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Category: IT and systems

Returned to campus with a new phone or device?

By Joanna Addison | 12 January 2026

What is MFA? Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of security to your Kent IT Account. Alongside your password, it asks you to confirm … Read more

Essential maintenance work in Library A Block

By Helen Kirk | 10 December 2025

We’re making important improvements to ensure the Templeman Library is a safe place to study.   A Block closure from 15 December 2025, expected to open … Read more

Brief internet interruption on Campus yesterday

By Joanna Addison | 26 November 2025

At around 4.30pm on Tuesday 25 November, the University briefly lost Internet access for approximately 13 minutes. This happened during planned upgrade work to our … Read more

KentVision outage on 27 Nov, 8:00-9:00

By Allie Burnett | 24 November 2025

KentVision will be unavailable on Thursday 27 November, from 08:00 – 09:00. You can still view your timetable on the My Kent webpage during this … Read more

Have your say on Welcome Week and get a £15 Just Eat voucher

By Helen Kirk | 06 November 2025

Calling all new students – share your views on Welcome Week and receive a £15 Just Eat voucher Starting university can be an exciting and, … Read more

Your Uni Your Say: Making coursework submissions fairer and clearer

By Helen Kirk | 21 October 2025

We’ve listened to your feedback about coursework deadlines and the extenuating circumstances process, and we’ve made some big changes to make things simpler, fairer and … Read more

Borrowing services disruption in Templeman Library

By Joanna Addison | 20 October 2025

Some services in the Templeman Library are unfortunately offline due to a networking issue. The following digital facilities inside the library are currently affected: Laptop … Read more

Have Your Say, Make Real Change – Join Student Shapers at Kent!

By Joanna Addison | 09 October 2025

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 … Read more

Scheduled KentVision Essential Maintenance – Tuesday 14 October

By Helen Kirk | 07 October 2025

Please note the following schedule for KentVision essential maintenance: Tuesday 14th October 08:00 – 09:00 – KentVision will be unavailable during this period. This essential … Read more

Short network outage this evening – Mon 6 October

By Joanna Addison | 06 October 2025

This evening, there will be two brief periods of network disruption across campus while essential maintenance takes place to fix an ongoing issue affecting the … Read more

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