The University is looking to create new content with students who came to Kent via Clearing. This can be video content, written profiles or social posts for use on Kent’s channels.
If you came to Kent through Clearing and would like to tell your story, to help others in a similar position this year, then please contact Sam Charman – Digital Content Officer at s.t.charman@kent.ac.uk for more information.
Students will be able to earn credit on their KentOne card for taking part.
Apply for 1 of 5,000 places on ‘Santander Scholarships Skills: Excel for All’, a FREE, flexible, online programme delivered by Udemy.
You can choose either Complete or Advanced Excel – which, once completed, will help you to become more confident in one of the most widely used professional tools.
Applications close 16 May 2023, apply today!
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The Santander Universities Scholars Programme is a new flagship initiative aimed at breaking down barriers for students who are most likely to face challenges when attending higher education.
The initiative provides funding to support them through to graduation, alongside training opportunities to develop their potential and help them build brighter futures.
The programme will support 100 full-time current undergraduate students, due to graduate in 2025, throughout the duration of their studies. They will receive £30k of funding over three academic years, a series of employability training and development sessions and a dedicated mentor to guide them through the programme.
This flagship, multi-million-pound scholars programme, was developed in collaboration with our partner universities, including the University of Kent, and is aimed at providing more structured and holistic higher education support that is ongoing, combats a range of challenges and is not just a stamp in time.
Am I eligible?
In order to be eligible to apply, you must meet the following criteria:
Apply now:
Applications are now open and will close at 23:00 on 31 of January 2023.
Apply and learn more about the Santander Universities Scholars Programme >
Watch the video to find out more:
As we reach the end of term, our weekly events roundup continues with its festive theme, including more Christmas events and support if you’re staying on campus over the winter break.
Please also see our update about snowy and icy conditions for guidance about travelling to campus.
Later this week your Spring Term timetable will be released (from 14 Dec) on KentVision. However, please check it again after 9 January as it is likely there will be changes (e.g. room changes and resolving clashes). For more information, read our timetable advice.
Also, some of you might have In Course Tests (ICTs) this week. If you do, try not to panic! ICTs are a great way to prepare for summer exams and there’s guidance online to help you. Best of luck!
Join our Careers Team for top tips on filling out those job application forms to make sure you bag yourself an interview. Sign up for careers event.
Pick up some Christmas gifts (or maybe something for yourself!) at the Vintage Kilo Sale outside the Venue between 10:00 and 17:00.
Join this live session on how to approach editing so it is done right and takes less time! Register for the editing event.
Find out why you should be using LinkedIn and how to get started at this careers session. Book now.
Please note, there are train strikes on Tuesday 13 December, so if you usually travel to campus by train please make alternative travel arrangements.
Get in the Christmas spirit at one of these festive events on Wednesday, including:
Please note, there are train strikes on Wednesday 14 December, so if you usually travel to campus by train please make alternative travel arrangements.
Come along to our Christmas Market in the Colyer-Fergusson from 10:00-14:00 for locally produced food, drinks and crafts!
As we reach the final week of Disability History Month, join the book club at Canterbury and Medway, or online, to discuss ‘Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century’ by Alice Wong.
And get ready for some Christmas campery – Anita Wee and Delilah Tickles are back for a festive edition of Drag Bingo in Mungo’s from 19:00.
If you’re staying in Medway for the Christmas break, head over to the Oasis Lounge (Rochester Building) on 15 Dec between midday and 14:00 to meet others who will also be staying and enjoy some festive food, music and drinks. There is no need to book, just drop in!
Join Medway Residential Life Assistants (RLAs), Holly and Cole, in this FREE DIY Christmas card workshop in the Oasis Lounge (Rochester Building) from 12:00 – 14:00.
Please note, there are train strikes on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 December, so if you usually travel to campus by train please make alternative travel arrangements.
See more student opportunities and support.
Have a lovely winter break and see you in 2023!
