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University of Dundee Student Newsletter 39 - Wednesday 8 March 2017
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From the editors...

The student newsletter is produced every fortnight by the Internal Communications team so we can share news, announcements, selected events and some requests for help. 

If you wish to communicate around the University, the 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 March - the deadline is 4pm on Friday 17 March.

Announcements
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University of Dundee 50th Anniversary Concert (Sun 26 Mar)

To mark the University's 50th anniversary, join the University Choir and Orchestra in a celebratory concert - featuring Carmina Burana. This will be performed in the Caird Hall on Sunday 26th March 2017 The concert includes current students, staff and alumni of the University Choir in a one-off performance.

Home Office Telephone Scam

We have been made aware that there is a telephone scam targeting students. The caller informs the student that there is a problem with their original visa application or police registration, and requests a payment to solve the issue. Please be aware that these telephone calls are not from members of the UK Visa & Immigration Service or from the Police, and students should not give any personal details over the phone or make any payments. www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/aboutus/scams

Students are advised to close the call as soon as you realise this might be a scam. However, If the caller insist on calling you, or if you are unsure, you can ask them to email you with their request and if they send an email, forward to the International Advice Service internationalsupport@dundee.ac.uk who are available to advise and support you if you feel upset or threatened by these calls in any way.

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The University is on Instagram as dundeeuni - let us know if :

  • you're a student with a project you'd like us to feature
  • your club or society is holding an event we could snap

Send us a Instagram message or email us at Internal-Comms@dundee.ac.uk

Tag us in your posts with #dundeeuni

International Student Society 3 days Highlands trip (3-5 Apr)

Join the International Student Society on their 3 day trip of the Highlands - including Loch Ness, Isle of Skye, Harry Potter Bridge, Lost Valley, Glencoe, Cuillin Mountains, Fairy Glen and The Old Man Of Storr - Book Now

Would you like to visit a host family in Angus

The VL Angus host volunteers live mainly in the countryside outside Dundee. They enjoy meeting international students and look forward to providing students from different countries with the experience of Scottish home life and hospitality, and to promoting friendships across the world. Find out more. Or email International Support

How will an independent Scotland be perceived as a study destination by Non-EU International Students?

For non-EU International Students - please take part in this Masters student survey

DUSA
DUSA Lift Closure

Due to essential upgrading the lift located in DUSA will be out of operation for the period 3 April to 9 June 2017. Wheelchair access to the building will be available via both the Airlie Place entrance (Level 1) and Balfour Street entrance (Level 2). Fully accessible catering and toilet facilities are available on Level 1. There will be no means of moving between floors other than the stairs. DUSA apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.

Student Led Teaching Awards

Do you know a member of staff who deserves recognition? DUSA are holding their annual Student Led Teaching Awards. Put your nomination in before Friday 17 March. Nominate now!

News
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Footage of 1970s Dundee

Remarkable footage from the 1970s, a time when the hair was longer and the trousers wider, depicts the wide range of student experience at the heart of the University in 1977. The video from the University Archives highlights a great deal of what has and hasn’t changed in Tayside over the last 40 years. Read the full story and watch the film (30 minutes).

Dundee’s women of science celebrated in HerStory exhibition

‘HerStory of Science’ an outside exhibition celebrates the early history of women’s extraordinary contributions to science from a local perspective. It also illustrates the progress made, by showing all the current female professors at the University. Read the full story.

More news...

Read all of the University news at www.dundee.ac.uk/news.

What's On
The Witches of Eastwick - presented by Dundee OpSoc (8 - 11 Mar)

Join Dundee OpSoc as we bring this fresh new revision of the classic 2000 musical The Witches of Eastwick to life in the Bonar Hall. Tickets can be bought online

Inter-Society Mental Wellbeing Workshop (Thu 9 Mar)

As part of Believe And Do Good (#BADG) 2017, Dundee University Islamic Society have teamed up with University of Dundee Mental Health Society to promote mental wellbeing! Join them for their Mental Wellbeing Workshop.

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Botanic Garden guided visit with Trevor Whyte (Fri 17 Mar)

Join the Enquiry Centre trip to the University of Dundee Botanic Garden and enjoy its wide range of plants, with fine collections of conifers and broad-leaved trees and shrubs, tropical and temperate glasshouses, water garden and herb garden. There is a lovely coffee shop and lots of plants for sale. Free bus. Bring your student ID for free admission to the Garden. Limited to 14 spaces - please book!

Comic Relief Red Nose Day (21 Mar)

Social Sciences are celebrating and raising money for Red Nose Day with a Bake Sale, Tombola, Dress Red and with members of the management team becoming the receptionists for the day in the Social Sciences building.

Do you have a Red Nose Day event? Let us know and email Internal-Comms@dundee.ac.uk

Submit your event ....

Clubs & Societies - submit your events to www.dundee.ac.uk/events and for it to appear in the weekly What's On email on Fridays.

Careers
Volunteering & Work Experience Fair 2017 (Thu 9 Mar)

Meet a variety of organisations offering volunteering and work experience opportunities from campus, across Scotland and overseas, summer work and internships.11.30am-2.30pm, DUSA  Find out more.

Careers Portal

This month the Careers Service is launching a fantastic new service, CareersPortal, designed to help you manage your career journey throughout your time at University - with access to careers and employability events, part-time jobs, placements, internships and graduate jobs. Find out more.

Are you graduating this summer?

Six months after you graduate, the University of Dundee will contact you and ask you to complete a short survey about what you are doing after your UoD degree. The official name of this survey is the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education or DLHE. Your personal details will be strictly protected. Find out more.

CASTLE
Get ahead of the game and start planning your revision now!

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

IT Update
Unlimited file storage

11,000+ of you are already accessing your files from anywhere using Box. It's free with your University login and makes collaboration and sharing that bit easier. Ready to power up your account? Find out more on BOX.

Network Refresh Update

Find out more about the project from some familiar University faces and get a recap on the latest steps taken at the IT Blog.

BLOGS
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The best way to explore Scotland

Student blogger Ine and her friend, explored the area along the Dundee to Arbroath coastal path by bike as a break for studying - with some beautiful views snapped along the way. Read the blog.

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One Dundee: University Challenge

Thank you to everyone who has applied for the University of Dundee does University Challenge. There has been a great response - if you wish to apply, send an email to Internal-Comms@dundee.ac.uk by Sat 11 Mar. Find out more.

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An archive of newsletters can also be found on our website.

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