Are you interested in obtaining an English qualification that has a world-wide reputation and helps you to develop your skills in English for study, work or general purposes? If so, then you might be interested in taking either the Cambridge Exam Preparation course (CAE/CPE) or the IELTS Preparation course. Evening classes run throughout the autumn term.
For more information, click here.
Choose from Arabic, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Modern Greek, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish at a number of different ability levels. The courses last for 20 weeks and take place in the evening from 18:00 – 20:00.
For more information please visit the Language Express webpages.
CEWL offers a fully accredited 20 week course in British Sign Language (BSL) open to anyone who wants to learn BSL. The course is run by Palm Deaf BSL Training Ltd and upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Level 1 Award in British Sign Language.
A BSL qualification is a great way of making your CV stand out from the crowd providing you with the opportunity to develop communication skills, interpersonal skills whilst demonstrating your initiative and commitment to equality and diversity.
For more information on dates, times and fees, please visit our website.
The University of Kent recognises its responsibility to carry out its procurement activities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner, and the considerable influence we have in using our buying power to encourage healthy and sustainable food production and consumption. With this in mind, the University launches its first sustainable food strategy on 1 October 2018.
The strategy is a road map for increasing the sustainability of our food offering from field to fork and beyond, and has been co-written by Kent Hospitality, Kent Sport, The Gulbenkian and the Estates Department, along with the Kent Union Environment Officer and student and staff reps. The strategy supports the University’s aim to embed the Sustainable Development Goals into our operations.
Highlights include:
Read the full strategy and find out more about sustainable food at the Sustainability web pages or email sustainability@kent.ac.uk.
The Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Karen Cox, will be hosting two staff open forums focusing on the Strategy Refresh.
The Canterbury event will take place on Wednesday 10 October, in Woolf Lecture Theatre, from 12.00-13.00.
The Medway event will take place on Thursday 18 October, in Rochester Board Room, from 14.00-15.00.
The latest strategy documents can be found on the Office of the Vice-Chancellor pages.
Now the Welcome Week madness is over, it’s probably a good time to start exploring Kent and the support services we have to offer. Watch our support, health and wellbeing video.
You can also read our short pdf guide to support at Medway.
Support with your studies
Studying for a degree is very different to studying at school. You have a lot more control over your learning and greater independence.You will also be asked to do things you’ve never had to do before (eg referencing in a certain way, dissertations, vivas…) this is where the Student Learning and Advisory Service (SLAS for short) steps in. SLAS can help you with everything from perfecting your essay writing to learning how to reference properly. You can learn in your own time using our online guides or attend one of SLAS’ many workshops.Don’t forget your school is also there to help you with your studies and offer a range of study support.
Have you registered with Student Support and Wellbeing?
If you have a disability you should contact Student Support. They can provide not only academic support but can help with applications for funding.If you’re going through a difficult time or just don’t feel happy – staff in our Wellbeing Team are always available to listen.
Advice Centre
From money worries to getting on with your housemates, Greenwich and Kent Students’ Unions Together’s Advice Centre are available to help. All advice is free – so make the most of it!
Medical advice
You are advised to register with a practice near to your accommodation.
If you are living in Liberty Quays or within 6 miles of the University, you can register with the Sunlight Centre Surgery.
You can also get a list of local GPs from Student Services in the Gillingham Building.
Master’s Office
When you arrived at Kent you automatically joined a college. Your Master’s Office is there to give advice and can be used as a first port of call for any questions you may have.
Chaplaincy
University Chaplains run a wide range of religious and social events (including a very festive carol service in St George’s Centre on campus). They are also a good contact for advice and support.
Registration is open now on our FREE Study Plus workshops. There is a wide variety of courses which allow you to explore your creative side as well as learning new skills to help you during your studies and when you graduate. Courses include:
And many, many more…
Book your place via the Workshops page in SDS.
Study Plus is also a proud sponsor of the Employability Points scheme that rewards students for active engagement in co-curricular activities.
Study Plus offers you the chance to earn up to 60 Employability Points per course (number of points varies depending on the number of hours attended)! The points can then be exchanged for the chance to apply for rewards including paid internships, work experience opportunities, training and vouchers offered by local and national employers.
The Centre for English and World Languages offers 20 week courses in French (Beginners) and Japanese (Beginners and Post-Beginners) at the Medway campus. The classes take place on Wednesday afternoons and will begin on 10 October 2018.
We are currently offering 50% discount for the first 35 Kent students at the Medway campus who apply, reducing the cost to just £114 for the entire course!
Visit the Language Express website to find out more and to book your place today.
Are you a carer, or do you think you could be? Would you like to talk to someone about your caring role?
The University of Kent and Carers FIRST recognise that gaining support for your caring role whilst studying can be difficult. We are therefore offering you the opportunity to gain 1-2-1 support in your caring role and share your experiences with other carers on campus.
Join us at the Rochester Building, room R2-05 on the Medway campus on:
Carers FIRST Community staff will be on hand to chat to you about your caring role and to offer support.
Places are now available on U.N.I (You and I) Protect workshops running in October 2018.
All of us can take action to protect each other and the wider University community to help promote a culture of dignity and respect at Kent. This programme will help you recognise and challenge problematic and harmful behaviour, such as abuse or sexual harassment.
On completion of the course participants will understand what a ‘bystander’ is and be empowered to be able to intervene in situations safely and with confidence.
There will be two sets of workshops running in October 2018. You can attend on either Monday or Friday mornings from10.00 to 11.30 during weeks 3, 4 and 5. All students who complete the course will receive 15 Employability Points.
If you want to take part or simply want to find out more please visit the Study Plus website. The module code is KE148. Places are limited so please sign up as soon as you can.
Further information about the course can also be found on the Student Services website.