Try something new this spring! We have an exciting and varied offer at Gulbenkian this spring, from Motionhouse’s energetic dance, Theatre-Rite’s new hip-hop, puppetry mash up, to Harold Pinter.
We want you to take a look and try something you wouldn’t normally think of.
To help, if you book tickets for two or more of the performances below, we will give you a third off the price of all your tickets.
This Spring get two student tickets for the price of one on selected Tuesday screenings including:
As of 10.50 we believe that the local network issues affecting many Kent IT services have been resolved, however, all services should be considered ‘at risk’ for the rest of today.
Network connections to and from campus continue to be affected at times due to ongoing issues which appear to be repeated denial of service attacks on the JANET network which connects us to the internet. We believe that other Universities are similarly affected.
The knock-on effect of this is that students may be finding access to email difficult or impossible, whether they are on or off campus. They may find access to some other services, including Library Search difficult even from on campus. Students working away from campus may have difficulty accessing any of our services.
JANET are continuing to investigate and mitigate the issue with the highest priority. We will send a further update when a clearer picture emerges, however for now, we are unable to give an estimate of how long the issue will persist.
The Kent Student Awards are back for a third year to once again celebrate students’ outstanding extracurricular achievement.
Last year, Sociology student April-Louise Pennant was awarded ‘Student of the Year’ for educating her peers in the UK and Hong Kong on cultural diversity. You can view all of last year’s winners on the Kent Student Awards webpages.
If you know an amazing student like April-Louise, nominate them for a Kent Student Award when nominations open on Monday 11 January 2016.
The Kent Student Awards recognise and celebrate student achievement in extracurricular areas of university life. View the award categories.
Kent Student Award winners receive cash prizes, official recognition from the University and unique opportunities to gain new experiences as students and alumni.
Read more on the Kent Student Awards webpages.
It is now time for you to have your say and name the new GK Unions building and the café/bar.
Throughout the term you provided us with over 100 great names and the Student Hub Steering Group recently met to shortlist the suggestions.
To vote, you must be a student of the University of Greenwich or the University of Kent.
The shortlisted names are:
Building:
Café/bar:
You will also have the opportunity to vote around the Medway campus. More details of when and where will follow.
Voting closes on Monday 14 December at 17.00.
This is your chance to make GK Unions, your union. Thank you for all of your input so far into this exciting chapter of GK Unions history.
Due to industrial action, Arriva buses are unlikely to be operating in Medway tomorrow and Monday (4 and 7 December).
We advise that you make alternative travel arrangements for these days. You may want to consider alternative bus services, car sharing or walking. Please see below for further information.
If you are a member of staff and believe your journey will be disrupted, contact your line manager to make arrangements.
If you are a student and believe your journey will be disrupted, contact the person you would normally report an absence to.
Arriva have stated that any person who has purchased weekly, four-weekly and longer-period tickets will be recompensed for the dates on which no service is provided due to this dispute. Contact Arriva directly for further information.
Other bus services are running as normal. Read more on the transport webpages.
It is with regret that, due to the current heightened security situation in Belgium and the increased difficulty for our staff travelling between our Paris and Brussels centres, the University has taken the decision to cancel the Open Events scheduled for Tuesday 24 November (Paris) and Wednesday 25 November 2015 (Brussels). We will reschedule these events early in the New Year and will update the website accordingly.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but encourage you to contact us if you have any questions regarding studying at the University. If you have any queries regarding our programmes in Paris and Brussels then please contact us as follows:
Paris Centre – Telephone: +44 (0) 1227 824954; email paris@kent.ac.uk
Brussels Centre – Telephone: +32491369411; email bsis@kent.ac.uk
Canterbury campus – Telephone: +44 (0) 1227 827272; email information@kent.ac.uk
This Alcohol Awareness Week (16-20 Nov), we are encouraging students to think about their drinking habits and the impact it has on their wellbeing.
Today’s post suggests alcohol-free activity ideas.
As a student, a lot of time is spent in the Library. When you have a break from your studies, going out clubbing seems like the perfect way to enjoy yourself. But clubbing can get boring after a while.
So why not explore the different options? There are plenty of ways to enjoy yourself and de-stress instead of going out and often they are cheaper than clubbing.
We’ve got some great ideas for nights out and even nights in that don’t centre on booze. Get your friends together and give a few a try!
Try a mock-tail
Creating alcohol-free drinks with party appeal is easy. From a Lime Ricky to a Virgin Mary, a real Shirley Temple to a Sparkling Pom Collins you will be spoilt for choice. For recipes and other ideas see the Drinkaware website.
Come dining
A dinner party with friends is a great bonding activity that doesn’t have to be expensive. Try to start a tradition of cooking a nice meal together every Friday night and split the cost. You can do a dinner for £1.50 each, if not less, and it gives you all a chance to catch up.
Occasionally it’s nice to treat yourself by having dinner at a restaurant. Plenty of restaurant chains offer student discount and have vouchers you can download.
Catch a movie
From romance to action, comedy to drama the cinema has it all. So why not be wowed by the latest blockbuster or inspired by an independent arthouse film at your local cinema. Or if you fancy a cosy night in under the duvet there is plenty to choose from at home whether you fancy a movie marathon or a boxset binge.
Get active
This is as simple as it sounds. Think of taking up a sport, trying an exercise class or going to a gym. You get to keep fit, meet people and learn something new.
Kent Sport offers a huge programme of sport and recreational opportunities at every sporting level in Canterbury.
If you’re based at Medway, check out Medway Park’s activities and sports.
