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University Updates
Welcome to your regular update
This week in University Updates...
We hope you're enjoying your summer! There's information on COVID-19 vaccinations, deferred examinations, your new Students' Union Presidents and more!
Please keep an eye on your inbox this week for a further update on how the easing of national COVID-19 restrictions will be reflected across the University.
COVID-19 vaccine
If you haven’t already, you can book your COVID-19 vaccinations through the NHS booking system. Already left Cornwall for the summer? You can book a slot at any vaccination centre in the UK.
The vaccines have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of serious illness or death from COVID-19 but no vaccine is 100% effective and it is still important to continue to follow UK Government guidelines; you can read the current rules online. While the vaccines offer good protection, they do take 3-4 weeks to take full effect.
You can read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the vaccine on our webpages.
International students and study abroad students
International students can have the COVID-19 vaccination. If you are over 18 you can book an appointment via the national booking system. However, if you are unable to book online and are not registered with a doctor (GP Practice) you can book a vaccine appointment in Cornwall by contacting:nhskernowccg.ciosc19vaccine@nhs.net confirming your Full Name, Date of Birth, Contact Number and Address.
Please remember that the COVID-19 vaccination is FREE in the UK.
COVID-19 - keeping our community safe
Everything you need to know about how we're protecting our University community can be found on our COVID-19 website. This includes information on what COVID-19 secure measures we have in place on our campuses, what to do if you feel unwell with COVID-19 symptoms, what support is available if you need to self-isolate and information for international arrivals. These pages will be updated regularly in line with Government guidance so please keep checking for updates.
Don't forget to collect your free COVID-19 home test kits
Don’t forget to collect your free COVID-19 rapid home testing kits - test yourself quickly and conveniently in your own home and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Simply book a slot to collect a home test kit from the Penryn Campus Sports Centre or Falmouth University’s Falmouth Campus Reception.
For full information, including details on how to report your results, visit the webpages.
Referred and Deferred Examinations
The referred/deferred exams period will take place online from Monday 9 until Friday 27 August 2021.
Timetable
Your exam timetable is due to be released via MyTimetable early next week. If any of your exams are missing from your timetable, or you see one listed that you are not due to take, please contact your Hub/Info point immediately. All times listed are British Summer Time (BST). If during your exam you are in a different time zone, make sure you allow for the time difference. If in doubt, use a web site like the time zone convertor.
Handbook
Please remember to read the updated Student Handbook for Online Exams to learn more about how the different exam formats operate, submitting an exam paper, and the support available to you during the August assessment period. You can also find more information on the Exam FAQ page.
Assessment helpdesk
During the examination period, the Assessment Helpdesk is here for you and can respond to queries on all examinations whilst they are open and underway. You can contact the Helpdesk from Monday 9 August by email examshelp@exeter.ac.uk or by telephoning +44 (0) 1392 72 6800
Online module change
By now you should have received confirmation of module allocations for the 2021/2 academic year. Online module change will be open until Monday 19 July for you to request changes your allocated modules.
You can check module descriptors online for any changes to delivery or content, before requesting a module change. A further module change period will also be available at the start of the next academic year.
Full details of the process and module change timeline and FAQs can be found online. Please contact your Info Point team should you have any queries.
Stay cyber savvy
This Summer, IT will be issuing emails that will test whether you recognise a phishing email. If you interact with these emails, you will be directed to complete some training on phishing and cyber security to ensure you are protected and aware of what to do if a real phishing attack targets you in the future. For more guidance on staying cyber savvy at work and home, visit the Digital Hub.
Sexual health
Find out how to look after your sexual health this summer with these top tips.
Topics covered include:
- Talking to a new sexual partner about COVID-19 and managing the risks together
- Getting checked - did you know...you can have an STI without showing any symptoms?
- Different types of contraception and which is right for you
- How to prevent and protect against HIV
- Consent - Sexual consent means freely agreeing to sexual activity – it’s important to discuss what you are happy doing
Find out more with It Starts With Me.
Students' Union Teaching Awards
Huge congratulations to all our University staff who were either nominated or won a Teaching Award on Tuesday night!
If you missed the ceremony head over to Facebook or YouTube to watch the recording or find out who won online.
Introducing your 2021/22 Presidents
Your 2021/22 SU Presidents are now officially in post. Say hello to Stevie, Ellie, and Charlotte.
