Find out what’s on this week including outdoor activities and award ceremonies.
Monday 19 May: Medway Summer Global Hangout and finding a part-time job
Join us for the Medway Summer Global Hangout on Monday. You can plant your own seeds and decorate a pot, get creative with crafts, or join in with fun games and refreshments. It’s a chance to relax, meet with existing friends and make some new ones.
Thinking about finding a part-time role? Come along to this online session to find out what steps you can take to secure a part-time job.
Tuesday 20 May: ResLife Social and navigating the UK graduate job market
If you live in on-campus accommodation, you’re invited to join your ResLife Ambassadors in the Sports Pavilion for a social with free pizza, table tennis, pool, Nintendo switch and board games. There will also be a quiet crafting room if games aren’t your thing.
On Tuesday afternoon you can join this external career webinar about navigating the UK graduate job market, which includes a Q&A with industry expert Brian Sinclair. The webinar will include job boards and beyond, LinkedIn and social media, direct applications and recruiter insights.
Wednesday 21 May: Guided nature walk and Archery Tag
Come join us for a guided nature-based wellbeing session designed to get you up close with nature at the Kent Community Oasis Garden. Debi and Emily will guide you through activities that allow you to spend time reconnecting with the natural world all within the peaceful setting of the garden. This session is ‘The Secret Life of Plants’ – noticing the variety of plants we have and how plants can support our wellbeing.
ResLife and Kent Sport are delighted to host our new Archery Tag session. Think Nerf and Dodgeball but with Bows and Arrows! You can drop in any time between 16:30 and 19:30 and have a go. This session is free and open to all.
Thursday 22 May: Introduction to placements, mindfulness colouring and Activity Awards
Taking a placement year can be of many benefits and industry experience is highly recommended when it comes to your graduate job search. Find out all you need to know in this Placements introduction session.
Join us in DG-01 in Templeman Library for a gentle and welcoming mindfulness colouring session designed for relaxation and self-care.
On Thursday evening it’s Kent Students’ Union Activity Awards, celebrating the very best societies, fundraisers and volunteers this year.
Friday 23 May: Working abroad and Team Kent Awards
Thinking of working abroad? Join this online session to find out information and tips on how to find opportunities abroad.
Friday evening is Kent Students’ Union Team Kent Awards, a chance to celebrate the very best Sports Clubs of the year.
Saturday 24 May: ResLife Afternoon tea and lawn games
On Saturday, if you live in on-campus accommodation ResLife are inviting you to tea! Join them for an afternoon tea with sandwiches, cakes and scones as well as lawn games to enjoy with friends. Tickets are limited so be sure to book on the Home At Halls app.
Opportunities
- Are you a postgraduate student? Register for the annual Postgraduate Conference on Wednesday 25 June. It’s a collaboration between the Graduate and Researcher College (GRC) and all the academic Schools. There’s also a Research Talk competition and Research Poster competition, as well as GRC prizes.
- If you need a quiet, convenient place to stay during the exam period, we’re offering on-campus accommodation in Keynes College for £52.50 per night, which includes £14 daily credit to spend in any of the University of Kent food outlets.
- Or if you’re looking for longer term accommodation on campus over Summer, take a look at our options in Darwin and Woolf Colleges.