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Wednesday 19 July 2017

Student Newsletter Issue 48


 

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 2 August - the deadline is 4 pm on Friday 28 July.

 

 

Contents

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

 

Announcements & Opportunities

 
 

Eastenders fans needed for research project

Gustavo Faúndez Salinas, a MSc in Forensic Art and Facial Identification student, needs your help. Gustavo needs fans of the BBC TV show Eastenders to identify characters from a range of sketches that he has developed. This research is to assist with the remote production of composite sketches, sketch portraits based on a description given by a witness regarding missing people. Please email Gustavo for more information or to get involved.


 

Registry Survey

Each year Registry gathers for feedback on the services they provide, including how they communicate with partners across the University. Please fill in a short questionnaire. This feedback is used to enhance the services provided and is much appreciated.


 

Scottish Government Student Support Review

The Scottish Government are conducting a Student Support Review and are looking for feedback from students. As part of their continuing work, they would like to consult with a wide audience by asking some exploratory questions and giving students an opportunity to share ideas/innovationstions to inform their final report. The final report will be supported by robust data, analysis and feedback from all stakeholders and published in Autumn 2017. Take part here.


 

The Botanic Gardens needs artistic help

The University Botanic Gardens are in need of your artistic help. They recently completed work on a new wooden play park in the Australasian area of the garden, however the wall around it is looking rather dull. They would like your help to change this and make the area more inviting.

If you are interested in helping out please email your ideas or a small taster of your art work to: l.p.campbell@dundee.ac.uk


 
Students Rachel and Kirsten

Rachel and Kirsten's sky diving adventure

Students Rachel and Kirsten are sky diving to raise money for the Saltire Foundation, who have given them and many other University of Dundee students amazing opportunities with internships around the world. Help Rachel and Kirsten give back to the Saltire Foundation by donating towards their sky dive.

 

 
TICR Trekkers Dundee Kiltwalk

Join the TICR Trekkers Dundee Kiltwalk

The TICR Trekkers are taking part in this year’s Dundee Kiltwalk to raise awareness and funds for The Institute of Cardiovascular Research (TICR). Join TICR by registering here and choosing TICR as your chosen charity. Contact TICR for more information.

 

 

On Social Media

Social Media this month
 

On Instagram we have been gearing up for staff and students from our Comics courses who are going to San Diego Comic-Con. The team will be doing their own Snapchat takeover from the convention, follow them on Thursday on dundeeuni.

Life Sciences graduate Rowan Meikle took over the Snapchat account for a day during her internship at the James Hutton Institue, showcasing her Barley project. And student Gemma Gaw took Snapchat to Vietnam during her Dental Elective to a children's clinic.

On Facebook the University Archives shared five more of their #Archives50 artefacts in the Archives50 photo album, look out for the next five on 1 August.

 

 

News

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

 
 

National Association of Student Money Advisers Awards 2017

Student Funding - NASMA Region of the Year 2017 Award
 

At the recent National Association of Student Money Advisers awards, student funding advisers across Scotland were recognised for their achievements over the last year by winning the NASMA Region of the Year Award. Pictured holding the certificate is our own Ann Gordon from the Student Funding Unit.

The deciding panel said: 

“Over the last two years Scotland have really shone as a region.  They were such close contenders last year and this year they seem to have really pulled out all the stops.  Not only maintaining their close relationship with SAAS again, but also strengthening that relationship for the future.  Managing to work closely in consultations has definitely been a triumph.  Managing to increase their membership numbers in these difficult financial times and encouraging their members to work together shows the real teamwork that takes place in the Scottish Region. We are all delighted to announce them as very worthy winners of NASMA Region of the Year 2017”

 

 
Children’s toothpaste: the facts

Children’s toothpaste: the facts

Untreated tooth decay in children is the most prevalent condition in the world. It causes pain, infection, sleep loss, problems with eating and speaking, and time off school. It is not a fair disease, affecting the most deprived in society more than anyone else. A quarter of five-year-olds in England have tooth decay, averaging three or four decayed teeth each. Read Nicola Innes's full article.

 

 

What's On

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

 
 
LIP Theatre Company - Edinburgh Fringe Preview

LIP Theatre Company - Edinburgh Fringe Preview (Mon 24 Jul)

Join Lip for a free preview of their two EdFringe plays ahead of their August runs in Edinburgh! Presenting a double-bill of Open Heart Surgery by Rob Currie, and Size Matters by Ewan Gray. There will also be a raffle with fabulous prizes to be won. To confirm your place for the preview at 6pm in the Dalhouise building, please email info@liptheatrecompany.co.uk.

For more information please visit www.liptheatrecompany.co.uk/fringe

 

 

University of Dundee 50th anniversary picnic on Campus Green (Tue 1 Aug)

50th
 

Join us in celebrating the University's 50th anniversary with a picnic on the Campus Green between 12pm and 2pm. 

Bring your own picnic, or pick up lunch from the DUSA shop or BBQ.

 

 

Unconscious Bias (Thu 7 Sep)

Gain an understanding of the nature of Unconscious Bias and how it impacts on individual and group attitudes, behaviours and decision-making processes at this 90-minute session with Ms Donna Carty. Book your place here.


 

Blogs

A round up of our blogs

 
 

Student Blog: Who said summer was for relaxing?

3rd year School of Business students
 

For many students, summer is a time to recover from lectures, studying and exams.
For a group of third year School of Business students, this idea of relaxation couldn’t be further from the truth as they embark on a summer of working hard and developing their skills on placement. From Dundee to Florida, students from the School of Business have been broadening their horizons around the world, and developing their business skills over the summer months. Read the full blog.

 

 
Lord George Robertson

One Dundee Blog: A University to be proud of

George Robertson’s days of student activism at Dundee set him on a path that led to becoming Secretary General of NATO. History records George Robertson becoming Member of Parliament for Hamilton in May 1978 but the fact he tasted electoral success in Dundee more than a decade earlier is less well-known. Read Lord Robertson's interview with Grant Hill about his time studying at the university.

The Bridge, the University alumni magazine, is available now across campus.

 

 

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