Be Your Own Boss

KU are known for their successes in helping students/graduates to start their own freelance or business careers. Find out what support is available to you to compliment your studies and help you realise your dreams of being your own boss.

Kingston Hill
  • Tue 17 Sep at 10.00 in KHBS2039
  • Tue 17 Sep at 11.00 in KHBS2039
  • Tue 17 Sep at 16.00 in KHBS2039
    Roehampton Vale
    • Tue 17 Sep at 13.00 in RVHW105
      Knights Park
      • Wed 18 Sep at 10.00 in KPTK504
      • Wed 18 Sep at 11.00 in KPTK504
        Penrhyn Road
        • Wed 18 Sep at 13.00 in PRJG5002
        • Wed 18 Sep at 14.00 in PRJG5002

          Commuter Life at KU

          A large proportion of KU students commute to University, a commuter student is someone who travels for more than 50 minutes from their term time address. Make the most out of being a commuter student whilst at university and find out what KU are doing to support you

          Kingston Hill
          • Tue 17 Sep at 10.00 in KHFL2004
          • Tue 17 Sep at 11.00 in KHFL2004
            Roehampton Vale
            • Tue 17 Sep at 12.00 in RVHW201 (Full)
            • Tue 17 Sep at 13.00 in RVHW201
              Penrhyn Road
              • Wed 18 Sep at 10.00 in PRJG5002
              • Wed 18 Sep at 12.00 in PRJG5002
              • Wed 18 Sep at 14.00 in PRJG3003
                Knights Park
                • Wed 18 Sep at 12.00 in KPTK401

                  Disability and Mental Health

                  If you have a disability, specific learning (such as dyslexia) or a mental health condition then you could receive support and eqipment to help you in your studies. In this session, we can advice you on how to apply for support and answer questions about this.

                  Kingston Hill
                  • Tue 17 Sep at 13.00 in KHFL2005
                    Penrhyn Road
                    • Wed 18 Sep at 13.00 in PRJG4010
                      Knights Park
                      • Wed 18 Sep at 15.00 in KPTK503

                        Gain More Than A Degree

                        Find out about about the range of activities that will help you develop, both inside the classroom and out, so you graduate with more than just your degree.

                        Kingston Hill
                        • Tue 17 Sep at 10.00 in KHBS3034
                        • Tue 17 Sep at 11.00 in KHBS3034 (Full)
                          Penrhyn Road
                          • Wed 18 Sep at 10.00 in PRJG3003 (Full)
                          • Wed 18 Sep at 11.00 in PRJG3003 (Full)

                            How To Be Clever With Your Cash

                            Do you want more cash at uni? Do you want to avoid having no money at the end of the term? Do you want to be quids in? Come to our event to find out more…

                            Roehampton Vale
                            • Tue 17 Sep at 11.00 in RVHW102
                              Kingston Hill
                              • Tue 17 Sep at 15.00 in KHBS3033
                              • Tue 17 Sep at 16.00 in KHBS3033
                                Knights Park
                                • Wed 18 Sep at 11.00 in KPTK401
                                  Penrhyn Road
                                  • Wed 18 Sep at 13.00 in PRJG2002
                                  • Wed 18 Sep at 14.00 in PRJG2002
                                  • Wed 18 Sep at 15.00 in PRJG2002

                                    International Orientation

                                    Are you an EU or International student? This session will give you a brief overview of everything you need to know, including healthcare in the UK, opening a UK bank account, navigating the public transportation system, and adjusting to teaching and learning in the UK.

                                    Kingston Hill
                                    • Tue 17 Sep at 10.00 in KHBS3035 (Full)
                                      Roehampton Vale
                                      • Tue 17 Sep at 12.00 in RVHW205
                                        Penrhyn Road
                                        • Wed 18 Sep at 10.00 in PRJG4002 (Full)
                                          Knights Park
                                          • Wed 18 Sep at 12.00 in KPTK402

                                            KU Cares Welcome Session

                                            Find out about the support available to care leavers, young adult carers and students estrangerd from their families (under 25, undergraduate, UK students only) KH and PR campuses only.

                                            Kingston Hill
                                            • Tue 17 Sep at 13.00 in KHBS2025
                                              Penrhyn Road
                                              • Wed 18 Sep at 11.00 in PRJG3014

                                                Part Time Jobs; Earn While You Learn

                                                This workshop is for anyone looking for a part time work while they study. We will cover CV's, where to find jobs, the upcoming part time jobs fair and give information on the support available from the Careers and Employability Service.

