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Dear Wolfson Student, this is the regular student bulletin for all things College-related. Please read through for important updates, deadlines, funding opportunities and other essential information.
Welfare & Wellbeing
From the College Nurse
Complete Your GP Registration with Newnham Walk Medical Practice
Newnham Walk Surgery has reported that there are Wolfson students who have yet to complete their GP registration.
To complete your registration, you will need to submit all necessary completed forms. Please also send the following to nws.messaging@nhs.net:
- copy of photo ID, e.g. passport or driving licence
- copy of proof of address, e.g. proof of College residency* or utility bill or bank statement
*Proof of College residency can simply be a copy of the email sent from Jo Fisher, Wolfson Accommodation Manager, on receipt of your signed licence agreement. This has been clarified with both the Wolfson Accommodation Manager and the Newnham Walk Surgery Office Manager. Alternatively, you can request a letter from the Wolfson Tutorial Office
New applications to register with GP Surgery
If you have yet to do so, you can register online. As a student residing in Cambridge, you can choose to register with any local GP. If you would rather register with a GP elsewhere in Cambridge, you can use the NHS website to search for an alternative GP practice close to where you live, respecting their catchment area limitations. Each GP practice website has details of how to register.
All members of our community should stay up to date with the latest guidance from the government and the ‘Stay Safe Cambridge Uni’ campaign
A Message from the International Student Office
EU Settlement Scheme
The UK left the European Union at the end of January 2020 and entered a transition period until 31 December 2020. During the transition period free movement will continue.
EEA and Swiss citizens, and their family members, who are resident in the UK prior to 31 December 2020 are eligible to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme to protect their UK residency status.
If you are moving to the UK to start full-time studies at Cambridge after 31 December 2020, you are likely to need a student visa in order to study at the University.
Academic Support
Winter Craft Table in the Library
Taking a break from work is important. And craft is a great way to relax. Combine the two by dropping into the library between 26 November and 03 December to make a penguin corner bookmark and a particularly pretty paper snowflake, or to pick up some winter-themed colouring sheets. If you are self-isolating in College, please let us know by email if you would like a pack of materials and we can arrange to get them to you.
Academic Skills Workshops
What's On?
Wednesday 25 November at 20.00: WolfWorks Plus: Note making for theses and dissertations.
Booking and further information
Thursday 26 November at 20.00: WolfWorks for new undergraduates: Making the most of feedback- helping you improve.
Friday 27 November, 15.00-16.30: Online Study Session
Connect with other students for an hour of study time to get something done. The session is for everyone but may be of particular interest to those who are self-isolating.
Book places or just turn up: Join Study Session
Monday 30 November, 09.45-12.15 - Virtual Shut Up and Write (or read, plan, organise etc!)
The session is for everyone but may be of particular interest to those who are self-isolating.
Booking and further information
Academic Writing Support: Contact Christopher Woodall for a 50 minute, 1-2-1 writing-support session.
Booking and further information
Green Society Notices
Cafeteria Survey
In collaboration with the College cafeteria, the Green Society is running a survey on vegetarian food in the cafeteria.
Please complete the following 2 minute survey on changes to the cafeteria. Make your voice heard!
Tutorial Notices
Termly Registration
Undergraduate and full-time taught one year Masters students:
Please look out for an email sent by the Tutorial Administrator regarding Termly Registration. The College is required to certify that students have kept the necessary number of terms for their course of study. The email will include a link to an online form which must be completed by 02 December.
Facilities & Maintenance Notices
Decoration Works
Decoration to Bredon House
Decoration works to Bredon House are ongoing with work set to start on the ground floor and the staircase by the College Office from Monday 30 November. Works are scheduled to take place until 23 December. Dust sheets will be on the floors so please take care when accessing the staircase and communal areas.
Baggage Store
The baggage store will be open on the following additional date, at the given times:
Saturday 05 December between the hours of
08.00 – 12.00 midday
The baggage store will be open at its usual times during term:
Monday-Friday 11.30am - 12.00 midday and can be located in the basement of W block (by the bell).
Please remember to socially distance and wear a face mask when entering and whilst in the baggage store.
Heating Times
Heating times are as follows:
07.00 – 12.00 midday and 14.00 – 23.00
Legionella Water Works
Weekly Works:
The maintenance department undertakes essential works, one of which is to flush the water systems in all unused rooms weekly on Mondays. We are following all current Government guidelines on face masks and social distancing. For those in residence this is a polite notice to let you know why we are accessing rooms. Thank you for your co-operation.
Monthly Works:
Wolfson College has employed Jordan Environmental to undertake Legionella water testing and sampling to all buildings. Access to rooms (not those where students are quarantined or self-isolating ) will be needed and you will be emailed when this testing takes place. Jordan Environmental will follow the College risk assessment and the current Government guidelines on social distancing whilst this work takes place.
Cafeteria Opening Times
Monday to Friday Breakfast 08.00–9.00
Lunch 12.30–14.00
(from 12.15pm for staff only)
Dinner 18.00–19.30
Saturday
Breakfast 08.00–09.00 (Continental only)
Brunch 11.30–14.00
Dinner 18.00–19.30
Sunday
Breakfast 08.30–09.30
(Continental only)
Brunch 11.30–14.00
Dinner 18.00–19.30
Get in Touch
ANY QUESTIONS?
What is your question about? If none of these contacts seem appropriate, make contact using this form and we will route it to the appropriate person.
Accommodation: Jo Fisher (accommodation@wolfson.cam.ac.uk)
Fees & Payments:
Undergraduate: Birgit Lintner (ugaccounts@wolfson.cam.ac.uk)
Postgraduate: Katerina Gargaroni (pgaccounts@wolfson.cam.ac.uk)
Finance: Liz Bland (studentfinance@wolfson.cam.ac.uk)
Gardens: Oscar Holgate (head-gardener@wolfson.cam.ac.uk)
IT Matters: IT Helpdesk (helpdesk@wolfson.cam.ac.uk)
Library:
Librarian: Meg Westbury (librarian@wolfson.cam.ac.uk)
Academic Skills Librarian: Laura Jeffrey (academic-skills@wolfson.cam.ac.uk)
Maintenance: Submit a ticket.
Room bookings: More information here.
Tutorial Matters:
Tutorial Office Manager: Rajashree Dhanaraj (tutorial-manager@wolfson.cam.ac.uk)
tel: +44(0)1223 335905
Undergraduate: Debbie Miles (ugadministrator@wolfson.cam.ac.uk)
Postgraduate: Kim Allen (pgadministrator@wolfson.cam.ac.uk)
Part-time students: Sam Langley (tutorial-administrator@wolfson.cam.ac.uk)
tel: +44(0)1223 335978
Last, Wolfson's Porters are the best! If you have any questions or problem, they will solve it for you or they will direct you to the right person. Visit the Porters' Lodge at the entrance to College or email them at porters@wolfson.cam.ac.uk.
