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

Open Afternoons, Wednesday 28th October, Thursday 29th October – 1pm – 5pm

The main long stay car park will be reserved for open day car parking on both the Wednesday and Thursday. All other car parks on Campus will be open as usual, as well as the car park at Coppertops. Additionally, the University has negotiated the use of the car park at Oldbury Park School which can accommodate approximately 100 vehicles. Clear signage will be visible outside the School over the two days.

A shuttle bus will run from the Coppertops car park on Oldbury Road. This will run in the morning and evening (between 8:00 and 10:00 and 16:00 and 18:00). Students and staff who choose to park on roads around Campus are reminded to do so courteously and of course legally.

Looking for some FREE employability training? Get some Grad Skills & sharpen up your soft skills !!

Wednesday 11th November 9.30am-5pm

Place: Portacabin 1 opposite SU

Modules:   

• Networking Skills
• Personal Effectiveness
• Recruitment & Selection Techniques

 What are you waiting for… book your place now at:

www.graduateadvantage.co.uk

This is to remind you that all Coursework must now be submitted by 9.00am on the day of the stated deadline.

We want to hear about your experiences of Welcome Week 2009, just fill in the online survey and you’ll be entered in a prize draw for a £30 voucher for a high street store of your choice (e.g. HMV or Top Shop or Vue Cinema etc). 

To complete the survey follow the link http://www.survey.bris.ac.uk/ucw/welcweekstudents09

Enterprise & Employability Event

Lunch and Presentation

Txtlocal

22^nd October 2009

12:45-13:45

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Open to all staff and students

Award winning Malvern firm TXTlocal will be visiting the University of Worcester on the 22^nd October 2009 to talk to students about the highly successful business formed in 2005.

With texting being used as a key sales and marketing strategy to produce high response rates, it is a cost effective marketing strategy for businesses looking to reach their target customers.

Alistair Shortland will talk to staff and students about how he turned his business idea into the HSBC regional business winner in 2008 and provide tips to students and staff on how to develop their knowledge/expertise and business ideas into successful ventures.

To book your place and free lunch for this event please email enterprise@worc.ac.uk or visit the Enterprise Hub in HB1003 and ask for Kat Jones.

Come and meet current and former students who now run their own business.

Pitch your idea in 60 seconds to compete for £100 in gift vouchers.

Worcester Students’ Union

29^th October 2009

11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Register your contact details for a free coffee and a cake!

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.

We now have a few rooms (typically single study bedrooms in flats with shared facilities) available.

If you’re still looking for accommodation please visit the Accommodation Office, where we’ll give you up-to-date information on what’s available.

Or, you could contact us on accommodation@worc.ac.uk

We look forward to hearing from you!