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World Mental Health Day – 10 Oct

To mark Mental Health Day on Monday 10 October there’s a range of events you can get involved in at the University of Kent, including:

  • Cake sale in SMSAS foyer, Cornwallis Maths building, 12.00 14.00, for the charity Mind.
  • Your Welfare Sabb, the student Mental Health Group, Turing College Student Committee and the Medical Centre will be in Jarman Plaza from 13.00-16.00 challenging mental health stigmas and promoting the services available at Kent. Read more on the Facebook event.
  • Mental health event in the Gulbenkian from 16.00. The event includes an information fair and an open plenary session at 18.00 with Professor Eleni Hatzidimitriadou, Head of Public Health followed by a film screening of Some Voices.

Show us your creative skills to win £200

Can you create an eye-catching design which will be seen across the University’s campuses?

Enter the University’s poster competition to design the artwork for the Dignity at Study policy. The policy supports the University’s inclusive community and outlines help available to students.

We are looking for an innovative design that celebrates diversity. Read the full brief and terms.

Winners will receive:

  • £200
  • Valuable experience and designs for your portfolio

How to enter:

Entries should be submitted via email to R.S.Lamyman@kent.ac.uk. Please attach the image file to the email. JPEG, TIF, or PDF file formats are preferred.

In the email please include:

  • Your name
  • Kent email address
  • Student ID

Deadline for entries is midnight on Friday 28 October 2016.

Combating sexual harassment: e-training for staff

An e-training module has been created to raise awareness of what you should do if a student discloses to you that they have been sexually assaulted or raped.

The e-training module is now available on Moodle.  Staff will need to enter StaffGuidance in the ‘Enrolment Key’ box to enrol.  The module can also be accessed through the Student Services Policies page.

This is just one of the initiatives the University has introduced to help combat sexual harassment on campus. Read more about combating sexual harassment at universities.

For further information contact: directorstudentservices@kent.ac.uk

Free tickets for Canterbury Festival

The University of Kent is sponsoring the Made in Kent strand of this year’s Canterbury Festival, and as part of this we have a limited number of free tickets for the following events:

If you’d like to get your hands on a ticket, please email communications@kent.ac.uk by noon on Friday 7 October 2016.

Tickets will be issued on a first come first served basis.

Support at Kent

Now the Welcome Week madness is over, it’s probably a good time to start exploring Kent and the support services on offer. Watch our support, health and wellbeing video.

You can also read our short pdf guide to support at Kent.

Support with your studies

Studying for a degree is very different to studying at school. You have a lot more control over your learning and greater independence.

You will also be asked to do things you’ve never had to do before (eg referencing in a certain way, dissertations, vivas…) this is where the Student Learning and Advisory Service (SLAS for short) steps in.

SLAS can help you with everything from perfecting your essay writing to learning how to reference properly. You can learn in your own time using our online guides or attend one of SLAS’ many workshops.

Don’t forget your school is also there to help you with your studies and offer a range of study support.

Have you registered with Student Support and Wellbeing?

If you have a disability you should contact Student Support. They can provide not only academic support but can help with funding applications.

If you’re going through a difficult time or just don’t feel happy – staff in our Wellbeing Team are always available to listen.

Advice Centre

From money worries to getting on with your housemates, Kent Union’s Advice Centre is available to help. All advice is free to Kent students – so make the most of it!

Medical advice

Kent has its own NHS general practice on campus. There’s also an independent pharmacy next door, so you don’t have to go far when you’re feeling under the weather.

If you need any medical advice, treatment of a minor illness/injury or contraceptive advice, you can visit the ‘drop-in’ nursing service in Keynes College.

Master’s Office

When you arrived at Kent you automatically joined a college. Your Master’s Office is there to give advice and can be used as a first port of call for any questions you may have.

Chaplaincy

University Chaplains run a wide range of religious and social events (including a very festive carol service in the Cathedral). They are also a good contact for advice and support.

International students

As well as all the other support services available to students, international students can visit International Team in the Registry Building. They can help with any international related queries and run a series of cultural events.

