International Programmes

A big warm welcome to visiting students from University of Toronto, who are here on a faculty-led study abroad programme until August! 🤝👋🙋

Here are some pics of participants attending a lecture on the mystery of Stonehenge, followed by an in-person excursion to the monument itself!

We hope you enjoy your stay at Kent, University of Toronto!!

Warmest of welcomes to Amity University Dubai who are joining us at University of Kent for a bespoke two-week Forensic Science academic visit! We're really excited to have you with us! 👋👋👋

Today's schedule involved Welcome and Orientation, including a campus tour, followed by a visit to Canterbury cathedral.

This week's packed schedule includes: Crime Scene Photography, Forensic Physical Methods, academic talks and an optional weekend visit to Whitstable! 📷👩‍🔬⚗️🧪🧬🏖️

We hope you enjoy your short course stay with us, Amity University Dubai!

🌎Looking to see more of the city of Canterbury and increase your network of friends? 🌎

Come and join us for our Global Hangout Urban Explorer Challenge on Friday 19 May 2023, starting at 11am! 🧭📱🏆

In teams, you'll use your smartphone to complete fun challenges and unlock GPS hotspots around the city. Sign up as a team or as an individual and we'll assign you to a team! It's a great way to make new friends!

Prizes will be available for the teams who completes the challenges in the fastest time and who earns the most points. 🏆🥇🏅

And why not bring along a picnic and stay afterwards to enjoy the gardens? 🧺🥪🍰

The event is free but places are limited, so book here to take part: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/global-hangout-urban-explorer-challenge-tickets-630165962357

Any questions about this event, please contact [email protected]

Our student Global Officers are running a Global Hangout Boat Tour on Sunday 14 May designed specially for University of Kent international students! 🛶⛵⚓🚣‍♂️

Don't miss out on the fun! Experience Canterbury's unique history from the perspective of the Great Stour river that runs through the city centre. The boat tour will be fully guided and run for 45 minutes, providing fascinating insights into the history of the city.

Choose from morning or afternoon departures. Tours will leave from The Old Weaver's Restaurant on the High Street and cost £10 per person.

Book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/42dIImG

Today is World Heritage Day 2023, an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of cultural heritage and the need to preserve it for the future 🏛️🏰⛪️

To celebrate, we've put together a list of Canterbury's top 10 historical landmarks, including 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. With so much history and heritage on offer, Canterbury's a great city in which to study. These are just some of the places you can visit during your time here.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/3L6rcuQ

🤍April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to speak openly and raise awareness of the causes and impacts of stress. 🤍

🤍If you’re a University of Kent student feeling stressed about upcoming exams, our Student Support and Wellbeing Team are on hand to provide wellbeing and stress management advice during exam season. 🤍

🤍 We have put together a list of resources available and designed to help with managing stress, especially during this time of the year. 🤍

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/413kqLx

Spring vacation begins on Friday! 🐣🌷🌸🌼

Find out about vacation opening times for University services and Spring vacation events, such as Student Easter Egg Hunts and Easter Crafts, on our blog.

Read it here: https://bit.ly/3Kc8ekT

Exam season is fast approaching! 📚📝✍️📏📐

Since exam season can be a stressful time, we've put together a handy list of things to do to prepare. From understanding what you need to take with you on the day to brain boosting foods that will help you revise...our handy guide has you covered! 📅👍💯

Check out our handy exam guide and get exam ready here: https://bit.ly/432EwHo

Some photos from the launch of the "Art Against War" exhibition, showcasing art by students and graduates from Ukraine's Kherson State University (KSU) 🎨🖌

The exhibition of paintings and photographs explores lived experiences of the ongoing war in Ukraine. It was launched at University of Kent on 30 March and will be on display in the Templeman Library Cafe Space until 13 April.

Read more about the exhibition, including a response from our Global Officer Baba Ige: https://bit.ly/3Ge8m26

Did you know that Canterbury ranks 9th in a list of safe university towns in England and Wales?

The Complete University Guide list, published on 28 March 2023, is aimed at helping students decide where to study.

Rankings are based on three-year rolling average crime rates in UK towns and cities per population of 1000 from gov.uk.

Read more about the rankings, and about Canterbury as a safe city here: https://bit.ly/3nz3DS8

This Thursday 30 March, don't miss the gallery event from our twinning partner, Kherson State University in the Templeman Library Cafe Space from 4-5.30pm 🎨🖌🇺🇦

The exhibition of student art based on lived experience of the war in Ukraine is called 'Art Against War'. It will be displayed in the Templeman Library until 13 April.

Come along on Thursday to hear from Rector Oleksandr Spivakovsky and Vice-Rector for International, Social-Humanitarian and Scientific-Pedagogical Work Tsapiv Alla Oleksiivna, who will be presenting on their book 'Chronicles of a Relocated Institution'.

Free and open to all University of Kent students and staff.

Event page here: https://www.kent.ac.uk/events/event/60205/kherson-state-university-gallery-event

Today is ! 💧🌊💧

It's an opportunity to acknowledge, celebrate and raise awareness of the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 6 - ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all by 2030.

Check out our blog on the small changes everyone can make to help protect water.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/3n2PCM2