                                                Kingston Hill
                                                • Tue 17 Sep at 10.00 in KHBS3036 (Full)
                                                • Tue 17 Sep at 11.00 in KHBS3036
                                                • Tue 17 Sep at 12.00 in KHBS3036 (Full)
                                                  Roehampton Vale
                                                  • Tue 17 Sep at 14.00 in RVHW205
                                                  • Tue 17 Sep at 15.00 in RVHW205
                                                  • Tue 17 Sep at 16.00 in RVHW205
                                                    Knights Park
                                                    • Wed 18 Sep at 10.00 in KPTK402
                                                    • Wed 18 Sep at 11.00 in KPTK402
                                                      Penrhyn Road
                                                      • Wed 18 Sep at 12.00 in PRJG3002 (Full)
                                                      • Wed 18 Sep at 14.00 in PRJG3002
                                                      • Wed 18 Sep at 15.00 in PRJG3002
                                                      • Wed 18 Sep at 16.00 in PRJG3002

                                                        Postgraduate Networking Session

                                                        Come and meet your fellow posgraduate students and have your questions answered by Kingston Unviersity Alumni.

                                                        Kingston Hill
                                                        • Tue 17 Sep at 18.30-20.30 in KHBS0027/KHBS0026 (Full)
                                                          Penrhyn Road
                                                          • Wed 18 Sep at 18.30-20.30 in PRJG2002 (Full)
                                                          • Wed 25 Sep at 18.30-20.30 in PRJG4002

                                                            Social Action: Skill Up and Make A Difference

                                                            Join Kingston Hub to explore some of the Volunteering and Paid development oppertunities available to Kingston Students who are interested in getting involved in activites to develop themselves, their skills and their local communities.

                                                            Kingston Hill
                                                            • Tue 17 Sep at 12.00 in KHBS3035
                                                            • Tue 17 Sep at 15.00 in KHBS2039
                                                              Roehampton Vale
                                                              • Tue 17 Sep at 15.00 in RVHW105
                                                              • Tue 17 Sep at 16.00 in RVHW105
                                                                Penrhyn Road
                                                                • Wed 18 Sep at 11.00 in PRJG3004
                                                                • Wed 18 Sep at 13.00 in PRJG3004
                                                                • Wed 18 Sep at 16.00 in PRJG3004
                                                                  Knights Park
                                                                  • Wed 18 Sep at 12.00 in KPTK503
                                                                  • Wed 18 Sep at 15.00 in KPTK401

                                                                    Study or Work Abroad

                                                                    Are you an EU or International Student? This session will give you a breif overview of everthing you need to know including: healthcare ub tge UK, opening a UK Bank account, navigating the public transportation system, and adjusting to teaching and learning in the UK.

                                                                    Roehampton Vale
                                                                    • Tue 17 Sep at 12.00 in RVHW203
                                                                      Kingston Hill
                                                                      • Tue 17 Sep at 15.00 in KHFL2004
                                                                      • Tue 17 Sep at 16.00 in KHFL2004
                                                                        Knights Park
                                                                        • Wed 18 Sep at 10.00 in KPTK101
                                                                        • Wed 18 Sep at 11.00 in KPTK101
                                                                          Penrhyn Road
                                                                          • Wed 18 Sep at 14.00 in PRJG0003
                                                                          • Wed 18 Sep at 15.00 in PRJG0003
                                                                          • Wed 18 Sep at 16.00 in PRJG0003

                                                                            Study Smart with Digital Technology

                                                                            Want to study smart using the leading technology available to you as a Kingston student? This digital showcase will introduce you to the IT technology platform designed to enhance your studies

                                                                            Kingston Hill
                                                                            • Tue 17 Sep at 10.00 in KHBS3033
                                                                            • Tue 17 Sep at 11.00 in KHBS3033
                                                                              Roehampton Vale
                                                                              • Tue 17 Sep at 15.00 in RVHW201
                                                                              • Tue 17 Sep at 16.00 in RVHW201
                                                                                Knights Park
                                                                                • Wed 18 Sep at 13.00 in KPTK402
                                                                                  Penrhyn Road
                                                                                  • Wed 18 Sep at 15.00 in PRJG3014 (Full)
                                                                                  • Wed 18 Sep at 16.00 in PRJG3014

                                                                                    Technology and Apps to support your studies

                                                                                    Come and find out how to use assistive software to study productively. The session is open to all students but may be particularly useful if you have a disability, mental health condition or a specific learning difference such as dyslexia.