With the current snowy weather, we want to let our staff and students know that our Canterbury and Medway campuses are open as normal today (Monday 12 December).
Some classes may also be moved online due to staff unavailability. Students – your Division will be in touch if this affects you, but do check your emails or get in touch before travelling if you want to make sure.
Please take care when coming in and check the latest travel advice before you make the trip to campus via @unikent_travel on Twitter.
If you can’t get in, let your manager know if you’re a member of staff, or your Division if you are a student. If needed, students should also follow divisional procedures for extenuating circumstances and / or authorised absence as required.
You can read our adverse weather policy for further information.
Follow @UniKent on Twitter for further updates.
There are some disruptions to Southeastern trains planned for December 2022 and January 2023 which may affect your travel to/from our Canterbury and Medway campuses.
Strike action is due to take place on the following dates:
If you usually travel to campus by train, we recommend you find alternative modes of travel where possible on train strike days and check our Campus Travel updates webpage.
If you have an in person In Course Test (ICT) on a train strike day, please make every effort to make alternative travel arrangements as these cannot be rescheduled.
Travel disruption in itself is not a reason for mitigation. However, if your circumstances mean that alternative arrangements to get to campus on a train strike day are not possible, please follow your Division’s process for applying for an authorised absence, or contact your Student Support Team. You will also need to apply for an end of year mitigation if your absence results in you missing an ICT.
If you miss teaching due to train strikes, please check your Moodle module page for any resources made available or alternatively arrange to see your seminar/class leader during office/student consultation hours or speak to your academic adviser.
Teaching will continue as planned, and our campuses and services will remain open during the disruption. We will continue to communicate with you about any changes.
Kent Union’s Campus Pantry provides short-term support to students who find themselves in need of supplemental food. Whether you are experiencing financial difficulties, your loan is late or you simply need help getting through the term.
You will find the Campus Pantry in Mandela Student Centre and its opening times are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 12:00 – 16:00.
Donations needed
If you are in a position to donate, you can do so at the following locations on campus until 20 December:
You can donate foods that are non-perishable, unopened, not damaged, and still in date. This could include:
Non-food items are also needed, such as:
Thank you for your support.
Why do you choose certain spaces to study? Do you use different spaces for different types of study?
Join us in the Templeman Library Café from 16:00 – 18:00 on Tues 6 December to share your views and also enjoy some free yummy cookies and a hot drink on us!
Find out more about how the University is listening to students. Have your say, make your voice heard and help us shape our services!
If you’re looking for some extra funds ahead of the winter break, the Santander Universities £100k Winter Giveaway is here for you. They’re giving away 1000 lots of £100 to any UK university students- even if you don’t bank with them!
Winners can spend the £100 grants at the Santander Aspire webstore on a variety of items; Pick up some supermarket vouchers and get ready for that holiday feast or use the funds towards a new laptop and get a head start on your revision.
Apply before 30 November at 23:00 for your chance to win!
#100kWinterGiveaway #NeverStopLearning
We are aware that over the last 48 hours there has been some disruption in internet service and brief outages across the network. We are sorry for the inconvenience these may have caused you.
These outages were linked to planned work where we have been replacing the internet firewalls. Following the replacement, an unforeseen issue led to several interruptions to the eduroam network.
Our teams worked closely with the supplier to quickly identify the issue and provide a fix. We can now confirm that affected systems are back online and internet access has been restored in all campus buildings, accommodation, and teaching spaces. We are not expecting any further wide-scale disruptions.
The new campus firewalls will provide the University with greater security protections against incoming cyber-attacks. These devices sit between our campus network and the internet, keeping our services and your data safe.
We apologise once again for any inconvenience these incidents may have caused you. If you have any questions or need further help, please contact:
IT and Library Support
Online help: Nexus Self Service
Email: helpdesk@kent.ac.uk
Visit us: Nexus, D Block, Ground Floor, Templeman Library
Tel: 01227 82 4888