Kent Voices

Hear from your students' union team as they talk about their work and aims for this academic year.

Kent Voices is the podcast from Student Services at the University of Kent, where students and staff discuss a wide range of topics relating to university life. We cover themes including disability, mental health, faith groups, local communities, sustainability, citizenship, volunteering, employability, and campus events.

If you’d like the accessible version of this podcast, or are a University of Kent student wanting to contribute, visit kent.ac.uk/student-services/kent-voices

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We're talking to the Accessibility team about what's being done to make studying at Kent accessible.

Kent Voices is the podcast from Student Services at the University of Kent, where students and staff discuss a wide range of topics relating to university life.

We cover themes including disability, mental health, faith groups, local communities, sustainability, citizenship, volunteering, employability, and campus events. If you’d like the accessible version of this podcast, or are a University of Kent student wanting to contribute, visit our webpage at https://www.kent.ac.uk/student-services/kent-voices

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Hear about the work of Kent's Chaplaincy in bringing together our community of students of all faiths and none.

Kent Voices is the podcast from Student Services at the University of Kent, where students and staff discuss a wide range of topics relating to university life. We cover themes including disability, mental health, faith groups, local communities, sustainability, citizenship, volunteering, employability, and campus events.

If you’d like the accessible version of this podcast, or are a University of Kent student wanting to contribute, visit our webpage at kent.ac.uk/student-services/kent-voices

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In this special episode on the postgraduate experience at Kent, you can hear from both students and staff about the ways you can improve your wellbeing, services available to international students, and more.

Kent Voices is the podcast from Student Services at the University of Kent, where students and staff discuss a wide range of topics relating to university life. We cover themes including disability, mental health, faith groups, local communities, sustainability, citizenship, volunteering, employability, and campus events.

If you’d like the accessible version of this podcast, or are a University of Kent student wanting to contribute, visit our webpage at kent.ac.uk/student-services/kent-voices

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In this episode of the Kent Voices podcast, you can hear some tips from the Careers and Employability team about recruiters, disability adjustments in the workplace, CVs, and more.

Kent Voices is the podcast from Student Services at the University of Kent, where students and staff discuss a wide range of topics relating to university life.

We cover themes including disability, mental health, faith groups, local communities, sustainability, citizenship, volunteering, employability, and campus events. If you’d like the accessible version of this podcast, or are a University of Kent student wanting to contribute, visit our webpage at https://www.kent.ac.uk/student-services/kent-voices

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We're talking about the resources and events that the libraries at the University of Kent have to offer.

Kent Voices is the podcast from Student Services at the University of Kent, where students and staff discuss a wide range of topics relating to university life. We cover themes including disability, mental health, faith groups, local communities, sustainability, citizenship, volunteering, employability, and campus events.

If you’d like the accessible version of this podcast, or are a University of Kent student wanting to contribute, visit our webpage at kent.ac.uk/student-services/kent-voices

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Find out how Kent students can access health support - from vaccinations to emergency contraception, as well as registering with a GP.

Kent Voices is the podcast from Student Services at the University of Kent, where students and staff discuss a wide range of topics relating to university life. We cover themes including disability, mental health, faith groups, local communities, sustainability, citizenship, volunteering, employability, and campus events.

If you’d like the accessible version of this podcast, or are a University of Kent student wanting to contribute, visit our webpage at kent.ac.uk/student-services/kent-voices

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Everyone copes with exams at university in different ways, so this episode offers some tips for studying effectively, and also how to take good breaks and remain calm.

Time stamps:

Revision Tips - 1:00

University Resources - 6:17

Productivity Apps and Software - 11:41

Wellbeing Map - 14:34

Managing Commitments - 17:00

The Exams - 18:11

Student Support - 19:24

University Workshops - 20:57

Charlie's Tips - 25:28

Additional Advice - 26:44

Find Out More - 31:32

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Kent Voices is the podcast from Student Services at the University of Kent, where students and staff discuss a wide range of topics relating to university life.

