Wednesday 6 December 2017

Student Newsletter Issue 58

Contents

• Announcements
• University news
• What's on
• Careers Service
• Opportunities
• Blogs
• From the editors

Christmas toy appeal (final donations)

The final day to donate toys to Mike Hannan's Christmas Toy Appeal is Thursday 14 December.

All toys should be unwrapped and new, and should be taken to the donation station in the School of Life Sciences Stores (Dow Street).

Register for a doctor (GP) in Dundee

You can find your nearest doctor on the National Health Service (NHS) information website. Enter your accommodation postcode and the service you are looking for.

When you have chosen a doctor/GP just go in and ask to register (you may have to try one or two different medical centres as sometimes their lists may be full). Please take three forms of identification with you:

• a passport or UK driving licence
• student ID card
• documentation with your Dundee address on it (for example, a utility bill).

Tackling period poverty

Student Services and DUSA have made 10,000 sanitary products freely available to raise awareness of the issue of period poverty.

The launch, which took place last Friday, was supported by Monica Lennon MSP, who is currently progressing a Member's Bill which seeks to end period poverty in Scotland.

Staff and students combined their efforts to provide the free items ahead of the Scottish Government commitment to supply free sanitary products across schools, colleges and universities next year.

The new initiative was created following DUSA’s removal of the tampon tax at shops across University campuses in January 2016.

Read the full story.

Working to secure India's water future

Collaborative research between Scotland and India has begun on a major water management project in India, with researchers from the University exploring the impact of increasing population and rapid economic development on water resources.

We are one of six UK-based partners working with Indian organisations to understand trends in water use and management in order to help protect the availability of water in the region.

Read the full story.

Winter Market (Thu 7 Dec)

Don't forget to pop along to the Winter Market tomorrow between 11:00 and 16:00, where you'll find lots of original and handmade pieces, Christmas gifts, and treats such as candy floss.

11:00 - 16:00, Thursday 7 December, DUSA | The Union.

The Way We Were: the University on Film (Thu 7 Dec)

Don’t miss this opportunity to marvel at bygone fashions, spot familiar (albeit younger) faces, view the campus as it once was and learn something about the history of the University. Spanning the 1930s to the 1990s, highlights include a 1930s trip to Rasaay, student protests, the changing campus and building the Tower, the installation of the Queen Mother as Chancellor, Le Comber explaining Liquid Crystal Display and Sir Philip Cohen on Life Sciences in the early 1990s, and Stephen Fry’s hilarious rectorial address.

13:00-14:00, Wednesday 7 December, D'Arcy Thompson Lecture Theatre.

Candlelit Carol Service (Sun 10 Dec)

The University's candlelit carol service is an annual fixture on Dundee's festive calendar. Make sure you arrive early to find a seat as the cathedral is always packed! It's a magical way to bring the Christmas spirit alive.

17:00, St Paul's Cathedral, High Street, Dundee.

Save the date: Discovery Days 2018

This year's Discovery Days take place over Thursday 11 and Friday 12 January at Dalhousie, and will feature fifteen minute talks from our newest professors, award-winning teachers, and students about the ideas that inspire them.

St Andrew's Society of the State of New York Scholarship Fund 2018-19

For the academic year 2018-19, the Society will offer Scholarships to the total value of $60,000 to enable Scottish graduates to study for a year in the United States. Up to two Scholarships will be offered of not less than $30,000 each. For further information and application form please email Alison Mackay.

Career Readiness survey – first years, have your say

The Careers Service wants to help with your next career steps, whatever stage you’re at. They're keen to find out more about what our first years need from us, and are taking part in a national study to understand your previous experiences of careers support and advice, current views on careers and employability and future plans.

The survey can be completed online and your views will be used to help us develop and improve the careers support for students like you.

Could you be the UK Undergraduate of the Year?

Come to this short session to find out how you could be the UK Undergraduate of the Year, and how the Careers Service can suport you with your entry. Sign up here.

13:00 - 14:00, Thursday 7 December, Dalhousie Room 3G02 LT1.

A reflection on 2017

History student, Kiah Edwards, looks back at her first year at university. Read her post.

Visiting London on a budget

Second year medical student, Navin, went to London to assume responsibilities as the Singaporean Embassy's regional director for Scotland. He gives his tips and advice on making the most out of a visit to the Big Smoke on a budget. Read his post.

A trip to the Scottish Highlands with the International Society

Student blogger, Karina Osswald took a trip to the Highlands last month and said it was worth every penny. Read her post.

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 20 December - the deadline is 4pm on Friday 15 December.