Results

Unfortunately, many students were unable to access their results on their SOLE page yesterday due to technical difficulties. 

We apologise for the frustration and anxiety that this has caused and are working hard to ensure that this problem does not happen again.

If any students graduating now are still experiencing difficulties accessing their SOLE page, please phone us on 01905 855333.  For those students continuing their courses, letters will follow in the next few days.

Results!

Results for students on UMS, HND and FD courses will be published on SOLE at 14.00 on Monday 6th July.

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6th July 2009 – 15:00

We are currently experiencing a high demand on the SOLE page, if you are experiencing problems please try again later.

Thank you for your patience.

Brazil UK Football Course

Improve your football knowledge on the Brazil UK football course.

Bookings still being taken for attending one or more days, prices and programmes available at

http://www.worcester.ac.uk/departments/7854.html

Guest speakers from Brazil and from the FA – can you afford to miss it?

Level 1 FA badges and Level 1 Futsal badge options also available.

Graduation 2009

The University of Worcester Awards Ceremonies this year will be held on 4th, 5th and 6th November.

We expect to send invites and further information, via email, during the week commencing 13th July.  In the meantime, for more details and FAQs, please visit the graduation page on the Registry Services website.

If you have any queries please email graduation@worc.ac.uk

What Next?

Have you considered a Postgraduate Management qualification?

Have you thought how you might ride out the credit crunch?

Have you considered upgrading your qualifications to be ready for the economic turnaround?

 MSc Management

 The following is an extract from Prospects.ac.uk

It could be argued that, as a Masters graduate you possess many of the skills gained from a degree but to greater extent. Studying for a first degree requires a certain level of intellectual ability and motivation but completion of a Masters requires more commitment and capability. Employers value the more technical/ vocational skills gained from specific Masters study 

 Benefits of the Worcester Business School Postgraduate Management courses

 The MSc courses offered by Worcester Business School are a flexible and dynamic group of courses that provide a sound understanding of managerial theory and practice.

• Option to switch pathway after the first semester
• International context built into the course which will help improve your global awareness
• 10 % reduction in fees for continuing University of Worcester students
• Opportunity to mix with International students helping to increase your cultural awareness

  THE COURSE

 The six Masters awards in Management offered by Worcester Business School prepare you for a career in business and management. They offer real flexibility, and potential to specialise in your chosen areas of interest.

 The six courses are:

• Management MSc

• International Management MSc

• Management & Marketing MSc

• Management & Finance MSc

• Management & Human Resources MSc

• International Marketing Management MSc

 The MSc courses are primarily designed to meet the needs of graduates who have not previously specialized in management and business at degree level however it also offers business graduates the opportunity to enhance their vocational skills.

 How to Apply

Please apply directly to the Admissions Office, Registry Services

 For further information about the course please contact

 John Gardener-Admissions tutor

Bredon 210

j.gardener@worc.ac.uk

Nursing & Midwifery Students – Tell the NMC how to communicate with you

The Nursing and Midwifery Council wants you to tell them how to communicate with you.

They are researching how they communicate with their key audiences, and they are keen to include as many students as possible. Would you be willing to take part?

The research will done by telephone, so if you do want to take part, please contact Julie.Robinson@nmc-uk.org (020 7462 5879) by Friday 19 June.

Last chance for GradSkills course!

 

Having trouble finding a job? Get ahead by signing up for a FREE GradSkills course.

Date: Wednesday 17^th June 2009

Time: 9am – 5pm

Place: MB 1.100

 

Team Working, Practical Recruitment, Networking Techniques. Build up your contacts and confidence in getting that all important job!

 What are you waiting for…book your place now at http://www.graduateadvantage.co.uk/training/1/11

or call the training team on 0121 204 4767.

Places are limited and in BIG demand so book now!

Student Loans and Income Support

Student Loans

If you are “continuing student” do not forget to apply for funding for next year’s student financial support. The website is:

http://www.directgov/studentfinance

Income Support

Students with an underlying eligibility for income support, which has been suspended while they are studying full-time, can apply for it to be re-instated during the summer vacation period

Want To Do Something Worthwhile With Your Degree?