We cover themes including disability, mental health, faith groups, local communities, sustainability, citizenship, volunteering, employability, and campus events. If you’d like the accessible version of this podcast, or are a University of Kent student wanting to contribute, visit our webpage at https://www.kent.ac.uk/student-services/kent-voices

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This episode features the staff and volunteers of the Kent Community Oasis Garden, a green space on the Canterbury campus at the University of Kent where the community can get involved.

Time stamps:

Defining KentCOG - 0:48

How did you get involved? - 2:41

Lucy; the KentCOG mascot - 4:50

What is on site, and how can people get involved? - 5:19

Who else can get involved with the garden? - 7:58

What do you do in a typical session? - 9:03

What else do people enjoy about being part of it? - 13:45

Enjoyable experiences of the current users of KentCOG - 15:26

Why should people join in? - 19:04

What are the aims of the garden? - 23:23

Where can students and community members find the garden? - 26:18

What 3 words would you use to describe KentCOG? - 27:31

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Kent Voices is the podcast from Student Services at the University of Kent, where students and staff discuss a wide range of topics relating to university life.

We cover themes including disability, mental health, faith groups, local communities, sustainability, citizenship, volunteering, employability, and campus events. If you’d like the accessible version of this podcast, or are a University of Kent student wanting to contribute, visit our webpage at https://www.kent.ac.uk/student-services/kent-voices

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This podcast features an interview with the head of Student Support and Wellbeing at the University of Kent, as well as some tips for how to get support for your mental health.

Time stamps:

What has developed since starting at Kent, Lee? - 0:26

Can students give feedback on their experiences with Student Support? - 4:05

How is the university committed to providing mental health support? - 6:25

How can a student get support? - 8:27

What's on for Universities' Mental Health Day? - 9:47

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Kent Voices is the podcast from Student Services at the University of Kent, where students and staff discuss a wide range of topics relating to university life.

We cover themes including disability, mental health, faith groups, local communities, sustainability, citizenship, volunteering, employability, and campus events. If you’d like the accessible version of this podcast, or are a University of Kent student wanting to contribute, visit our webpage at https://www.kent.ac.uk/student-services/kent-voices

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As part of the University of Kent and Kent Union's celebration of UK Disability History Month, staff contributed to a panel to discuss one of this year's national themes: hidden impairments.

Kent Voices is the podcast from Student Services at the University of Kent, where students and staff discuss a wide range of topics relating to university life.

We cover themes including disability, mental health, faith groups, local communities, sustainability, citizenship, volunteering, employability, and campus events. If you’d like the accessible version of this podcast, or are a University of Kent student wanting to contribute, visit our webpage at https://www.kent.ac.uk/student-services/kent-voices

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This episode was recorded on the week of the United Nations' International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and includes guests from the 'Respect the No' society, as well as two people behind the University of Kent's sex positive campaign.

Time stamps:

Sex Education - 1:40

Your First Time - 6:20

Sex at University - 19:57

Respect the No - 26:13

Student Support and Wellbeing - 29:00

Consent Campaign - 30:27

We cover themes including disability, mental health, faith groups, local communities, sustainability, citizenship, volunteering, employability, and campus events. If you’d like the accessible version of this podcast, or are a University of Kent student wanting to contribute, visit our webpage at https://www.kent.ac.uk/student-services/kent-voices

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This episode was the Interfaith Week Special, featuring two guests who spoke about what faith means to them, it's importance on campus, and what students can do if they're looking for faith.

Kent Voices is the podcast from Student Services at the University of Kent, where students and staff discuss a wide range of topics relating to university life.

We cover themes including disability, mental health, faith groups, local communities, sustainability, citizenship, volunteering, employability, and campus events. If you’d like the accessible version of this podcast, or are a University of Kent student wanting to contribute, visit our webpage at https://www.kent.ac.uk/student-services/kent-voices

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This episode of the Kent Voices podcast looks at how you can stay safe around Halloween and Bonfire Night.

Kent Voices is the podcast from Student Services at the University of Kent, where students and staff discuss a wide range of topics relating to university life.

We cover themes including disability, mental health, faith groups, local communities, sustainability, citizenship, volunteering, employability, and campus events. If you’d like the accessible version of this podcast, or are a University of Kent student wanting to contribute, visit our webpage at https://www.kent.ac.uk/student-services/kent-voices

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