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Student expectations survey – chance to win £300 Amazon voucher

To be in with the chance of winning a whopping £300 Amazon voucher, take just 10 minutes to fill in the Student Success Expectations Survey.

This questionnaire is for first year students and aims to find out your academic expectations and plans for the year. We use the results to find out what you hope to achieve at Kent, and how best to support you (so taking part is a win-win).

Complete the survey to be in the running for our star prize, and you’ll also be added to a Divisional draw for a £20 Amazon voucher! The more students that complete the survey in your Division, the greater your chance of winning, so remind your friends to take the survey too (we’ll even organise a Divisional social if enough students take part).

Completing the survey is also worth 5 Employability Points – these can be cashed in to apply for exclusive internships, placements and training on the Employability Points Scheme. The Student Success Team will get in touch directly with any lucky winners to arrange prize collection.

The survey closes on Monday 24 October at 17.00.

Leading Routes – empowering the next generation of Black academics

We have recently partnered with Leading Routes to deliver a series of events and workshops aimed at Black students, who would like to explore opportunities to continue studying and working in academia.

Leading Routes is a pioneering initiative that aims to prepare the next generation of Black academics, by exploring new ways to strengthen the academic pipeline for African Caribbean students, from a Black-led perspective.

Leading Routes will be running a series of events and workshops for students and staff at Kent. These events and workshops are being promoted and managed by the Graduate and Researcher College, learn more and book your place on our website now.

As well as the student events, there are also two online workshops scheduled specifically for Academic, Research and Professional Service Staff:

The Pipeline – challenging meritocracy and acknowledging structural barriers for Black students – 14 November, 13.00 – 14.30
Changing Cultures – practical steps towards long term change – 16 November, 13.00 – 14.30

Don’t miss out and book your place today!

Leading Routes – empowering the next generation of Black academics

Leading Routes will be running a series of events and workshops at the University of Kent for students and staff. These events and workshops are being promoted and managed by the Graduate and Researcher College, learn more and book your place on our website now!

Please see below for student workshops currently scheduled:

Staying the Course: Accessing postgraduate research (Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students – Canterbury Campus) – 02 November, 12.00 – 14.00
Staying the Course: Thriving in postgraduate research (Postgraduate Students – Canterbury Campus) – 30 November, 13.00 – 15.00

Don’t miss out and book your place today!

Kent Stars: Do you know an inspirational student or student group?

We’re lucky to have some amazing students at Kent. Our Kent Stars campaign acknowledges and celebrate our students’ successes each month.

Do you know of an inspirational student or student group? Complete this short online form to let us know!

Interested in pursuing a PhD with CHASE or SeNSS?

Are you interested in pursuing a PhD? Find out more about possible studentships at Kent:

What is SeNSS?

The South East Network for Social Sciences (SeNSS) provides ESRC-funded studentships and postgraduate training in Social Sciences. It is one of only 14 UK ESRC-funded Doctoral Training Partnerships and offers a number of full-funded ESRC doctoral studentship.

What is CHASE?

The University of Kent is proud to be part of the Consortium for the Humanities and the Arts South-East England (CHASE). We are one of 8 leading institutions offering an extensive programme of training and development for all doctoral researchers in the arts and humanities.

Find out more at our online briefing sessions for prospective students

The Graduate and Researcher College are running online briefing sessions for prospective CHASE and SeNSS funded students, so you can find out more and and learn how to apply.

SeNSS – Information and online briefing session for prospective students

CHASE – Information and online briefing session for prospective students

Events roundup: 17-23 October

EmpFest continues this week with plenty of events including the South East Virtual Careers Fair on Wednesday. You can also get involved with more Black History Month events this week.

Monday: Wellbeing Café and EmpFest events

Following on from World Mental Health Day’s event last week, the Wellbeing Café is back on Monday. It’s a space to connect with other students in a relaxed environment with a focus on promoting your wellbeing and mental health through activity.

Plus lots more EmpFest events including sessions on Commercial Awareness and How to get started on LinkedIn at Medway, and Business Start-Up Journey workshop and Resilience when looking for employment at Canterbury.

Tuesday: Q&A with Radio 1 DJ and prep for the Careers Fair

As part of Black History Month, join this Q&A with Radio 1 DJ Fee Mack. Fee Mak is a Radio and TV Presenter based in London. She is the host of the BBC 1Xtra Breakfast show on Sundays, 19.00-11.00 and an alumna of Kent.

Find out how to prepare for the virtual Careers Fair including practical basics, how to do your research and what to talk about with employers.

