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Category: Careers and opportunities

Win £1,000 with Santander Brighter Futures Grants

By Allie Burnett | 06 October 2025

We’re excited to announce the return of the Brighter Futures Grants Programme this academic year, in partnership with Santander. We’re giving away 10 grants of … Read more

Looking for career clarity? Book an appointment with the Careers and Employability Service team

By hrsg | 29 September 2025

My name is Beth and I studied BA (Hons) Classical & Archaeological Studies and Comparative Literature. I am a month into my new role at … Read more

Make a difference! Join our Widening Participation Student Advisory Panel

By Miriam Sandiford | 25 September 2025

 Are you passionate about equality of opportunity in higher education? Do you want to ensure that the student voice is at the heart of decisions … Read more

Join an Advisory Board and get rewarded!

By Helen Kirk | 24 September 2025

Build your CV, develop your skills, and contribute to change in the areas where you are most interested and passionate Advisory Boards bring together groups … Read more

Support at Kent: What’s new and where to find it

By Allie Burnett | 17 September 2025

As you get ready to return to campus, we’re here to make sure you feel supported every step of the way. Whether you’re looking for … Read more

Employability Points: More chances to apply for rewards

By Miriam Sandiford | 02 September 2025

This year there are some changes to the Employability Points (EP) Scheme.  First off, the reward structure will be different. There will be three periods … Read more

Winner of the Empower “Tell us your story” competition

By hrsg | 24 July 2025

Victoria was the first prize winner of our “Tell us your story” competition, winning a £50 Amazon voucher. She shares her journey so far: As … Read more

Achievements of the International Student Advisory Board 2024/25

By Miriam Sandiford | 09 July 2025

As we come to the end of the academic year 2024/25, we wanted to say thank you to all our amazing international students who have … Read more

Highlights from our Global Hangout events this year

By Danielle Connolly | 20 June 2025

Did you attend one of our Global Hangout events this year? It was an exciting and successful year engaging with over 1000 students at our … Read more

Life of a Global Officer: A Journey to Lead

By Danielle Connolly | 16 June 2025

By Zhin Yeen, Global Student Officer My journey with Global Officers Leadership Development (GOLD) Programme began when I was looking for an opportunity to boost my leadership … Read more

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