Wednesday 22 March 2017

Student Newsletter

Contents

• Announcements
• Sports Union News
• News
• Opportunities
• What's On
• Blogs
• Get in touch

DJCAD Jewellery & Metal Design: New Designers 2017

BDes Jewellery and Metal Design students are in need of your support to get them to the New Designers conference in London. You can find out how to support their kickstarter campaign and get them to London.

New Club: Dundee University Futsal Club

Dundee University Futsal Club are the latest club to join the Sports Union. The club are keen to get new members interested in their club, so if you think this is the sport for you, please check out their Facebook page and send them a message.

Win for the Ski & Snowboard Club

Dundee University Ski & Snowboard Club's Calum Mitchell won Gold in Board Slalom at Granite City Invitation Ski Championships in Aberdeen. Congratulations to Calum!

Sporting Snapchat Takeovers

Do you follow dundeeuni on Snapchat?

If so you will have seen our talented sports clubs in action with three exciting Snapchat takeovers. Dundee University Equestrian Club took us along to their competition in Glasgow, Dundee University Dance Club celebrated their domination of the Sunderland Step Up 2017 and we cheered on the Sports Union at Varsity.

If you want to be featured in a Snapchat takeover, or have an event or news you would like us to share get in touch with the Internal-Comms team. 

Dundee’s largest geek-off returns

One of the country’s largest anime, videogame and cosplay conventions will descend on City Campus on Sat 8 Apr. Organised by Animation students, the festival is a vibrant display of colour and character! Find out more and get a ticket.

Social Worker Student of the Year Awards

A group of Social Work students have been nominated for Scottish Social Work Student(s) of the year. Marco Notarangelo, Catherine Harris, Tom Adamson and Rachel Natanson are the core members of the student SWAN (Social Work Action Network) society. 

Women in Surgery: exploring stakeholders’ experiences and perceptions of female surgeons.

People who have had surgery done by a female surgeon are being sought to participate in a study as part of a PhD research. Contact: g.offiah@dundee.ac.uk

Scholarship opportunities for sporting students

Talented student athletes and school leavers set for study can apply annually for a Winning Students Individual Scholarship, for those competing in either individual sports or in small combination sports such as bobsleigh. Find out more.

University of Dundee Volunteering Awards

Do you know a student who volunteers and deserves recognition?  Do you know a great organisation that students volunteer for?  Nominate them for a University of Dundee Volunteering Award - nominate them now.

Student Support Review - student parents with SAAS funding (27 Mar)

The Student Support Review undertaken by the Scottish Government want your feedback on the information and guidance you experience(d) whilst applying for and attending university. Find out more and book your place.

University Challenge Live (30 Mar)

They've made the first round, now watch the two teams of finalists face-off LIVE in DUSA The Union. Air Bar Thu 30 Mar, 8pm for the final University Challenge auditions on campus for 2017.

The winning team will go on to face our alumni team in May and may win a spot in the toughest TV challenge around.

Write Stuff: taking your writing to the world (19 Apr)

How do you get published? What are festivals looking for, and how can you get noticed in applications for residencies and funding?

Literary Dundee are here to help with guests including publishers, organisations and authors. Book your place now.

Nursing Recruitment & Healthcare Fair (19 April)

Not just for nurses!

This is an excellent opportunity to speak directly to a range of employers, find out about jobs on offer to you and be interviewed on the day. Find out more about.

Twilight walk (29 Apr)

ISE have joined with Scottish cancer charity Breast Foot Forward’s fundraising Twilight Walk. Bringing people across Scotland together to raise funds that help to improve the lives of local people recovering from cancer. You can find out more about the charity, the walk and how to get involved here.