Support at Medway

Now the Welcome Week madness is over, it’s probably a good time to start exploring Kent and the support services we have to offer. Watch our support, health and wellbeing video. 

You can also read our short pdf guide to support at Medway.

Support with your studies

Studying for a degree is very different to studying at school. You have a lot more control over your learning and greater independence.

You will also be asked to do things you’ve never had to do before (eg referencing in a certain way, dissertations, vivas…) this is where the Student Learning and Advisory Service (SLAS for short) steps in.

SLAS can help you with everything from perfecting your essay writing to learning how to reference properly. You can learn in your own time using our online guides or attend one of SLAS’ many workshops.

Don’t forget your school is also there to help you with your studies and offer a range of study support.

Have you registered with Student Support and Wellbeing?

If you have a disability you should contact Student Support. They can provide not only academic support but can help with applications for funding.

If you’re going through a difficult time or just don’t feel happy – staff in our Wellbeing Team are always available to listen.

Advice Centre

From money worries to getting on with your housemates, Greenwich and Kent Students’ Unions Together’s Advice Centre are available to help. All advice is free – so make the most of it!

Medical advice

You are advised to register with a practice near to your accommodation.

If you are living in Liberty Quays or within 6 miles of the University, you can register with the Sunlight Centre Surgery.

You can also get a list of local GPs from Student Services in the Gillingham Building.

Master’s Office

When you arrived at Kent you automatically joined a college. Your Master’s Office is there to give advice and can be used as a first port of call for any questions you may have.

Chaplaincy

University Chaplains run a wide range of religious and social events (including a very festive carol service in St George’s Centre on campus). They are also a good contact for advice and support.

Dockyard

Parking at the Historic Dockyard

It has been agreed with the Historic Dockyard that from 19 September until 14 October 2016, staff and students will be able to park in the Mast Pond car park on production of a valid KentOne card.

This is to allow for the student permits to be allocated via the Medway parking ballot. Find out if you are eligible to apply for a permit to park at Medway.

After this date, a valid University of Kent permit will need to be displayed.

Lecture theatre

Timetable issue fixed

Some people have experienced problems with the way certain electronic calendar providers handle time zone data which has resulted in inaccurate timetables. Our IT department has found a solution and so your timetable in your personal calendar and Student Guide should now match.

Please note that group allocations for stage 0 and 1 and Postgraduate modules will be finalised by Friday 23 September and will appear on your timetables through the day.  Please check your timetables in Student Guide, refreshing the cache each time you view your timetable.

Timetabling Office
timetabling@kent.ac.uk

Complete returning student registration

You need to complete the returning registration process on the Student Data System (SDS) in order to receive any finalised maintenance payments from Student Finance in 3 – 5 working days.

Canterbury students

The Student Records and Examinations team will be based in the main hall of the Sports Centre for the duration of the University’s Welcome Week (w/c 19 September), as will staff from the Income Office and the Financial Aid team.

If you have queries regarding your registration status, require a replacement ID card or have any finance queries etc. please report to the Sports Centre, NOT the Registry Student Reception, from Tuesday 20 September until 12.00 on Friday 23 September.

The Student Records and Examinations team and Financial Aid will return to the Registry the following week, and the Income Office will be in the Senate building from Monday 26 September until midday Friday 7 October.

Please note that cash payments cannot be taken in the Sports Centre at the weekend. Natwest Bank will open between 10.00-16.00 on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September for cash payments. The Income Office in the Registry is no longer able to accept cash payments.

Medway students

The Student Administration office will be open between 09.00 and 16.00 during Welcome Week (w/c 19 September) in the Gillingham building for all queries about your registration status. The Medway Finance team will be open between 10.00 – 12.00 and 14.00 – 16.00 in the Medway building for all finance queries.

Please note – returning students cannot register in the Sports Centre. This is for first year students only, please complete your returning registration online by 21 September.

If you have any questions please email student_records@kent.ac.uk.