The Postgraduate Conference, hosted by the Graduate and Researcher College in collaboration with the Academic Schools, is back!

The Postgraduate Conference is open to all postgraduate students and will take place on Wednesday 25 June in the Sibson Building.

It’s a celebration of research, innovation, and community. This is an opportunity for postgraduate researchers from across disciplines to share their work, receive feedback, and connect with peers and academics in a supportive environment.

Whether you’re presenting or attending, the day is designed to inspire, inform, and foster collaboration.

Competition prizes

Prizes will be awarded in the Research Talk Competition and the Research Poster Competition. There will be prizes for the best presentation (£100 winner) and also the best research poster (Judge’s Choice £50 and People’s Choice £25).

GRC prizes

The GRC Prizes were established to recognise and encourage the exceptional efforts and achievements of the university’s postgraduate research students and staff.

Winners in each category will receive £250, with two runners-up in each category awarded £75. You can either nominate yourself or someone else. Categories include Postgraduate Research Student and Research Degree Supervisor. The deadline for submission is deadline for submission is Monday 9 June 2025.

Find out all about the Postgraduate Conference including the day’s programme.

Looking for a convenient, affordable place to stay over the summer? Whether you normally live on or off campus, you’re welcome to book summer vacation accommodation at the University of Kent. Enjoy easy access to campus facilities, a comfortable living space, and a great base for work or relaxation. 

Book online by Friday 6 June 2025 to secure your place. 

Summer Accommodation Options 

Available: Saturday 14 June 2025 (from 14:00) – Wednesday 10 September 2025 

• Darwin College – £23 per night 

• Woolf College – £35 per night 

Key details: 

• Minimum stay of 21 consecutive nights 

• Last bookable night: Wednesday 10 September 2025 

Find out more and book your summer stay now 

Available: Saturday 3 May to Saturday 14 June 2025 

If you need a quiet, convenient place to stay during the exam period, we’re offering on-campus accommodation in Keynes College. These ensuite rooms are ideal for focused study and easy access to campus facilities. 

Cost and Booking 

• £52.50 per night 
• No maximum length of stay 
• The last bookable night is Friday 13 June 2025 

Each room includes: 

• Private ensuite bathroom 
• £14 daily credit to spend at any University of Kent campus food outlets

To book online, use the promotional code: EXAMSTUDY25 

Stay over summer

If you are looking to stay on campus after exams (minimum stay of 21 consecutive nights), take a look our summer vacation accommodation.

If you haven’t found accommodation yet, there’s still time to secure a room on campus, but spots are filling quickly, so don’t wait!

We know this time of year can be a lot to manage, so let us take one thing off your plate. Living on campus means convenience, comfort, and support right where you need it.

It’s a great option if you haven’t arranged private housing or don’t have a group to live with, plus many of our accommodation come with their own en-suite! Not only that but you’ll join a welcoming student community, with everything you need just a short walk away — no long commutes, no stress.

Find out all about returning student accommodation.

We have an egg-cellent offer on sports massages this Easter, with all 30-minute qualified massages available at the reduced price of just £25 per 30-minute session! From 16 April to 25 April 2025, experience the rejuvenating benefits of a professional sports massage designed to enhance your performance and soothe those tired muscles.

To book a massage and benefit from the offer, book through your online account or by calling 01227 823623.

You will need a minimum of Kent Sport Pay to Play membership (free, when you create an online booking account). Appointments must be attended between 16 April and 25 April 2025 to qualify for the reduced rate. Bookings are open now for appointments at the reduced rate.

If you have any questions about the Clinic or our services, please email sportsclinic@kent.ac.uk.

We’re not just here for sports-related injuries. By combining Kent Sports physiotherapy and massage services with the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences Clinics, we have created one of the most extensive performance, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation services in Kent.

Qualified and student-led services include:

• Performance – taking an athlete-centred approach to create a bespoke programme for individuals and teams
• Physiotherapy – helping to manage injury or disability and get you back to full fitness and prevent recurrence
• Sports rehabilitation – cutting recovery time and preventing further injury
• Respiratory clinic – providing state-of-the-art testing and customised solutions for athletes with respiratory issues
• Massage – promoting rehabilitation and relaxation

Here at Kent Sport, we treat people from all walks of life, occupations, ages, and across every scale of physical activity. Focusing on massage specifically, this is a therapy for everyone. No matter how active you are, massage will be of benefit to you, whether you need a massage to reduce your stress, tension or anxiety levels or work out those tight muscles and knots. The stimulation of massage will activate your parasympathetic nervous system which will in turn increase dopamine and serotonin levels which are directly linked to stress. Amazing or what!

Massage also improves circulation by dilating blood vessels making them work more efficiently and enhances blood flow, delivering fresh oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. This encourages the removal of waste products and toxins, helping to relieve muscle tension, reduce soreness and aid faster recovery.

