated the winners of the Research Poster Competition, Research Talks Competition and the GRC Prizes. We were delighted to announce the winners of all our competitions this year at the event. These were:
Research Poster Competition
Research Talks Competition
GRC Prizes
“I would like to really thank you for the great event yesterday across all aspects, organisation, atmosphere, engagement etc. that matched our students’ enthusiasm. I felt they didn’t want to leave yesterday.” Dr Fani Papagiannouli
We were delighted to see so many of you at the Annual Postgraduate Conference – thank you for joining us and making it such a wonderful day! See more photos from the day.
Significant roadworks are scheduled to begin on 3 July to repair and resurface the full length of Park Wood Road, from the Giles Lane roundabout to the Oaks Nursery car park. These essential works aim to improve road safety and travel conditions for all users of our Canterbury campus. The work is expected to be completed by 4 August.
During the works, Stagecoach UniBus services to Park Wood will be suspended or rerouted. Please check service updates before travelling and allow extra time for your journey.
As part of the planned improvements, changes will also be made to pedestrian crossing points and existing speed reduction measures along Park Wood Road.
The works will be delivered in phases to minimise disruption where possible; however, due to the scale of the project, traffic delays are expected. At certain times, full road closures will be necessary.
The project is currently planned to finish on Monday 4 August, but this date may change depending on how the work progresses. Access restrictions will be lifted as soon as it is safe to do so.
Sorry for any inconvenience caused and if you have any questions, please contact Estates Customer Services on 01227 816 666 or by email estatescustomerservices@kent.ac.uk
** Update 4 July 2025: We are pleased to announce Café Nero has reopened today on our Canterbury campus after finalising the new lease arrangements.**
Following the recent closure of Blackwell’s Bookstore on our Canterbury campus, we want to update you on the temporary impact this will have on the adjoining Café Nero outlet.
As previously shared, Café Nero operated under a commercial arrangement with Blackwell’s and was not managed by the University. Now Blackwell’s lease has ended, Café Nero will be temporarily closed from Tuesday 1 July.
We are currently working with Café Nero to finalise new lease arrangements so they can continue operating on our campus. These are expected to be completed shortly and once in place, Café Nero will reopen. We will confirm the reopening date as soon as possible.
Time’s almost up to apply for the Santander X UK Awards 2025. You could win up to £15k funding, pitch to top industry leaders, and join a national network of standout founders!
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Best of luck to everyone receiving results this week!
Once the University has formally released results following a Board of Examiners, you will receive an email to your University of Kent email address. This email will contain a link to the results server, where your results letter is published.
It can feel very upsetting and overwhelming if you don’t pass, but you have options and we are here to help! See the exams website for your options and how to get support.
After that date, you won’t be able to log in or chat on the friendship app – Umii.
What’s happening (and when)
On Friday 25 July (23:59 BST) all in-app chats and profiles for University of Kent will be switched off in Umii.
If you’d like to stay in touch with anyone you’ve met on Umii, please swap another way to connect before Friday 25 July.
If you have any questions or need support, you can get in touch with Umii’s support team or Nexus helpdesk at the University of Kent.
Did you attend one of our Global Hangout events this year? It was an exciting and successful year engaging with over 1000 students at our Medway and Canterbury campuses.
Our Global Hangouts are primarily student led and a great way for meeting new friends and getting to know about cultural celebrations around the world, including some of our British traditions.
A big shout out to all our Global Officers, societies and other students that contribute and attend to make these events what they are. We also value and appreciate colleagues from ResLife and Kent Sport for their collaborations. Thank you to our regular contributors, University of Kent Circus Society who joined us in September and January to perform and teach students how to juggle, along with other circus skills.
Read on to find out more about the aim of the Hangouts, and some of the highlights from events this year.
A Global Hangout is designed to be a fun, relaxing event, which allows students to come together through games, crafts and activities. These are not just for international students and are open to all students at the University. Often they are designed around a theme, which may teach us about different cultures and traditions, or focussed on current topics of interest such as sustainability or wellbeing.
Themes have included Lunar New Year, discovering nature, pancake day, Diwali versus Halloween. Our Global Officers influence the theme and activities. They come up with fun games, like our Christmas Yule Lads hunt: The Yule Lads are mischievous figures from Icelandic folklore associated with the Christmas season. Crafts have included finger painting tree blossoms, painting canvases or plant pots, challenging themselves with origami, getting creative with bracelet making, and designing their own bookmarks. Along with activities to get students talking and interacting through quizzes, treasure hunts and networking by speed-dating.
Our talented student’s artwork and the Global Hangout Cupcakes
Global Hangouts run throughout the year, with two large events in late September and early January aimed at newly arriving students, and a number of smaller events which run during term time.
September Welcome Global Hangout had the ever popular bracelet making (see featured image above), scratch art key rings and bookmarks. Kent Sport had a series of games on offer including table tennis! We were joined by regular favourites, the University of Kent Circus Society.
November in Canterbury was an interesting mix with a Halloween versus Diwali theme. Students chose to paint their own Diya’s (a clay lamp) or a Halloween mask. Two of our Global Officers showed off their creative skills by offering Henna tattoos.
December had us looking at Christmas traditions from around the world and the unique Yule Lads Hunt, taken from Icelandic folklore. Crafts included making Christmas cards to send home, decorating gingerbread (picture below) and making baubles and tree decorations. We also had a festive photobooth.
In January, along with our usual crafting activities, we had a performance from Marcellus, worthy winner of the Cultural Celebration Week, Cultural Showcase. We were joined by Hui Ling Zhu from Global Sounds Education who taught students the Chinese fan and dragon ribbon dance (pictured below). Students could add their New Year resolutions to our wishing tree. ResLife led a Lunar New Year lantern making activity. We were joined by the Adventure Gaming Society, teaching how to play Riichi Mahjong.
Spring term saw us celebrating Pancake Day at Medway, with students trying their luck at pancake tossing! Summer had students decorating a plant pot, and some intricate canvas painting. The creativity of our students is always a wonderful sight to see.
Being able to send postcards home to friends and family is always really popular. Students go away from each event having made lasting friendships and bonding over their Global Hangout cupcakes.
Two of our Medway students sending postcards home.
But don’t take our word for it, here is what some of our students said:
“I wanted to raise some positive feedback on the events in the Medway building such as the Global Hangout […]. People who were not just KBS came down to attend and participate. It was great to see other people and help us network with each other, having days like this is really helpful when University is stressful to help calm us down or take your mind of things.” [KBS student, Medway Campus]
“I thought it was really nice that we had a chance to send a postcard home to give our parents a little insight in our adventure abroad. Also really enjoyed the bracelet making, this is a nice little souvenir.” [Famke Postma, Netherlands, NATS Sports & Exercise Science]
“I got to meet so many new people from all over the world and it made moving to a new country and school so much less intimidating.” [Nyla Janmohamed, USA, CEMS Digital Design]
“It was a great opportunity to meet new people from all around the world. The provided activities such as the bingo where you had to find people to whom specific facts applied were great conversation starters. Some of the people I met there I would consider friends now.” [Tobias Leithe, Germany, English PG]
We hope that you can join us for more Global Hangouts in the new academic year. We leave you with a picture of the very talented Marcellus!
