We saw so many bands at the university before they were famous playing in the college dining rooms: Everything but the Girl, Marillion, Aswad, Misty in Roots. And every Xmas a glam rock concert in the Sports Hall: Slade (1982) and Sweet, Mud, Rubettes (1983).

Arrived at Kent in August 1965 as one of its first 50 academics. There was a constant excitement of doing things for the first time. From the beginning Kent has always been a friendly place where people have time for each other.

Living & studying on campus for a year gives you unlimited memories. I fell in love with Kent campus from the first time I visited! I was lucky enough to live in Tyler Court, falling ever more in love with the view across Canterbury and its Cathedral. I made friends from all over the world, some friends for life! Cooking together, singing towards the classroom, working together, roadtrips... there's no end!

A wonderful experience academically & culturally - wonderful environment, great friends from all over the world - I'll never forget the sunrise from the Universiy looking down on the Cathedral.

I have many memories from my time at UKC (as it was called then!) Firstly those of meeting my future wife outside Keynes College during my MSc course.

Being inspired by great teaching staff who encouraged me to challenge myself and no accept convenional wisdom as fact. Oh, and always getting lost trying to find offices in Rutherford - it was like a rabbit warren!!

Not only did Kent open me to a whole new world of exciting career opportunities, but that it was the place where I made my best friendships, and specially, where I met my wife. Everyday I think about it, I feel so lucky and grateful of choosing Kent.

Rutherford college, Tyler court, Block A is the BEST! I met some of my best friends here and had some of the most rewarding experiences of my life whilst studying here. I will always highly reccomend such a diverse and well established institution,

Came all the way from Ireland to study here and I don't think I'll ever leave. I love UKC, Canterbury and Kent. The drama staff in the school of arts are phenomenal and will forever be in my heart!

Coming to Kent has given me so many amazing opportunities. I remember going to the supreme court and listening to judgements, having dinner with reknowned barristers in Inner Temple and Lincolns Inn and meeting so many beautiful people at UKC!

One day at breakfast in Eliot college a friend and I decided to go to France for lunch. In America the notion of leaving the country just for lunch would have been absurd. By 5pm I was back at Kent and working out in the gym.

In my first term at Kent, it was really snowy so we filled our kitchen bins with snow and made an igloo in Parkwood.

My favourite memory is graduating at the Cathedral - such a prestigious venue, it was a truly special day & the staff made it even better - ever friendly, dedicated & professional. As a staff member now I look forward to being a part of this special day for future graduates.

When I came all seemed new, but making friends made things so much easier. Now, I feel part of Kent. People are friendly, and it always gives me a pleasure to come to the University.