Staying in campus accommodation
Autumn Term finishes on Friday 12 December. Let us know if you’ll be staying in your campus accommodation over the winter break in Canterbury by Wednesday 10 December. If you are staying at Pier Quays, Unite Students will be in touch with you.
Don’t forget if you’re living in part-catered accommodation and want to stay on campus over the winter break, you’ll need to book vacation accommodation at least one week before you’re due to move out. Please note all meal plans (including Flex Catering Packages) pause from Saturday 13 December 2025 to Saturday 10 January 2026. Vacation accommodation is available on a self-catered basis only and you will have access to a kitchen to cook your own meals.
What’s on?
If you’re staying on campus, or you live locally, check out the winter break events page which includes festive themed events before term finishes as well as a few events happening over the winter break. There are also links to events taking place off campus in Canterbury and Medway.
The ResLife team are running a few events including cupcake decorating and a festive movie night (both on the last day of term, Friday 12 December), plus a Family Feud style quiz (13 Dec) and hot chocolate and board games night (14 Dec). You’re welcome to come along to any of these events to meet others who are also staying on or near campus.
There’s even a chance to spend Christmas day with others staying on campus (whether you celebrate or not) with games, hot drinks and films in Woolf Common Room.
Developing Global Leadership short course (including a Harry Potter Studios visit!)
Running from Mon 15 -Weds 17 December, Developing Global Leadership is a short course where you will explore your own leadership in our changing world and discover how to leverage your unique cultural and academic experiences.
View the timetable for this 3 day course which also allows you to end your term in truly magical style as we’ve included a winter-themed day our at the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio, London on Tuesday 16 December.
The cost for this course is £120 and includes all tuition, entrance fee and travel to the Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio Tour. Places are limited. For any questions about the course, please email GlobalLearning@kent.ac.uk
More information
Check out the winter break webpage for more information, support and events.