Find out what’s on this week including Career’s PG Week and Pride Canterbury.
Monday 2 June: Your elevator pitch
Whether it’s for networking, interviews, starting your own business or pitching, being able to confidently and competently explain your experience and expertise is really important. Join this online Career’s Elevator Pitch session to learn how to tell your story with impact.
Tuesday 3 June: Making materials for Pride Canterbury and Physics evening open lecture
On Tuesday you can come along to the Venue between 11:00 and 16:00 to make placards, badges and posters for Pride Canterbury at the weekend. Kent Students’ Union will provide all the materials, you just bring the creativity.
Do you have an interest in physics? On Tuesday evening you’re invited to join the Kent Physics Centre open lecture ‘Exploring the Solar System via Hypervelocity Impacts’. The speaker, Prof Mark Burchell, is an Emeritus Professor of Space Science at the University of Kent and his contributions to science have earned multiple awards from NASA!
Wednesday 4 June: Gardening and therapy dog
Why not get outside and enjoy spending time in the Kent Community Oasis Garden? Everyone is welcome at KentCOG, whether you’re an expert gardener, a complete beginner, or just coming along for a chat.
Take a break from exams with Coco the Therapy Dog in Nexus, Templeman Library. She is a certified Pets as Therapy dog and is very friendly, calm and loves being fussed over.
Thursday 5 June: PGR Yoga and Writing Retreat and working abroad
PGR students are invited to a Yoga and Writing Retreat, a day workshop consisting of guided yoga sessions mixed with opportunities to get on with your writing. With breaks for refreshments and a short, guided meditation after lunch, the yoga and writing retreat creates a peaceful and relaxed environment to work.
Thinking of working abroad? Join this online session to find out how you can work abroad as part of your degree, summer break or after graduation. The session includes an introduction to GoingGlobal, a platform for Kent students to find opportunities and detailed info for working abroad.
Friday 6 June: Making the most of the vacation and Board Games Night
For students who live in on-campus accommodation, you’re invited to a board games night in DG-01 in Templeman Library. There will be a variety of games available including Catan, Guess Who and Uno, as well as the Nintendo Switch to play Mario Party.
As we get closer to the end of term, why not join this online session from the Careers team about how you can make the most of the vacation and use it as a time to upskill yourself and explore career options.
Saturday 7 June: Pride Canterbury!
Canterbury Pride takes place on Saturday and is a spectacular LGBTQ+ celebration. As a significant sponsor of Pride, Kent has reserved spaces for students and staff to take part in the Pride Parade that precedes the main event, this year taking place in the Westgate Gardens. Parade participants get automatic entry to the main event.
Anyone who wishes to take part in the Pride parade on Saturday must be wearing a Parade Wristband prior to entry to the staging area. There are a limited number, and these will be given out on a first come, first served basis. Find out where to pick up your free Pride wristband earlier in the week.
Opportunities
- Calling all Black student changemakers – there’s a paid opportunity to influence and inspire at a national level through the Living Black at University Commission.
- If you’re considering postgraduate study, join us for our Virtual Postgraduate Open Event on Wednesday 18 June. Find out about PG courses, ask questions about fees and funding and learn how to make an application. See Summer PG Open Events.