We still have a few student table places remaining for the free-to-attend ‘Big 50th Anniversary Quiz’ on Wednesday 17 June, 18.00.

Why not take a break from revising to go to a fun filled evening that includes food and drink refreshments provided by Kent Hospitality team.

The quiz will bring together students, staff and alumni in Rutherford Dining Hall competing for prizes to be awarded to the three highest scoring teams.

To book your table, please send your team name and team members’ names (maximum of six people per team) to Rooie Thomas: R.J.G.Thomas@kent.ac.uk

Some of you have already registered your team, but for those who haven’t, please note places are limited and tables will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Work on Phase One of the high voltage cable replacement has been taking place for the last four weeks and will continue until Friday 11th September 2015. It has now been confirmed that there will be a site wide electrical shutdown on Saturday 20th June from 07.00 until 13.00 to carry out the changeover from the Boiler House supply equipment to the temporary supply equipment. (Please be aware that Saturday 20th June is the first day of the Student Summer Vacation).

This will isolate all electrical supplies to all buildings apart from the following:- Keynes, Keynes 2, Turing, Careers, Tanglewood, Oaks Study Hub, Olive Cottages, New Day Nursery, Woodlands, Rothford, Beverley Farmhouse, Highlands, Belmont and Hilltops.

During this shutdown there will temporary electrical generation for the following buildings:- Rutherford, Tyler A, B and C, Eliot, Becket Court, Darwin, Darwin Houses, Ingram, Stacey, Telephone Exchange, Campus Watch, UELT, Estates, Parkwood Admin Building and Woody’s Bar.

During this period there may be increased noise levels from the generators.

For information there will also be a further shutdown in September to change over from the temporary supplies to the refurbished boiler house. The date for this is yet to be agreed and should only last for approximately 1 hour.

If any further information is required please contact the Estates Helpdesk on Extn 3209.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

No matter how big or small the job that needs doing, we can promote the opportunity for you to registered students and recent graduates via our online Jobs Board, email, social media feeds and our central campus shop window.

Why use Jobshop?

• It’s FREE for all University staff and departments to advertise paid opportunities through Jobshop;
• It’s EASY – just email jobshop@kent.ac.uk with all the details of the opportunity and who to send CVs to and we’ll do the rest!
• It helps students fund their studies and enhance their employability skills;
• It’s confidential – if you would rather not be bombarded with CVs or calls we can remove contact details and filter applications through to the department via Jobshop.

So please take advantage of this service and let us know about any paid opportunities you have suitable for students!

You are very welcome to pop in and see us at any time with your staffing requirements. We also offer a temporary staffing service. Jobshop Temps is a staff bank of fully registered student staff all ID checked to comply with UK employment law. Temps are managed by Jobshop and you just pay for the time they work for you via a timesheet.

We’re really keen to advertise as many jobs on campus as possible so if you have anything suitable for students please email jobshop@kent.ac.uk as soon as possible.

Following repairs to the steps leading from Tyler Court to St Stephen’s Hill, we are pleased to announce that the steps have now been re-opened.

We apologise for any inconvenience this closure has caused. If there are any queries please contact the Estates Helpdesk on Extn 3209.

Monday 11th May – Thursday 14th May, 2015
From approximately 08:00 on Monday 11th May, until 17:00 on Thursday 14th May, SSE Electrical will be working on installing underground High Voltage cables along Giles Lane as part of the High Voltage Cable Replacement Project.

A trench will be cut in sections along Giles Lane, between Cornwallis George Allen and Woolf College.

Temporary traffic lights will be in operation through this period and some delays are expected.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and the late notification of these works. Approval from the local Council has only just been received and we are restricted as to when these works can be carried out.

If you have any queries, please contact the Estates Helpdesk on extension 3209.

Continuing students need to apply for their student finance for 2015 / 2016 as soon as possible to make sure they receive their money at the start of the next academic year. They can do this at www.gov.uk/studentfinance

Continuing students need to have submitted their application by 30 June 2015 to be sure they receive their money on the first day of the next academic year.

Kent Sport are working with Kent Union, the Wellbeing team and Library services to bring students a variety of opportunities to de-stress this summer term.

Why not join us next week and keep your mind stress-free and clear for the exam period.

Find out more on Kent Union’s website.