Canterbury, Medway and Tunbridge Wells campuses will close for most services and activity on Friday 20 December 2024 and will re-open on Thursday 2 January 2025.

A range of services will continue to be available both on campus and online to support students during the holidays.

Wellbeing Support

Spectrum.Life offers CCCU students immediate emotional online, text and telephone support from qualified professionals – whenever and wherever you need it. So, whether you go back home in the UK or overseas for Christmas or you stay local there is always someone there for you.

The free service is available 24/7, 365 days per year via:

  • Telephone: 0800 0318227
  • WhatsApp: Text “Hi” to 0741836 0780
  • Mobile App or web platform

You can also contact:

  • Your GP for general physical or mental health concerns
  • The Samaritans: 116 123 for confidential, emotional support 24/7.
  • 24/7 Mental Health Matters Helpline: 0800 107 0160.

Christmas Corner in the Lounge, St Georges

If you are not going home for Christmas, The Lounge has you covered! From 21 December to 5 January, there will be a cosy corner where you can meet up with mates, play games and maybe enjoy a mince pie. Remember to bring your student ID!

StressLess Zone in the Library

When the Library is open don't forget the StressLess Zone on the second floor. This is the perfect warm place to chill and enjoy board games and crafts with your friends over the holidays. 

Augustine House Library and i-zone support

Augustine House will remain open for students daily, except from 25-26 December and 1 January when it will be closed.

Please note that Augustine House is now open under reduced hours for the festive break. 24/7 access will resume on 2 January until 17 January.

i-zone and Library Helpdesk will be available as below at Augustine House and via email.

 

Library Building

Library Helpdesk

i-zone

Augustine House and Email only

16 December

7.30am - 1am

9am - 3pm

9am - 6pm

17 - 19 December

7.30am - 1am

9am - 8pm

9am - 6pm

20 December

7.30am - 5pm

9am - 5pm

9am - 5pm

21 - 24 December

9am - 5pm

11am - 4pm

11am - 4pm

i-zone are closed on Sunday 22 December

25 & 26 December

CLOSED

CLOSED

CLOSED

27 -  31 December

9am - 5pm

11am - 4pm

11am - 4pm

i-zone are closed on Sunday 29 December

1 January

CLOSED

CLOSED

CLOSED
2 January 7.30am - 24/7 9am - 8pm 9am - 6pm

Please note that you will require a Student ID card (formerly known as Smartcard) to access the building throughout the holiday period. 

Drill Hall Library

Drill Hall library will be open on reduced hours 9am - 5pm, from Saturday 14 December to Friday 20 December.

The main library services will close from Saturday 21 December until Thursday 2 January 2025; however, study spaces will be available to Medway students during this time. Make sure you bring your Student ID to access the building. 

Full details of our opening hours, facilities service updates are available on the Drill Hall Library website.

Salomons Institute Library

Salomons Institute Library, Tunbridge Wells will close for Christmas on 20 December at 4.30pm and reopen on 2 January at 8am.

Learning Support

Remember you can access a range of digital learning resources via your Digital Library and Learning Skills Hub at any time from home.

The quickest and easiest way for you to access all the free software you might need for your course over the holidays, including Microsoft Office, SPSS, NVivo and more is via the CCCU App Store

Accommodation Support

If you are staying in University accommodation over Christmas, then remember you can access all the support above. You can also contact the security team if you have any concerns or issues during this time on 01227 922355. 

Safety Support

Your friendly security team will be on campus throughout this time. Download the Safezone App so you can easily request their support for first aid or an emergency.

Support of International students staying in Canterbury over Christmas

Friends International

Friends International, in partnership with our International Team and the Chaplaincy, is here to help you enjoy your time in Canterbury over Christmas with the following programme.

Booking essential via this link. Booking will close 24 hours before the event.

  • Canterbury to Fordwich Walk, Monday 23 December, 1pm-3. 30pm, All Saints Church, CT1 1PA.
  • Games in Augustine House, Tuesday 24 December, 12pm-2pm, Augustine House Cafe.
  • Cathedral Christmas Day Service, Wednesday 25 December, 11am-1pm, Meet outside the Cathedral gift shop.
  • English Club with Friends International, Friday 27 December, 3pm-4pm, Augustine House Cafe.
  • Cooking with Friends International, Monday 30 December, 2pm-4pm.
  • Tea at Three, Thursday 2 January, 3pm-4pm, the Chapel.
  • Lego Club, Friday 3 January, 2pm-3pm, the Chapel.

Please note that the only gate open for main Campus, Canterbury (from 21 December to 1 January), will be Gate 4 on North Holmes Road leading to Anselm Security, but all buildings are locked.

We hope everyone has a restful and relaxing break.
See you in the new year!

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