Category Archives: Student opportunities

Students at ASPIRE business market

Showcase your business at the ASPIRE pop-up market, 19 March

Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner looking for a platform to promote your products or services? The ASPIRE pop-up market is the perfect opportunity to connect with students, staff, investors, and the ASPIRE community—all at no cost to you!

Date: 19 March
Time: 9:00 – 13:00
Location: Sibson Atrium, Canterbury

Secure a FREE stall and gain valuable exposure while expanding your customer base. Whether you offer handcrafted products, innovative services, or unique merchandise, this is your chance to grow your brand in a dynamic marketplace.

Spaces are limited—reserve yours today! Email us at aspire@kent.ac.uk to secure your spot.

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Celebrate WorldFest 2025!

Join us for WorldFest 2025, a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity from 24 February to 7 March. This event showcases the talents and knowledge of our students and staff, continuing the spirit of Cultural Celebration Week from the Autumn term.

See all the WorldFest events, including…

Library and Films

Global Hangouts

  • Canterbury Hangout: Drop by on 5 March (14:00-17:00) for a chance to win film tickets and other prizes. Meet friends, try cultural crafts, and enjoy games.
  • Medway Hangout: Join us on 4 March (11:00-15:00) in the Oasis Lounge. Celebrate Pancake Day with fun activities!

Food Festivities

Language and Culture

Get Active

  • Bubble Football: Join Kent Sport on 3 March for a fun twist on football with inflatable bubbles.
  • WorldFest Games: Come together on 5 March for the WorldFest Games. Get a team of 5-6 friends and represent your culture, society or country for the WorldFest Games. Compete in 4 different sports; Badminton, Basketball, Pickleball and Table Tennis for your chance to win prizes.

Share Your Culture

Inspired to host your own event? Apply for our Cultural Events Fund to celebrate and share your culture. We look forward to seeing your photos on social media with #WorldFest25!

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Want to win a MacBook Air? Santander are giving away 10!

Santander is back with their popular tech prize draw, this time with the chance to win 1 of 10 MacBook Airs!

How to enter:

  1. Register for Santander Open Academy – a free online learning platform (if you haven’t already)
  2. Follow the verification link in your confirmation email
  3. Log in and select ‘Get Started’ to complete your entry into the Santander Student Tech Prize Draw 2025!

As a bonus, whether you win or not, you’ll still have access to browse the Santander Open Academy website for free, on-demand learning content that can help your studies.

Eligibility:
The prize draw is exclusively for UK students over 18, including undergraduates, postgraduates, part-time and full-time students. You don’t need to bank with Santander to get involved.

Key dates:
Entries to the prize draw close at 23:00 on 6 March 2025, so make sure to get your entry in ASAP!

Enter here

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Want to get rewarded over the summer and get a paid internship? 

Act now as the Employability Points deadline is fast approaching! The deadline to log your points is the 10 March 2025. Make sure that you have over at least 50 points to be able to apply for the rewards taking place this summer.

What are Employability Points? 

Employability Points is a scheme which gives you points for doing co-curricular activities and activities which contribute to making you more employable. With those points, you have the opportunity to apply for exclusive rewards in the summer which range from a paid summer internships, to winning a University of Kent hoodie. You can log any qualifying activity as long as you have been at university when you have participated, including if it took place in September of your first year!

All our opportunities are exclusive to the University of Kent. We have opportunities across several sectors with different sizes of companies.

We have:

  • The SEO company Studio Hawk offering a marketing internship based in London
  • AbBaltis Ltd based in Sittingbourne are offering a lab-based internship
  • FX Digital is offering a quality engineering internship based in London for connected TV platforms based in London
  • The Powell-Cotton Museum is offering an internship based on their collections in Birchington-on-Sea
  • Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce is offering a management account analyst internship in Ashford
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Students Sevara and Faye did the Studio Hawk Marketing Internship.

 

You need 200 or more points to be able to apply for up to four internships and all of these are paid internships over the summer. In addition to the paid internships, we have work experience placements with Porchlight, Becket Chambers, Canterbury Cathedral, The Royal Engineering Museum, Medway Council, Franciscan Gardens, Stilwell and Singleton and many more. This doesn’t include our experience days with Cook Food, The Crown Prosecution Service and Sandwich Guildhall Museum to name a few.

Group of students and staff

FX Digital Experience Day.

 

The reward pack which outlines all of the rewards you can earn will be released on 3 March and will be available on our website from then. We will be emailing the reward pack to everybody on the scheme.

Don’t miss out, log your points and earn rewards.

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Take the NSS today for chance to win cash prizes

The National Student Survey (NSS) is now open for final year undergraduate students at Kent.

To say thanks for your feedback, when you complete the NSS you will be entered into a prize draw to win 1 of 25 cash prizes up to the value of £150!

The NSS is your chance to have your say on what you liked or didn’t like about studying at Kent.

Find out more and take the NSS

The NSS: what you need to know

🏆 There are 25 cash prizes up to the value of £150 to be won!

📣The University and Kent Students’ Union value your feedback and the NSS is one of the most powerful ways to have your say. See the Your Uni Your Say webpages for ways we have acted on your feedback.

📧Ipsos emailed you on Thursday 30 January and will continue to email, text and call you until you complete it.

🔒The survey is completely anonymous and confidential. It is run by Ipsos, an independent research agency.

🎓 The NSS is mainly open to final year undergraduates.

🕕The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete. However, please take the time to consider your answers and reflect on your whole experience at Kent.

