How to look out for each other

At Kent we’re a community who look out for each other. Here are a few ways to help you look out for your friends and class mates.

Download the SafeZone app

SafeZone is a free campus safety app for all students and staff, giving you quick access to first aid, security or safety assistance.

SafeZone is an easy way to connect to Campus Security, who are on campus 24/7 365 days a year!

More about safety on and off campus.

Stick together and plan your journey home

Always plan your journey home and stick with your friends.

There are lots of buses that run during the night-time in both Canterbury and Medway. The Uni2 bus in Canterbury is a 24 hour service between the city centre and campus.

Getting a taxi? Make sure it is registered.

If you ever find yourself in an emergency situation in Canterbury where you need to take a taxi back to campus or to the police or hospital, you can use the student safe taxi scheme to get a registered taxi back to campus and pay the funds later.

More about getting around.

Check in with your friends

Remember to check in with your friends and course mates to see how they are doing.

If you or a friend needs some extra support, there are plenty of resources available. Contact your School or College Master in the first instance for academic help and any other worries. Your School or College Master will be able to help you, or refer you to someone who can help.

You can also check the wellbeing services that Student Support and your Students’ Unions offer, providing help and advice on a range of issues.

Find support through the Buddy Scheme

Sign up to Kent Union’s Buddy Scheme either to find a buddy or to volunteer as a buddy. Buddy volunteers are there to give you a helping hand and offer you support and friendship. The buddy scheme is available for Canterbury and Medway students.

Inform Kent (InK) online reporting tool

Everyone should feel secure at Kent—we’re here to support you. InK is an online reporting tool that helps record details of incidents such as sexual assault, harassment, relationship abuse or hate crime. Find out more about the services available with Student Support.