Kent and KSU banners at Canterbury Pride event

Events roundup: 3-9 February

Find out what’s on this week including LGBT+ History Month events, a silent disco and assignment support drop ins.

It’s also Race Equality Week, an opportunity to pause and reflect on the progress made towards race equality. This week serves as both a celebration of our achievements and a moment to reassert our commitment to advancing race equality throughout the institution.

Monday 3 February: Taylor Swift PG Talk and making applications (Medway)

The next PG Talk is on the topic of ‘Look what you made me do: Tayor Swift and 21st Century Feminist Practice’, and will be given by Dr Clare Hurley, based on her book chapter ‘The Literary Taylor Swift’ and her student-led conference. The talk is open to all PG students.

Making applications to graduate schemes, job roles or postgraduate study? Come to this in-person session in Medway to discover how to create and submit engaging and targeted applications.

Tuesday 4 February: Pets as therapy (Medway), LGBT+ movie night and improving your work using tutor feedback

At The Hub in Medway, you can spend time with a Pets as Therapy dog to help you relax.

To celebrate LGBT+ History Month, join the ResLife Ambassadors for an LGBTQ+ themed movie night to watch ‘Everyone’s Talking about Jamie’.

Learn how to improve your work using tutor feedback at this Skills for Academic Success online workshop, helping you go from ‘Needs improvement’ to ‘Nailed it’.

Wednesday 5 February: Monthly seed sow, assignment drop-in service and a silent disco

Come down to Kent Community Oasis Garden (KentCOG) near Park Wood and help get the garden growing by joining our monthly seed sow activity. Plant this month’s vegetable and flower seeds in seed trays and compost to grow in the polytunnels on site.

Ever had a nagging feeling that there is something not quite right about your assignment? The Skills for Academic Success team will be available for an assignment drop-in service in the Templeman Library this term on most Wednesdays until the Easter vacation.

On Wednesday evening, if you live in on-campus accommodation, you’re invited to join the Silent Disco in Eliot College. Choose from three playlists so there’s something for everyone. Plus, the first 150 students through the door (students in accommodation only) will get a free burger! There’s also snacks, and if dancing isn’t your thing, you can just listen to the music and enjoy some Valentine’s crafts instead.

Thursday 6 February: Assignment drop-in appointments (Medway), working in fraud investigation and growth mindset workshop

The Medway Skills for Academic Success Team will be on hand for drop-in appointments – no booking is required. Drop-ins are for quick queries; for example, checking referencing or a brief appraisal of the structure/coherence of an assignment.

Interested in a career in Fraud Investigation? Are you inquisitive, open-minded and objective, with strong IT and analytical skills, and a keen eye for detail? On Thursday afternoon you can join a talk by His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) about different careers in fraud investigation.

Join this online Study Plus workshop to find out all about what a growth mindset is and how it can affect you in life and in work.

Friday 7 February: PGR yoga and writing retreat and LGBTQ+ friendly social

PGR students are invited to join a yoga and writing retreat on campus. The workshop consists of guided yoga sessions mixed with opportunities for you to get on with your writing.

Our ResLife Ambassadors May and Victory are hosting an LGBTQ+ friendly social. However you identify, come and chat to others in your community in our safe space in Templeman Library. We will have hot drinks, biscuits, board games and colouring or have go at Super Mario Kart.

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