Here is your chance to improve your golf game this winter and get ahead in time for the spring. Whether you have already have some experience at golf or are completely new to the sport you can benefit from coaching with an experienced and qualified professional coach at Boughton Golf Club.

The 90-minute coaching sessions are are on the following dates:

November
Sunday 22 November 09.30 to 11.00
Saturday 28 November 08.30 to 10.00
Sunday 29 November 09.30 to 11.00

December
Wednesday 2 December 08.00 to 09.30
Saturday 5 December 09.00 to 10.30
Sunday 6 December 09.30 to 11.00
Wednesday 9 December 08.00 to 09.30
Saturday 12 December 09.30 to 11.00
Sunday 13 December 09.30 to 11.00
Wednesday 16 December 08.00 to 09.30
Sunday 20 December 09.30 to 11.00

These coaching sessions are available free of charge to Kent Sport Gold and Silver members. They are also open to others, who can contact greg@pentlandgolf.co.uk for pricing. For more information about Kent Sport membership benefits, visit www.kent.ac.uk/sports/membership.

This Alcohol Awareness Week, we are encouraging students to think about their drinking habits and the impact it has on their wellbeing.

Today’s advice looks at how cutting down on the amount you drink can improve your health.

Health benefits of drinking less

• Weight loss – alcohol is seriously fattening. Four pints could be the equivalent of eating a hot dog and a burger, with a doughnut for dessert. Cutting back on the amount you drink could see your waistline shrink!
• Clear skin – drinking dehydrates you and deprives the skin of vital vitamins and nutrients. So swap the zit-zapping cream and that extra pint for a glass of the clear stuff.
• Mental health – too much alcohol can lead to sleepless nights, stress, anxiety and memory loss – not what you want when studying for a degree!
• At less risk of developing serious illnesses – the more you drink the more likely you are to develop liver disease, some cancers, heart disease, brain damage, infertility, dementia and the list goes on. Read more on the NHS website.

Are you drinking too much?

The government’s lower risk guidelines for alcohol for men are 3-4 units per day and for women 2-3 units per day.

Did you know – there are 1.5 units in a small glass of wine, 2 units in a pint of lower strength cider and 2 units in one can of beer.

Track your drinking, how much you are spending and your calorie intake with the free Drinkaware app.

Want to talk?

If you need support, talk to a trained adviser from Turning Point about your drinking habits and how to cut-down.

Turning Point in Canterbury

Turning Point will be on the Canterbury campus on Tuesday 17 November, providing advice on the raised plinth area next to Blackwell’s on central campus, from 10.00-14.00.

Turning Point advisers are also on the Canterbury campus every Thursday during term-time between 13.30 and 17.00 in Keynes College. Find out more by emailing wellbeing@kent.ac.uk or calling 01227 823206.

Turning Point in Medway

Turning Point will be on the Medway campus – providing advice in their red bus outside Pilkington from 10.00-14.00 on Tuesday 17 November.

If you’re based at Medway you can contact Turning Point on 01634 583660 throughout the year.

This Alcohol Awareness Week (16-20 Nov), we are encouraging students to think about their drinking habits and the impact it has on their wellbeing.

Throughout the week, we will be posting daily blog posts on the Student Guide offering helpful advice, including how to keep track of your alcohol-consumption, where to go for support if you feel you need it and ideas for alcohol free events.

Turning Point will be on the Medway campus – providing advice and refreshments in their big red bus from 10.00-13.00 on Tuesday 17 November. The bus will be between the Pilkington and Jellicoe Buildings.

Download the Drinkaware app – to track your alcohol-consumption from the app store or Google Play.

This is a joint campaign with Kent Union, GK Unions, Canterbury Christ Church University and Christ Church Student Union.

Is English your second language? Cambridge English exams are lifelong qualifications with a worldwide reputation.

The Centre for English and World Languages offers CAE and CPE exam preparation courses. A carefully designed study programme will help you to develop all the language and examination skills required.

The course starts on 26 January 2016 and ends on 5 April 2016.

On Tuesday 19 January 2016 from 18:00-19:30 there is a free taster session. This gives you a chance to meet the teacher and ask questions about the course.

Start 2016 by learning a new language! 10-week Language Express beginners’ courses  in French, Japanese, Mandarin and Spanish start in  January.

Let us know how safe you feel when enjoying nights out in Canterbury and the impact of the Street Marshal patrols.

Take the survey.

Your feedback will help us evolve the Street Marshal scheme and develop initiatives for the new year.

Thank you in advance for your participation.

The Regulations on Student Discipline in relation to non-academic matters and the Complaints Procedure for Students have been revised for the 2015-16 academic year.

The Regulations on Student Discipline in relation to non-academic matters provide guidance on the actions that may be taken should a student’s conduct not support the University’s commitment to create a community that advances knowledge and stimulates intellectual activity, good order and the good name and reputation of the University. In registering with the University, students agree to be bound by all relevant provisions and Regulations of the University, so please ensure you are aware of the provisions available within this document.

The Complaints Procedure for Students provides guidance to students who may feel dissatisfied with some aspect of their dealings with the University, and details the procedure the University and student will both follow through all stages of the complaint.

If you would like further guidance please refer to the Student Conduct and Complaints website.