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University of Kent Chancellor Gavin Esler will chair a debate on the UK’s role in Europe on Saturday 21 March.
The debate, titled Does Britain’s future lie in the EU? is free to attend and open to all. It will take place in the Woolf lecture theatre at the University’s Canterbury campus between 6-7pm.
Panellists confirmed so far are: British diplomat, Baron Hannay of Chiswick; Chairman of Business for New Europe, Roland Rudd; former Chief of Staff to David Cameron, Alex Deane; and columnist at the Independent newspaper, Mary Dejevsky.
The event will begin with the panellists discussing the issues surrounding Britain’s membership of the EU and include an opportunity for audience questions and comments after this.
Photo by Chris Close
Congratulations to second year Kent Law student Abla Seckley, who has been shortlisted for the Future Legal Mind 2015 competition run by National Accident Helpline and CTTS-Colemans Solicitors.
Dr Karen Devine, Senior Lecturer in Law, commented:
‘Kent Law School is extremely proud of Abla’s achievement – it is testament to the hard work and dedication that she has committed to her competition entry. Abla is in her second year of the LLB and came to our Canterbury campus as a direct-entrant having successfully completed the Certificate in Law programme at our Medway campus in June 2014. By being shortlisted for the National Accident Helpline’s Future Legal Mind award 2015 this award, Abla has shone a beacon on the Certificate in Law programme and to Kent Law School as a whole. Abla should be very proud of her shortlisting, as are we of her, and we wish her every success as she continues in the competition. Good Luck Abla!’
Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on 30 March.
The winner will receive £5,000 in cash, a week’s work experience at Colemans-ctts Solicitors and will see their winning essay published on the Laywer2B website.
Good luck Abla!
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UKC Chimera takes the top spot on the podium in the National Paintball Student Cup!
The Cup held at CPPS in Birmingham is a chance for university teams across the UK to play against each other in a tournament.
The event was attended by 16 teams from 12 universities, who competed in Masters’ or Bachelors’ divisions. It is not only the first time that UKC has participated in the Student Cup throughout the ten years it has been running, but it was also Chimera’s first official tournament.
Paintballing Society President Alexander Long said: “The team couldn’t have achieved this tremendous win without the superb coaching received from Gary Maker, financial support provided by Kent Union, and sponsorship from Empire and Just Paintball.”
Kent Union Vice President (Activities) Tom Currie said: “We are incredibly proud of the Paintballing Society for winning the Paintball Student Cup; it is testament to the hard work and effort they put into running their society. We look forward to seeing their future achievements.”
If you need special exam arrangements due to a disability, mental health condition or a specific learning difficulty (eg dyslexia) you must register with Student Support and Wellbeing before Friday 27 March 2015.
Please urgently email accessibility@kent.ac.uk or call 01227 823158.
University of Kent and University of Greenwich will celebrate Mental Health Week from 23-27 March with a series of lunchtime events. Sessions include:
‘Student Employability: Breaking Barriers’ is coming to the Medway campus from 16 – 21 March and Canterbury from 23 – 27 March.
The series features presentations and Q&A sessions from inspirational individuals and organisations on a broad range of topics themed around equality in the workplace.
Speakers include:
This programme is ideal for students from all year groups, but particularly those considering post University employment options. Attendance at each event is worth 15 Employability Points.
The CV Competition is back with eight work placement prizes at local organisations.
Simply send your CV and answer four reflective questions on the Careers and Employability webpages.
The organisations will then be sent the CVs and asked to choose a winner.
Deadline: Friday 20 March 2015
Kent students and staff, along with five accompanying guests, can get discounted tickets for the Festival of Steam and Transport at The Historic Dockyard Chatham from 5-6 April.
You will need your Kent ID to receive the following rates:
These tickets will be available to purchase on the day of visit, however you may like to obtain tickets in advance, from The Historic Dockyard Admissions Desk during normal opening hours.
We are giving you the chance to win a hamper full of goodies, including: a meal for 4 at either Mungo’s or Cargo, promotional merchandise, and tasty treats!
COMPETITION:
For a chance of winning, all you have to do is:
1.) Follow @universitykentcatering on Instagram
2.) Snap a photo of your favourite dish from either Dolche Vita, K-Bar, Origins, Mungo’s, Create, Rutherford Dining Hall, No1, or Cargo
3.) Tag the photo with #ukcfood
We’re looking for the tastiest Instagrams from around campus!
Competition closes 12:00 on Monday 16 March 2015.
The winner will be chosen by our panel, and announced on Tuesday 17 March 2015.
Please read the terms and conditions. Good luck!