From Monday 3 – Sunday 16 February, part of Giles Lane will temporarily be closed due to works planned to be undertaken by WW Martin Ltd. The road will be closed between 1 Giles Lane and the University Medical Centre, indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Giles Lane, St Stephen’s Hill, Beaconsfield Road, Forty Acres Road, A290 Whitstable Road, St Thomas Hill, Whitstable Road, Giles Lane and vice versa. Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

University Road will remain open throughout.

Campus travel updates

Visit the Campus Travel updates page to help you plan your journey with information about planned travel disruptions that the Transport Team have been made aware of. We recommend that you check this page regularly, but please be aware the team are reliant on receiving information from third parties and this may affect the notice we are able to provide.

Savings at Kent

At Kent, we’re committed to ensuring you have the best possible experience while you study with us. Universities across the UK are facing significant financial challenges, and we’re taking steps to address these at Kent in a way that prioritises your education and wellbeing. Find out more about the savings being made at Kent.

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Coming up this week: Holocaust Memorial Day exhibition and talk, find out more about taking a ‘Year In’ something new to boost your career opportunities and study support sessions for you or your project group.

Monday 27 January: Holocaust Memorial Day video exhibit and Health and Social Care Careers Fair (Medway)

Monday is Holocaust Memorial Day and from 27 January – 2 February there will be a small exhibit in the Templeman Café where Holocaust survivor video testimonials will be displayed on a screen alongside information booklets provided by the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust.

At Medway there’s a Health and Social Care Sector Careers Fair in the Oasis Lounge. This is a great opportunity to network with employers and find out more about careers in social work and the healthcare sector.

Tuesday 28 January: Skills for Academic Success support, Welcome (back) Global Hangout (Medway) and Holocaust talk

Not sure how to use feedback from your assessment? The Skills for Academic Success (SAS) team are running a webinar about how to understand and respond to tutor feedback, so you can improve going forward. SAS are also providing the opportunity for group appointment bookings for students with group projects or presentations.

Join us for an afternoon of fun games and creative activities at the Welcome (back) Global Hangout in the Oasis Lounge, Medway. Drop in any time between 11:00-14:00. Meet fellow students and start to build your university community.

On Tuesday 28 January at 14:00 in Templeman Lecture Theatre, the Jewish Society will be hosting Sam Rogoff, who will tell the story of his mother, an Auschwitz survivor.  Holocaust Memorial Day this year marks 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Wednesday 29 January: Study support drop-in appointments (Medway), ‘Year In’ info sessions and PG Talk

The Skills for Academic Success team are running drop-in appointments at Medway. Drop ins are for quick queries; for example, checking referencing or a brief appraisal of the structure and coherence of an assignment.

Have you considered taking a ‘Year In’ a different subject? If you are in stage 2 or 3 of an undergraduate degree, you can take a ‘Year In’ Computing, Data Analytics, a Language, Television Production and online Broadcasting or Management. On Wednesday at 13:00, there’s a Year In information session in Keynes followed by a series of in-depth sessions giving greater detail about what is involved in specific Year In programmes. These subject sessions will be delivered in person and online.

The next PG Talk is on Wednesday afternoon and is on the topic of ‘2035 and the Future of AI’ and is open to all postgraduate students.

Thursday 30 January: Emergency first aid training and relaxation colouring

Ever wondered what to do in a medical emergency? You want to help but you’re not sure how? Study Plus brings you this introduction to first aid on Thursday evening with this practical 2-hour emergency first aid session.

If you want a space to be mindful, come along to DG-01 in Templeman Library for some relaxation colouring. This is an opportunity to unwind and recharge.

Friday 31 January: Business emails for work session and CV and cover letters workshop

Could you benefit from improving your business email skills? Join this online Study Plus session where you can learn about the basics of business email etiquette, tone and how to structure your email for the intended audience.

Need to update your CV or cover letter? The Careers and Employability Service are running a workshop for all students with practical information, hints and tops for creating CVs and cover letters with impact.

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Opportunities

• The National Student Survey (NSS) is now open to eligible final year undergraduate students. Complete the NSS now to give your feedback about your time at Kent and for the chance to win cash prizes up to £150!
• Want to win a MacBook Air? Santander are giving away 10!
• It’s the final week of double stamps on plant-based loyalty cards for Veganuary.

See more student opportunities.

At Kent, we’re committed to ensuring you have the best possible experience while you study with us. Universities across the UK are facing significant financial challenges, and we’re taking steps to address these at Kent in a way that prioritises your education and wellbeing. 

