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Wednesday 14 February 2018

Student Newsletter Issue 62


 

Contents

  • Announcements
  • University news
  • What's on
  • Academic Skills Centre
  • Careers events
  • Opportunities
  • Blogs
  • Recently on social media
  • From the editors

 

Announcements

 
 

£26k Venture Competition 2018

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Stage 1 of the University’s £26k Venture 2018 new business idea competition closed last week, receiving 52 applications (up from 41 last year). Entries came from all nine of the University’s Schools demonstrating a growing appetite for entrepreneurship. The live pitching final will feature keynotes and workshops from V&A Dundee, Coca-Cola 5by20, Entrepreneurial Scotland and Elevator. Register for free tickets.

 

 

HE Childcare Fund - deadline for applications

The HE Childcare Fund will cease taking applications after the end of March 2018. Eligible students need to apply before the closing date of 4pm on Friday 30 March 2018 for any financial contribution they may require for childcare costs incurred during term-time only.

Find out more about eligibility and how to apply.


 

Saturday Series 2018

The Saturday Series 2018 programme has been announced and can now be viewed online


 

Have you downloaded the Library app?

Downloading the Library App allows you to

  • access to Main Library if you forget your card
  • keep track of your library account
  • search for online and print resources
  • book a library room

Find out what else the app can do - search “University of Dundee Library” in your app store.

Download on the App Store.

Get it on Google Play.


 

Digital Friday

Each week, Digital Friday features a digital application or tool which can assist with teaching, assessment, research, administration, or just help to make your working life easier. So, get organised, get creative and be more digital in 2018.


 

University news

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

 
 

Dundee to share in £54 million funding

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Health Data Research UK is awarding £30 million funding to six sites across the UK – with a further £24 million to be invested in upcoming activities – to address challenging healthcare issues through use of data science. We're part of a Scottish collaboration forming one of the six centres. 

Read the full story.

 

 

What's on

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

 
 

Annual Lecture in Entrepreneurship with Mark Beaumont BEM

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World record-breaking adventurer and University Rector, Mark Beaumont BEM will give his insights into what makes a successful entrepreneur as part of University of Dundee's Entrepreneurship Week 2018. Everyone is welcome.

Wednesday 21 February, 6pm, Dalhousie Building. Book your place.

This event is part of University of Dundee Entrepreneurship Week 2018. #ThinkAskAct

 

 

Academic Skills Centre

 

 
 

Academic Skills Quick Query drop-in service

Do you have an academic skills question that could be quickly answered by a tutor? Use our drop in service available at certain times each day in the ASC Zone (opposite the Main Library Café). Check for times.


 

Get ahead of the game and start planning your revision now

Have a look at the online resource The Exam Revision Toolkit, available to you on My Dundee (under My Organisations). It’s packed with loads of useful tips and advice on things such as managing your revision, revising more effectively, and exam strategy, as well as more practical guidance on things like staying positive and managing stress.


 

Careers events

More Careers events

 
 

Get the Dundee Plus Award (21 / 22 / 23 Feb)

Get recognition for all the extra-curricular activities you’ve done since coming to Dundee with the Dundee Plus Award. Sign up.


 

Careers Insights Afternoon (Wed 21 Feb)

Finding a career that suits you is a process that involves thinking about your abilities and interests, and taking the time to research your career ideas. Many people worry that they’ll make the wrong career decision - if this sounds familiar, and you are a Social Sciences student (particulary, Politics students) then come along to this event and meet professionals from a range of relevant career sectors. Sign up.


 

Opportunities

 
 

Name the dog competition - £100 prize

Disability Services has purchased a Black Dog statue for the University, a campaign which aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and encourages people to seek help early, rather than suffering in silence. Once commissioned, our Black Dog will be sited at various different locations across the campus to maintain awareness. The only trouble is, he doesn't have a name.

We want to involve students and staff in raising awareness and helping change perceptions of mental illness - if you'd like to take part in this competition, email your suggestions for the dog's name to Disability Services (disability@dundee.ac.uk) by Friday 23 February - the winner will receive a £100 Amazon voucher.

Need some inspiration? Heriot Watt University has Watt Woof and the University of St Andrews has Harry.


 

Blogs

A snapshot of blogs from around the University

 
 

5 reasons to go Global

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Our students have documented the Common Purpose trip to Dubai on the One Dundee blog. Read the blog.

 

 

Design Sprints with the Web Team

As part of the Web Team's continuing work on the new University website, they are undertaking a series of Design Sprints. These are fun, interactive sessions with students, staff, and other key audience members.

A Design Sprint is a structured ‘design thinking’ process that translates business objectives into actionable insights in just a few days. The aim of each Sprint is to fully understand a problem and generate design ideas as possible solutions.

Find out more on the blog.


 
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Why on Earth would you study in Scotland?

Student blogger, Hanneke Maclaren tells us (and her Dutch friends) why studying in Scotland - particularly, at Dundee - is definitely a good idea. Read the blog.

 

 

Recently on social media

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Dundee goes to Malaysia

Dr Kim Dale (Life Sciences) and Professor Fordyce Davidson (Science & Engineering) have been in Malaysia with colleagues attending STEM events to promote Dundee and the work we do. They had a warm welcome at Epsom College where they gave a talk to students, showing them what we offer here, before visiting other schools to give further talks and host lab activities. They've also been busy meeting with alumni. Stay tuned to @dundeeuni on Twitter for more updates.

 

 

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 28 February - the deadline for information to be included is 16:00 on Friday 23 February.


 

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