Bake, donate, change lives – it’s that simple!

In this time of instability around the world, unprecedented numbers of people have been forced to flee their homes in search of safety and security – and among them are many promising students and academics.

For some time, the University has been providing support to international students and for academics at risk of persecution, and now has established a new fund to allow staff to personally contribute to this important work, should they wish to do so.

This fund supports students and academics who wish to continue their education and research at Kent, presently supporting individuals assisted by two organisations: the Helena Kennedy Foundation ‘Article 26 Project and the Council for At-Risk Academics (Cara).

On Friday May 26, we’re encouraging all Schools and departments around the University to get involved baking (and eating!) delicious treats from around the world, while raising money to change the lives of students and academics in need.

Sweet or savoury, old favourite or something more experimental, we need you to rise to the challenge and get backing for a great cause, and we know there are some amazing bakers out there! Be it perfect pretzels, beautiful baklava, naughty natas or even magnificent mandazi we’d love to see it, so, dust off those pans, rifle through those recipes and most importantly of all, make sure you order your team kit, containing everything you need for the big day. Kits are limited, so email j.e.baxter@kent.ac.uk today to reserve yours!