Wednesday: South East Virtual Careers Fair and Being Black at Kent

Don’t miss the South East Virtual Careers Fair, open to all students. Meet with a wide range of employers to find out about graduate and undergraduate opportunities. We recommend you build your profile and review the attending employers in advance, so you can get the most from the event.

Join the Business Start-Up Journey 2022/23 Canterbury Launch and get inspired hearing from entrepreneur Emay Enemokwu as he shares his story of founding global streetwear brand JEHU-CAL, while he was a student at Kent.

You’re invited to the Courageous Conversations: Being Black at Kent event, where you’ll hear from a panel of Kent academics and students who will be discussing what it means to be Black at Kent. This event is in collaboration with UKCNS and ACS and supported by the University, Kent Union and the Student Success Project.

Thursday: International Student Experience Fair and Rutherford Game Night

All International and European students are welcome to join us for the 2022 International Student Experience Fair in Darwin board room. Enjoy an afternoon of cake and refreshments and find out more about the support services and opportunities available to international students.

Rutherford Residential Life Assistants will be hosting a Mafia Game and Pizza Night on Thursday.

Friday: Drag Bingo at Mungo’s and Movie Night at The Deep End

Head to Mungo’s on Friday evening for a glitzy bingo night with drag performances, four fun-filled games of bingo, and outrageous campery!

Get in the spooky mood on Friday with a Movie Night at The Deep End. A light-hearted Halloween movie followed a horror-themed movie, both with popcorn!.

Opportunities

Ten Kent students will win £1,000 for simply registering online with the Santander Scholarship programme by 20 November. Register for free now.
Get involved in the Black Student Voices project.
What makes you smile? Medway photo competition extended until 21 October. Enter for chance to win Amazon vouchers.

International Student Experience Fair, 20 Oct

Are you are new or returning international student?

Come along to the International Student Experience Fair on Thursday 20 October (12.00-14.00) in Darwin Conference Suite, and learn how you can enhance both your studies and employability. Enjoy an afternoon of cake and refreshments, and find out more about the support services available to international students.

We are delighted to have the following teams represented at this event:

Student Learning Advisory Service
International Programmes
Kent Union Advice Centre
Kent Union International Student Network
Job Shop
Careers & Employability Points
Graduate & Researcher College
Student Support & Wellbeing
Chaplaincy
Medical Centre
Design & Print
Waste & Recycling
Campus Security
Transport
International Partnerships
Community and College Life Team
Kent Sport

Perhaps you need help with your studies, want to find out about opportunities available to you, or you’d like to attend workshops to improve your learning experience? Find out more at the fair! They’ll be a prize draw and the chance to win some vouchers.

Remember, there is no need to book this event, just turn up on the day. It is definitely an event not to be missed!

Discount: Cathedral Shine: Let there be light event, 3 Nov

** Discounted tickets have now run out. We are checking to see if we can access more discounted tickets and will update soon**

Canterbury Festival is taking place 15 October – 5 November with lots of events across venues in Canterbury.

Kent students and staff can get a discount for the ‘Shine: Let there be light’ event at Canterbury cathedral for the 20.15 display on Thursday 3 November. The discounted rate will be £6.00 (inc booking fee).

To enjoy this offer, use the code UKCShineCF22 when booking either through the website or over the phone.

Courageous Conversations: Being Black at Kent, 19 Oct

A panel of 8 University of Kent academics and students discuss what it means to be Black at Kent.

In celebration of Black History Month, the University of Kent Nigerian society and Afro Caribbean society have organised a panel discussion in collaboration with University of Kent, Kent Student Union, and Student Success.

Entitled “Courageous Conversations – Being Black at Kent”, this is going to be an interactive panel of Kent staff sharing their experiences and attendees will be allowed to ask questions to keep the conversation going!

We hope to see you there.

This FREE to attend event is open to all students and staff and will be taking place on: Wednesday 19 October 2022 at Keynes College, Lecture Theatre 1.

Networking from 18.00-19.00. Panel discussion from 19.15-20.45.

Refreshments will be provided.

In collaboration with UKCNS and ACS.

Supported by the University of Kent, Kent Union and the Student Success Department.

Book your free place now.

Postgraduate Open Event, 16 November

Join us at our postgraduate Open Event on Wednesday 16 November, book your place today.

Our Open Events offer both face-to-face and virtual options, providing an opportunity to meet our staff and current students across our UK and European campuses.

Find out more about our funding and scholarship offers and January start Master’s degrees.

Take your ambition further.