What's happening in January 2024

CCCU events highlights:

Check out the Student Events Hub for all the latest events – there is something happening every day!

• Wintersound 2024: 19 January, 6.30-10pm, Daphne Oram Gallery. Explore the sonic underground with the Free Range Orchestra and CCCU students. Book your free place now!
  
  
• Medway Welcome Fair: 24 January, The Hub. Join us for a vibrant and inclusive event designed to connect, engage, and kickstart your semester. Explore a diverse array of student societies, discover local services, and learn about campus resources.
  
  
• Personal Development Week: Most students will have a Personal Development Week at some point in their academic year and for many it will be from 22 – 26 January. This is your chance to take time to reflect on your learning so far, try something new, build your confidence, set future goals, and get the most out of your student life.
  
  
• School of Creative Arts and Industries Postgraduate Exhibition: 29 January-16 February, Daphne Oram Gallery. Featuring creative and text-based work from the Postgraduate Taught Creative and Cultural Industries suite.
  
  
• Refreshers Fayre: 6 February, Verena Holmes. Make the most of your student life and discover all the clubs and societies on offer.
  
  
• Varsity: 22-27 March. Support Team Christ Church as they go head-to-head with the University of Kent in various sports!

University Survival Guide Workshop

Tuesday 30 January, 4.30 - 6.30pm, The Lounge. Join 'Commando Chef' and Robbie White in this interactive workshop as they share key survival tips for uni:

• How to enjoy cooking on a budget
• Building positive relationships
• Partying safely

Exam Support

Good luck to all those who have assessments this month. Even if you have already looked at your assessment timetable, it is worth rechecking for any updates and making sure you know when and where you need to be.

And remember that there is plenty of support available to help you succeed in your studies as well as ways to stressless!

Winter Wellbeing

We know that the cold days and dark nights can make it difficult to stay motivated during the winter and it can be tempting to just hibernate away from it all! Whether it is making friends at the regular wellbeing events, stressing less with the Library, keeping active with CCCU Sports or getting involved in student life - there are plenty of ways to beat those winter blues!

Join us for the next StressLess event on 18 January - it is all about mindfulness and relaxation with massages, colouring, painting, and more!

From Pet Therapy to Relaxations Sessions, Games Afternoons to Speed Friending, Crafternoons to Movie Nights the Medway Hub also has lots of wellbeing events this Winter!

And remember the Student Wellbeing Team are always here for you, offering a wide variety of confidential advice, emotional support or just a chat when you need it. Did you know that they have teamed up with Spectrum.Life to offer 24/7, in-the-moment support, whether online, via text or phone – so you can talk to someone whenever or wherever you need support.

Get fit for the new year!

• Free Gym and Fitness Class Access Week: Enjoy one week completely free in January to explore our state-of-the-art gym, fitness classes, and sports facilities.

• New 'Couch to 5k' Programme: Starting this January, join CCCU Sports on a gradual journey to a 5-kilometer run, regardless of your fitness level!

Looking to your future

• Careers Workshops: Throughout January there are a range of workshops to support your career goals including getting the most out of LinkedIn, overcoming imposter syndrome, public speaking skills, and applying for work experience.
  
  
• Launchpad - How to Make Money Programme: If are you thinking of freelancing or self-employment; or maybe you want to start your own business or turn your hobby into a side hustle then this free programme might be for you. Starting on 31 January you can book your place here.
  
  
• Free Microsoft MOS Workshops and Qualifications: Improve your IT skills, gain free additional qualifications, and add Microsoft Office specialist to your CV. Various dates are available throughout the month, book online to register your spot on the training session.
  
  
• Postgraduate Answers Evening: 23 January, 6-8pm, Augustine Hall. Join us at our Answers Evening and find out more about our range of postgraduate courses because it is never too early to start thinking about what to do after your degree! Book your place now.

Student Voice

• Whatuni Review: There's still time to submit a WhatUni review and a chance to win £200!
• National Student Surveys: Launching soon! Your feedback is crucial to shaping the future of the University. See how your responses last year made a positive difference.
• CCCU students’ digital and health literacy survey: Help improve students' wellbeing by taking part in this survey. You could win a smartphone!