Student life
Develop your skills, experience new things and make friends at Kingston University. Everything you need to know about making the most of your time as a student is right here.
Enrich your studies at Kingston University.
Graduate with more than a degree
Ready to seize new opportunities and have fun as a Kingston University student? Our Student Enrichment team is here to help you develop – both inside and outside the classroom.
Discover more enrichment opportunities on the KUextra website, or read on to learn more about what’s on offer.
Become a Student Ambassador
Why not represent the University as part of a team of 400 talented Student Ambassadors? You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Receive training in child safeguarding, working with adults and young people, recruitment events and international development
- Play a key role in Kingston University’s success
- Deliver projects on and off campus
- Enhance your employability with opportunities to work in different roles
- Earn the London Living Wage with the flexibility to choose when you work
- Make friends and build valuable networks
- Work in a fun, inclusive and rewarding environment
Keen to be a Student Ambassador?
You’ll need to send us an online application and supporting statement. The next stage will involve demonstrating your skills through a series of activities. Email us to find out more.
Excel with the Kingston Award
Earn rewards for making the most of your time at university with Bronze, Silver and Gold certificates.
The Kingston Award is included in your Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR). It enables you to:
- Build skills and communicate them
- Take part in activities alongside your course
- Improve your job applications and interviews
- Develop your sense of belonging to a wider community
What else is on offer?
From arts and languages to social groups and sports, there’s plenty going on outside the timetable here at Kingston University.
Check out more of our enrichment opportunities below:
- Work with staff to shape your university experience by gathering student feedback within your course as a Course Rep
- Help other students learn as an academic mentor
- Take part in our Beyond Barriers Mentoring Scheme to be paired with a professional
- Promote positive conversations, celebrate diversity and boost inclusivity as one of our Equality Champions
- Inject new ideas and enthusiasm into our teaching and learning as a Curriculum Consultant
- Join the SPARKS Personal Development Programme to build your confidence, leadership and resilience
- Work with other students and staff on a consultancy project
- Gain experience and give back with exciting volunteering opportunities at the Kingston Hub
Contact us
Need more information?
Contact us to find the right person to reach out to, or call our switchboard on +44 (0)20 8417 9000.