For All Final Year students on any course looking for work in Herefordshire and Worcestershire

New University of Worcester Graduate Internship Scheme
(1 year Full Time)

Scheme for new graduates: Get 12 months paid work experience plus a post graduate qualification
• Full time paid employment for 12 months
• Free enrolment on Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management (and one day per week release from employment to complete the course)
• A wide range of employers available

The purpose of the scheme:
This scheme has been developed by the University of Worcester to provide new opportunities for graduates in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, supporting businesses and students during the economic downturn and helping to equip them for the recovery. Internships will last 12 months

Benefits to you
You will gain paid work experience with your employer and a Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management which will include aspects such as Leadership and Management, Entrepreneurship, Project Management and specifically designed work-based activity.
You will be required to attend university for the equivalent of one day per week. This award can contribute towards an MBA after gaining management experience. It is expected that you will also be provided with a mentor in the work place.

Benefits to the employer:
They will expect their graduates to make a practical contribution to the work of the organisation, whilst simultaneously further developing their higher level business skills.

How do I apply
Graduates will be selected on the basis of their qualifications and experience to date, career aspirations all round potential, and suitability for your company. The list of internships will be available in June. For further information, or to register an interest, please contact Laura Doherty Business Development Office, University of Worcester
l.doherty@worc.ac.uk
01905 855354

Summer Ball

Students’ Union Survey

Additional Module Selection workshop

There will be another module selection workshop for those UMS students who haven’t yet chosen their modules for next year.

Please come along to Bredon, room 63 on Thursday 14th May between 11:00 and 14:00 if you need help with your selections.

Please choose your modules by 15th May

Transitional Justice: A brick in the wall or a drop in the bucket?

Tuesday 12^th May 2009

5.30-7.30pm in the Yelland Theatre

Presented by Robin A Vincent, CMG, CBE

The lecture will cover human rights and education issues Robin Vincent confronted when entering war-stricken Sierra Leone. The lecture will go on to discuss the war crimes the Special Court was set up to address, in particular focusing on the infringements of human rights. Robin will also discuss the importance of building acceptance within the traumatised communities through the National Curriculum, and education within the local schools.

If you would like to attend, please contact l.appleton@worc.ac.uk

Peirson library opening hours – bank holiday monday

The Peirson library will be open on bank holiday Monday, 4th May, from 9am – 5pm

Jobs and Employability: have your say!

If you haven’t already done so, can you complete our survey about how ready you feel you will be for the world of work when you leave university? We are currently looking at the employment situation for our students and graduates, and would really appreciate your feedback. It will only five minutes to complete, and if you leave your contact details at the end, you will be entered for a draw of £20.00 Amazon vouchers.

The survey is available at http://www.survey.bris.ac.uk/ucw/employability09

Independent Study Opportunities

 

SPHERE: Shared Police and Higher Education Research and Enterprise

 

Are you looking for an idea for your independent study or would you like to get a project idea in place for next academic year?

SPHERE is a partnership between West Mercia Constabulary (WMC) and the University of Worcester, which enables the force to utilise academic expertise to enhance its policing activities.  

SPHERE was developed to enable research and consultancy to be carried out for West Mercia Constabulary to enhance its operational effectiveness and to allow University of Worcester students and staff the opportunity to enhance their applied research and knowledge transfer experience.  

Work is carried out by undergraduate students, postgraduate students and University staff. The Constabulary benefits through gaining access to the latest skills in specific fields, while University students and staff gain valuable workplace experience.

Each year WMC provide a list of potential projects for students to take on as their independent study. Students can also initiate their own project ideas.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please contact to arrange a chat:

University of Worcester Contact for SPHERE:
Katherine Jones. Enterprise Manager. Business Development Office.
01905 855556
k.jones@worc.ac.uk
Hines Building room 1.3

Nobody likes bullying and harassment..

So here’s your opportunity to contribute your ideas to the revised Dignity at Work and Study Policy for students on:

30^th April at either 12noon or 1pm, lasting approximately one hour and including a light lunch for all participants.

The dignity at work and study policy and procedure is there to ensure that all students understand they have:

• a right to be treated with dignity and respect
• a responsibility to treat others with dignity and respect
• and provide a framework for dealing with unacceptable behaviour quickly and fairly in order to restore effective working/studying relationships if possible.

We’re holding two comment groups for students as follows:

Thursday, 30^th April 2009, 12.00 – 1.15pm, MB2.13, this group will be facilitated by, David Antell, Vice President Education and Welfare SU

And

Thursday, 30^th April 2009 1.00 – 2.15pm MB2.15, this group will be facilitated by Elizabeth Hewitt, Counsellor

Please contact me David Antell, Vice President Education and Welfare, Students Union, david.antell@worc.ac.uk, by Wednesday 29^th April 2009 indicating which group you would like to attend, and any specific dietary requirements you have.

