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Things to know this week - 15 April 2024: What’s your experience of accommodation in Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp?

Posted on 15 April 2024

Welcome to your postgraduate taught student news summary of key things happening this week.

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Fee payment reminder - 30 April 2024
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Small change, big impact: Use energy wisely
We’re embarking on an exciting journey to community. We’ve set ourselves an ambitious target: saving over 1,500 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in just 12 months. We’re asking everyone within our community to so that collectively we can make a big impact on our sustainability. Please get involved.

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If you bring your car to campus, please don’t park inconsiderately in residential streets close by. Check if you qualify for a and find out about other .

1. What’s your experience of accommodation in Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp?

We're taking part in research aimed at making the future housing experience of students in Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp better. Alongside Fusion Student, Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp St John Students’ Union, the NHS, and others, we're gathering insights to understand the current housing landscape and explore ways to enhance off campus and private housing options in Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp. Please . Your feedback will be presented to Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp City Council, helping to shape future accommodation solutions in our city. There’s also a chance to win a £250 voucher. Survey deadline: 28 April

2. Successful supervisor meetings

As a postgraduate student, your supervisor plays a crucial role in guiding and supporting your research journey. Effective supervisor meetings are essential for aligning your research goals, addressing challenges, and ensuring progress. The ’s upcoming workshop tomorrow (16 April) will equip you with the strategies and tools to make the most of your supervisory meetings.

3. Become a Green Impact auditor

Volunteer to become a Green Impact auditor to conduct sustainability audits of University departments, reviewing their sustainability activities and providing feedback. You will receive a half-day -approved training course to learn about sustainability issues and how they apply to the University, as well as develop professional and analytical skills. No previous experience is necessary. Volunteer training and audits take place on campus on 1 May. .

4. Life after a Masters

People who understand their strengths find it much easier to make career decisions. Applying this knowledge to career planning and decision making can help to ensure you lead a positive and productive working life. See our information on and to find out how to use your strengths to support good career decision making.

5. Working in research

Gain an insight into the range of career opportunities related to research within the business environment and academia. on 24 April to help you understand how to develop your own career ambitions by connecting with and learning from Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp graduates and other research professionals in an informal setting.

Offers, competitions and paid opportunities

  • LAST CHANCE:
  • Win Summer Ball tickets or Long Boi merch with the
  • and enter our prize draw to win up to £50 voucher
  • Combine the convenience of a disposable cup with the environmental benefits of a reusable cup -

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