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University Updates
Welcome to the last edition of University Updates before the summer holidays
Mumps - have you been vaccinated?
There have been several cases of mumps this term and so if you haven't had two MMR vaccinations it is strongly recommended by the NHS that you do so, to protect yourself and others. While most people recover without the need for treatment, it is very contagious and can cause complications in some cases. It’s most recognisable by painful swellings at the side of the face under the ears, flu like symptoms, headache and fever but you can read
more about symptoms here. If you think you may have mumps please go and see your doctor for advice. It is very important to stay away from University, work or social gatherings for five days to reduce spreading the infection to others.
If you’re not sure if you’ve had the MMR vaccine it’s recommended that you speak to the Student Health Centre (or your own GP surgery) and arrange to receive it. You can find out more about the MMR vaccine here. It also protects against measles which is a more dangerous infection being seen more commonly in the UK.
Exam results
The summer exam results will be released on Thursday 20 June and you can read more details here. If you're celebrating the end of exams and term, please remember your neighbours and keep noise to within reasonable levels. Sound can carry, particularly at night and other residents may need to get up early the next day for work or school.
Free Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for depression
The AccEPT Clinic (based at the University of Exeter) offers Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in Exeter and is now accepting self-referrals. MBCT is for people who have a history of recurrent depression but are currently well and wanting to find ways of preventing relapse. You do not need a clinical diagnosis from a health professional to be eligible for these courses but there will be a pre-course screening questionnaire for you to complete. For more information about these NHS-funded courses please visit the AccEPT Clinic web pages or contact us at accept.clinic@nhs.net.
Online module change?
Between midday Monday 8 July – midday Friday 19 July, you will be able to submit an online form if you need to request a change to any of the module choices that you made in March 2019. The approval of module choice changes are dependent on student numbers on the module, programme rules, and timetabling. Therefore some changes may not be possible. For more information, visit the module change pages, read our FAQs, or contact your Hub/Info Point.
Students on the Move
Leaving your city accommodation and need to get rid of stuff? You should have your Students on the Move stickers which let you mark your refuse so it can be collected outside normal collection times. Don’t forget to text “RUBBISH” and the first line of your address to 07521227117. These special collections will take place every Monday and Friday throughout June and on the 8, 12, 22 and 26 July. No stickers? Collect yours from the Guild Info Points, Student Hubs and SID reception areas. Email Streetwise@ex.ac.uk if you have any other questions.
Bin forgetting?
Exeter City Council has a new reminder service that sends an email out to subscribers the night before bin day reminding them to put their bins out (and which one). It also sends messages about any changes to collections, such as bank holidays, bad weather, etc. Never miss bin day again!!
Grand Challenges week!
It's Grand Challenges week and there's a real buzz as interdisciplinary groups work to design innovative solutions to real world challenges, in the areas of climate change, mental health, food sustainability, global security and gender inequality. The programme is unique to the University and this year we also have students from the University of South Florida taking part. You can visit the Grand Challenges Showcase in the Forum on Friday (14:30-16:00) to see the innovative projects that have been created. Semi-Toned will perform at 15:30.
Do you need academic skills support?
All students, including postgraduates, can access academic skills support at Study Zone throughout the summer. We offer 1:1 appointments on request or book one of our workshops. Find out more about how we can help on the Study Zone Website
Careers forever
Whether you're graduating this year or returning next year, remember the Career Zone is available to you while you are studying and for as long as you need us, after you graduate. This support includes, but is not limited to, graduate job listings, 1-to-1 appointments with Career Consultants, CV, cover letter and application form checking, online webinars, access to articles, podcasts and other online resources through My Career Zone Digital.
Applications now open for Gale Student Ambassador roles
Are you interested in communications and digital archives? Would you like paid business experience with a global publisher? Become a Gale Ambassador for the University of Exeter and help raise awareness of the digital archives available through the Library. Find out more and apply.
Return your library books before leaving
If you're graduating this summer please return all library books before heading home. If you have any queries regarding your library account then please get in touch in person, by email library@exeter.ac.uk, by phone on 01392 723867 or live chat via the library website. If you're returning next year please remember that your library books could be recalled during the summer and you'd need to send them back, but you can find out more on the website.