This year we’ve introduced a Voluntary Severance Scheme. This scheme helps us to make significant savings through supporting staff who are looking to leave the University, and we carefully consider every application to ensure minimal impact on your experience. While it is never easy for staff when we have to make savings, these steps help us to manage our resources responsibly while continuing to provide the high-quality support and services you expect from Kent. 

Your Support at Kent 

We understand how important it is to have consistent and reliable support throughout your time here. Our teams remain focused on ensuring continuity of support in all areas of university life, from your academic studies to wellbeing, accommodation, and campus services. No matter what changes happen behind the scenes, you can rely on dedicated teams to provide a consistent experience through the changes. This includes: 

• Student support services for wellbeing, accessibility, and guidance. 
• Academic advisors and programme teams to help with your studies. 
• Careers and employability teams to prepare you for life beyond university.
• Ongoing supervision for your research if you are a postgraduate student.

From September 2025 we are also making broader changes to support your studies, following the changes to our course portfolio last year. This includes new modules with more industry and employability links, along with a revised academic year structure which means your assessments will happen much closer to when you study your course content. Keep an eye out for further updates on this throughout the term. 

We’re excited to announce the launch of www.pcit.org.uk, our new website and membership programme!

At the Parkinson’s Centre for Integrated Therapy (PCIT), we provide assessments, therapies, classes, and expert advice to support those affected by Parkinson’s. Our new membership offers even more opportunities to connect with our services and resources.

If you, a friend, or a loved one might benefit from what we offer—or if you’d simply like to learn more about what we do—feel free to:

📞 Call us: 01227 824775
📧 Email us: parkinsons@kent.ac.uk
🏡 Visit us: Stop by Tanglewood for a look around or to ask any questions—we’d be delighted to chat with you!

Let’s work together to help those living with Parkinson’s and their companions and carers access the support and community they deserve.

Monday 20 January: Employability Points, goal setting and Monday Funday (Medway)

Find out more about the Employability Points scheme and how it can benefit you at this online session.

Have you set yourself goals for this year? This Study Plus goal setting workshop can give you the boost you need to achieve them.

At The Hub, Medway, you can join Monday Funday! There’s a range of activities and challenges, as well as tips and tricks for cooking, crafting and more.

Tuesday 21 January: The Big Fair, study support drop-in sessions, Covid and Flu vaccine clinic and Speed Friending (Medway)

Tuesday is Kent Students’ Union’s Big Fair! Meet new people and student groups to find your community and try something new. The Big Fair is also an opportunity to meet with landlords for off campus accommodation next year as well as a chance to chat to Jobshop about part-time work opportunities.

There’s also a Covid and Flu Vaccine Clinic at Senate on Tuesday afternoon, which is free for students who are eligible and this now includes those who live with someone who is immunosuppressed and all KMMS students. Private vaccines will be available between 14:00-15:00 at a cost.

At Medway, the Skills for Academic Success team are running drop-in sessions for quick queries such as checking references or the structure of an assignment. There’s also a Speed Friending event taking place at The Hub, where making connections is quick, easy and fun.

Wednesday 22 January: Wellbeing Wednesday activities (Medway) and January Welcome Global Hangout

At The Hub it’s Wellbeing Wednesday with mindfulness activities, therapeutic crafts and practical advice for managing stress and boosting your mood.

Come along to Darwin Conference Suite for the January Welcome Global Hangout. Open to all students, join us to meet new friends from across the University (and maybe across the world!) with music, games, crafts, food and refreshments.

Thursday 23 January: Sip and Paint and common interview questions

Enjoy a Sip and Paint event at K Bar on Thursday afternoon. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to try something new, this session is all about having fun and letting your creative side shine.

Find out about common interview questions, why they are asked and how to answer them at this in-person session at Medway campus.

Friday 24 January: Volunteering info session, LGBTQ+ friendly social and Lunar New Year crafts

Interested in volunteering? Join this online session to find out how volunteering can give you valuable skills and experience, as well as where to look for volunteering opportunities.

On Friday evening there’s an LGBTQ+ friendly social is DG-02 in Templeman Library with the ResLife Ambassadors Elyse and Taylor. However you identify, come and chat to others in your community in a safe space, with hot drinks, biscuits, board games and more.

Or next door in DG-01, you can join ResLife Ambassadors Aashvi and Nehi to celebrate Lunar New Year with creative crafts. Make your own window decorations, dragon puppets, lanterns, and more, while learning about the significance of these festive traditions.

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