2021 SU Awards winners
Your SU was proud and excited to host an in-person awards ceremony at the end of the year. You can find the full list of winners here.
Thank you
Thank you to everyone who attended our Q&A event with the Vice- Chancellor, senior staff and the Students’ Union on Monday 7 June. If you couldn’t make it, the recording can now be accessed here.
Sir Geoffrey Holland Prize 2021
Congratulations to undergraduate student Rachel Poppleton who has been awarded this year’s Sir Geoffrey Holland Prize, which recognises final year students and celebrates academic excellence within a field related to Cornwall. Rachel completed her dissertation on landslide susceptibility in Cornwall, having identified a clear gap in the literature. Find out more here.
Sports Hall open again
To celebrate the re-opening of the Sports Hall, all activities will be charged at ‘Happy Hour’ rates, for July & August.
- Badminton - £5:50 p/h per court.
- Table Tennis - £2:75 p/h per table.
- ½ hall hire - £11:00 p/h.
- Whole hall hire - £22:00 p/h.
Badminton / table tennis equipment provided and sanitised before and after use. To book, please contact the Sports Centre on 01326 370770 or fitnesscentre@fxplus.ac.uk
Multifaith Chaplaincy Space
Conversations are underway regarding the sufficiency of existing multifaith space and in particular space for Muslim prayer. The chaplaincy is really keen to gather as much feedback as possible. If you would like to contribute, please complete this short anonymous survey or email Becky Nesbitt, the Co-Ordinating Chaplain.
Arts, Culture and the Environment in Cornwall
On Wednesday 21 July, join the Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI), Penryn Humanities and Arts and Culture for an online event exploring arts, culture, creativity, science, technology, wellbeing and the environment. The third in a series of events in this format will see four fantastic speakers share 20 slides with 20 seconds of commentary each. Live streamed via the ESI Facebook page. Find out more here.
Help clean-up the Penryn River for Plastic Free July!
The Sustainability Team is coordinating a clean-up along the Penryn River on Thursday 15 July, from 5.30pm, in support of the ‘Return to Offender’ campaign run by Surfers Against Sewage. Join them to help clean-up local natural spaces and send a powerful message to the world in the process! Register for a ticket here to let us know you’re coming!
Languages programmes 2021/22
Registration is now open for our new evening and daytime courses starting from 4 October.
Our open-to-all programme includes a broad range of online courses as well as some on-campus options. New additions to our broad range of languages include Cornish, Modern and Ancient Greek, Hindi and Swedish, as well as “Language through culture” courses for advanced learners.
Our experienced and highly qualified teachers will work with you on your language skills and increase your cultural agility. Small group sizes mean plenty of exchange and a highly interactive learning experience. Please book early to avoid disappointment!
Master’s scholarships from The Aziz Foundation
The Aziz Foundation will be offering Master’s scholarships here at the University for exceptional students from a British Muslim background, looking to progress onto postgraduate study. The Foundation will work alongside us to widen access and increase opportunities at the postgraduate taught level for British Muslim communities.
For more information and to apply please click here.
Models needed for photography and filming
If you would like to take part in filming or photography for university marketing purposes, please contact Rachel Caunter from our Cornwall marketing team for more information.
Volunteer stories
We know many of you gave up your time to volunteer over the last year. If you volunteered during the pandemic and would like to share your story, please get in touch with Alice Smith by emailing: a.l.smith@exeter.ac.uk.
What can we do better?
It’s the Summer holiday, but we’re still here to support you with your career, and we’re working hard planning for the next Term, and beyond. As part of our ongoing commitment to improving our services we’re running our biggest survey yet, and we want to hear from you if there’s something we could be doing (or doing better!) to help you at every stage of your career. From part-time jobs, to graduate roles, from postgrad study to setting up your own business, we’re here to help. Let us know what you need from us, we’d love to hear from you.
Some of the following events will be held online:
Thursday 15 July, 5:30pm, The Sustainability Team is coordinating a clean-up along the Penryn River. Register for a ticket here to let us know you’re coming!
Wednesday 21 July, 1-2pm, online event exploring arts, culture, creativity, science, technology, wellbeing and the environment. Find out more here.
Don't forget to also keep your eye out on events and activities run by your Students' Union.
Tell us what you think of this newsletter:
Get in touch with your feedback or news stories at: studentcomms@exeter.ac.uk
