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Wednesday 31 May 2017

Student Newsletter Issue 45

From the editors ...

If you wish to communicate around the University, this fortnightly newsletter is just one way to do that. Please check our Methods of Internal Communication webpage, and feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.

The next newsletter will be distributed on Wednesday 14 June - the deadline is 4pm on Friday 9 June.

Announcements
News
Opportunities
What's On
Careers
Blogs
Social Media
Get in touch

Announcements

Exam results release

Your results will start to appear in eVision on Wed 7 Jun after 12pm midday. They will be released in a phased manner by School and you are advised to check this page on the day for real-time updates.

Re-use Me Campaign

Graduating or moving residence this year? If you are still in Dundee but leaving before Thur 29 Jun the Residences Re-Use Me Campaign allows you to donate unwanted items such as crockery, cutlery, pots, pans and miscellaneous kitchen utensils, plus books and DVDs so that these can be then given FREE to new students arriving in September.

Non-perishable, unopened food items are also very welcome, these will be given to the local Foodbank.

If you wish to contribute, please bring your donation to the collection point in the Chaplaincy, 10am - 3pm weekdays until Thur 29 Jun.

Undergraduate Awards 2017

The deadline is looming for the 2017 Undergraduate Awards (13 Jun). These aim to celebrate top undergraduate coursework and foster interdisciplinary collaboration between students and recent graduates worldwide. We had two winners in 2015, and a number of highly commended entries in 2016.

There are a range of categories, for those graduating in 2016, 2017 & 2018, please take a look and submit an application.

New network release

University buildings on City Campus continue to be moved over to the new, next-generation network. Buildings affected are:

Matthew Building
ISE
Harris Building
Scrymgeour
5-7 Hawkhill Place
Library
Tower Building
Crawford Building
Enquiry Centre
Ewing Building
Botanic Gardens

Internet connection will be affected in these areas when each migration is taking place. Once complete, you need to authenticate to the new wired network and eduroam wifi using your full username (email address without dots) using the instructions on the website.

Follow UoD IT Facebook / Twitter channels for the latest updates. You can check the full schedule here.

Crime Writing Masters Course

We're happy to announce that there will be a new Crime Writing and Forensic Investigation MLitt starting in September. It is designed for anyone who has always wanted to write a crime novel, or who is working on a novel which requires expert insight into the workings of forensic scientists, the legal system or the police. By studying with our experts in creative writing and CAHID, students will be able to write knowledgeably and creatively about all aspects of crime and the law.

There will be a launch event on Wed 14 June. All students, staff and members of the public are welcome to attend. Send an email to Jenny Gorrod to register your attendance.

News

More news stories and press releases at www.dundee.ac.uk/news

Smokers asked to help measure effects of electronic and tobacco cigarettes on World No Tobacco Day

It's World No Tobacco Day and researchers at the School of Medicine need your help.

They are looking volunteers to help study the effects of e-cigarettes. Find out more.

Couple renew their own vows for University’s 50th anniversary

George and Sunita Thomson, who met and then tied the knot at the University of Dundee in 1987, returned to campus to renew their marriage vows in front of fellow alumni.

The couple met at the University’s Medical School in the 1980s when Sunita was studying for one of her subsequent three degrees from the University. Together they returned to campus for the 50th Anniversary Alumni weekend and renewed their vows in a ceremony with the minister who married them almost three decades ago, Rev Bob Gillies. Find out more.

Students win University Challenge

Also at the Alumni weekend, our current students were victorious against an alumni team drawn from the team who won the TV title in 1983 (with one member from the runner-up team of 1978). The final score was 130-120, with the students just overtaking the alumni in the final few questions. Thanks to everyone involved, including question master, Prof Fordyce Davidson.

Opportunities

Dental Study

Can you help Dental Postgraduate student Nuha Ashabibi with her lastest study?

She needs a group of volunteer subjects with either no or only basic dental knowledge who are healthy and have their natural dentition. This is to look at the factors affecting localisation of dental pain. £10 will be given on completion of the study. For more information contact Nuha.

Crowdfunding Survey

Helen Jones is recruiting users of crowdfunding platforms who fund projects, or have been funded, by people they do not know personally, for a focus group discussion. The focus group will last approximately one hour and you will receive a £10 Amazon voucher for your time. Fill out the survey.

Careers

For more from the Careers Service, visit www.dundee.ac.uk/careers

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.

You can access CareersPortal at www.dundee.ac.uk/careers/students

Careers Quick Query and CV Clinic

From Monday 29 May to the end of August, the Careers Service Quick Query and CV Clinic will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 – 15:00 at the Careers Service, 1 Airlie Place. No appointment required.

What's On

For all University events, visit www.dundee.ac.uk/events

Honorary Graduate Lecture 2017: An Evening with Alan Alda (Wed 21 Jun)

M*A*S*H star Alan Alda will be giving a lecture on communication science the day he collects his honorary degree. To book.

Bollywood Ball (Sat 4 Nov)

To celebrate the University's 50th year anniversary the School of Medicine is hosting a Bollywood Ball at the Apex Hotel. For more information and to book your place email Shobna Vasishta.

Dundee Arts Café: Women and Celebrity Culture (Tue 6 Jun)

Dr Ana Salzberg, from the School of Humanities, will explore the complex engagement between women and celebrity culture, discussing the evolution of stardom and fandom from early Hollywood to contemporary media. For more information.

Blogs

A round up of our blogs

One Dundee: Principal’s Challenge: an update

Professor Sir Pete Downes, our Principal and Vice-Chancellor, is taking on a charity challenge to mark the University’s 50th Anniversary. Read how his training is coming along in his latest blog post.

And don't forget you can sign up for part of the challenge yourself or take part in the Institute of Sport and Exercise 50 minute challenge. More information coming soon.

Student Blog: That's a Wrap

We wave goodbye to student blogger Catherine, who's now completed her studies. Read what she's enjoyed the most about her time at Dundee.

On social media

On social media recently we've been covering the Art, Design and Architecture Degree Show, including a Snapchat take over from School President Charlie Kleboe-Rogers on the opening night. On Facebook and Twitter we celebrated our 50th Anniversary with highlights across our Alumni Weekend. Finally, we celebrated the achivements of Educate the Kids society. They climbed Ben Nevis to raise funds for children in Kenya to help them get a proper education. Follow us on Instagram and Snapchat at @dundeeuni and tag your photos with #dundeeuni.

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