                                                                                    Roehampton Vale
                                                                                    • Tue 17 Sep at 12.00 in RVMB106
                                                                                      Kingston Hill
                                                                                      • Tue 17 Sep at 15.00 in KHBS1017
                                                                                        Penrhyn Road
                                                                                        • Wed 18 Sep at 10.00 in PRJG4004

                                                                                          The KU Big Read Discussion Group

                                                                                          Please come along and talk about how you felt to get a book and whether you would like to help choose the book that gets sent to students next year.

                                                                                          Roehampton Vale
                                                                                          • Tue 17 Sep at 10.00 in RVHW202
                                                                                          • Tue 17 Sep at 11.00 in RVHW202
                                                                                            Kingston Hill
                                                                                            • Tue 17 Sep at 12.00 in KHBS2038
                                                                                            • Tue 17 Sep at 16.00 in KHBS2038
                                                                                              Penrhyn Road
                                                                                              • Wed 18 Sep at 10.00 in PRJG4006
                                                                                              • Wed 18 Sep at 14.00 in PRJG4006
                                                                                                Knights Park
                                                                                                • Wed 18 Sep at 13.00 in KPTK503

                                                                                                  Tier 4 Student Visa: Monitoring and Support

                                                                                                  Are you an international student on a Tier 4 student visa? This session will cover the visa and immigration support we offer, information on working in the UK (during your studies and after), and visa compliance regulations.

                                                                                                  Kingston Hill
                                                                                                  • Tue 17 Sep at 13.00 in KHFL2004
                                                                                                    Penrhyn Road
                                                                                                    • Wed 18 Sep at 16.00 in PRJG4010 (Full)

                                                                                                      US Financial Aid: An Introduction and Meet and Greet

                                                                                                      Kingston Hill
                                                                                                      • Tue 17 Sep at 14.00 in KHBS3036
                                                                                                        Penrhyn Road
                                                                                                        • Wed 18 Sep at 11.00 in PRJG1002

                                                                                                          What is Academic Writing?

                                                                                                          Over the course of your degree, you will be asked to complete different types of academic writing as part of the assessment strategy for your courses/modules. In this session we'll start thinking what academic writing is (and isn't) and give you some tips on how to do it well.

                                                                                                          Kingston Hill
                                                                                                          • Tue 17 Sep at 10.00 in KHBS0026
                                                                                                          • Tue 17 Sep at 11.00 in KHBS0026
                                                                                                          • Tue 17 Sep at 12.00 in KHBS0026
                                                                                                            Roehampton Vale
                                                                                                            • Tue 17 Sep at 14.00 in RVMB002
                                                                                                            • Tue 17 Sep at 15.00 in RVMB002
                                                                                                            • Tue 17 Sep at 16.00 in RVMB002
                                                                                                              Penrhyn Road
                                                                                                              • Wed 18 Sep at 10.00 in PRJG2002
                                                                                                              • Wed 18 Sep at 11.00 in PRJG2002
                                                                                                              • Wed 18 Sep at 12.00 in PRJG2002
                                                                                                                Knights Park
                                                                                                                • Wed 18 Sep at 14.00 in KPTK101
                                                                                                                • Wed 18 Sep at 15.00 in KPTK101
                                                                                                                • Wed 18 Sep at 16.00 in KPTK101

                                                                                                                  Your Wellbeing @KU

                                                                                                                  Check out different ways to stay healthy, happy and fulfilled at University. Meet the Student Wellbeing Team (Health, Wellbeing, Faith and Sport), other support agencies in Kingston and pick up some freebies such as: mini massage; wellbeing puzzle books; mindfulness information; condoms; and much more….

                                                                                                                  Roehampton Vale
                                                                                                                  • Tue 17 Sep at 10.00 in RVHW105
                                                                                                                  • Tue 17 Sep at 11.00 in RVHW105
                                                                                                                    Kingston Hill
                                                                                                                    • Tue 17 Sep at 14.00 in KHBS3036
                                                                                                                    • Tue 17 Sep at 15.00 in KHBS3036
                                                                                                                      Penrhyn Road
                                                                                                                      • Wed 18 Sep at 11.00 in PRJG4002
                                                                                                                      • Wed 18 Sep at 12.00 in PRJG4002
                                                                                                                        Knights Park
                                                                                                                        • Wed 18 Sep at 14.00 in KPTK401
                                                                                                                        • Wed 18 Sep at 15.00 in KPTK401