If you can’t attend but would still like to comment on the revised policy, please email me and I will ensure you receive the documentation to enable you to do this.

Many thanks for your support

David Antell, Vice President Education and Welfare

Students Union

Catering Survey

The University is constantly reviewing its catering provision, and is keen to know what possible improvements and changes in the service are important to you.

To help us in this process, we would like to hear your views and would be grateful if you could spare us a few minutes of your time to complete the 2009 Catering Survey which you will find at http://www.survey.bris.ac.uk/ucw/catering09

Each person completing a survey between now and 15th May will be eligible to receive a FREE Cadburys Snack Cereal Bar!

To claim your chocolate bar, print out the last page of the survey and hand it over to a member of staff at the Grab & Go section of the Dining Hall, located next to the sandwich counter.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to be entered into a free prize draw to win meal vouchers for use in The Rest, by simply filling in your contact details at the end of the survey.

Facilities Management and Aramark would like to thank you in advance for your help in improving the service we provide.

Healthy Living Programme for Families

A healthy living programme for families (known as the MEND Programme www.mendprogramme.org) will be running at the University starting at 5.15pm this coming Wednesday (22^nd April).

 

·        WHO IS IT FOR? The programme is designed for 7-13 year old children whose weight is above a healthy range for their age and height, and their parents.

 

·        WHAT ARE THE AIMS? The programme aims to improve fitness and increase both child and parent’s knowledge of the benefits of regular physical activity, good nutrition and healthier lifestyle.

 

·        WHAT DO YOU DO? The programme consists of two sessions per week (each lasting for 2 hours) with the first half of each session focusing upon nutritional and lifestyle education, followed by an hour of fun non-competitive activity sessions for the children.

 

·        WHERE & WHEN? The programme will run in the Thomas Telford building (formerly the MARRC building) every Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:15pm to 7:15 pm for the next ten weeks and as it is ‘family-based’ the children must have at least one parent/guardian attend every session with them.

 

·        DETAILS: For details of the programme, and to see if your child qualifies to take part, please contact Caroline Harmer on 01905 733813 or via email caroline.harmer@worcspct.nhs.uk

 

·        WIDER INVITATION: If you would like to forward details of the programme to any other family or friends, or if you would like to advertise the programme in any other workplace (e.g. partner’s place of work) please feel free to do so as the more participants, the better!  We will be happy to provide you with pdf and hard copies of flyers and posters if you need them.

 

118 TAXI – key note speaker at University of Worcester Enterprise Fest 23rd April 2009, Worcester Room 10.30am – 3pm – please come along

 

Considering Social Enterprise? Want to make a difference? Ever wondered how to go about setting up your own business?

Alan Garrec, speaker at Enterprise Fest on 23rd April, will have the answers to all the above and some interesting lessons learned that are worth taking on board before you embark on your own enterprise.

“118 TAXI was set up after a female friend of mine was sexually assaulted in an unlicensed taxi at university. After becoming frustrated with ineffective campaigns around university a few friends and I put our heads together and that’s where the idea for 118 TAXI was born.” Alan’s friends lost interest in the project when it came to exam term, but Alan continued on and acquired the number 118 8294. “Then the rest just snowballed from there really…with no business experience I just learnt everything as I went along.”

Strapped for cash, Alan went on to legally change his name to 118 TAXI, as a publicity stunt. Using Derren Brown as the witness on the deed poll application, Alan was featured in newspapers, radio and even landed an appearance on the Graham Norton Show. Shortly afterwards Facebook cancelled his profile for having a ’false name’ causing Alan to react with a campaign in the Metro newspaper to get his account reinstated. The publicity has seen 118 TAXI grow from a student start-up into a viable social enterprise.

Alan, or rather 118 TAXI, will be discussing the hurdles he had to overcome along with the perks to working for yourself, as well as explaining how the current economic climate provides a perfect opportunity for new business and fresh thinking.

 

118 TAXI will be the key note speaker at 13.45pm. Please come along to hear more. To register please contact Kat Jones Enterprise Manager, University of Worcester, k.jones@worc.ac.uk email with name, course, year, and whether you intend to attend all day, am or pm provisionally.