January/February 2014 | Volume 4
The Worcester Source
Happy New Year!
Student Mental Health Day
SHU Relaunch
Photography competition
DIY Valentines
Neighbourhood Watch
Happy New Year!
The UCDWs
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SHU Relaunch 13th &14th February Students Union 12.00pm - 2.00pm We are re-launching our sexual health clinic on the 13th and 14th of February you will see us at our stand in the SU giving away some great freebies! You will even get to take part in our ‘Lucky dip’ condom game that you can win a range of prizes from!
SHUper Quiz
Win a voucher and a goodybag!
Sex happens! But when it comes to your sexual health, it’s better to be safe than sorry. In light of the re launch of the University’s sexual health service, SHU, we’ve got a little quiz for you to get your teeth into. The lucky winner will receive a goody bag full of freebies and a £20 Sainsbury’s voucher. Get your thinking caps on… 1) What does SHU stand for? 2) Other than SHU, where else can people go for a sexual health clinic in Worcester? 3) What are the opening times of SHU? 4) What day does SHU run? 5) How much does it cost to attend a SHU clinic? Email your answers to ucdw@worc.ac.uk along with your full name, student ID, address and mobile number. Keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter pages for details of the winner: Facebook: universitycommunity.developmentworkers Twitter: @Worcester_UCDWs
For information about all aspects of student health, including sexual health, go to: www.nhs.uk/Livewell/studenthealth
DIY Valentines Day
Chicken Wrapped in Bacon
Ingredients
Method
Duct Tape Roses
Students’ Mental Health Day is an annual
the University community more aware that
event to focus efforts aimed at promoting the
mental health difficulties are common – and
mental health of people who live and work in
that there are things everyone can do to
Higher Education settings.
improve their mental health.
The theme this year is ‘Voices’ – from the
This year we are asking our supporters to
experience of hearing voices, to making your
wear something green on the 19th of
voice heard by talking about personal
February!
experience of mental health and wellbeing. We want to help reduce stigma by making
For more information go to: www.umhan.com
Photography competition We all know five fruit and veg a day keeps us physically healthy but what about doing five things a day to help us stay mentally healthy? Five-a-day is a list of things you can do to keep mentally healthy. We are asking you to capture one of your five-a-day on camera to demonstrate what helps you stay mentally healthy. Five–a–day: 1) Communicate with people around you 2) Do something active 3) Catch sight of the beautiful and take notice of the world 4) Learn something new 5) Do something nice for someone or yourself Send your photos to ucdw@worc.ac.uk along with your name, student number and a short description of which of the five a day you have captured. The overall winner will receive a £20 grocery voucher and a certificate. All entries will be displayed and judged at the Mental Health Day event on the 19th of February in the Students’ Union as well as being published in The Worcester Source.
Mental Health at University
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CRAFT GROUP FRIDAYS 9:15am Bredon Building 178 (Follow Signs to “Chaplaincy”) St Johns Campus Join in with the Knit ‘n’ Natter Beginners Knitting Club or bring your own craft projects Refreshments Available UoWcraftgroup
For more information contact: Fiona Haworth - f.haworth@worc.ac.uk (Tel: 01905 542327) Kym Wild - Wilk1_10@uni.worc.ac.uk
Campus Notices The Worcester Award is designed as a way for you to boost your employability, stand out from the crowd and give you a new edge in a competitive graduate market. We are now in a climate where a degree isn’t always enough and employers are looking for that extra something. You may have already done enough to qualify for the award! Students from any year can take part; you can use any extra-curricular activities you have taken part in since starting at the University towards your award. Find out more by visiting www.worc.ac.uk/worcesteraward
ILS Notices Borrow a Netbook Netbooks are available for students to borrow for 48 hours from the ICT Desk on the first floor of the Peirson Study and Guidance Centre. Just pop along with your student card between 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday. Binding Bring your document to firstpoint. Pay £2.50, collect your receipt and you’ll be directed to Bredon 63. Go to Bredon 63 between 10am - 4pm, staff will bind your documents while you wait. Leave it closed for 15 minutes afterwards whilst the glue dries. Final Year Students There’s a new LibGuide tailored specifically for final year students. Top tips for success in your final year. How to access books, articles and other academic resources. Support with independent research & writing up your research project. http://libguides.worc.ac.uk/finalyear For further information contact: askalibrarian@worc.ac.uk
Want to study overseas for a semester in your second year? Over 20 countries available, depending on your course. Add value to your degree Enhance your personal development Improve your Employability (check out the Worcester Award) Increase your cultural awareness Erasmus European exchanges also offer additional grants. ‘…taking part in this was a fun and thrilling experience that opened new horizons and possibilities for my growth not only professionally but as a person’ . (a quote from one of our students who went on an Erasmus exchange)
Come and find out more at one of the Information Drop-in sessions in Firstpoint Wednesdays 3-4pm and Thursdays 12:30-1:30
Free student workshops A programme of study skill workshops are held throughout semester 1 and 2, workshops are open to all students, just attend the sessions that you decide you need. Topics include: studying at HE level, understanding lectures & seminars, essay and report writing, presentation skills, critical thinking and much more… To see the full list of workshops and for more details, including booking your place, go to: www.worcester.ac.uk/workshops
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UCDWs are available 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. If you need help with a problem or just want someone to talk to you can email us on ucdw@worc.ac.uk, phone us on 01905 542241 or visit firstpoint in the Peirson Study and Guidance Centre and ask for the UCDWs.