Students dancing at Cultural Showcase event

Events roundup: 2-8 December

Find out what’s on this week including festive events and inspirational talks.

Monday 2 December: Using Gen AI legitimately and inspiration talk

Are you a PGT student and unsure how you can use Generative AI legitimately in your studies? Join this session to find out how to use AI successfully and avoid plagiarism.

As part of Disability History Month, you’re invited to an inspiring talk ‘In the Dark: Climbing Mountains’ in Sibson. Michele and Daniele, lifelong friends who founded the In The Dark project, celebrate a shared passion for the mountains and pushing their limits. Following an accident, Michele lost his sight, however as a team they continue to push boundaries and test their limits. They will be sharing their story as well as hosting a blindfolded walk around the University slopes in the afternoon of their visit.

Tuesday 3 December: Festive crafts and language taster sessions

Join us for our Winter Global Hangout on Tuesday for a fun afternoon with festive craft activities, refreshments, and games. Run by our Student Global Officers, it is the perfect opportunity to make new friends and meet existing ones in a relaxed environment.

Interested in learning a new language for free? The Language Centre are offering free taster sessions in Irish Gaeilge, Russian, and Ukrainian, along with their usual classes. Find out more about free language classes at Kent.

There are also more festive opportunities including Christmas glass painting at K Bar and decorating sustainable wooden baubles to hang on the Templeman Christmas tree.

Wednesday 4 December: Winter Wonder Wednesday (Medway), talks and Cultural Showcase

If you’re a Medway student, head to The Hub on Wednesday for Winter Wonder Wednesday. There will be market stalls, a photobooth, winter activities, crafts are more!

The next PG Talk is Exploring Global Cultures. The event allows postgraduates to present on their own culture and offers an opportunity to learn about our cultural similarities and differences.

How can we make universities more beneficial to their communities? Join us for a talk in Sibson as we discuss Kent’s place in the community including being the world’s first Right to Food University and our Sanctuary project. Come along and join the discussion with leaders in our communities. The talk will be followed by a Q&A, drinks and networking.

Get ready for a spectacular showcase of talent at Kent Students’ Union’s Cultural Showcase! This exciting competition features our diverse student community competing for up to £200 and a chance to perform at a Global Hangout.

Thursday 5 December: Drug and alcohol support drop in, placements and Cookies and Conversation

Each Thursday afternoon you can drop in to Keynes meeting room to get free information and support about drugs (including alcohol) and sexual health. You can have a confidential chat around any concerns around your or someone else’s drug use.

Unsure about how to find a placement? Join this online session to find out what placements could be available to you and where to find them. If you’re based at Medway, there’s an in-person session for how to answer interview questions.

Enjoy Cookies and Conversation in Templeman Library Café on Thursday afternoon. Share your opinions about the library and you can also find out about the new Student Shapers initiative and how to get involved #YourUniYourSay

Friday 6 December: Dancing Queen Christmas Special

K Bar is excited to bring you a fabulously festive Christmas party like no other, designed especially for Kent’s LGBTQ+ community and everyone who wants to dance into the holiday season!

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