Wednesday 13 September 2017

Student Newsletter Issue 52

Contents

• Opportunities
• University News
• Announcements
• DUSA News
• Careers News
• What's On
• Blogs

Project Recovery Ride: Mental illness- it’s not madness

Do you suffer from anxiety, depression, eating disorders or addictions? You’re not alone.

Depression and anxiety are two of the most common disabilities in the world affecting over 600 million people worldwide. In the UK this means nearly 1 in every 4 adults has faced these demons.

Last year student Finlay was one of those 600 million mental health sufferers. It is for this reason that he established Project Recovery Ride in collaboration with the Mental Health Foundation.

Find out about Finlay's story and how you can support Project Recovery Ride.

Race Equality Charter Mark Student Survey

As part of the participation in Equality Challenge Unit’s (ECU) race equality charter mark we are seeking confidential feedback to ensure that the University is inclusive to all regardless of ethnicity, cultural or national identity.

Please take part in the following survey which will help shape and inform what actions should be taken to advance race equality and further promote equality and diversity in the University.

The survey is open until Sun 1 Oct, and takes 20 minutes to complete https://dundee.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/uod-race-equality-charter-mark-student

New Korean Society for 2017

The Korean society aims to bring Koreans and anyone interested in Korean language and culture together, providing an opportunity to learn and exchange knowledge. It is also a chance to make new friends with shared interests within the university.

With events such as cooking evenings, film nights, guest speakers, and the possibility of Korean language lessons- while not forgetting obligatory Kpop listening- the Korean society will be an ideal place to engage in Korean culture.

If you are interested in being a member of this exciting new society, please email Pia Wild.

Join the Student Insight Panel

As a University, we are setting up a Student Insight Panel - a chance for you to have your say on all sorts of matters affecting the University and student lives. This will involve a series of market research focus groups, approximately two per month during semester-time this academic year. Each focus group will last approximately 1½ hours, with about 8 students from the Student Insight Panel, and who will be paid £10 each time.

These will be an informal discussion with no right or wrong answers – what’s most important is that everyone contributes their honest views and opinions.

Please follow the link to register your interest to be part of the Student Insight Panel.

Are you over 18 years and smoking over 15 cigarettes daily?

You could receive £40 of shopping vouchers for completing the VESUVIUS Study comparing health effects of e-cigarettes with those of tobacco, a subject on which there is little hard scientific evidence.

For more info contact 01382 383239 or email vesuvius@dundee.ac.uk

Be vigilant when it comes to your inbox

Fake emails targeting new or returning students are more frequent at this time of year, especially those claiming to be from Student Loans Companies. Read more about how to protect yourself and spot the signs in this Action Fraud post, which highlights a recent scam designed to steal your personal information. If you received this and clicked the link, follow the post instructions to report it.

Be sure to let IT know about any suspicious emails in the usual way.

Bristol Online Surveys (BOS) downtime: (Tue 3 Oct)

Ownership of the Bristol Online Surveys (BOS) tool is scheduled to transfer from the University of Bristol to Jisc, during which there will be a period of downtime. The current expectation is that this will last no longer than 48 hours.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the Library and Learning Centre.

Box: A new experience

New student? You now have unlimited file storage. Login to Box and get started.

To the 13,000 students using Box already, your interface was upgraded on Fri 8 Sep. Watch the overview video to find out what's changed.

What username format to use where

• Full username (email address without dots): jbloggs@dundee.ac.uk
• Username: jbloggs

Use your full username for almost everything, from logging into My Dundee to accessing ejournals. Username is required for your Pay2Print service.

Sex Education Pub Quiz (Wed 13 Sep, 8pm)

Do you think you know all there is to know about sex? Put your knowledge to the test and find out if you are the real ‘sexpert’.  Rounds will be funny, cheeky and informative so don't miss out! Prizes to be won include cuddly toy STIs, sex toys, and a Kama Sutra book.

Teams must be of 2-6. Entry fee £2 per-person, with all proceeds donated to DUSA The Union’s new RAG charity. Alcohol will be served, so please remember your two forms of ID. Non-students must be signed in by a member/UoD student.

Join the Facebook event

Tay Productions: Filmmaking 101 - Workshop (Sat 16 Sep)

Former Tay Productions' Media Managers Steven Fullerton and Maggie Pentcheva are visiting Dundee this weekend to host a series of workshops on the basics of filmmaking and broadcasting. Once student journalists at DUSA TV, Steven and Maggie are now professionals in the sector and will equip you with the skills and the confidence you need to become the filmmaker and/or the journalist you've always wanted to be.

The workshops will consist of two sessions of theoretical and practical training divided by an hour-long break during which we will provide free lunch and beverages. More details on the program will be made available soon. Find out more information about the workshop.

Interested in joining one of DUSA's media outlets?

Have you always wanted to host a radio show? Work behind the scenes as a camera operator? Or write for a magazine or online? 

Well now is your chance. DUSA Media has a wide range of opportunities for you to get involved, be it on air with Jam Radio, behind the camera with Tay Productions, in print with Magdalen Magazine or online with Fibre Media.

CareersPortal

The Careers Service has launched a fantastic new service, CareersPortal, designed to help you manage your career journey throughout your time at University. As a registered student you will automatically be able to:

• Access the JobShop to find part-time work, internships, volunteering opportunities and graduate jobs.
• Book appointments with the Careers Adviser for your subject area
• Submit career-related queries online
• Book careers and employability events

Access CareersPortal here.

School Tutoring Programme

Have you ever thought about a career in teaching?

The School Tutoring Programme offers students the opportunity to gain classroom experience in a local school to help make an informed decision as to whether teaching is for you.  Placements are for around half a day per week for 8-10 weeks and will be available during academic year 2017-18. It is recommended that you apply early as the programme is very popular. Find out more information and how to apply.

Upcoming careers fairs

The Careers Service have three upcoming careers fairs in September and October:

• Legal Recruitment Fair (Thu 21 Sep)
• ICAS Fair 2017 (Wed 27 Sep)
• The Dundee Careers Fair (Tue 10 Oct)

These are open to all students - all disciplines and all years. Information about these was sent out yesterday - re-read the Careers Service message.

Doors Open Day Dundee (Sat 16 & Sun 17 Sep)

This weekend is your chance to get a behind the scenes look at four of our departments, including Archives, Botanic Garden Dundee, Jacqui Wood Cancer Centre and D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum as part of the Dundee's 2017 programme. 

The Doors Open Dundee programme is available online.

Languages for All classes begin Mon 18 Sep

Want to study a new language or improve existing language skills? The University's language courses begin next week, including Arabic, British Sign Language and Chinese. To find out about the Languages classes on offer please visit the Languages for All web page.

Dundee Cafe Arts -The More You Look, The More You See (Tue 19 Sep)

A talk and guided tour of Calum Colvin’s ‘Museography’ exhibition at The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery.

Discover a magical and puzzling world with Prof Calum Colvin (Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design). Find out more information.

Study Abroad Fair (Wed 20 Sep)

If you are a Level 1 or Level 2 student come along to this event to find out more about your opportunities to study abroad as part of your degree.

You will have the chance to chat to the Global Programmes Team, UoD students who have just returned from studying abroad and students who are here from our partner institutions. Find out more.

A Taste of Scotland Welcome Party (Fri 29 Sep)

A great opportunity to experience a traditional Scottish party (Ceilidh) and enjoy a taste of   Scotland with a Haggis supper, Burns poetry, Highland Dancers, bagpipes and join in the Scottish Country Dancing to our fantastic live Ceilidh band, Sporran Again. Book your place here.