Getting your funding for University sorted and starting to plan your budget before you arrive is essential. As a student, you can get finance to pay for tuition fees and […]
First impressions of the new Verena Holmes Building
Hi, Naki here! I recently had the privilege of touring the new Verena Holmes Building on the Canterbury Campus with my fellow postgraduate colleagues, and was utterly blown away! For all our […]
Top money saving tips for students
For a lot of us going to university is the first time we have big financial responsibilities, like paying rent and bills. But, it isn’t just the big things like […]
Reasons why LGBT+ History Month is so important
February is LGBT+ History Month and this year’s theme is ‘Body, Mind and Spirit’. Together with the Students’ Union, we’re focusing on keeping our community connected and supporting our wellbeing through events and raising awareness […]
Social work student’s placement experience during pandemic
Marina is a third year Social Work student here at the university. In this blog article written for the Professional Social Work Magazine (Feb ’21), Marina shares her experience of […]
6 mistakes to avoid on your personal statement
The deadline for your UCAS Application has been extended to the 29 January, meaning you have a week to make sure your personal statement is perfect, or, if you tend to procrastinate, […]
7 ways to get through Blue Monday
We’ve compiled a list of free ways you can look after your physical and mental wellbeing today, all while keeping you connected to your uni community: 1. Kick start your day […]
A mature student’s guide to uni life at the Medway campus
Hiya everyone, I’m Philippa, I’m 29 years old and an Operating Department Practitioner student at the Medway Campus. In this blog I share with you my experience of studying at the Medway […]
4 ways to shop local and support small businesses this Christmas
For some, it’s the highlight of the year, and for others, the worst part, but regardless of how you feel about Christmas, I think we can all agree that Christmas present shopping isn’t always the […]