What is<\/em> WorldFest?<\/strong><\/h2>\nWorldFest is the University\u2019s annual celebration of cultural diversity, created with<\/em> students, for<\/em> students.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s rooted in belonging, and shaped by shared experiences. Students, societies, departments and teams from across the University come together to create a week that reflects the global Kent community. This isn\u2019t just a programme of events, it\u2019s your space to connect, celebrate and try something new.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s Happening This Year?<\/strong><\/h2>\nYou can find full event listings on our student events page<\/a> and WorldFest Calendar at the end of the blog, but here are some activities not to miss:<\/p>\nAll Week: The WorldFest Scavenger Hunt<\/strong><\/h3>\nTake on the WorldFest Scavenger Hunt<\/a> which launches on Monday and runs throughout the week. Find all the clues to be in with a chance of winning a \u00a350 voucher. Look out for Cultural pop-ups around campus, WorldFest menu specials in campus venues and surprise moments of global celebration.<\/p>\nYour mission starts at Nexus – where on Tuesday we launch…<\/i><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/files\/2026\/02\/Nex-US-International-digital-banner.png\")
<\/h5>\nLaunch of Nex-US International<\/strong><\/h3>\nTuesday 3 March | 14:00-15:00 | Nexus, Templeman Library<\/p>\n
We\u2019re proud to launch\u00a0Nex-US International<\/a>,<\/strong> a brand-new, student-led initiative shaped by the International Student Advisory Board. This welcoming drop-in space is designed especially for international students to:<\/p>\n\n- Connect with others<\/li>\n
- Ask questions<\/li>\n
- Build confidence<\/li>\n
- Share experiences and feel part of the community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
It’s informal, supportive, and the start of something we hope will become a regular part of the University Calendar.<\/p>\n
If you’re looking to connect, this is the place to start.<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/files\/2026\/02\/Group-of-students-for-Quiz-image.png\")
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The Big Kent Culture Quiz<\/strong><\/h3>\nWednesday 4 March 12:00-14:00 | Gulbenkian Caf\u00e9<\/p>\n
Think you know your global facts? Grab your friends and join us for the Big Kent Culture Quiz<\/a>,<\/strong> an afternoon of culture, competition and free food.<\/p>\nExpect:<\/p>\n
\n- Lively quiz rounds<\/li>\n
- Performances from Kent Student Societies<\/li>\n
- Great atmosphere in the Gulbenkian Cafe<\/li>\n
- A few surprises along the way<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Free to attend, but spaces are limited, so sign up early.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ll also be launching the student-led Postcard Project<\/strong> (in collaboration with Kent\u2019s 60th Anniversary), showcasing how the University has evolved since the 1960s.<\/p>\nThis event is replacing what would have been our WorldFest Global Hangout.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/files\/2026\/02\/Worldfest-Pink-6.png\")
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Sustainability Takeover at Parky\u2019s<\/strong><\/h3>\nThursday 5 March | 13:00-16:00 | Woodlands<\/p>\n
Thrift. Swap. Save.<\/em><\/p>\nOur Sustainability Student Society is taking over Parky\u2019s (Kent\u2019s own charity shop). Come along for preloved fashion finds, sustainable style tips, and soulful sounds by the DJ Society. There will be free refreshments and sweet treats available.<\/p>\n
Sign up online<\/a> for a discount off of your purchase, and bring your own cup to be entered into a prize draw to win a voucher worth \u00a325.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/files\/2026\/02\/Parkys-Takeover-Screen-Shot_updated.png\")
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Experience Your Culture<\/strong><\/h3>\nThursday 5 March | 18:00-20:00 | Keynes Lecture Theatre 6<\/p>\n
Stories. Identity. Laughter. Perspective.<\/em><\/p>\nLed by our Student Global Officers, this is where stories take centre stage. Experience Your Culture<\/a> is an evening of fast-paced Pecha Kucha style presentations where students share powerful snapshots of their culture, identity and lived experience, all in just a few minutes. Sign up and take the stage yourself for a chance to win \u00a350. Free snacks and refreshments.<\/p>\nWhether you’re on stage or in the audience, this is one of the most personal and memorable events of the week.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/files\/2026\/02\/Cultural-Experience-event-image.png\")
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Feel-Good Finale<\/strong><\/h3>\nFriday 6 March<\/p>\n
We\u2019re ending the week strong with:<\/p>\n
\n- Future Ready: Clothes Swap (10:00-16:00)<\/a> – <\/strong>Refresh your wardrobe sustainably.<\/li>\n
