New to Kent? Whether you were there in person or couldn’t make it, we’ve got you covered with a recap of the Student Life Welcome Week presentation (ppt). You can find all the following support teams on the student website – My Kent.
Got questions? Ask Nexus!
Nexus desks are your go-to for student support, located in three central campus locations. Whether you need help in person, online, or by appointment, Nexus is here to help.
Attendance and engagement
Your success starts with showing up. Attendance is monitored regularly, and if you’re struggling, the Engagement Support team is here to help.
- Log attendance via Presto
- Self-report absences
- Speak to your Academic Adviser
🔗 student.kent.ac.uk/studies/engagement-with-study
Student Support and Wellbeing (SSW)
From mental health and counselling to disability support and financial hardship, the SSW team is here to help you thrive.
- Inclusive Learning Plans
- Specialist support
- 24/7 support on the phone or WhatsApp via Spectrum Life
🔗 student.kent.ac.uk/support/wellbeing
Medical Support
University Nursing Services and the University Medical Centre offer walk-in and appointment-based care. Register early for easy access to doctors and nurses.
Your Library
Explore Templeman (Canterbury) and Drill Hall (Medway) libraries:
- 1m+ books
- 1,600 study spaces
- 24/7 access during term
- Loan laptops and digital resources
🔗 student.kent.ac.uk/studies/library
Academic Support: Skills for Academic Success (SAS)
SAS offers free support to help you succeed academically:
- Study guides and webinars
- One-to-one appointments
- Help with writing, maths, stats, and more
🔗 student.kent.ac.uk/studies/skills-for-academic-success
Careers & Employability
Get career-ready with:
- Quick advice and guidance
- Find part-time jobs with Jobshop
- Graduate schemes and internships application support
- Employability Points scheme
Student Success
Supporting equity and inclusion through:
- Diversity Mark
- Belonging & community events
- Speaker series and paid opportunities
🔗 student.kent.ac.uk/studies/student-success
ASPIRE: Entrepreneurship at Kent
Turn your business ideas into reality with workshops, mentoring and funding opportunities.
📍 Sibson Building, Canterbury
📧 ASPIRE@kent.ac.uk
🔗 student.kent.ac.uk/careers/aspire
Kent Students’ Union
Your student voice matters! KSU offers:
- Advice services
- Student reps
- Societies and events
- Campus Pantry
Your Uni, Your Say
Get involved and shape your university experience:
- Become a Student Rep
- Join an Advisory Board
- Share feedback