The Big University Welcome

Start your University journey by attending our Welcome Festival – the biggest official event of Welcome Week.

This free festival brings together new and returning students from around the world to celebrate the start of the academic year, make new friends, and feel part of the Kent community from day one.

Enjoy:

• Free food
• Free activities and entertainment
• Opportunities to meet students from across the University
• Demonstrations from some of our student societies
• A fun and welcoming atmosphere to settle into life at Kent

Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026
Time: 12.00–4.00pm - drop in anytime
Location: Templeman Lawn

Add this to your diary! It's an event you will not want to miss.