As temperatures today could hit record numbers, make sure you take precautions and look after yourself during the heatwave.
Tips to say cool and well
- Keep your windows closed so you don’t let the hot air inside. Only open your windows first thing in the morning or late at night once the temperature has dropped
- Keep blinds and curtains closed to stop heat from the sun warming up your room
- Use a fan
- If you are too hot in your room, you could visit an air-conditioned area of campus (see locations below)
- Keep hydrated (see water refill locations below)
Where are the coolest spots on campus?
The following buildings on our campuses have areas of air conditioning:
Canterbury campus
- Templeman Library
- Sports Centre
- Cornwallis
- Darwin
- Eliot
- Ingram
- Jennison
- Kennedy
- Keynes
- Sibson
- Wigoder
- Woolf
Computer rooms on campus are also generally air conditioned.
Medway campus
- Gillingham building
- Medway building
- Medway Park
- The Engineering Workshop (Dockyard)
- Drilling Shed (Dockyard)
Computer rooms on campus are also generally air conditioned.
Where can I refill my water bottle on campus?
Locations behind the counter – ask staff who will happily fill your water bottle for you
- Create Café (Marlowe Building)
- K-Bar (Keynes College)
- Origins Bar & Grill (Darwin College)
- Gulbenkian
Open access locations
- Sibson Café (Sibson Building) – designated water station next to coffee machine
- Rutherford Dining Hall (Rutherford College) – designated water station in open fridge in the dining area
- Dolche Vita (Keynes College) – designated water tap in dining area
- Oasis Lounge in Rochester building – tap
- The Hook Lounge in Clocktower building- tap
NHS advice
The NHS provides advice for how to cope during the hot weather and signs of heat related illnesses to watch out more.