In this week's edition of Student News, you’ll find the latest advice and guidance to help you prepare for taking your exams online, as well as important information about how we can support your mental health and wellbeing during this time. Read on for stories about King’s response to COVID-19, and a great opportunity to get your entrepreneurial ideas off the ground with King’s20 Accelerator! Please keep checking your KCL inbox for updates and visiting our webpages for the latest information and guidance on COVID-19. As a reminder, if you are self-isolating please follow NHS guidance and let us know by completing this form.
Student Funding Please remember to apply for your 2020-21 funding from your funding body as soon as you can. We understand you may be feeling uncertain about your personal circumstances, but it is best to apply now and make changes to your application later if necessary.
Got a big idea that will make the world a better place? The King’s Entrepreneurship Institute want to hear from you! Applications for the King’s20 2020-2021 Accelerator are open now until 14 June. Whether your venture is still an idea, or already established, all applications are welcome.
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The King’s Counselling and Mental Health Support Service have moved their support online. If you need support during this time, you can contact the service via email, or book a free and confidential online appointment.
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As we approach assessments, remember your personal tutor is still available to support you remotely and help with any questions you may have. Find out more information about keeping in touch with your personal tutor here.
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King’s has been ranked ninth in the world, and third in Europe, in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020 for our social, environmental and economic impact, assessed against the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Celebrate the people you think have made outstanding contributions to KCLSU this year. Tell us who you think should be recognised as a remarkable person, society, sports club or group! Nominations close on Friday 15 May.
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The King’s Chaplaincy and Choir are hosting 'A Moment of Calm', every weekday evening at 5pm, for ten minutes. Come together as part of the King's community for a moment of contemplation at the end of the day.
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Be a part of King’s Reflecting Together - a project building a time capsule of creativity to reflect the strength and struggles of our King’s community during this period. Find out more here.
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Our response to coronavirus (COVID-19)
Stephen Anurag Prathipati, a King’s Business School student, has co-founded an online forum to support the wellbeing of fellow international students during the COVID-19 pandemic and help students connect with others in a similar situation.
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Explore COVID-19 from new perspectives with the new 'Spotlight on COVID' video series. From the global social impact of coronavirus to finding a cure, academics from across King’s discuss how their research is helping us understand the pandemic.
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Thanks for reading, keep an eye on your inbox for more updates and opportunities coming soon!
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