IN THIS ISSUE:
Introduction:
PGA Boat Party
PG Spotlight: Summer Volunteering with the VSU
Deadlines/Opportunities
Events
News
Hi all,
Congratulations to all of those who have come through the exam season unscathed! It’s just a summer of preparing for that last deadline ahead of you, but don’t think that the Union has forgotten you. We’ll be running activities throughout the summer, the highlight of which will be out PGA Boat Party on July 22nd.
Our gym is remaining open throughout the summer and quietens down significantly, so make the most of it while you can! Keep your eyes peeled for the annual squash tournament.
As always, if you wish to submit your own events, news or advertisements for housing, etc please send an email to d.hawk@ucl.ac.ukand remember to include important information like dates, times and contact details.
And lastly, if you need support in a stressful time, or if you run into unseen problems, remember that the Union will be here for you. Contact Rights and Advice or me by email at any time. We’ll respond quickly.
Until next time!
Billy Street
Medical and Postgraduate Students' Officer
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The PGA are pleased to announce a summer boat party for UCL postgraduates. A Pimms reception will welcome postgrads onto the boat which will cruise along the river Thames. A bbq will also be included and a DJ will be there to entertain.
Further details will be announced soon but clear your diaries for 22 July!
Back to top
PG Spotlight: Summer Volunteering with the VSU
One-Off volunteering is a great way to get involved if you don't have a lot of time to spare, or if you want to try out different activities before making a longer term commitment. Here are some of our latest vacancies – for more information about any of these events email Fiona at f.addison@ucl.ac.uk
THE NORTH WEST SUPPORT GROUP FOR THE NORTH LONDON HOSPICE
Strawberry Cream Tea Volunteer
Jude's Church, Central Square, Hampstead Garden Suburb
Friday, 12th June 2009 11:30am-5:00pm
INTOUNIVERSITY
North Kensington
Summer Carnival Arts Programmer
24th June to 30th August.
Wednesday sessions 3:00-6:00pm and/or Summer holidays- 10:00am-6:00pm or 2:00-6:00pm. (days and times are flexible).
INTOUNIVERSITY
North Kensington
Event Managers
Saturday, 13th June from 11:00-5:00pm
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL CHILDREN'S CHARITY
Charity Collector
Friday 29th May 2009 - Waterloo Mainline Station
Saturday 30th May 2009 - Piccadilly Circus Tube
LONDON BOROUGH CAMDEN NATURE CONSERVATION
Why not take up nature conservation volunteering. The skills required are easy to learn, the result is rewarding for you, for local people and for the wildlife in the nature reserves we work in.
You might be building a set of steps, hacking away at the weeds, helping host a bird of prey event, putting up bat boxes, clearing out a pond, counting bird numbers or identifying wild flowers.
Various dates and locations:
Adelaide Local Nature Reserve NW3
Sunday, 31st May
11:00am-3:00pm
Mortimer Terrace Nature Reserve NW5
Sunday, 7th June
11:00am-3:00pm
Belsize Wood Local Nature Reserve NW3
Sunday, 16th August 11:00-3:00pm
Adelaide Nature Reserve NW3
Sunday, 30th August 11:00-3:00pm
Westbere Copse Local Nature Reserve NW2
Sunday, 12th July 11:00-3:00pm
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Deadlines/Opportunities
Public Engagement Symposium
The first annual UCL Symposium on Public Engagement will take place on 11 June, 2.45 - 6pm in the Wilkins Gustave Tuck Lecture Theatre. If you'd like to find out more about public engagement taking place at UCL, meet people who can help you get involved, and let people know about your own projects, the Public Engagement Unit would love to see you there.
The symposium is a chance for members of the UCL community to learn from each others' experiences in sharing their research with people outside the university. You will also be able to find out more about UCL funding streams for public engagement, and how to obtain funding from other sources for this work. Speakers at the symposium will include colleagues from across UCL.
UCL has been given national recognition as a Beacon for Public Engagement and receives funding from HEFCE, Research Councils UK and the Wellcome Trust to support this work. UCL's conversations with public groups span all disciplines and take part at every level of the University.
