Jan/Feb Worcester Source

January/February 2014 | Volume 4

Happy New Year!

SHU Relaunch

DIY Valentines

Student Mental Health Day

Photography competition

Neighbourhood Watch

The Worcester

Source

The UCDWs

Happy New Year!

Any suggestions?

SHU Relaunch

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 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 [email protected] 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

Win a voucher and a

goodybag!

13th &14th February

Students Union

12.00pm - 2.00pm

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Students’ Mental Health Day is an annual

event to focus efforts aimed at promoting the

mental health of people who live and work in

Higher Education settings.

The theme this year is ‘Voices’ – from the

experience of hearing voices, to making your

voice heard by talking about personal

experience of mental health and wellbeing.

We want to help reduce stigma by making

the University community more aware that

mental health difficulties are common – and

that there are things everyone can do to

improve their mental health.

This year we are asking our supporters to

wear something green on the 19th of

February!

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 [email protected] 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

Ask Us Anything

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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

For more information contact:

Fiona Haworth - [email protected] (Tel: 01905 542327)

Kym Wild - [email protected]

UoWcraftgroup

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

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

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: [email protected]

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

A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF LARRY...

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 [email protected], phone us on 01905 542241 or visit

firstpoint in the Peirson Study and Guidance Centre and ask for the UCDWs.