- Language Taster Classes (running 10:00-15:00)<\/a> – <\/strong>Try something new, from beginner basics to useful phrases. Classes in Japanese, Mandarin, Italian, Arabic, German, Spanish and French.<\/li>\n
- ResLife Iftar Dinner + Movie Night –\u00a0<\/strong>Break your fast together at the Iftar Dinner and wind down the week with ResLife\u2019s relaxed movie night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Community. Reflection. Celebration.<\/em><\/p>\nThere\u2019s Something for Everyone<\/strong><\/h3>\nWorldFest isn\u2019t about doing everything. It\u2019s about finding your<\/em> moment in the week.<\/p>\nTry something new. Cheer someone on. Taste something different. Start a conversation.<\/em><\/p>\nBecause this is what a global community looks like.<\/p>\n
Check out the full student events page<\/a> and WorldFest Calendar below so you don\u2019t miss a thing.<\/p>\nSee you there<\/p>\n
If you have any questions or need any further information email Globalexperience@kent.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/files\/2026\/02\/WorldFest-Week-Planner-Updated-260226.png\")
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It\u2019s rooted in belonging, and shaped by shared experiences. Students, societies, departments and teams from across the University come together to create a week that reflects the global Kent community. This isn\u2019t just a programme of events, it\u2019s your space to connect, celebrate and try something new.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s Happening This Year?<\/strong><\/h2>\nYou can find full event listings on our student events page<\/a> and WorldFest Calendar at the end of the blog, but here are some activities not to miss:<\/p>\nAll Week: The WorldFest Scavenger Hunt<\/strong><\/h3>\nTake on the WorldFest Scavenger Hunt<\/a> which launches on Monday and runs throughout the week. Find all the clues to be in with a chance of winning a \u00a350 voucher. Look out for Cultural pop-ups around campus, WorldFest menu specials in campus venues and surprise moments of global celebration.<\/p>\nYour mission starts at Nexus – where on Tuesday we launch…<\/i><\/p>\n<\/h5>\nLaunch of Nex-US International<\/strong><\/h3>\nTuesday 3 March | 14:00-15:00 | Nexus, Templeman Library<\/p>\n
We\u2019re proud to launch\u00a0Nex-US International<\/a>,<\/strong> a brand-new, student-led initiative shaped by the International Student Advisory Board. This welcoming drop-in space is designed especially for international students to:<\/p>\n\n- Connect with others<\/li>\n
- Ask questions<\/li>\n
- Build confidence<\/li>\n
- Share experiences and feel part of the community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
It’s informal, supportive, and the start of something we hope will become a regular part of the University Calendar.<\/p>\n
If you’re looking to connect, this is the place to start.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The Big Kent Culture Quiz<\/strong><\/h3>\nWednesday 4 March 12:00-14:00 | Gulbenkian Caf\u00e9<\/p>\n
Think you know your global facts? Grab your friends and join us for the Big Kent Culture Quiz<\/a>,<\/strong> an afternoon of culture, competition and free food.<\/p>\nExpect:<\/p>\n
\n- Lively quiz rounds<\/li>\n
- Performances from Kent Student Societies<\/li>\n
- Great atmosphere in the Gulbenkian Cafe<\/li>\n
- A few surprises along the way<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Free to attend, but spaces are limited, so sign up early.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ll also be launching the student-led Postcard Project<\/strong> (in collaboration with Kent\u2019s 60th Anniversary), showcasing how the University has evolved since the 1960s.<\/p>\nThis event is replacing what would have been our WorldFest Global Hangout.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Sustainability Takeover at Parky\u2019s<\/strong><\/h3>\nThursday 5 March | 13:00-16:00 | Woodlands<\/p>\n
Thrift. Swap. Save.<\/em><\/p>\nOur Sustainability Student Society is taking over Parky\u2019s (Kent\u2019s own charity shop). Come along for preloved fashion finds, sustainable style tips, and soulful sounds by the DJ Society. There will be free refreshments and sweet treats available.<\/p>\n
Sign up online<\/a> for a discount off of your purchase, and bring your own cup to be entered into a prize draw to win a voucher worth \u00a325.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Experience Your Culture<\/strong><\/h3>\nThursday 5 March | 18:00-20:00 | Keynes Lecture Theatre 6<\/p>\n
