This week sees the start of EmpFest, two weeks of employability events run by our Careers and Employability Service. There’s a huge number of events including presentations, workshops, guest speakers and opportunities to meet industry experts. Browse all EmpFest events and sign up for any that interest you.
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Monday 7 October: Emotional support group, Black History Month Trivia Night and essay writing skills
On Monday you are welcome to join the War, Conflict and World Disasters Emotional Support Group in Keynes Red Room. This is a weekly drop in where specialist staff are on hand to help anyone affected by ongoing conflict around the world.
On Monday evening you can join the Black History Month Trivia Night at Woody’s, hosted by the Womxn in STEM Society in partnership with the Black Intellectuals Society. It will be an evening of friendly competition where you can forge new connections and celebrate the power of diversity in education.
If you’re a new student or a returner to education, join this in-person session by the Skills for Academic Success team for an introduction to Essay Writing Skills in Canterbury and Medway. This workshop will give you the skills you need to plan, research, write and check an academic essay.
Tuesday 8 October: World Mental Health Day activities including therapy dogs
On Tuesday you can join some World Mental Health Day (nationally celebrated on Thursday but we are starting early on Tuesday!) At Canterbury you can join Student Support and Wellbeing and Kent Students’ Union in Nexus, Templeman Library, for wellbeing chats and activities such as mindfulness colouring and boardgames. Plus, you can meet Coco the therapy dog and also pick up a free house plant!
At Medway campus you can join Student Support and Wellbeing and the Universities at Medway Chaplain for wellbeing activities and chats in the Oasis Lounge. They will also be joined by special guest Pets as Therapy dog Tommy!
Wednesday 9 October: EmpFest events and using AI in your studies
As part of the daily EmpFest events, on Wednesday you can join sessions on Marketing Careers in the Charity and Not-For-Profit Sector with BeeBee Communications, Introduction to Consultancy by James Brown and Building Confidence in the Selection Process by PwC. Plus, get a free LinkedIn headshot taken by photographer Matt Cook.
The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) into academia has provided new ways of developing your writing, analytical and research skills. Join this webinar on Using Artificial Intelligence in your Studies to explore some of the fears, misconceptions and opportunities offered by this contemporary development in software applications.
Thursday 10 October: Medway Global Hangout, climbing trip and sign language for beginners
On Wednesday afternoon you can meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere at the Medway Global Hangout in the Oasis Lounge, Medway Building. Enjoy games and crafts as well as refreshments. At the same time, you can also find out about the Global Officers Leadership Development (GOLD) programme to become a Global Officer (open to all students).
If you live in on-campus accommodation, you can join the ResLife Ambassadors for a trip to Canterbury’s bouldering centre for £5. The climbing gym has a variety of different angled walls offering unique challenges.
You can also join a free Sign Language Class for Beginners in Grimond Building, where instructor Luis will be teaching you the basics of sign language.
Friday 11 October: Back History Month creative session and EmpFest events
If you live on-campus, you can join your ambassadors Aashvi and Nehi to celebrate Black History Month with some BHM flag making and glass painting.
As part of EmpFest, there’s plenty of employability events you can join including Unlocking Opportunities and Strategies for Success at the Careers Fair, Boosting your Memory and Productivity and Understanding Stress and Self-care when Planning for the Future.
Saturday 12 October: Accredited Carbon Literacy Training and trips to Canterbury Cathedral and Howletts Wild Animal Park
Develop your knowledge of climate change and addressing the worldwide climate crisis by taking Accredited Carbon Literacy Training here at Kent. The training is open and free to all students and on successful completion of the course you will receive official carbon literate certification from the Carbon Literacy Project.
On Saturday there’s an opportunity to join the ResLife ambassadors for a couple of different trips. You can either join a free Trip to Visit Canterbury Cathedral (you just need to pay for your bus ticket). Or if you live on campus, for £7.50 you can join a Coach Trip to Howletts Wild Animal Park to see elephants, tigers, monkeys and much more.