What’s happening at CCCU in December

Whether you're looking forward to Christmas crafts, winter treats, or seasonal films, CCCU has plenty of activities to bring the holiday spirit alive. Plus, we’re here to support you with academic resources, wellbeing tips, and events for every student. Here’s everything you need to know about December at CCCU.

Festive events

If you have not booked your tickets for the Carols by Candlelight Concert on 6 December in Canterbury Cathedral, there are still tickets available. This very special event is held exclusively for our CCCU community, so book your spot and don’t miss out!

Here are just a few Christmas highlights:

• Medway winter wonderland on 4 December from 12 – 5pm in the Hub is set to get you in the festive spirit! With makers market stalls, a photobooth, winter crafts and activities, and more!
  
  
• Christmas Ball at the Lounge, 5 December from 6–11pm. Dress to impress and join in on fun! With food, music, games, awards, and more.

• TABLEtalk with the Medway Campus Chaplain takes place every Thursday from 7.30 – 9.30pm in the Medway Building with a special Christmas edition happening on 12 December.
  
  
• Christmas card making, 16 December, 2–3.30pm in the Food Court. Send your friends and family some holiday cheer with a festive card.

• Christmas film, 17 December from 4pm. Join friends in the Chapel for a Christmas film to get you in the holiday spirit!

• A visit to Canterbury Cathedral, 18 December at 10am. Meet in front of the Cathedral Giftshop to explore England's' oldest Cathedral at Christmas.

• Enter the Christmas tree competition with the best dressed tree, featuring lights, baubles, and bespoke decorations for a chance to win a limited addition Chaplaincy hamper.

Plus, experience the joy of festive food around campus – get a full Christmas Dinner at the Food Court or Augustine House, book in a Christmas Buffet with your mates at the Lounge, or try our festive sandwich and warming lattes before they sell out!

Other events highlights

Looking for something beyond holiday festivities? Check out these engaging opportunities:

• Dr Toyin Agbetu will give a Lecture on the Violence of Epistemic Silence: Words of War and Resistance, on 3 December at 9am in Lg16.

• Join the Student Green Office for Navigating Disabilities: A Talk on 4 December, 1 – 3pm in Ng07, to discuss experiences with both visible and invisible disabilities, raise disability awareness and highlight the issues faced by the disabled community.

• The first of a new lecture series showcasing the research expertise of CCCU professors: Is Sport Killing the Planet?... and does it care enough to stop? By Professor Mike Weed, 11 December, 5.15 - 7pm, OS.0.01.

• Join a Careers workshop in the lead up to Christmas to help you kickstart your future career and boost your employability skills before the end of the year!

Getting assessment ready!

December can be a busy time with upcoming deadlines and assessment, but we’ve got you covered:

• Check your exam timetables – It’s important you’re available for all your exams and feel prepared by knowing when and where they’ll take place.

• Access year-round support from your Personal Academic Tutor, Learning Skills Hub, Digital Library, Peer Mentors, and the Learning Skills Team.

• Take time for regular study breaks. StressLess with free hot chocolate, festive crafts, and biscuit decorating on 5 December, 1 – 5pm, in Augustine House.
  
  
• Drop-in to the Academic Success Session on 6 December from 11.30am – 1.30pm in Rowan Williams Court and get your questions answered by the Learning Skills Team.

Let’s Talk - about the winter blues 

It is cold and dark outside and while many people are looking forward to Christmas for some it can be a challenging time. So, remember if you are feeling low, anxious or overwhelmed you don’t have to face it alone. Reach out to the Student Wellbeing Team for a chat and support. They are here for you.