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Contents
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Announcements
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ASC news
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University news
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What's on
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Opportunities
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Blogs
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From the editors
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New video conferencing facilities
High-quality webcams have been installed in:
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Peep O'Day Lane and Beef Can Close in the Main Library
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River Rooms 1 and 2 in the Tower Building
Read more about new facilities
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Register for a doctor (GP) in Dundee
If you haven't done already, don't forget to register for a doctor (GP) in Dundee. Please don't wait until you are unwell!
There are several medical centres within walking distance of city campus, you can find your nearest doctors on the National Health Service (NHS) Information website. Then just go in with three forms of identification:
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your passport or UK driving licence
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your student ID card
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documentation with your Dundee address on it (for example, a utility bill)
You may have to try one or two different medical centres as sometimes their lists may be full.
Visit our Health Service webpages for more information.
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eVision/SITS upgrade
You will not be able to access eVision or SITS on Mon 20 & Tue 21 Nov because IT are upgrading the platform.
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Sitting an online exam in December?
Come along and familiarise yourself with the process and software involved, so you are ready on the day.
Drop-in sessions Mon 20 & Wed 29 Nov, 1.30-4.30pm each day, Tower Basement IT Suite E. No need to book, just come along at a time that suits you.
More information on the CTIL Blog.
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Enquiry Centre closure (Mon 27 Nov)
The Enquiry Centre will be closed until 2pm on Mon 27 Nov for staff training.
Normal opening hours are Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (Wed 10am-5pm).
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Academic Skills Quick Query Drop-In Service
Do you have an academic skills question that could be quickly answered by a tutor? If so, pop into the ASC Zone (opposite the Main Library Café) between 9-10am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.
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Help with Excel and SPSS
Check out the new sections on the LEARN Smart toolkit, which give tips and online tutorials on using Excel and SPSS effectively.
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Awarding student theatre
Congratulations to Digital Interaction Design student, Neil Lavin and Politics and International Relations graduate, James Leggat. Their theatre company, Room 29, has won a BroadwayWorld UK award.
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Exponential Growth exhibition
The current exhbition in the ground floor of the Tower Building showcases work from our Graphic Design and Illustration students. They were inspired by D'Arcy Thompson's book 'On Growth and Form', which was published 100 years ago.
Read more.
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Act of Remembrance (Fri 10 Nov)
There will be a short act of remembrance for those killed in war, in the Chaplaincy Centre from 1.10-1.20pm on Fri 10 Nov. All welcome.
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Careers Service: Successful Interview Skills (Tue 14 Nov)
This session will introduce you to the interview experience, what to expect at interview and how best to present yourself, skills and attributes to selectors.
Tue 14 Nov 1-2pm, Dalhousie 2S13 Sign up on the Careers Portal (log in required).
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Main Library 1st floor redevelopment - official opening (Tue 21 Nov)
Our Rector, Mark Beaumont, will officially open the main library 1st floor redevelopment at 3pm Tue 21 Nov.
All students and staff are invited to the event which will include refreshments and an opportunity to view the new, innovative and flexible study environment.
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Ambitious Futures - graduate programme
A leadership career in the university sector is perhaps not something you've thought of before. The university sector is one of the most innovative, vibrant and exciting environments in which to build your future career. If you're looking for a graduate programme that leads to a highly successful and dynamic career in an entrepreneurial, global business, Ambitious Futures is it.
It’s a paid 18-month programme, with placements at two universities (including Dundee).
Apply now, deadline Fri 19 Jan 2018, find out more: www.ambitiousfutures.co.uk
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International students - please help 4th year Psychology students
A group of final year Psychology undergraduates are conducting a dissertation study to investigate the relationships between social group identification, social isolation, and wellbeing in international students.
If you are:
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An international student
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In your 1st year (undergraduate, postgraduate, taught or research)
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A non-native English speaker
Please complete their survey.
You could win a £20 Amazon voucher.
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Blogs
A snapshot of blogs from around the University
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Courier Business Awards successes
On the One Dundee blog, read about the range of University successes at the Courier Business Awards.
Visit the One Dundee blog.
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Great pumpkin carve out
Dawn on the Student blog shares the story of the challenge between three universities to carve a pumpkin on a Psychology theme.
Visit the Student blog.
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10 design principles to help us build a better website
As part of the process of starting again and building a new and improved university website, the design team in Web Services are making big preparations to make sure they are ready.
Visit the Web Team blog
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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 22 November - the deadline is 4pm on Friday 17 November.
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