Here’s a quick round up of our top events this week:
All week: Creative Careers Week events
This week is National Careers Week and at Kent, we’re hosting a Creative Careers Week. We have events around TV and online broadcasting , gaming, the arts and much more.
Don’t miss the Kent and Creative Access Showcase on Monday, 17.00-18.00 to hear from Kent and Creative Access alumni about their creative careers in marketing, music, performing arts and television.
Monday: Consider your wellbeing
Our Student Support and Wellbeing Team are hosting a lunchtime tea and coffee drop-in session for students affected by the Ukrainian and Russian conflict at 13.00 in Keynes. This is open to all students and is facilitated by two Mental Health Advisors.
You can also try Sleepercise at Woody’s 15.00-16.00, which involves gentle background music, mats and blankets to create a feel-good and calming session.
Or give yoga a go, 17.15-18.15 at the Hub, Medway to calm your mind while moving your body.
Tuesday: International Women’s Day and British Asian Heritage Week deadline
Tuesday is International Women’s Day. Check out the Library’s Women’s History reading list if you want to find some books and resources on the topic. And keep a look out on our social media as we celebrate some of the amazing women at Kent.
Tuesday is also the deadline to share your stories and photos for British Asian Heritage Week at Kent. Did your family come to Britain from South Asia in the 30s, 40s, 50s or later? We’d love to hear from you.
Thursday: Kent Union Leadership Elections voting day and plant giveaway at Medway
Thursday is time to vote for your Kent Union full-time Officers! Your Kent Union Officers represent students across the University so make sure you cast your vote. Voting is open 7.00-22.00 and you can vote in person or online.
Student Support and Wellbeing will be outside Drill Hall Library 12.00-14.00 on Thursday giving away plants and answering your questions around mental health support as part of University Mental Health Day celebrations.
Friday: Kent Union Elections results night
The votes are in… who will be your new Kent Union Leadership Team for 2022/23? Come to the Venue, 18.00-21.00, to find out and celebrate with the candidates.