Stories. Identity. Laughter. Perspective.<\/em><\/p>\nLed by our Student Global Officers, this is where stories take centre stage. Experience Your Culture<\/a> is an evening of fast-paced Pecha Kucha style presentations where students share powerful snapshots of their culture, identity and lived experience, all in just a few minutes. Sign up and take the stage yourself for a chance to win \u00a350. Free snacks and refreshments.<\/p>\nWhether you’re on stage or in the audience, this is one of the most personal and memorable events of the week.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Feel-Good Finale<\/strong><\/h3>\nFriday 6 March<\/p>\n
We\u2019re ending the week strong with:<\/p>\n
\n- Future Ready: Clothes Swap (10:00-16:00)<\/a> – <\/strong>Refresh your wardrobe sustainably.<\/li>\n
- Language Taster Classes (running 10:00-15:00)<\/a> – <\/strong>Try something new, from beginner basics to useful phrases. Classes in Japanese, Mandarin, Italian, Arabic, German, Spanish and French.<\/li>\n
- ResLife Iftar Dinner + Movie Night –\u00a0<\/strong>Break your fast together at the Iftar Dinner and wind down the week with ResLife\u2019s relaxed movie night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Community. Reflection. Celebration.<\/em><\/p>\nThere\u2019s Something for Everyone<\/strong><\/h3>\nWorldFest isn\u2019t about doing everything. It\u2019s about finding your<\/em> moment in the week.<\/p>\nTry something new. Cheer someone on. Taste something different. Start a conversation.<\/em><\/p>\nBecause this is what a global community looks like.<\/p>\n
Check out the full student events page<\/a> and WorldFest Calendar below so you don\u2019t miss a thing.<\/p>\nSee you there<\/p>\n
If you have any questions or need any further information email Globalexperience@kent.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
All Week: The WorldFest Scavenger Hunt<\/strong><\/h3>\nTake on the WorldFest Scavenger Hunt<\/a> which launches on Monday and runs throughout the week. Find all the clues to be in with a chance of winning a \u00a350 voucher. Look out for Cultural pop-ups around campus, WorldFest menu specials in campus venues and surprise moments of global celebration.<\/p>\nYour mission starts at Nexus – where on Tuesday we launch…<\/i><\/p>\n<\/h5>\nLaunch of Nex-US International<\/strong><\/h3>\nTuesday 3 March | 14:00-15:00 | Nexus, Templeman Library<\/p>\n
We\u2019re proud to launch\u00a0Nex-US International<\/a>,<\/strong> a brand-new, student-led initiative shaped by the International Student Advisory Board. This welcoming drop-in space is designed especially for international students to:<\/p>\n\n- Connect with others<\/li>\n
- Ask questions<\/li>\n
- Build confidence<\/li>\n
- Share experiences and feel part of the community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
It’s informal, supportive, and the start of something we hope will become a regular part of the University Calendar.<\/p>\n
If you’re looking to connect, this is the place to start.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The Big Kent Culture Quiz<\/strong><\/h3>\nWednesday 4 March 12:00-14:00 | Gulbenkian Caf\u00e9<\/p>\n
Think you know your global facts? Grab your friends and join us for the Big Kent Culture Quiz<\/a>,<\/strong> an afternoon of culture, competition and free food.<\/p>\nExpect:<\/p>\n
\n- Lively quiz rounds<\/li>\n
- Performances from Kent Student Societies<\/li>\n
- Great atmosphere in the Gulbenkian Cafe<\/li>\n
- A few surprises along the way<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Free to attend, but spaces are limited, so sign up early.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ll also be launching the student-led Postcard Project<\/strong> (in collaboration with Kent\u2019s 60th Anniversary), showcasing how the University has evolved since the 1960s.<\/p>\nThis event is replacing what would have been our WorldFest Global Hangout.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Sustainability Takeover at Parky\u2019s<\/strong><\/h3>\nThursday 5 March | 13:00-16:00 | Woodlands<\/p>\n
Thrift. Swap. Save.<\/em><\/p>\nOur Sustainability Student Society is taking over Parky\u2019s (Kent\u2019s own charity shop). Come along for preloved fashion finds, sustainable style tips, and soulful sounds by the DJ Society. There will be free refreshments and sweet treats available.<\/p>\n
Sign up online<\/a> for a discount off of your purchase, and bring your own cup to be entered into a prize draw to win a voucher worth \u00a325.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Experience Your Culture<\/strong><\/h3>\nThursday 5 March | 18:00-20:00 | Keynes Lecture Theatre 6<\/p>\n
Stories. Identity. Laughter. Perspective.<\/em><\/p>\nLed by our Student Global Officers, this is where stories take centre stage. Experience Your Culture<\/a> is an evening of fast-paced Pecha Kucha style presentations where students share powerful snapshots of their culture, identity and lived experience, all in just a few minutes. Sign up and take the stage yourself for a chance to win \u00a350. Free snacks and refreshments.<\/p>\nWhether you’re on stage or in the audience, this is one of the most personal and memorable events of the week.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Feel-Good Finale<\/strong><\/h3>\nFriday 6 March<\/p>\n
