Graduation – online booking now available

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

Invitations to attend and book guest tickets have now been sent out by email. If you have completed an award this academic year, please sign into your SOLE pages where you will be able to confirm attendance and book guest tickets.

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

Road improvement work

Due to essential road improvement work on the St John’s campus, the main road between the long stay car park (Car Park ‘M’) and the new student residences / atroturf will be closed from 3rd August to 14th August (inclusive).

This will mean that the only access to the long stay car park will be from the Severn Gate entrance, and you will not be able to reach any other area of the University, by road, from this Gate. Pedestrian access may be affected however, should this be the case, an alternative route will be clearly marked.

Road access to the remainder of the University will only be possible via the Malvern Gate – you will not be able to enter the long stay car park from this direction.

The main approach road to the Charles Darwin Building (and the associated car parking spaces) will also be unavailable.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you.

Capital Development Projects

Blackboard Maintenance

Blackboard services will be unavailable today (15th July) between 10pm – 11pm, this is in order to carry our some essential maintenance work.

Thank you.

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