It’s the last week of the Autumn term! Find out what’s on this week including lots of events to get you in the festive mood.
Need some extra study support? The Skills for Academic Success team are running 15 minute drop-in appointments all week at Canterbury campus and on Tuesday and Wednesday at Medway campus.
Monday 9 December: Carols at the Cathedral and festive karaoke
Did you manage to get a ticket for the sold-out Carols at the Cathedral service? If you were lucky enough to get one, go along for traditional carols and performances from University’s Minerva Voices and the award-winning Kent Gospel Choir!
Or for a different festive vibe, sing your heart out to Christmas tunes at K Bar’s Christmas karaoke night!
Tuesday 10 December: Mindfulness colouring with counselling team and create your own foraged wreath
On Tuesday afternoon, members of the counselling team will be available to answer any queries you may have about therapy and mindfulness in Nexus. There will also be mindful colouring to help you to de-stress and unwind.
Create your own festive foraged wreath using greenery collected from campus. Enjoy the experience of foraging and crafting your own wreath, along with festive food and drink.
Wednesday 11 December: Covid and Flu Vaccine Clinic, Coco the therapy dog, cookie decorating (Medway) and GRC Winter Showcase
Get your covid and flu vaccines from our Covid and Flu Vaccine Clinic at Senate, Canterbury campus, on Wednesday (10:00-15:00).
Take a break from the holiday rush and spend some quality time with Coco the therapy dog at this special Christmas-themed event in Nexus.
At The Hub in Medway, you can enjoy some festive cookie decorating. Get creative and decorate your cookie with icing and sprinkles.
On Wednesday afternoon it’s the Graduate and Researcher College’s Winter Showcase 2024. Open to all postgrads, you can attend research talks, explore research posters and present your own work. It’s the perfect platform to connect, learn, and share your research with peers.
Thursday 12 December: Christmas paper crafts (Medway) and Carols around the Tree
Enjoy some Christmas paper crafts at The Hub on Thursday afternoon. Create festive decorations, ornaments and Christmas cards.
Students, staff, alumni and members of the local community are warmly invited to join us on the Registry Lawn for Carols Around the Tree on Thursday at 16:30. This much-loved annual event offers an opportunity for us to come together to celebrate the season.
Friday 13 December: End of Autumn term and gardening
Friday marks the end of the undergraduate Autumn term!
You can volunteer at the Kent Community Oasis Garden, our students, staff and community members are working to create a sustainability hub centred around growing food.
Opportunities
- Will you be returning from overseas after the winter break? You can use our airport transfer service for your return to campus on 9 January 2025.
- Students staying on campus can also pick up a free craft kit from Mandela Student Centre until Wednesday 18 December.