Beware of scams
Unfortunately, some criminals try to get money from students, particularly our international students, through scams. Some of these scams seem very authentic and persuasive and can be frightening. Please don’t give out any personal details, especially banking details. Examples of recent scams included criminals pretending to be from the Home Office and the University. If you’re contacted by someone and it seems unusual, unexpected or just odd, end the call/communication. If the person who contacted you is genuine they won’t mind you checking and then getting back to them. You can contact your Info Point for advice. Read more here.
Take your next step with postgraduate study at Exeter
If you're considering your options after your degree, a postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter could be the right choice for you. Remember there are:
Government loans available
University of Exeter scholarship towards your tuition fee
Fast Track application
Applications are still open for 2019 and as a University of Exeter graduate you will get a scholarship towards your tuition fees. Many programmes offer you the chance to study a completely different subject area from your undergraduate degree.
Medicine and Health Postgraduate Open Day
On Thursday 20 June (14:00 to 16:00 or 17:00 to 19:00) at our St Luke's Campus, you can discover the wide range of health programmes and development opportunities available to you at our Medicine and Health Postgraduate Open Day. Whether you are a science, mathematics, medical or a social sciences student looking to progress onto a Masters or PhD, we have something for you. Hear talks from our academics about their programme, ask a question at our study fair and take a tour of our facilities. Book your place now.
Graduation: find somewhere to stay and celebrate
Don't forget you can book a Celebration High Tea at Reed Hall during graduation week.
We also have a range of bed and breakfast and room only accommodation available on the Streatham campus during graduation week. Find our exclusive graduation discount code and book direct via the Event Exeter website.
New gym membership offer for next academic year
Our gym members now have full access to both our Streatham and St Luke’s Gyms PLUS over 80 fitness classes a week. For new members in September this amazing offer will be £270 over three termly payments in line with your student loans. For current members, if you want to continue your health & fitness journey with us, we are offering this to you at the current price of £250 - that’s just 68p per day for a year! This offer is not to be missed - pay now or until 30 June to secure this deal before September. Find out more online.
Music for a Summer Evening, presented by the Chapel Choir, Thursday 13 June, 19:00, The Mary Harris Chapel, Streatham Campus
Open to all, the University Chapel Choir will sing Music for a Summer Evening, followed by a Pimms reception. Free entry. Please contact chapelmusic@exeter.ac.uk for more information.
Social Mobility Conference, Monday 17 June, 09:30 - 16:00, Alumni Auditorium, The Forum, Streatham Campus
Open to students, staff, academics and research fellows. The aim is to raise awareness of and build a whole institution approach to social mobility and about plans to improve the access, success and progression of Widening Participation students within Higher Education and specifically at the University of Exeter. Featuring interactive information sessions and workshops with staff and students as speakers and facilitators, and opportunities for discussion throughout. Attendance is free, book your place now.
Sea Faring and Space Faring with NASA
Astronaut and surgeon, Dr Mike Barratt, Thursday 20 June, 19.30, Newman Blue Lecture Theatre, Peter Chalk Centre, Streatham Campus
Come along to this talk with Dr Mike Barratt, NASA astronaut, physician and World Extreme Medicine academic. Mike has a particular interest in adaptive physiology and human performance associated with weightlessness and fractional gravity, along with intersections with other extreme environments. He lectures frequently in space medicine for introductory and formal training programmes in the US and elsewhere, shamelessly hoping to focus new enthusiasm and talent towards the fledgling prince of medical specialities. This talk is being run as part of the University of Exeter Extreme Medicine MSc programme. To register and read more information about Mike and his work visit the event web page.
IONS Exeter Conference, 9-12 July, Living Systems Institute, Streatham Campus
IONS Exeter is a student-led conference that aims to bring together students, postdocs, and senior researchers in the fields of Optics & Photonics to present the latest advances in the different conference topics, including Nanophotonics, Optoelectronics, Ultrafast Phenomena, Biological Imaging, Quantum Technologies, and Metamaterials. IONS Exeter is free of charge, including a conference dinner and party at The Terrace, a social trip on the steam train at Paignton and lunch and coffee breaks during the conference. Register your place here.
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