For more information, please visit the UCL Public Engagement Unit website (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/public-engagement). To register to attend, or to find out more, please email Steve and Hilary at the UCL Public Engagement Unit on publicengagement@ucl.ac.uk
Health and Society Summer School
The International Institute for Society and Health (IISH) (which is part
of the Research Department of Epidemiology & Public Health) is hosting a
Summer School at UCL, from Monday 13 to Friday 17 July 2009
We are expecting approximately 50 participants. The cost to external
participants is £600/£650 - depending on when they applied.
We are offering up to 4 summer school places to UCL graduate students in
exchange for assisting the course organisers ensure the course is a
success and that participants expectations are met wherever possible.
You will only be required to be on duty for approximately half of the
timetable but you are welcome to attend the entire course.
If you would like to take up this opportunity please send a statement of
not more than 150 words stating what you think makes a good summer
school and why you would be suitable for one of the four places. Please include your full name and details of languages spoken. Please send you
application by email to: p.crowley@ucl.ac.uk
Details of the summer school timetable, brochure and list of duties for
the student helpers can be found at: ww.ucl.ac.uk/epidemiology/vacancies.
Deadline: Friday 12 June 09
Conference for Research Students
The Bigger Picture: Navigating the Research World- Monday 22 June
UCL is organising a major 1-day conference looking at Navigating the Research World: the Bigger Picture.
The conference is aimed at early career researchers - research staff and research students in their final year. The day will be useful for all early career researchers in maximising the effectiveness of current research and also thinking about future careers.
Speakers include UCL's Provost and Vice-Provost for Research, as well as interesting figures from the Research world such as Professor the Baroness Greenfield, Director of the Royal Institution. Topics covered include: the increasing importance of public engagement in research; be a better researcher – connect with business; managing research relationships; wellbeing and research; how to achieve research success at UCL and beyond.
The day includes presentations, interactive sessions and a panel debate. Refreshments are provided during the day, and the event ends with a drinks reception and prize draw.
Full details and registration information can be found on the Skills Development Programme website:
http://courses.grad.ucl.ac.uk/course-details.pht?course_ID=1698
UCL Student Barromoter
Opportunity to win a £1,000 cash prize or suggest a £1,000 donation to
charity.
The University recognises the significant investment of time and money you
have made in your studies and we value your opinion. By completing the
Barometer you will play a part in enhancing the student experience for
current and future students. The survey forms part of a wider ongoing study
and is independently administered by the International Graduate Insight
Group (i-graduate.org). Your views will be treated in strictest confidence
and no identifying information will be passed back to the University.
Please click the link below to access the questionnaire and further
information.
http://survey.euro.confirmit.com/wix/p221616562.aspx
Male volunteers required: Earn £15 and receive a free travel vaccine
Looking for healthy male volunteers to take part in a research study on stress, immunity and mood. Looking for volunteers with a wide range of BMI (individuals with BMI of 25.0 -29.9 are particularly welcome).
Volunteers must be non-smoking and aged between 18-36.
The study takes half a day and volunteers will receive feedback on blood pressure and % body fat as well as a free typhoid vaccination and £15 as a token of our thanks for their participation.
If you are interested in taking part or have any questions that you would like to ask please contact us by telephone or email at:
Dr Lena Brydon (0207 679 5973) l.brydon@ucl.ac.uk
Miss Penny Reed (01483 428 338) p.reed@ucl.ac.uk
The study is ongoing throughout May to August 2009.
Opticon- Calls for Papers & Editor-in-Chief Wanter
The editors of UCL’s academic review, Opticon1826, are now inviting
submissions for publication in the 2009 Autumn Issue, out on 31 October
2009.
Contributions are welcome from all faculties, on any subject, and in a
variety of formats, including articles, reviews, creative work, as well as
responses to previously published material. All members of UCL, be they
undergraduates, postgraduates or staff, can contribute.
The deadline is the end of the day on FRIDAY, 4 SEPTEMBER 2009.
The journal’s online ‘Contributors’ section includes information on
general submission guidelines, style guide, review process and copyright
policy. For any faculty-specific questions, please contact your Faculty
Editor. Please note that any submissions which are not formatted according to the Opticon1826 Style Sheet will be returned to the author for
amendment before being put through our review and publication process. For general questions or comments, please visit the Opticon website,
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/opticon1826/currentissue, or contact the
Editor-in-Chief at opticon1826@ucl.ac.uk.
