The School of Politics and International Relations will host an international conference  on ‘The Spirit of Europe: Federalism, Personalism and Subsidiarity’, on 7-8 December 2018.

The conference will be convened by Adrian Pabst, the Head of School. It is in association with the Écoles des Hautes Études Internationales et Politiques (Paris), the European Institute of Personalism and the Revue Politique et Parlementaire – founded in 1894.

Among the confirmed speakers are academics, civil servants, politicians and policy-makers, including Richard Beardsworth (Aberystwyth), Sara Silvestri (Cambridge and City University and Alain Vogel Singer (Mayor of Pézenas, France).

The keynote address will be delivered by Larry Siedentop (Oxford), the author of Democracy in Europe (2000) and Inventing the Individual (2014). Please join us by registering here.

The conference takes place in Darwin College (7 December) and Woolf College (8 December). Admission is free and all University staff and students and the general public are welcome to attend

Book your place now via Eventbrite.

For further information, see the conference programme and conference flyer.

The University of Kent is committed to safeguarding the health, safety and welfare of its students, and accepts its responsibility by raising awareness of the risks of alcohol and drug misuse. We respect the privacy of students, but will be concerned if a student’s behaviour impairs his/her conduct, safety or academic performance and/or adversely affects other students, staff, campus life or the wider community.

The University of Kent policies and penalties associated with drug and alcohol related offences are outlined in the following documents:

1. University Policy Statement Concerning Alcohol (pdf)

2. University Policy Statement Concerning Drugs (pdf)

These are a part of the general regulations.

If you or any of your friends have any concerns about these issues, you can access support via Student Support and Wellbeing and the Masters’ Offices, more information can be found here: 

• Wellbeing
• College Masters

Student Tickets for the University Christmas Carol Service in Canterbury Cathedral (which takes place at 20.00 on Mon 10 Dec) will be available at the Grimond Foyer at 12.45 on Monday 3 Dec; and 17.45 on Tues 4 Dec. To be sure of getting your tickets (one per Student ID presented) please arrive early and be prepared to join a queue. The Carol Service will feature performances by the University Chamber Choir and student Gospel Music singers. There will be an appeal for Porchlight, a charity supporting homeless people in East Kent.

Click here for more information and how to gain your ticket.

Wheelchair access and Sign Language (BSL) interpretation will be available at the event, reflecting the values of Disability History Month (but please notify us of any requirements). Students with disabilities should apply direct to the University Chaplaincy for tickets and advice about access and seating.

t’s time to start thinking about your exams. Get prepared by looking at our webpages.
Please see below up and coming deadlines and dates for your diary.

Religious Observance Requests
Deadline for submission Tuesday 5 February 2019 (17.00).  Contact exams@kent.ac.uk.
See link for more information.

Personal Timetable Release
The timetable is released to students approximately two weeks before the end of spring term. Follow us on Twitter for the first timetable announcement – @UniKent_CSAO 

Complete Inclusive Learning Plan
If you require adapted arrangements for your exams you must meet with Student Support and Wellbeing to discuss your learning plan. More information and deadlines.

Examinations Period 2019
Tuesday 7 May – Friday 14 June 2019
Note:  Saturdays are included in the examination timetable

Contact us
Canterbury: exams@kent.ac.uk
Medway: medwayexams@kent.ac.uk
Twitter:  @UniKent_CSAO

Exams Team
Central Student Administration

Already excited about the upcoming winter break? Here is everything you need to know about moving out of campus accommodation:

• If you live in Becket Court or Keynes College Bed and Bistro (blocks F, G, H and I), you will need to leave your room and return keys to your college reception by 10am on Saturday 15 December. You can return from Saturday 12 January 2019.
• If you live in Eliot or Rutherford College, you will need to leave your room and return keys to your college reception by 10am on Friday 21 December. You can return from Wednesday 2 January 2019.
• If you live in self-catering campus accommodation you do not need to move out over the winter vacation. Just remember that the University closes over Christmas so services will be limited.
• The University is closed from Friday 21 December – Wednesday 2 January 2019. Term starts on Monday 14 January 2019.
• If you need accommodation over the vacation period on campus please contact the Accommodation Office as soon as possible.

Housekeeping’s top tips for moving out of campus accommodation:

• You can leave belongings in your rooms, but be sure not to leave anything behind you may need as there will be no access to part-catered rooms during the break.
• Remove all rubbish and perishable food from your room and kitchen.
• Turn off all electronics and lights (except the fridge!)
• Check all your doors are locked and windows are closed before you leave (although if you have a window vent you can leave this open).
• If staying on campus, you can report any defects in your room over the closure period online, however if a fault requires urgent attention, please contact Campus Security on ext 3300.

