All week: Black History month events
October is Black History Month and the theme this year is ‘Time for Change: Actions not words’. Get inspired at our Black Pioneers exhibitions at both Canterbury and Medway campuses. See the exhibition in the Drill Hall Library Café at Medway (throughout the month) and in Keynes Atrium at our Canterbury campus (from 10 October). As well as these exhibitions, there are also online and in-person events throughout the month.
Monday: Part-time job help and Chorus choir practice
Would you like a part-time job but not sure where to start? Join this online session about finding a part-time job.
An un-auditioned choir of around 100 singers, the Chorus, meets weekly on Monday evenings, and prepares for three concerts in the year with the Symphony Orchestra, both on campus and in Canterbury Cathedral.
This Imperialism Past and Present event at Gulbenkian Arts Centre is free for students. Book your ticket online.
Tuesday: Free LinkedIn headshots (Medway) and independent learning
Get a professional LinkedIn Headshot at our Medway campus. Photographer Matt Cook will be taking free headshot photos 10.00-16.00 so don’t miss out.
Our Student Learning Advisory Service have a wide range of online bitesize sessions. On Tuesday, you can join the session about Independent learning, reflective & critical thinking.
Wednesday: Mindfulness and inspirational speaker
If you’d like a moment of calm, consider joining the in-person mindfulness session on Wednesday 17.00-18.00. Or there is an earlier online mindfulness session 13.00-14.00.
Hear from inspirational speaker Kami Asamani on Wednesday 15.00-17.00 in Marlowe Lecture Theatre. Kami studied BA Politics and International Relations and LLM International Law with International Relations. She works for the British Council, as Head of Business Management for Arts Sub Saharan Africa. Hear her inspiring story and ask any questions. The event will also be livestreamed.
Get involved in the Inter College Football League and play for your College football team. Find out where and when your trial takes place.
Thursday: careers support
Our Careers and Employability Service offers lots of sessions to help you on your career journey. On Thursday you can join a session on how to answer interview questions and how to network. Both these events are taking place in Keynes and will also be livestreamed.
Friday: Mature, Part-Time and Commuting Network coffee social
There’s a Mature, Part-Time and Commuting Network coffee social happening at Woody’s on Friday. Meet other students in a similar position to you.
Opportunities
- Become a Student Ambassador (some deadlines this week)
- Get involved in the Black Student Voices project
- Apply to be a Global Officer (deadline – 10 October)
- Book an appointment with a Careers Advisor
Check out the student events calendar to see all the events.