MAY 2016
Higher Education Newsletter Inside this issue:
Volunteers Week
2
UPSU Summer Ball
2
Allotment Available
2
SHINE!
3
HE Summer Opening Times
4
Flavour Fest
4
Student Finance England 16/17 Don’t forget to apply for your student finance for next year as soon as possible to avoid a delay in payments. Applications can be made online via www.gov.uk
Address Confirmations Please can I ask that you make sure you have completed your address confirmations for the summer 2016. This should be a yellow form asking you to confirm which address you would like your transcript of results sent
to. Even if your address has not changed we ask you to complete this form to ensure we have your most up to date and correct details.
a copy from the HE Office (K106).
You should be able to get a form from your tutor or please ask for
Graduation 2016 To any students who will be completing their Plymouth University course with the College this year, the 2015/16 Graduation Ceremony has been scheduled to take place on: Thursday 22nd Sept at 4pm on Plymouth Hoe. Ticket booking will open in August 2016. Much more information can be found at www.plymouth.ac.uk . If you chose not to attend your graduation ceremony, your award documentation will be
posted to your home address during October or November (another reason why it is important to check we have the correct address details for you!) If you have outstanding tuition fees you will not be permitted to attend your graduation ceremony, nor will your award certificate be sent to you until such time that the debt is settled in full.
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Volunteers Week 1-12 June It's V o lu n te e r s Week between 1st - 12th June! There are loads of local volunteering opportunities for you to choose from, including CHICKS, this years chosen charity for the College who give disadvantaged children a respite break.
June and start volunteering! To see all the ways you can help CHICKS, please visit http://
chicks.org.uk/. You can also visit http:// volunteersweek.org/ for more information about Volunteers week and just some of the opportunities available.
Do something worthwhile this
Plymouth University Summer Ball Saturday 4th June, Gates open 7pm, at Plymouth University campus.
Held on Plymouth University campus for its seventh year ‘The Summer Ball’ is the largest student party in the South West. On Saturday 4th June 2016, thousands of party goers will get together on campus for this unique one night only party featuring huge music
Allotments Available From providing delicious food to being good for the environment, there are a number of reasons to have an allotment.
land down at the college's allotment at Kings Road.
The summer is upon us and a free suntan is available for someone who would like to manage a small piece of
Please contact either Darran or Laura on 856803 or email darranmclane@cityplym.ac.uk or lauraparry@cityplym.ac.uk.
We have two plots available which are 70m2 in size. The cost is £35 for the year.
arenas, top live acts, DJs, a funfair and so much more. The perfect event to celebrate the end of your time at University or the end of year. Tickets are available at http:// w w w . u p s u . c o m / summerball/ for £45.
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Take Care of Yourself with SHINE! Plymouth University have developed SHINE (Self Help Inspiring E-Resources) to give students coping mechanisms to help them during their time as a student. SHINE is created by students, counsellors and researchers and provides information and useful links to the best online resources and information about mental health and well-being. You can find help with issues such as anxiety, depression, self harm, bereavement, eating disorders and stress. There is also guidance for students studying away from home, money saving tips, student housing advice.
SHINE Self Help Inspiring E-Resources
It’s not all about helping yourself. There are great tips about how to help your friends if you are concerned about their well-being.
Videos
MIND
Online Courses
NHS Leaflets
Recommended Books Blogs Helplines Apps
Podcasts Lectures Guides
Newsletters
Research
Relaxation Techniques
Audio Guides
www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/learning-gateway/shine
HE Summer Opening Times
The HE Office: Room K106, City College Plymouth, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 5QG
The HE Office at Kings Road (K106) is open all Summer so
01752 305786
you have any questions.
he@cityplym.ac.uk
Students can also make use of the HE common room, the
CityPlymHE HEcityplym
please feel free to contact us using the details to the left if
HE study room and the HE IT Suite. These rooms will generally be available from 8.30am to 4pm.
Flavour Fest Armada Way Friday 3 to Sunday 5 June 2016. The South West’s largest food and drink festival returns to the City Centre’s Piazza from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 June 2016. The event features a large chef stage with demonstrations from local and celebrity chefs, over 120 traders showcasing the best produce the South West has to offer, a real ale and wine marquee (bar) and a variety of entertainment. Now in its 13th year, Flavour Fest continues to whet the appetite for a plethora of food lovers. Whether it's locally baked goods, a regional cider or something a bit sweeter you're looking for, Flavour Fest has something for everyone, and combined with demonstrations from top chefs in the region it is set to be a fantastic weekend. As one of the largest and most successful food festivals in the South West, Flavour Fest is without doubt one of the highlights in Plymouth's events calendar and regularly attracts over 100,000 visitors to the city. For more information, please view the Visit Plymouth website.
Other Useful numbers: College Main Reception 01752 305300 Student Finance England 0300 1000 607 Council Tax 01752 304924 Plymouth University 01752 600600 Student Liaison 01752 305848