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Events roundup: 28 February – 6 March

Here’s a quick round up of our top events this week:

All week: Inspiring Women week of events in lead up to International Women’s Day

Our Careers and Employability Service invite you to be inspired and motivated by women in all kinds of jobs, to help you succeed in your chosen field. There are events happening every day this week including inspiring women from tech, female founders and how to beat imposter syndrome. Check out the Inspiring Women week of events.

Monday: Last day for final year undergrads to get a FREE HOT DRINK for completing the NSS

The National Student Survey is the largest UK wide annual survey aimed at final year undergraduate students. This is your chance to share your experience at Kent – both what you like and how things could be improved.

Today (28 Feb), is the last day you can get a free hot drink for completing the NSS. Find out more on our NSS webpage.

Tuesday: Pancake day

Tuesday is pancake day! Find out where you can get some tasty pancakes on campus. Or head to Woody’s to see people compete in the Woody’s Pancake Challenge.

*update* Wednesday: Join the thousands of students getting vaccinated. We have a Covid-19 Vaccination pop-up vaccination clinic at our Canterbury campus on Wednesday 13.00-16.00 in the old Santander Bank. Find out more. 

Wednesday: Interested in learning a language?

On Wednesday you can take a free language taster session (in person or online) in the following languages; Arabic, Mandarin, Japanese or Spanish/Italian.

On Wednesday evening, you can recognise and develop your own multicultural skills at our ‘Tapping into your qualities as a global citizen’ online talk, with Intercultural Trainer Welrong Li.

Thursday: University Mental Health Day

Outside Templeman Library our Student Support and Wellbeing Team will be giving out free plants and opening up discussions around mental health. Come along between 12.00-15.00 to choose a free plant and ask any questions around mental health support.

Based in Medway? Get your free plants next Thursday from outside Drill Hall Library. You can also Pick and Paint a Pot, attend a Wellbeing Drop-In or take the opportunity to have a relaxing massage and de-stress; check out the Drill Hall Library events webpage for all the details.

More about University Mental Health Day support and events

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