Key dates and community events
As well as being used during term time by staff and students, many people visit the campus each week. Each year we also hold open days for prospective students and ceremonies for graduating students and their families.
The campus is used by external groups and organisations for conferences and events, and local residents who come on to campus to take advantage of the many facilities available. All of these activities mean the campus is a very busy place on most days.
Key dates
We have listed some key dates for particularly busy times below. On these days, additional traffic on campus and surrounding routes can be anticipated, so you may need to plan additional time for your journey. You may also be interested in events taking place in the community.
| Date | Events | Location/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 6 July 2012 | Summer term ends | All campuses |
Community events
Here are some forthcoming events taking place in and around Kingston:
| Date | Events | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 19 May 2012 (12pm – 3pm) | Alpha Road Fun Day Expect music, stalls, barbecue, Chinese and Scottish dancing, tombola and a sword-fighting workshop! Get to know your local community (and possible neighbours!) and see if you could help out with any upcoming community projects. |
Alpha Road estate – on Hobill Walk near Charles Sumner House, Surbiton |
| Saturday 2 June 2012 – Tuesday 5 June 2012 | The Kingston Aviation Festival | Kingston Market Place and Market House |
| Saturday 16 June 2012 – Sunday 17 June 2012 | Giant Kerplunk |
The Seething Village Green, rear of The Lamb Pub, Brighton Road |
| Sunday 24 June 2012 | The Big Sing |
Kingston town centre and Market Place |
Find out more about events taking place in and around Kingston and Kingston University events.

Kingston neighbourhood newsletters
There are several newsletters that provide local residents with vital information about what is happening in the area:
Kingston University produces a number of publications, including Kingston (left) to keep in touch with our stakeholders and the community.
We regularly publish a newsletter, Communicate, for people who live near our campuses, to keep them up to date with university matters in the area.