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Category: Accommodation and transport

Why I returned to campus accommodation – and is it worth paying for?

By Ana Hythe-Oram | 15 January 2026

Hi, my names Imogen and I’m a second-year student living in on-campus accommodation for the second year running. In this Blog, I will be reviewing … Read more

Canterbury campus water supply issue update

By Miriam Sandiford | 13 January 2026

*Updated 13 January at 13:50** We are pleased to confirm that water supply across Canterbury campus has stabilised.  Campus access restrictions will be lifted, and teaching … Read more

Water supply issue update: Limited services at our Canterbury campus on 13 January

By Sophie Conner | 12 January 2026

Following this morning’s water supply issue on Canterbury campus caused by South East Water, we wanted to provide a further update on the situation. While … Read more

So, you pre-registered for accommodation for next year. What happens now?

By Ana Hythe-Oram | 09 January 2026

Pre-registration: done and dusted I’m sure by now you’re fed up with us going on about pre-registering your interest in returning student accommodation for September … Read more

Saving Money in Halls – And Advice for Picking Next Year’s Accommodation.

By Ana Hythe-Oram | 07 January 2026

Hi, my name is Imogen, and this is my 2nd year in on-campus accommodation. In this blog, I will discuss ways to save money and … Read more

Icy conditions and warm spaces on campus

By Miriam Sandiford | 07 January 2026

Following the recent snow and icy conditions we want to let our students and staff know that while our Canterbury and Medway campuses are open … Read more

How to apply for student accommodation at Kent

By Ana Hythe-Oram | 05 January 2026

Applying for student accommodation doesn’t need to be daunting, at Kent we’ve made the process of applying for your student room on campus as easy … Read more

My Experience: What I’ve Ended Up Loving About Campus Life

By Ana Hythe-Oram | 05 December 2025

Honestly? I didn’t expect to love campus life as much as I do. Uni Life: Not What I Expected First-year me thought it would just … Read more

Donate your preloved items this Christmas

By pp334 | 04 December 2025

Get ready for the festive season with a pre-Christmas clear-out! Donating your unwanted items to the British Heart Foundation is a simple way to make … Read more

My Guide to Choosing Second-Year Accommodation

By Ana Hythe-Oram | 04 December 2025

Hi everyone, I’m Javine, a second-year Computer Science student and proud two-time survivor of the Kent accommodation process. Spiralling About Accommodation If you’re currently spiralling … Read more

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