Welcome events for the School of Natural Sciences

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School of Natural Sciences Welcome Events

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Welcome events for new SNS students

Please check your Welcome Week timetable regularly (here) as your compulsory school induction events may change. See Welcome Week event support.  

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Welcome to the School of Natural Sciences!

Welcome to the School of Natural Sciences at the University of Kent. We're delighted that you've chosen to join us and look forward to welcoming you this September. 

Whether you're studying biosciences, chemistry, forensic science, ecology and conservation or sport, exercise and rehabilitation sciences, you'll become part of a friendly, collaborative community where you'll learn from experts who are passionate about their subjects and committed to helping you succeed. Through hands-on practical work, cutting-edge facilities, and opportunities to engage with real-world research, you'll build the knowledge and skills to prepare you for an exciting future. 

Starting university is a significant milestone, and we know there'll be plenty to look forward to over the coming months. We encourage you to embrace every opportunity, ask questions, make new connections, and get involved in everything the school and the wider university have to offer. 

We wish you a wonderful summer and can't wait to welcome you to Kent and support you as you begin this exciting new chapter.

 - Mark Wass, Head of School for the School of Natural Sciences

Mark Wass

Help with your Welcome Week timetable

How do I view my Welcome Week timetable?

At the top of this page, choose your level of study - Foundation year, Undergraduate, Master's/Postgraduate Taught or Postgraduate Research. Then select your course. 

There are two timetable links to choose from: one shows all Welcome events, including your compulsory School events, and the other shows only your compulsory School events.

You can also change this view directly on the calendar by selecting or deselecting the Compulsory category.  

Which Welcome Week events do I need to attend?

You should attend your compulsory School events, as these will help you prepare for the start of your studies. We also recommend attending any general Welcome events that interest you, as they're a great opportunity to meet other students and settle into life at Kent.

In particular, the Students' Union Welcome Fairs are a great way to learn about societies, groups and sports teams.

Joint honours students

If you are joining us on a Joint Honours course, we recommend prioritising Welcome activities for the first subject listed in your degree title. If your timetable has gaps, you can then explore and attend Welcome events for your second subject. This will help you make the most of your Welcome Week while getting to know both of your subject areas.

How do I view my teaching timetable?

Your teaching timetable starts from Week 1 (5 October) onwards and is available on KentVision, the My Kent website and via the My Kent Student App. 

Have a question?

If you have any questions about your Welcome Week timetable, please get in touch with the Student Experience team StudentExperience@kent.ac.uk.