Opticon is also seeking a new Editor-in-Chief, to start in November 2009.
For more details about this voluntary position, please contact the current
Editor-in-Chief at opticon1826@ucl.ac.uk.
Be sure to get a copy of the Opticon pamphlet once it’s out next month!
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Events:
10 June, 7pm
English National Opera: Madame Butterfly
London Coliseum
Described by The Sunday Telegraph as ‘the most beautiful show in operatic London’, this production sold out its three previous runs and has astonished audiences with its sumptuous sets and costumes.
£20 - in advance at CSC Reception
11-13 June
UCLU Drama Society
‘Twelfth Night’
Shakespeare’s much-loved romantic comedy will be performed in the beautiful surroundings of the UCL front quad. The classic tale is the story of identical twins Viola and Sebastian, who are shipwrecked and become separated in Illyria, each thinking the other dead.
Tickets: £8, £5 concessions
7–10pm, UCL front quad
13 June, 1-5pm
UCL Slade School of Fine Art
‘Imaginary Cities: Fantasy, Architecture and Drawing’
Let your imagination take flight in this architectural drawing workshop with a
difference. Ever wondered how fantasy and sci-fi buildings are imagined and
drawn? Or just make up your own designs using architectural drawing
techniques.
Free – Pre-booking essential
11-17 June
UCL Slade School of Fine Art
MA/MFA Degree Shows
Visit UCL’s renowned Slade School of Fine Art to see the work of this year’s
graduating masters students.
22 July,
Postgraduate Boat Party
On the river Thames!
As always, UCL Events can be found here: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/events/
Back to top
News:
Are too many students sailing through the British PhD?
http://www.independent.co.uk/student/postgraduate/postgraduate-study/whats-up-doc-are-too-many-students-sailing-through-the-british-phd-1684291.html
US scholar damns UK PhDs after 'regrettable experience'
http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=406519
UCL embraces open access with institution wide mandate
http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=26&storycode=406832&c=2
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Introduction:
PGA Boat Party
PG Spotlight: Summer Volunteering with the VSU
Deadlines/Opportunities
Events
News
Introduction:
Hi all,
Congratulations to all of those who have come through the exam season unscathed! It’s just a summer of preparing for that last deadline ahead of you, but don’t think that the Union has forgotten you. We’ll be running activities throughout the summer, the highlight of which will be out PGA Boat Party on July 22nd.
Our gym is remaining open throughout the summer and quietens down significantly, so make the most of it while you can! Keep your eyes peeled for the annual squash tournament.
As always, if you wish to submit your own events, news or advertisements for housing, etc please send an email to d.hawk@ucl.ac.ukand remember to include important information like dates, times and contact details.
And lastly, if you need support in a stressful time, or if you run into unseen problems, remember that the Union will be here for you. Contact Rights and Advice or me by email at any time. We’ll respond quickly.
Until next time!
Billy Street
Medical and Postgraduate Students' Officer
Back to top
Postgraduate Association Boat Party
The PGA are pleased to announce a summer boat party for UCL postgraduates. A Pimms reception will welcome postgrads onto the boat which will cruise along the river Thames. A bbq will also be included and a DJ will be there to entertain.
Further details will be announced soon but clear your diaries for 22 July!
Back to top
PG Spotlight: Summer Volunteering with the VSU
One-Off volunteering is a great way to get involved if you don't have a lot of time to spare, or if you want to try out different activities before making a longer term commitment. Here are some of our latest vacancies – for more information about any of these events email Fiona at f.addison@ucl.ac.uk
THE NORTH WEST SUPPORT GROUP FOR THE NORTH LONDON HOSPICE
Strawberry Cream Tea Volunteer
Jude's Church, Central Square, Hampstead Garden Suburb
Friday, 12th June 2009 11:30am-5:00pm
INTOUNIVERSITY
North Kensington
Summer Carnival Arts Programmer
24th June to 30th August.
Wednesday sessions 3:00-6:00pm and/or Summer holidays- 10:00am-6:00pm or 2:00-6:00pm. (days and times are flexible).