Enjoy a night out at the theatre
Comedy, drama, music, and dance are some of the fantastic live entertainment available at theatres. With many offering great discounts to students they can be great value too.
Pamper yourself
You will find plenty of discount spa days online or why not organise a pamper night at home with your flatmates? You’ll probably feel so relaxed afterwards that you won’t even want to contemplate ruining your Zen with alcohol.
Take up a hobby
Make the most of your time outside of your course by volunteering or joining a society. It’s a great way to make friends, learn something new and share your passion whether that’s musical taste, your faith, a mutual love of art, or just a way of life.
Be a kid
Whether it’s a roller disco or bowling it is great to remember your childhood and indulge in some good old fashioned fun.
See what’s on
You will be amazed at how much is happening at not just the University but in the local area. Special events provide countless great nights out from art to food, sport to history, concerts to festivals, and even spooky ghost tours.
This Alcohol Awareness Week (16-20 Nov), we are encouraging students to think about their drinking habits and the impact it has on their wellbeing.
Today’s advice looks at how to prepare for a night out.
Before a night out there’s lots to think about – what to wear, how to style your hair, what shoes go with that dress ect.
Plan ahead so that you and your friends have a night to remember for all the right reasons.
Plan your food
Many of us forget to think about what to eat before a night out.
Drinking on an empty stomach is a bad idea. Alcohol defuses through the walls of the stomach very quickly. The less food in your body, the faster alcohol will enter your blood stream. The faster it is absorbed into your body, the bigger impact it has upon your liver, digestive system, kidneys, and cardiovascular system. Eat before you drink and the alcohol will drip into your body’s system.
Now the question is what to eat? Some people think that you have to spend ages over the cooker preparing a meal but there are plenty of tasty dinners that can be prepared and cooked in just 20 minutes!
Here is a selection of mouth-watering meals in minutes:
Plan your transport
Before any night out, it’s always worth planning how you are getting there and back.
Some of you are lucky enough to be in walking distance of night time hotspots but if you do decide to walk, never do it alone. Walking in a group is not only safer but having a chat with friends is far more enjoyable. If you’re on the Canterbury campus, call Campus Security and be walked by a member of security to anywhere on campus.
Those who face a longer walk home, why not get a taxi to be on the safe side? When it is 3am, pouring down with rain and freezing cold, it can prove tricky getting a taxi because everyone else is after one too.
Plan your night before you leave your house and book your taxi home. Likewise when you are thinking about how you will get there, give yourself plenty of time when booking a taxi to avoid disappointment.
For more safety contacts, advice and services visit our safety webpages.
Look after your friends
On a night out it is important that you stay safe and stay with your friends. This isn’t just for your safety but also your friends. We’ve all been in a situation when you are in a nightclub and one minute you are dancing with your group, and the next minute they are nowhere to be seen.
That’s why it is important to have a plan with your friends beforehand about where you are going and what to do if you get split up. Use our checklist to plan sensibly:
It’s also worth noting down the numbers for emergency services. Now most people know that in an emergency, you call 999 but for those occasions when you or your friend need assistance but it isn’t an emergency, call 111. You can also call Campus Security when on-campus.
111 is the NHS non-emergency number. It’s fast, easy and free. Call 111 and speak to an adviser, supported by healthcare professionals. They will ask you a series of questions to assess your symptoms and immediately direct you to the best medical care for you. NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For more safety contacts, advice and services visit our safety webpages.
Pace yourself
If you drink too much, too early, you’re more likely to have to leave early and miss out. There’s nothing wrong in waiting until you’re out to have your first alcoholic drink – and mocktails are a great way to start the evening.
Think about the morning after
It’s a good idea to think about the morning after a night out. Give yourself a drink limit before a night out, especially if you have early lectures!
With deadlines rearing their ugly heads, there’s nothing else you can do than pour yourself another cup of coffee and knuckle down. Here are some useful tips to help you through.
Check the essay guidelines for your school
If you’re panicking about whether the word count for an essay is as strict as it seems, the best thing to do is to check the student guides for your school, or to ask one of your lecturers. Don’t listen to friends who are studying other subjects – their school might have different rules to yours.
This also goes for referencing, when I was doing my BA in English Literature and French, the two different schools used two different referencing styles – best to check which your school uses well in advance of deadline day!
Take a packed lunch with you
If you’re heading up to campus to do your work in the library or one of the many study hubs, then it’s always a good idea to pack a healthy packed lunch. Not only will it save you money, but it’ll also mean that you have stuff to eat and can hopefully resist the urge to buy every bit of junk food on offer.
Organise a study date
If you’re one of those people who can’t work in complete silence, organise to meet up with a friend who also likes to chat but has a deadline too – you’ll be able to chat when you want to, but then you can also motivate each other to get your work done.
Check hand-in guidelines
It might seem like I’m being really patronising by saying this, but bear with me. The worst thing you can do around deadline season is get your days or times mixed up. Check when your deadline is and make sure you’re ready to hand it in at least 30 minutes before this time. If you have to hand in a hard copy, make sure you get one printed at least an hour in advance of the deadline – there will be a queue both for the library printers and at your school’s reception. Also, check if you need to fill in a cover sheet when you hand in your hard copy.
Remember to breathe
I know deadline season can be super stressful, but sometimes you need to take a minute and breathe. Have the belief in yourself that you will get the work done… you just might have to decrease your break time if you’re working right up to the wire. You’re really not in the minority if you’re one of those people leaving it to the last minute, but just remember, your health and sanity are the most important thing – so don’t panic!
If you would like help managing stress, speak to the Student Support and Wellbeing Team.
You can also speak to the Student Learning Advisory Service for help managing your studies and deadlines.