The start of term is here! Teaching begins this week, make sure to regularly check your timetable for any updates.
This week Canterbury Festival begins (26 Sept – 4 Nov) with an extravaganza of music, performance, talks, science and more. The University are also running various activities during the festival.
Monday 25 September: Wellbeing Café, Medway Move classes and outdoor cinema screening
The Wellbeing Café is a great place to connect with others in a relaxed environment with a focus on promoting your wellbeing and mental health through activity. The Wellbeing Café is facilitated by Tara and Helen, Mental Health Advisers and meets each Monday afternoon in K Bar Red Room (next to K-Bar).
At Medway you can take advantage of Medway Move, a range of free exercise classes for students and staff. On Monday, you can try out yoga and social badminton.
On Monday evening watch the Spielberg classic, E.T, at the Gulbenkian’s free outdoor cinema screening. Dress warmly and bring a blanket or something to sit on. You’ll also be able to buy a range of snacks and hot food at the screening.
Tuesday 26 September: Kent Police drop-in and Ruby Tuesday
On Tuesday mornings during term-time, Kent Police are running a drop-in clinic in Locke Building on Canterbury campus. You can chat to them about crime prevention and safety or any general enquiries you may have.
Dive headfirst into the gritty underworld of indie rock at Kent’s regular alternative music night at K Bar.
Wednesday 27 September: Kent Community Oasis Garden, introduction to university study and how to find a part-time job
Kent Community Oasis Garden is located at our Canterbury campus at the end of Park Wood. It’s a collection of students, staff and community members working to create a sustainability hub centred around growing food. Join them for an open volunteering session on Wednesdays and Fridays. Also, at Kent COG on Wednesday – you can get the pots, soil, seeds and advice to start growing your own herbs!
If you’re a new student and want to know more about what to expect for your first year at uni, these introduction to university study sessions are for you! There is a session at Canterbury and at Medway campus.
Wondering how to find a part-time job? This session from our Careers and Employability Service highlights options for part-time work and where you can look for opportunities. You can either join the session in person in Keynes or online.
Thursday 28 September: Free house plants and trampolining trip
Pick up a free house plant (while stocks last!) from the central plaza, Canterbury, and find out about the house plant hospital as well as the Kent Community Oasis Garden.
On Thursday evening, the students’ unions at the Hub, Medway, are running a Soar trampolining trip (tickets cost £2). Enjoy an exhilarating day of trampolining including jumping into foam pits!
Friday 29 September: Therapy dog in K Bar
As the academic year kicks off, take some time to unwind and find comfort in the presence of gentle therapy dogs in K Bar.
Saturday 30 September: Braiding workshop
Ahead of Black History Month, Kent Union is running two free beginner cornrow and braiding workshops, led by IVY WILD qualified hairdresser. These 2x 4-hour sessions are limited, so make sure to reserve your place to avoid missing out.
Sunday 1 October: Harry Potter pub quiz
Enter a world of magic and wizardry at our spellbinding Harry Potter quiz night at K Bar on Sunday evening.