INTOUNIVERSITY
North Kensington
Event Managers
Saturday, 13th June from 11:00-5:00pm
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL CHILDREN'S CHARITY
Charity Collector
Friday 29th May 2009 - Waterloo Mainline Station
Saturday 30th May 2009 - Piccadilly Circus Tube
LONDON BOROUGH CAMDEN NATURE CONSERVATION
Why not take up nature conservation volunteering. The skills required are easy to learn, the result is rewarding for you, for local people and for the wildlife in the nature reserves we work in.
You might be building a set of steps, hacking away at the weeds, helping host a bird of prey event, putting up bat boxes, clearing out a pond, counting bird numbers or identifying wild flowers.
Various dates and locations:
Adelaide Local Nature Reserve NW3
Sunday, 31st May
11:00am-3:00pm
Mortimer Terrace Nature Reserve NW5
Sunday, 7th June
11:00am-3:00pm
Belsize Wood Local Nature Reserve NW3
Sunday, 16th August 11:00-3:00pm
Adelaide Nature Reserve NW3
Sunday, 30th August 11:00-3:00pm
Westbere Copse Local Nature Reserve NW2
Sunday, 12th July 11:00-3:00pm
Back to top
Deadlines/Opportunities
Public Engagement Symposium
The first annual UCL Symposium on Public Engagement will take place on 11 June, 2.45 - 6pm in the Wilkins Gustave Tuck Lecture Theatre. If you'd like to find out more about public engagement taking place at UCL, meet people who can help you get involved, and let people know about your own projects, the Public Engagement Unit would love to see you there.
The symposium is a chance for members of the UCL community to learn from each others' experiences in sharing their research with people outside the university. You will also be able to find out more about UCL funding streams for public engagement, and how to obtain funding from other sources for this work. Speakers at the symposium will include colleagues from across UCL.
UCL has been given national recognition as a Beacon for Public Engagement and receives funding from HEFCE, Research Councils UK and the Wellcome Trust to support this work. UCL's conversations with public groups span all disciplines and take part at every level of the University.
For more information, please visit the UCL Public Engagement Unit website (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/public-engagement). To register to attend, or to find out more, please email Steve and Hilary at the UCL Public Engagement Unit on publicengagement@ucl.ac.uk
Health and Society Summer School
The International Institute for Society and Health (IISH) (which is part
of the Research Department of Epidemiology & Public Health) is hosting a
Summer School at UCL, from Monday 13 to Friday 17 July 2009
We are expecting approximately 50 participants. The cost to external
participants is £600/£650 - depending on when they applied.
We are offering up to 4 summer school places to UCL graduate students in
exchange for assisting the course organisers ensure the course is a
success and that participants expectations are met wherever possible.
You will only be required to be on duty for approximately half of the
timetable but you are welcome to attend the entire course.
If you would like to take up this opportunity please send a statement of
not more than 150 words stating what you think makes a good summer
school and why you would be suitable for one of the four places. Please include your full name and details of languages spoken. Please send you
application by email to: p.crowley@ucl.ac.uk
Details of the summer school timetable, brochure and list of duties for
the student helpers can be found at: ww.ucl.ac.uk/epidemiology/vacancies.
Deadline: Friday 12 June 09
Conference for Research Students
The Bigger Picture: Navigating the Research World- Monday 22 June
UCL is organising a major 1-day conference looking at Navigating the Research World: the Bigger Picture.
The conference is aimed at early career researchers - research staff and research students in their final year. The day will be useful for all early career researchers in maximising the effectiveness of current research and also thinking about future careers.
Speakers include UCL's Provost and Vice-Provost for Research, as well as interesting figures from the Research world such as Professor the Baroness Greenfield, Director of the Royal Institution. Topics covered include: the increasing importance of public engagement in research; be a better researcher – connect with business; managing research relationships; wellbeing and research; how to achieve research success at UCL and beyond.
The day includes presentations, interactive sessions and a panel debate. Refreshments are provided during the day, and the event ends with a drinks reception and prize draw.
Full details and registration information can be found on the Skills Development Programme website:
http://courses.grad.ucl.ac.uk/course-details.pht?course_ID=1698
UCL Student Barromoter
Opportunity to win a £1,000 cash prize or suggest a £1,000 donation to
charity.
