SOLE and the Students Records System will be unavailable 5th and 6th January for scheduled maintenance.

Apologies for the inconvenience.

All Network Services will be unavailable between 07:00 and 12:30 on Sunday 13th December for essential maintenance to the power supply. Services will be at risk until 14:30.

Apologies for the inconvenience.

If you missed the 1st December deadline to apply for a University Scholarship (details below) there will be a second opportunity to apply with a deadline of the 1st March

Are you involved in voluntary work, do you compete at a national level, want to attend a summer school, or volunteer to coach or teach overseas?  We may be able to help you achieve your goal 

The University runs a University Scholarship Scheme each year to assist students with participating in extra-curricular activities.  You can apply for funding, up to £1000, to finance extra-curricular involvement in activities either directly related to or distinct from your course of study. 

Some examples of students who were successful:- 

Category 1 – Voluntary activities which are community based

In 2009 a group of students received help with funding a trip to Thailand to provide voluntary teaching and another student received help with funding a trip to Sri Lanka to coach football and cricket. Other students were funded to assist them travelling to voluntary placements in the UK with charities such as Turning Point and Save the Children.

It is important when applying for a scholarship for this category that you include information about the charity you are working for, the hours involved and the location of the work.  You should provide evidence that you have been accepted as a volunteer.

 Category 2 – Activities relating to a pastime or interest in which the student is involved (e.g. music or some other arts based area; elite sport)

Last summer students received scholarships to assist them in participation in national sports competitions in a variety of sports including: rowing, golf, swimming and trampolining.  A student also received help in funding a trip to New York to participate in the Centenary of Guiding celebrations.

It is important when applying for a scholarship for this category that you include information, and evidence, of the costs involved. 

Category 3 – Activities which are course related but voluntary but, if undertaken, are likely to contribute to the scholar’s academic performance

This year a student has received a scholarship to assist her in attending a drama course outside of the University. She has undertaken to feed back to her peers the knowledge she gains.  Other students have received funding to assist them in attending archaeological digs which will supplement their learning experience. Again these students will provide feedback to their peers on the knowledge they have gained.

It is important when applying for a scholarship in this category that you provide written evidence of the costs involved and quantify the impact the activity will have on your academic performance.

 To apply for a University Scholarship please complete a form which you can access here or from the Student Records Enquiry Counter in Woodbury. The deadline for applying is the 1^st December 2009. You will need to supply supporting documentation with your application e.g. details of any study visit, invitations or bookings. 

Please note that successful applicants will be required to participate in some form of feedback on their activity and the form this will take will be notified in the award letter.

 All applications will be considered by the Scholarship Panel and applicants will be notified of the outcome before Christmas.

 Completed application forms should be submitted to the Student Records Enquiry Desk by the 1^st December 2009.  The next opportunity to apply for a University Scholarship will be March 2010.

 Please note that this fund is not available to pay for the cost of courses run by the University.  If you are struggling with course costs or have other financial difficulties please contact the Student Welfare and Financial Advice Service http://www.worc.ac.uk/wfa/  who will be able to advise you.

Refurbishment works on the Dining Hall floor will shortly be undertaken and, as a result, it will become necessary to close the Dining Hall for a period of 5 weeks, from Saturday 12^th December 2009 until Sunday 17^th January 2010 inclusive.

During this period, the dining facilities, including vending machines, will be relocated to the Students’ Union. Please find attached the proposed opening times of these facilities.

Cafeology will not be affected and will remain open as normal for the duration of the works, as per attached opening times schedule.

Please note that there will be no authorised access to and through the Dining Hall during the works and all sets of doors into the Dining Hall will be barriered off.

Facilities Management apologises for any inconvenience these essential works may cause.

Opening Times Christmas & New Year – Cafeology

Opening Times – Xmas New Year 09-10 – The Rest

The timetable for the end of semester one exams (January 2010) is now available on the Registry Services web page and can be accessed via the following link:

http://www2.worc.ac.uk/registry/index.php?option=displaypage&Itemid=66&op=page&SubMenu

Please note that if you are entitled to additional support during your exams, you will be contacted individually with details of the arrangements.

If you have a clash in your exams, or have any other questions, please contact Hannah Pipkin, the Exams and Awards Officer, on h.pipkin@worc.ac.uk or 01905 855032.

You can now follow the posts on this blog via Twitter at www.twitter.com/regservices

Due to further parking restrictions in the residential streets surrounding the University, please take extra care to park considerately.

May we remind you that parking permits are available for Coppertops car park on the Oldbury Road for just £25. There is now a shuttle bus service operating early in the morning and late afternoon between Coppertops and the Campus.

Thank you.

The Enterprise Hub at the University of Worcester is pleased to announce entries are now open for the:

JUST THE TICKET – Innovative Ideas Competition

Entries close 4pm 16th November 2009
A prize of £100 is up for grabs for the idea that is judged to be the most innovative and realistic entry in this competition. Entry forms can be downloaded from http://registryservices.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/just-the-ticket-entry-form-2009.doc.

Simply send your idea to enterprise@worc.ac.uk or drop it in to HB 1003. Your entry should state:

1. What your idea is
2. Why you think it is a good idea (who or what will it benefit and how)
3. How it could be achieved
4. Include your name, email, course and year.

This competition is open to all registered students at the University of Worcester. For more details please contact Kat Jones, Enterprise Manager enterprise@worc.ac.uk

Please note that the University has revised the guidance on how disabled students and those with specific learning difficulties, like dyslexia or dyspraxia, apply for alternative assessment arrangements.

The guidance also explains what is meant by sensitive marking and how to request this provision from tutors. This might be relevant to you so please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the document.

You can find details at http://www.worcester.ac.uk/equalopps/

For the latest Information and advice regarding swine flu for students and staff at the University of Worcester please visit: http://www.worcester.ac.uk/flu/

What you should do if you feel ill, or know someone who is ill:

• Anyone who is experiencing flu-like illness should stay at home to limit contact with others. You should access the National Pandemic Flu Service at https://www.pandemicflu.direct.gov.uk or telephone 0800 1513513. If you have severe symptoms which are not like flu you should contact your GP or call NHS Direct on 0845 4647.

• Staff and students should also notify the University via email ( goodhealth@worc.ac.uk ) if they have flu-like symptoms