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University Updates
Welcome to the last edition of University Updates before the summer holidays
Mumps - have you been vaccinated?
We've had cases of mumps across our campuses this year. Have you had two MMR vaccinations? If not, it's 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 Penryn Surgery (or your own doctor's 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.
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.
Grand Challenges week!
The Earth is the centre of attention on campus this week for Grand Challenges. All week there've been panel discussions, guest speakers and group work all helping you to find ways to become advocates for our planet for the challenge The Case for Earth. The week kicked off on Monday with a panel discussion with students who are already running a range of projects they are passionate about, along with guest speakers Hugo Tagholme, Chief Executive, Surfers Against Sewage, (pictured) and Shane Holland, Executive Chair of Slow Food in the UK.
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.
Beware of scams
Unfortunately, some criminals try to get money from students, particularly our international students through scams. Some of these scams are 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 who can offer 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.
Work begins on Future Spaces
Future Spaces is a major two-part development to create new, flexible academic spaces and vibrant social environments at Penryn Campus. Preparatory work has now begun around the Lower Stannary entrance and The Village Green/Heart. Further work is planned to begin on 17 June - please see the Future Spaces web page for the latest information and contact details.
New Penryn library catalogue
On Monday 17 June, we will launch a new Penryn Campus Library Catalogue. During the transfer all online and physical resources will remain available. It means you might experience minor disruption to services this week including:
- Unable to request resources
- Unable to renew resources or check your account
- Limited borrowing facilities at weekends and overnight.
Exeter Library Search shows all the e-resources you have access to. Please do get in touch with the library@fxplus.ac.uk if you have any questions. All communications about this project will be posted on the New Library Search web page.
Beach bonfires
You may not realise that there are by-laws in place which mean that open fires aren’t allowed on Falmouth’s beaches, in order to keep them clean, safe and tidy for all users. In the case of Gyllyngvase for BBQs, there is a designated area to the left-hand side of the beach (look for the signs when coming onto the beach). Please dispose of any used BBQs and other rubbish responsibly. This all helps support the hard work that goes into ensuring that Gylly retains its valued Blue Flag status, by reducing the debris on its sands.
Waste and recycling
Moving somewhere new next term or just packing up to leave your accommodation for the summer? Moving in and out can create a lot of waste and we strongly urge you to recycle as much as possible and be aware of your bin collection dates to reduce the impact of rubbish on our environment. You can find out more about our waste and recycling services on campus here including how to easily donate clothes, books and CDs to the British Heart Foundation.
Don't forget to return your library books before you leave
Students graduating this summer are reminded to please return all library books before heading home. Save on postage costs - return your library books before you leave!
Sea Faring and Space Faring with NASA Astronaut and surgeon, Dr Mike Barratt, Thursday 20 June, 19.30 - video link to Streatham Campus from Peter Lanyon Seminar 8
Dr Mike Barratt, NASA astronaut, physician and World Extreme Medicine academic 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.
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