We\u2019re ending the week strong with:<\/p>\n
\n- Future Ready: Clothes Swap (10:00-16:00)<\/a> – <\/strong>Refresh your wardrobe sustainably.<\/li>\n
- Language Taster Classes (running 10:00-15:00)<\/a> – <\/strong>Try something new, from beginner basics to useful phrases. Classes in Japanese, Mandarin, Italian, Arabic, German, Spanish and French.<\/li>\n
- ResLife Iftar Dinner + Movie Night –\u00a0<\/strong>Break your fast together at the Iftar Dinner and wind down the week with ResLife\u2019s relaxed movie night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Community. Reflection. Celebration.<\/em><\/p>\nThere\u2019s Something for Everyone<\/strong><\/h3>\nWorldFest isn\u2019t about doing everything. It\u2019s about finding your<\/em> moment in the week.<\/p>\nTry something new. Cheer someone on. Taste something different. Start a conversation.<\/em><\/p>\nBecause this is what a global community looks like.<\/p>\n
Check out the full student events page<\/a> and WorldFest Calendar below so you don\u2019t miss a thing.<\/p>\nSee you there<\/p>\n
If you have any questions or need any further information email Globalexperience@kent.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Your mission starts at Nexus – where on Tuesday we launch…<\/i><\/p>\n Tuesday 3 March | 14:00-15:00 | Nexus, Templeman Library<\/p>\n We\u2019re proud to launch\u00a0Nex-US International<\/a>,<\/strong> a brand-new, student-led initiative shaped by the International Student Advisory Board. This welcoming drop-in space is designed especially for international students to:<\/p>\n It’s informal, supportive, and the start of something we hope will become a regular part of the University Calendar.<\/p>\n If you’re looking to connect, this is the place to start.<\/em><\/p>\n Wednesday 4 March 12:00-14:00 | Gulbenkian Caf\u00e9<\/p>\n Think you know your global facts? Grab your friends and join us for the Big Kent Culture Quiz<\/a>,<\/strong> an afternoon of culture, competition and free food.<\/p>\n Expect:<\/p>\n Free to attend, but spaces are limited, so sign up early.<\/p>\n We\u2019ll also be launching the student-led Postcard Project<\/strong> (in collaboration with Kent\u2019s 60th Anniversary), showcasing how the University has evolved since the 1960s.<\/p>\n This event is replacing what would have been our WorldFest Global Hangout.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Thursday 5 March | 13:00-16:00 | Woodlands<\/p>\n Thrift. Swap. Save.<\/em><\/p>\n Our Sustainability Student Society is taking over Parky\u2019s (Kent\u2019s own charity shop). Come along for preloved fashion finds, sustainable style tips, and soulful sounds by the DJ Society. There will be free refreshments and sweet treats available.<\/p>\n Sign up online<\/a> for a discount off of your purchase, and bring your own cup to be entered into a prize draw to win a voucher worth \u00a325.<\/p>\n Thursday 5 March | 18:00-20:00 | Keynes Lecture Theatre 6<\/p>\n Stories. Identity. Laughter. Perspective.<\/em><\/p>\n Led by our Student Global Officers, this is where stories take centre stage. Experience Your Culture<\/a> is an evening of fast-paced Pecha Kucha style presentations where students share powerful snapshots of their culture, identity and lived experience, all in just a few minutes. Sign up and take the stage yourself for a chance to win \u00a350. Free snacks and refreshments.<\/p>\n Whether you’re on stage or in the audience, this is one of the most personal and memorable events of the week.<\/p>\n Friday 6 March<\/p>\n We\u2019re ending the week strong with:<\/p>\n Community. Reflection. Celebration.<\/em><\/p>\n WorldFest isn\u2019t about doing everything. It\u2019s about finding your<\/em> moment in the week.<\/p>\n Try something new. Cheer someone on. Taste something different. Start a conversation.<\/em><\/p>\n Because this is what a global community looks like.<\/p>\n Check out the full student events page<\/a> and WorldFest Calendar below so you don\u2019t miss a thing.<\/p>\n See you there<\/p>\n If you have any questions or need any further information email Globalexperience@kent.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/h5>\nLaunch of Nex-US International<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nThe Big Kent Culture Quiz<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nSustainability Takeover at Parky\u2019s<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nExperience Your Culture<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nFeel-Good Finale<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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There\u2019s Something for Everyone<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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