This week join the Uni Mental Health Day events, the WorldFest celebrations and start to prepare for exams.
Monday 11 March: Worldfest Global Hangout and Girls in Charge Q&A
WorldFest celebrations continue this week with a global hangout in Sibson on Monday from 14:00-17:00. Try crafts, games and food from around the World!
Come along to Woody’s for a meet-and-greet social with Girls in Charge’s Co-Director Niamh Carter on Monday evening.
Tuesday 12 March: Get help finding a part-time job and writing your dissertation, plus find out about therapy and mindfulness
Thinking about finding a part time role? Come along to this session to find out what steps you can take to secure a part-time role you can fit around your studies.
Writing your dissertation? Join this online workshop that goes through the keys steps you need to take when planning for and writing a dissertation at uni.
Unwind with mindful colouring and ask questions about therapy and mindfulness to members of our Counselling Team in DG 01, Templeman Library.
Wednesday 13 March: Language tasters, grad scheme advice and revision tips
Want to know more about what a graduate scheme is, what they involve and hints and tips on how to get one? Then don’t miss this grad scheme information event at Wednesday lunchtime.
Learn how to effectively revise at this study workshop at Canterbury and online.
As part of WorldFest you can try free language taster sessions in Spanish, French and Italian on Wednesday.
Thursday 14 March: Uni Mental Health Day
Thursday is Uni Mental Health Day (UMHD) and to mark it, there will be a free plant giveaway and therapy dogs sessions in Nexus, Templeman Library (Canterbury) and in the Oasis Lounge, Rochester Building (Medway).
There will also be a Plant Hospital pop-up on the Plaza in Canterbury, from 9:30-11:30, where you can get free plant care advice.
UMHD activities continue at the Sports Centre (Canterbury) with free exercise classes on 14 and 15 March.
Finally, get help managing exam stress and learn exam techniques at study workshops in Canterbury (in person) and online.
Friday 15 March: Iftar dinner, WorldFest Quiz and LinkendIn Drop-in
On Friday, join the International Student Voices group for a free, memorable Iftar dinner experience and a chance to have your say in how the University can improve the international student experience. Or if you’re based at Medway, you can join the Medway Islamic Society’s annual Iftar celebration event.
Get a team together and take part in our WorldFest Quiz Night run by our student Global Officers.
Develop and improve your LinkedIn profile at this careers drop-in session.
Reminders and opportunities
- If you use the Campus Shuttle, please note this slight timetable change to the Canterbury to Medway service.
- Online Module Registration opens Monday 18 March.
- The Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) is now open at Kent and is an opportunity for Postgraduate Taught (PGT) students to provide feedback on their academic experiences at Kent.
- Showcase your business at the ASPIRE Pop Up market on 20 March in Sibson Atrium. To secure free stall contact ASPIRE@kent.ac.uk.
- KentVision will be unavailable on Monday 11 March, from 08:00-12:00, due to planned maintenance. Sorry for the inconvenience, you can find out more on the Student Guide.