Find out what’s on this week including study support, crafts and Black History Month events.
Monday 21 October: Emotional support group and essay planning help
On Monday there is 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.
Get help with considering an essay question and planning an essay, taking place in-person at Canterbury and Medway campuses.
Tuesday 22 October: Crafts and thriving as an introvert
At Medway, you can join a Black History Month themed Crafternoon, exploring crafts that honour the contributions of Black artists and makers.
Are you an introvert? You can join an online session about thriving in the workplace as an introvert. From the interview stage onwards, owning and playing to your natural strengths as an introvert will have you standing out for the right reasons.
For students who live on campus, join the ResLife team for some air dry clay crafting and create decorations for your room, for example cute fridge magnets.
Wednesday 23 October: PG Talk, using AI and creepy crawlies (Medway)
If you’re a postgrad student, join the PG Talk: Climate Change and You, an in-person talk exploring how our planet’s climate is changing and what you can do to help.
Unsure how you can legitimately use artificial intelligence (AI) in your studies? Find out at this AI webinar, which will explore some of the fears, misconceptions and opportunities offered by AI software applications.
Experience creepy crawlies at The Hub, in Medway on Wednesday afternoon. Discover insects, spiders and other little creatures and learn about the vital role they play in our ecosystem.
Thursday 24 October: Guest speaker and Dancing Queen
As part of Black History Month, guest speaker Bryn Price, Director of Safer Kent will give an online talk about their personal journey, why change is needed and how you can lead change.
Each Thursday night is Dancing Queen at K-Bar, the DJ night designed especially for Kent’s LGBTQ+ community, and those who just want to dance the night away to cheesy pop and dance floor classics.
Friday 25 October: Gardening, graduate schemes (Medway) and feeling homesick
Get involved at the Kent Community Oasis Garden on Friday for one of their open volunteering sessions (Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00-14:00). It’s a collection of students, staff and community members working to create a sustainability hub centred around growing food.
Unsure about grad schemes? Join this in-person session at Medway to find out more about what a graduate scheme is, what they involved and hints and tips to get one.
Feeling a bit lost, lonely or homesick? Drop in and visit the Student Welfare and Community Life team. Stop by to chat with a friendly Welfare Officer, meet new people, or just hang out.
Saturday 26 October: R&B Throwback Brunch and brat halloween
Woody’s are holding themed brunches each month and for October it’s a R&B Throwback Brunch in celebration of Black History Month. Get ready for a lively afternoon of rum punch, street food, dancing and R&B throwbacks.
Brat summer might be dead, but brat halloween is here at the Venue!
Sunday 27 October: Halloween arts and crafts
If you live in on-campus accommodation, you can join your ResLife Ambassadors for some Halloween arts and crafts. There will be pumpkins to carve and decorations you can make.
Opportunities
- Are you passionate, organised and motivated to represent international students at Kent and make a difference to their student experience? Apply to be on our International Student Advisory Board by 29 October.
- Santander is giving away 10 lots of £1,000 for University of Kent students. Win £1,000 with the return of the Brighter Futures Grants Programme.
- Join a Kent Students’ Union focus group and earn £20 cash for an hour of your time!
See all student opportunities.