Events will take place in Reception or in The Lounge between 12pm and 2pm.
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University Mental Health Day & Holi Festival
Thursday 13 March 2025, 12pm - 2pm (The Lounge)
We will be joined by Barney the Pets as Therapy Dog and Talking Therapies.
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Monday 17 March 2025
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Eid Festival
Monday 31 March 2025
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Stress Awareness Month - Donut stress!
Tuesday 1 April 2025
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Money Clinic
Monday 7 April 2025
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Kent Police will also be joining us in Reception on the following dates between 12pm - 2pm. Drop by if you need to report a crime or get some advice:
Tuesday 11 March 2025
Tuesday 1 April 2025
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Our Relax & Renew programme is a series of informal, creative workshops held in the Gateway. Drop in between 1pm - 1.30pm.
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Thursday 6 March 2025
Paint a pot
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Thursday 13 March 2025
Plant a succulent
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Thursday 20 March 2025
Weaving the mind (for Neurodiversity Celebration Week)
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Thursday 27 March 2025
Planting sunflowers
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Thursday 3 April 2025
Macrame
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Thursday 10 April 2025
Create a papier mâché bowl
Events will take place in the Library Zines Area unless otherwise specified.
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Chill Out Zone
Every Monday and Thursday, 12pm - 2pm
Activities and crafts every week so you can take a study break. Activities include pom-pom making, colouring, and games.
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World Book Day
Thursday 6 March 2025, 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Join our bookmark-making session; colour one in, make one from our craft supplies, or use an origami design.
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University Mental Health Day
Thursday 13 March 2025, 12pm - 3pm
Come to the refectory green space to meet bunnies, Shetland ponies, a giant tortoise, and more!
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Monday 17 March - Friday 21 March 2025
We’d love to hear from you! Look out for our feedback boxes around campus and let us know about your experiences of being neurodiverse at UCA.
Stress ball making
Tuesday 1 April 2025
Library first floor
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Sports games
Monday 7 April 2025
Location TBC
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Mental Health Awareness Day guided walk and talk
Monday 12 May 2025
Location TBC
National Student Money Week Clothing and Pre-Loved Item Swish
Thursday 6 March 2025, 12pm - 2pm (Library ground floor)
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University Mental Health Day: Hug a Hound with Greyhounds 4 U
Thursday 13 March 2025, 12pm - 2pm (Sculpture Park)
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Stress Relief Workshop
Thursday 20 March 2025, 1.30pm - 3pm (Library seminar room)
Learn to master stress through practical relaxation. To reserve a space, please email your name and student ID to wellbeing@uca.ac.uk.
Contact Gateway
Canterbury
Email: gatewaycanterbury@uca.ac.uk
Tel: 01227 817314
Epsom
Email: gatewayepsom@uca.ac.uk
Tel: 01372 202461
Farnham
Email: gatewayfarnham@uca.ac.uk
Tel: 01252 892709