What is Student Shapers?
The Student Shapers Programme is a flexible co-curricular initiative that empowers students to collaborate on projects that enhance non-academic services and campus spaces across the University of Kent.
What do you gain?
When you join, you’ll gain exclusive access to a variety of activities, questionnaires and workshops. You can do as little or as many as you want!
Each and every activity will be awarded Employability Points! Plus…
- If you do at least six activities, you unlock the full rewards package: a certificate of recognition, a letter of reference, and professional photo for LinkedIn and other use!
- If you are doing it for a second year, there’s more: returning Student Shapers gain all of the above + an exclusive masterclass with a senior professional at Kent.
“It allowed me to see the people behind the scenes … It also allowed an equal playing field of feedback between students and staff.” — Millie, Politics & International Relations
Why you should join
- Relatively low time commitment — flexible around your studies.
- A chance to shape your experience and make a difference for others
- Work along staff and build real, transferable skills for your future.
- Rack up tangible evidence for your CV + references.
How to apply
- Applications are open now. Spaces are limited. Apply now!
- Closing date of 15 October 2025 (midnight).
- It’s open to all University of Kent students.
“I felt seen and valued … I got to air out my feedback in detail … Definitely give it a shot because there is not right or wrong answer, so you won’t be judged.” — Chima, Media Studies
Find out more at student.kent.ac.uk/life/your-uni-your-say/student-shapers