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Free 5 week online mindfulness course

Are you busy living, working or studying? Do you need to take a moment to rest and recharge?

Dr Adelina Gschwandtner, Economics Lecture and Wellbeing Coordinator, is running the popular 5-week mindfulness course again this year.

There are many benefits associated with mindfulness including:

  • Reducing stress, anxiety and depression
  • Improved sleep quality
  • Improved job performance
  • Improved emotional and social skills

The course will start on Wednesday 26 February and will then run every Wednesday in March on Zoom, 15:00-16:30.  It is open to all students.

You will receive 15 employability points and a certificate after completing the course.

To register, email Adelina A.Gschwandtner@kent.ac.uk

You've got what it takes. Take the next step.

Take the next step with a Master’s degree at Kent

Here at Kent, our ambition is to elevate your future and support your passion to progress. Whether you’re looking to advance your skills, explore new subjects, or stay on in your societies, we’ll help you reach your full potential.  

If you’re a final year undergrad considering your next step towards postgrad study, you can discover more about our postgraduate opportunities below, including: 

  • Flexible study options to suit your lifestyle – full time, part time, short courses or conversion courses for those looking for a different route altogether. 
  • Funding and scholarships of up to £5,000 available – making your ambitions accessible. 
  • Postgraduate Open Events and more – explore on-campus events and learn more about postgraduate life at Kent.  
  • Extensive employment opportunities to get career ready – including work placements, career support, networking and 1-2-1 coaching. 

Find out more about the benefits of staying at Kent. Hear from students who decided to stay on for a Master’s at Kent and sign up to register for updates on our website. 

You’ve got what it takes. Take the next step.  

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Double stamps on plant-based loyalty cards this Veganuary

This Veganuary, we’re giving you a little extra incentive to try something plant-based on campus. From 13 to 31 January, students and staff will earn two stamps on their plant-based loyalty cards every time they purchase a vegan meal at one of our restaurants, cafés, or bars.

Once you collect nine stamps, you’ll get a FREE plant-based meal at any of our participating locations. It’s an easy way to try something new, enjoy some tasty dishes, and get rewarded for it.

Where to Collect Your Stamps

You can use your plant-based loyalty card at any of these outlets:

• Gulbenkian Arts Centre Café
• Rutherford Dining Hall
• Mungo’s
• Dolche Vita
• K Bar
• Hut 8
• Sibson Café

Loyalty cards can be found at the till point when ordering.

What’s on the Menu?

There are plenty of plant-based options across campus to help you earn your stamps.

Here are some popular choices:

• Gulbenkian Café: Gulbenkian Plant-Based Breakfast
• Mungo’s: ‘The Plant-Based Frango’ Gourmet Burger
• Dolche Vita: Tofu Katsu Curry
• K Bar: Sticky BBQ Jackfruit Pizza
• Hut 8: Vegan Vegetable Supreme Pizza
• Sibson Café: Vegan ‘Cheese’ and Beans Jacket Potato

At Rutherford Dining Hall, students can enjoy a hot plant-based meal for just £3.50 (£4.20 for staff) every day during term time. Some great options include Malaysian Style Sweet Potato and Cashew Nut Curry, Vegan Sausage & Mash, and Quinoa Chilli.

Dolche Vita Katsu Curry

Why Try It?

The plant-based loyalty scheme isn’t just for vegans – it’s for anyone who wants to explore more meat-free options. Whether you’re looking to reduce your meat consumption or just want to try something new, there’s something for everyone.

Pick up your loyalty card today, enjoy some plant-based meals, and earn double stamps this Veganuary!

Are you getting heard?

Student feedback is a powerful catalyst for driving positive change and ensuring that Kent remains a dynamic and relevant place to study, both now and in the future. It offers you the opportunity to shape your own university experience while helping Kent continually evolve to meet the needs of its students.

Your voice matters—whether it’s sharing your thoughts on course content, teaching methods, or the overall student experience.

Together, we can create a more vibrant and enriching environment. It’s your university—make sure your voice is heard and help drive the change you want to see.

Keynes college bedroom

Do you have a long commute to uni and need a place to stay? 

If your daily commute to the university is taking a toll or you find yourself racing against the clock to meet deadlines, why not take the pressure off by staying on campus? Whether you’re facing an all-night study session, need a convenient place to crash after a late meeting or want more time to focus on your studies, we have the perfect solution for you. 

We’re offering comfortable, single en-suite rooms in Keynes College for both staff and commuting students. These rooms are available for just £42.50 per night on a room-only basis (no breakfast included). This option lets you get a good night’s sleep and recharge for the day ahead, without the stress of early morning commutes. 

Key Benefits to staying on campus 

Extra study or work time 

Need extra time to meet a tight deadline or work on important tasks? Staying on campus makes it easy for you to work without the added stress of commuting.   

Convenience 

Our en-suite rooms are fully equipped and provide a peaceful environment especially on days where you’re busy juggling multiple tasks. Don’t forget you can also make the most of your 10% discount at all of our catering outlets when you pay in full with your Kent One card. 

Start your morning calmly 

Why not start your busy day with a session at the Kent Sports Centre? Reduce any exam or work related stress by going to the gym or joining an All Active session with friends. Purchase a free Pay to Play membership. 

More time with friends and colleagues 

Being on campus for longer periods of time also gives you a chance to socialise with your friends and colleagues. You’ll have the opportunity to fully engage in the university community. 

Save the commute and book your room only accommodation today!