The University recognises the significant investment of time and money you
have made in your studies and we value your opinion. By completing the
Barometer you will play a part in enhancing the student experience for
current and future students. The survey forms part of a wider ongoing study
and is independently administered by the International Graduate Insight
Group (i-graduate.org). Your views will be treated in strictest confidence
and no identifying information will be passed back to the University.
Please click the link below to access the questionnaire and further
information.
http://survey.euro.confirmit.com/wix/p221616562.aspx
Male volunteers required: Earn £15 and receive a free travel vaccine
Looking for healthy male volunteers to take part in a research study on stress, immunity and mood. Looking for volunteers with a wide range of BMI (individuals with BMI of 25.0 -29.9 are particularly welcome).
Volunteers must be non-smoking and aged between 18-36.
The study takes half a day and volunteers will receive feedback on blood pressure and % body fat as well as a free typhoid vaccination and £15 as a token of our thanks for their participation.
If you are interested in taking part or have any questions that you would like to ask please contact us by telephone or email at:
Dr Lena Brydon (0207 679 5973) l.brydon@ucl.ac.uk
Miss Penny Reed (01483 428 338) p.reed@ucl.ac.uk
The study is ongoing throughout May to August 2009.
Opticon- Calls for Papers & Editor-in-Chief Wanter
The editors of UCL’s academic review, Opticon1826, are now inviting
submissions for publication in the 2009 Autumn Issue, out on 31 October
2009.
Contributions are welcome from all faculties, on any subject, and in a
variety of formats, including articles, reviews, creative work, as well as
responses to previously published material. All members of UCL, be they
undergraduates, postgraduates or staff, can contribute.
The deadline is the end of the day on FRIDAY, 4 SEPTEMBER 2009.
The journal’s online ‘Contributors’ section includes information on
general submission guidelines, style guide, review process and copyright
policy. For any faculty-specific questions, please contact your Faculty
Editor. Please note that any submissions which are not formatted according to the Opticon1826 Style Sheet will be returned to the author for
amendment before being put through our review and publication process. For general questions or comments, please visit the Opticon website,
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/opticon1826/currentissue, or contact the
Editor-in-Chief at opticon1826@ucl.ac.uk.
Opticon is also seeking a new Editor-in-Chief, to start in November 2009.
For more details about this voluntary position, please contact the current
Editor-in-Chief at opticon1826@ucl.ac.uk.
Be sure to get a copy of the Opticon pamphlet once it’s out next month!
Back to top
Events:
10 June, 7pm English National Opera: Madame Butterfly
London Coliseum
Described by The Sunday Telegraph as ‘the most beautiful show in operatic London’, this production sold out its three previous runs and has astonished audiences with its sumptuous sets and costumes.
£20 - in advance at CSC Reception
11-13 June
UCLU Drama Society
‘Twelfth Night’
Shakespeare’s much-loved romantic comedy will be performed in the beautiful surroundings of the UCL front quad. The classic tale is the story of identical twins Viola and Sebastian, who are shipwrecked and become separated in Illyria, each thinking the other dead.
Tickets: £8, £5 concessions
7–10pm, UCL front quad
13 June, 1-5pm
UCL Slade School of Fine Art
‘Imaginary Cities: Fantasy, Architecture and Drawing’
Let your imagination take flight in this architectural drawing workshop with a
difference. Ever wondered how fantasy and sci-fi buildings are imagined and
drawn? Or just make up your own designs using architectural drawing
techniques.
Free – Pre-booking essential
11-17 June
UCL Slade School of Fine Art
MA/MFA Degree Shows
Visit UCL’s renowned Slade School of Fine Art to see the work of this year’s
graduating masters students.
22 July,
Postgraduate Boat Party
On the river Thames!
As always, UCL Events can be found here: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/events/
Back to top
News:
Are too many students sailing through the British PhD? http://www.independent.co.uk/student/postgraduate/postgraduate-study/whats-up-doc-are-too-many-students-sailing-through-the-british-phd-1684291.html
US scholar damns UK PhDs after 'regrettable experience'
http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=406519
UCL embraces open access with institution wide mandate
http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=26&storycode=406832&c=2
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