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Importance of accessible bay parking

We have been made aware that some people are parking in accessible bays on campus when not entitled to do so. It is essential that accessible bays are only used by those with a valid Government Blue Badge or accessible permit to park. If people with a real need for the bays cannot park, it can seriously disrupt their day and may result in missing lectures or work time.

Please remember that some people who require these bays:

  • Have no other option but to drive and park on campus
  • Require the larger bays to get out of their vehicle, for example fully opening the car door if they are in a wheelchair or on crutches
  • Need to move their vehicle to other accessible bays multiple times within one day
  • Need to park as close to their building as possible

If you park in accessible bays when you are not entitled to do so, you may receive a Parking Charge Notice. There is no warning given for this PCN.

If you cannot find a space, drive to another car park valid for your permit. Park Wood Courts generally have spaces available every day.

For further information please contact our parking team: parking@kent.ac.uk

Raise money for CoppaFeel with Kent Sport’s Boob Ball

Kent Sport are hosting their first ever Boob Ball competition on Saturday 25 February from 13.00 to raise money for CoppaFeel.

Boob ball is essentially dodge ball but with boobs instead of balls.

The event is a £1 donation per player which is to be paid on the day.

To enter a team, players can either collect an entry form from the Sports Centre reception or email the Kent Sport team.

For more information please email: sportsdevelopment@kent.ac.uk

Medway students needed for catering outlet focus groups

We need your help

Kent Hospitality is looking for students to take part in focus groups about our catering outlets in Medway. We would love to hear the views from a range of students, in particular we would like to hear from students that have special dietary requirements such as gluten free or vegans.

We will be holding six focus groups, two for each outlet:

  • Galvanising Cafe Workshop
    • Friday 24 February: 11.00 to 12.30
    • Friday 24 February: 14.00 to 15.30
  • Cargo
    • Monday 27 February: 11.00 to 12.30
    • Monday 27 February: 14.00 to 15.30
  • No.1
    • Wednesday 1 March: 11.00 to 12.30
    • Wednesday 1 March: 14.00 to 15.30

Please click here to register for a focus group, if you regularly use more than one outlet you can register for more than one focus group. Each student will be given £10 credit on their KentOne (student ID) card, as a thank you for participating.

For further information please speak to Natasha Milsted, Communication and Marketing Manager by emailing n.j.milsted@kent.ac.uk.

Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week

The University of Kent and Kent Union are taking part in the national awareness week and opening up discussion on campus around consent, domestic abuse, sexual abuse and sexual violence.

Events and activities are taking place throughout the week that are open to anyone to attend.
All events are open to any student or staff member.

The University of Kent and Kent Union takes incidents of sexual assault and rape extremely seriously. For advice, support and further information please see: www.kent.ac.uk/itsnotok

Don’t forget to check our twitter feeds @ukcstudent for more information and to join in the national discussion #itsnotok

More Information:
Sexual Respect @ Kent leaflets – http://bit.ly/2jRJNwA
#ThinkKent video on domestic violence prevention – http://bit.ly/2ks1FAc
Tea & Consent campaign video – https://vimeo.com/128105683

Improve your English for FREE

Improve your English for FREE with the Centre for English and World Language classes.

When are the classes and who can attend?
We offer English language classes every weekday from 19 June to 20 July. The classes are for anyone aged 16 or over whose first language is not English – you don’t have to be a Kent student. They are taught by students on our CELTA teacher training course.

What do the classes cover?
They cover the four skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking, as well as grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. You will have the chance to meet new people and practice speaking English. Find out more and sign up now:

Find out more:
https://www.kent.ac.uk/cewl/courses/celta/free-english-classes.html

CELTA course

A Cambridge CELTA qualification allows you to become an English language teacher and is recognised across the world, allowing you to teach in the UK or overseas.

The Centre for English and World Languages (CEWL) runs a five-week full-time CELTA course starting on 19 June.  It is open to Kent Students and anyone else who would like to gain a CELTA qualification.

The deadline for applications is 28 April. Find out more: https://www.kent.ac.uk/cewl/courses/celta/index.html

Exams and assignments

Exam and deadline time can be stressful. Here are some exams and assignment FAQs to make sure you’re prepared.

When will I receive my exam/assignment results?

Exam results announcements (Humanities & Social Sciences):

  • Final year and Diploma results will be published Tuesday 20 June 2017
  • Stage two results and CEWL GDIP will be published Friday 30 June 2017
  • Stage one results will be published Monday 7 July 2017

Sciences Students – Please contact your school.

To view your results go to https://results.kent.ac.uk.

All assignments are required to be marked and returned within three working weeks.

When can I expect to receive my exam timetable?

Your personalised exam timetable will be available via SDS usually two weeks before the end of spring term.

Where can I find my exam timetable?

Your exam timetable will be in the Student Data System (SDS).

Who do I contact about my exam timetable and religious commitments?

If you wish to observe a religious commitment during the exam period, you should notify us by contacting exams@kent.ac.uk before Tuesday 7 February 2017, 17.00.

Please include in the email:

  • Your name and student number
  • Details of the religious commitment
  • The date of the religious commitment
  • Proof of religious observance requirements (eg letter on headed paper from your place of worship)

We will make every effort to avoid arranging examinations on a Sabbath or holy day for those students who have informed the Exams Office by email prior to the deadline.

The University, however, reserves the right to hold exams on such days if no alternative time is convenient.

Where can I go for revision/assignment support?

There are several places you can go for revision and assignment support, including your academic adviser and the Student Learning Advisory Service (SLAS). Find out more on the study support webpage.

Where can I find past exam papers?

You will find past exam papers on the library webpages.

Where are the silent study spaces on campus?

Here’s a list of available study spaces across our campuses and centres.

What do I need to bring with me to exams?

Exam details, including what to and what not to bring, can be found on the Exams Office webpages.

How do I make an appeal?

Details of appeals and concessions can be found on the Faculties Support Office webpages. Kent Union also provides advice.

Where can I get my dissertation printed?

You can have your dissertation printed by the University’s print department.

How do I apply for an extension?

You should go to your school to arrange an extension.

For further information and support please see the Exam webpages.

Complete the National Student Survey 2017

The National Student Survey (NSS) launched on the 23 January and gives you the chance to tell us (and everyone else!) what it is like being a student at Kent.

It takes less than 10 minutes to complete!

If you are eligible to take the survey, you will have received an email invitation from Ipsos MORI this week.

Take the survey

In past years, Kent has scored highly in the NSS for student satisfaction, and the survey results help to improve our university for future students.

So tell us what we are doing right and what we can improve, to help shape the future of Kent. If you don’t take the survey, your views won’t be heard!

Medway Activities trip to Tiger Tiger

On Monday 23 January,  Medway Activities are heading to Tiger Tiger, London for their popular student night.

Free transport will pick you up from Liberty Quays at 21.15.

Entry is free before 23.00 and £5.00 thereafter so to ensure free entry we ask you to make sure you arrive in time so the coach can depart swiftly.

For further information on this event: http://ow.ly/ygvx307Wc3S
If you have any queries about this trip please email medwayactivities@kent.ac.uk