Our qualified staff will work with you on any areas of concern, whether that’s relieving muscle soreness, or aiding injury recovery.

You can choose between qualified and student-led appointments for many of our services. To find out more about our individual services, visit the Kent Sports Clinic webpage.

Qualified massages are bookable as 30-minute appointments as standard. Please contact sportsclinic@kent.ac.uk if you would like to book a 60-minute appointment.

If you’re an existing customer, you can book and pay for services through your online booking account. New customers will first need to create a free account with Kent Sport. This is quick, easy and free to do. See our guidance for more information.

Once you’re booked, simply arrive at the clinic for your appointment and let our staff and students perform their magic, breathe and enjoy.

Looking to enhance your career prospects? The Kent Career Fund is here to help! Students can receive up to £150 towards expenses for unpaid work experience, travel to an interview, or career-related training and activities. Don’t miss out on this chance to support your career development!

What can the funding be used for?

The funding can be used towards the cost of travel or accommodation for unpaid extra-curricular work experience, travel to an interview, employment-related activities, or training. 

What types of work experience are eligible for funding?

The work experience should lead to the development of skills that supports your employability and future career. It must be unpaid and should not form part of your programme of study, i.e. a placement year. You can only apply for reimbursement towards the first three weeks or 120 hours of the experience. 

Who is eligible to apply?

The Fund is open to all registered University of Kent students. For finalists, you will need to apply before you graduate. 

How do I apply and when would I receive reimbursement?

Please visit the Kent Career Fund webpage for full details and to make an application. Please apply before starting your experience, and submit evidence afterward, to receive reimbursement. Currently, the fund is available until the end of July 2025. 

To access the full terms and conditions, visit the Kent Career Fund webpage. 

Are you an enthusiastic Kent student with a flair for creating engaging social media content? Do you have an eye for the latest trends on TikTok and Instagram? Are you confident on camera, a skilled writer, or a talented photographer?

If so, we’re looking for a range of Student Content Creators just like you to help bring the student experience at Kent to life.

As a Student Content Creator, you’ll work across our digital channels to produce a wide range of content from Instagram reels and trending TikToks to vlogs, blogs and everything in between.

If video isn’t your thing but you are a talented writer, photographer or presenter or you want to support our film and photography unit, please still apply. We are looking for a range of content creation skills to join the team!

This is a great opportunity for a student interested in a career in Social Media as well as Marketing, Advertising, Communications and PR.

The job:

In this dynamic role, you will represent the University across our social media accounts including Instagram and TikTok, plus our official website.

You’ll spend most of your time crafting compelling content, building our online community and enhancing the University’s visibility online.

The Social Content Creator will:

• Studying at the University of Kent during the 2025-26 academic year
• Be active across the University community, researching and producing high quality content for the University website and social media.
• Create interesting, timely and engaging social media content on a regular basis.
• Be a visible presence at events and on campus – promoting events, posting live, taking pictures and video, interacting with students and presenting on camera when required.
• Support the University with student and general online communications, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Present on camera and interview students to help promote University services, support and values.
• Help create content for blogs, the website and email.
• Work across a wide range of content themes, areas include: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI); sustainability; support; wellbeing; faith and belonging; employability; sport; music and Medway campus life.

Skills and attributes:

• Enthusiastic and passionate about the University and content creation. (essential)
• Excellent communication skills and be able to work independently as well as within a team. (essential)
• Expertise in all main social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc). (desirable)
• Good understanding of social media fundamentals, effect on customer experience and brand perception. (desirable)
• Good presentation skills and happy talking to camera. (desirable)
• Outgoing and prepared to professionally interact with others on behalf of the University. (essential)
• Reliable, motivated and creative. (essential)
• Some proven experience in photography, videography and/or blogging. Including editing (Capcut, VN and on platform). (essential)
• Well organised and able to multitask. (essential)

Note: in addition to content creator roles for overarching University areas, there are also additional opportunities for specialised content creators for certain subjects and international countries. We encourage applications for the following areas:

• Subject areas – Computing, Law, Architecture, Business, Psychology, Biosciences
• Countries – China, India, Pakistan, Kenya, Nigeria, Malaysia, Turkey, USA/Canada

Hours: 4-8 hours a week during term time.

Salary: £13.68 per hour

Contract: Start on 1 September 2025 and finish on 19 June 2026, with a one-month probationary period.

How to apply:

Applications are open from 31 March until 11 May 2025, with interviews taking place week commencing 19 May 2025.

To apply, please send a short ‘Day in the life’ video (60 secs max), reel or TikTok. Sharing what your typical day at Kent looks like, to give us an idea of what you study, your interests and any extracurricular activities. If video isn’t your thing, you can submit your photography of the campus or write a student advice blog as your application instead.

Applications can be sent via WeTransfer to communications@kent.ac.uk