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Category: Careers and opportunities

Do something different. Stand out from the crowd and take a Year In.

By Miriam Sandiford | 30 January 2026

Applications are now open for Kent’s Year In programmes for 2026/27 A Year In gives you the opportunity to add an extra year of study … Read more

Ask the Recruiter: Inside the Legal Graduate Recruitment Process

By erf | 26 January 2026

Curious about what it truly takes to secure a training contract from someone who’s evaluated thousands of aspiring solicitors? Join us for an honest and … Read more

Apply for the Undergraduate of the Year Awards 2026 by 26 Jan

By Miriam Sandiford | 22 January 2026

The targetjobs Undergraduate of the Year Awards 2026 is your chance to shine, stand out, and be noticed by the UK’s top graduate employers. Each award category … Read more

Special Collections and Archives volunteer call-out

By Christine Davies | 15 January 2026

The project As part of the University’s 60th Anniversary, many events are being planned to celebrate the intellectual and cultural history of our institution. Edward … Read more

Shaping Kent Together: Survey Season is nearly here

By Helen Kirk | 14 January 2026

All taught students at the University of Kent are invited to take part in the upcoming Student Experience surveys. The University want to hear from students … Read more

How student feedback shaped our new employability offer

By rc542 | 12 December 2025

399 students and recent graduates completed our Careers and Employability Service User Survey in April. This is how we have acted on your feedback. This … Read more

Apply now for a £5,000 Santander Scholarship

By Allie Burnett | 08 December 2025

We’ve partnered with Santander Universities to offer two £5,000 scholarships to support our students during the 2025/26 academic year. This scholarship is designed to help … Read more

Medway part-time job opportunity on campus

By Miriam Sandiford | 05 December 2025

We are seeking friendly and reliable University of Kent Medway students to join our pool of timesheet staff, assisting in providing term-time lunch cover and … Read more

How I secured a Year in Industry Placement thanks to the Enhance Programme

By rc542 | 02 December 2025

Holly Smith from the School of Psychology talks about her experience of Enhance: The Work Experience Development Programme. Tell us a bit about yourself “My … Read more

Develop your Global Leadership – the Festive edition

By Emma Marku | 24 November 2025

Are you staying on campus over the Winter Break? Would you like to connect and meet with other students? Considering ways to enhance your own … Read more

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