Happy Holidays!

In Student Support & Wellbeing we’ve been working on an exciting line up of events to mark Disability History Month (22 November to 22 December) at the University of Kent, which this year has a theme of Disability & Music. Activities include art exhibitions, musical performances, talks, film screenings, and workshops – all free to attend for all, including non students!

• View www.kent.ac.uk/dhm for the full programme of events in Canterbury & Medway
• For more info follow @UniKentSSW on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook #UKDHM2018.

Canterbury highlights include:

Coffee Morning for the Day of Action Against Disability Discrimination in Education
Wednesday 21 November: 11.00-13.00 in Keynes Teaching Foyer (upstairs above bar).
VIEW FACEBOOK EVENT

Challenging Ableism Forum
Thursday 22nd November: 17.00 for drinks reception in Grimond Foyer; 18.00-19.30 for Forum discussion in Grimond Seminar Room 1.
VIEW FACEBOOK EVENT

An introduction to British Sign Language and Deaf Awareness
Thursday 29 November & Thursday 6 December: 13.10-14.00 in Keynes Seminar Room 6
VIEW FACEBOOK EVENT

Politics & Disability panel discussion: What issues are affecting disabled students?
Tuesday 4 December: 18.00-19.30 in Templeman Lecture Theatre
VIEW FACEBOOK EVENT

Johnny Crescendo “Tragic But Brave” Show
A rare live performance by Disability Legend singer songwriter and activist Johnny Crescendo along with Comedienne Wanda Barbara and singer-songwriter Dennis Queen.
Thursday 6 December: 17.30-18.45 in Gulbenkian Café
FREE – BOOK HERE via Gulbenkian Box Office

Medway highlights include:

‘Mr Holland’s Opus’ film screening
Monday 26 November: 18.00 in Jellicoe Building, Room 106.
VIEW FACEBOOK EVENT HERE

Medway Carols on campus with participation of The Music Man Project
Tuesday 4 December: 17.30 – 18.30 in St Georges Centre (festive refreshments available beforehand)
https://themusicmanproject.com/

Tactile Ensemble
Thursday 6 December: 18.00 workshop and 19.30 performance at Galvanising Shop Performance Space (café open for refreshments)
https://www.jackiewalduck.com/tactile

This Alcohol Awareness Week we are encouraging students to think about their drinking habits and the impact it has on their wellbeing.

Here’s how you can get involved…

• Download the Drinkaware app – to track your alcohol-consumption from the app store or Google Play.
• Why not try a new sport with your friends this week instead of a night out? View Kent Sport’s events. 
• Read advice and discover local support services on the Student Guide wellbeing pages.
• Check out the ‘Are You Not Drinking Much?’ (AYNDM) Society. A student society that provides a safe-space for students to socialise and engage in a range of activities, whilst free from the pressure to drink.

There’s a chill in the air which can only mean one thing – we’re getting closer to Christmas!

Kent Sport will be hosting a Christmas party at the Pavilion Café Bar on Friday 7 December and to spice the season up, we’ll be holding a raffle prize draw which is open to everyone whether you’re attending or not!

Our fantastic raffle prize draw* is now available for purchase with five chances to win for only £2/strip. The best part: they’re available for purchase online – easy!

Prizes include:

– Go Pro Hero 5

– Amazon Fire Sticks and tablets

– Hybrid Scott bicycle

– Gulbenkian pantomime Pinocchio tickets

– Tickets to Gillingham Executive Box

– Kent Cricket tickets

– Meal vouchers

– Kent Sport packages

Tickets are just £2 a strip and are open to everyone to purchase. Get your tickets at the Sports Centre and Pavilion receptions or buy online. So club together to get those Christmas gifts sorted… or maybe just keep it for yourself!

*Proceeds from the evening go the Mike Wilkins Sports Scholarship Fund.

Raffle privacy policy and raffle terms and conditions can be found online.

Buy your raffle tickets here!

Calling all alumni, staff, students and friends in the Medway area!

The Paper Hearts Project attempts to break a Guinness World Record for the largest display of origami hearts and we are giving you the chance to be part of this achievement.

We will be joining other community groups in the area who have volunteered to build the display of the hearts in the Deep End at Medway this SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER from 10.00.

This event is part of our Kent Gives Back series which allows alumni and friends all over the world to work together for a local community cause and help people and projects that matter to them. This not only helps the community but also allows our alumni to network and get to know their fellow alumni.

Children, family and friends welcome. Register here or drop in on the day anytime until 14.00.

If you have any questions you can contact Naomi Fleet on 01227 816055 or at N.Fleet@kent.ac.uk