kentunion

Who are we?

We are Kent Union, the representative voice of all 20,000+ students who study at the University of Kent.

We are led by students, for students. Our mission is to promote your interests and priorities on campus, locally and globally, empowering you to lead through campaigns, lobbying and activism that you decide. We're here to help you academically and socially, and strive to be a students' union you can always turn to, whether you are doing great or just need a helping hand.

We empower students to become leaders, have a say in shaping your university experience and find friends and a sense of belonging. All while delivering inclusive, diverse and fun experiences because we are a home for everyone like you.

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Become a Student Rep and represent your coursemates

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Compete for Team Kent locally and nationally

What's going on?

Meet your new friends

University is a time of massive change but also a huge opportunity for you to find like minded friends, whatever your niche interest.

There are over 250 Student Groups to choose from providing countless hours of entertainment, support and friendship. Whether you like outdoor activities like football and planting trees or indoor activities like dance and reading a book, there's a group of similar individuals who can't wait to meet you. The beautiful thing is, if somehow there isn't a group that speaks to you then you can start one!

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There is a group for everyone, no matter what your interests

A smiling Raise and Give volunteer at their Welcome Fair stall

Raise and Give have raised over £1 million for a variety of charities

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Get a job that works around you

Jobshop is an online employment service provided by Kent Union to assist University of Kent students in Canterbury to find part-time, temporary and seasonal employment.

Jobshop's mission is to ensure that as many students as possible have access to opportunities to gain valuable work experience, develop employability skills and earn some additional income whilst you're studying.

If you want to regularly hear about the jobs we advertise then sign up to our regular email newsletters that send the latest straight to your inbox!

Two of our Jobshop team next to a recruitment banner at The Big Fair

Our Jobshop team are always working to find you work

Looking down on a busy recruitment fair on campus

Each year we host two recruitment fairs on Canterbury campus

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