A warm welcome back to Long Road! We hope you all had a wonderful summer. For those of you who are new, here’s a brief summary of what to expect from the Student Services Newsletter this year:
Find out what’s going on at Long Road
Signposting to helpful resources
Articles on topical subjects
Information on jobs and careers
Fun events and activities
If you are new to Long Road, the newsletter may be a good way to find out about clubs where you can find like-minded people or attend events that may help you discover your career path!
Welcome!
We know that for roughly half of you reading this you have only just started at Long Road. We know that this can be daunting, and it can take some time to adjust. So we thought it would be a good idea to tell you a bit about ourselves and some other departments and what they can do for you!
Student Services
We are Student Services, a friendly team here to help you during your time at Long Road. You can find us at Reception, the helpdesk in the Student Centre, and the desk in the Progress Coach area.
We provide support for a number of services, including things such as:
Lockers
Absences
Basic IT support
Wi-Fi
Password resetting
Changing contact details
Booking rooms
Enrichment and clubs
Booking Progress Coach meetings
Directions and signposting
Student ID and Lanyards
Events
Timetables
Attendance letters
So much more!
Progress Coaches
As you find your feet here at Long Road, your Progress Coach will always be here to keep a close eye on how you ’ re getting on. They will have regular Progress Review meetings with you to help you stay on track and give you the support you need. You will have a weekly 45 minute tutorial with them covering topics like: Job and university applications Writing a CV Society and philosophy Politics and voting
Additional Learning Support
Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Maybe you ’ re struggling with your workload? Don’t worry, Long Road has you covered. Our wonderful Additional Learning Support team will work alongside you to make sure you can achieve to your highest potential. Offering 1 to 1 support with both quiet and lively work areas, our team specialise in helping students with a variety of needs. Click here for more info.
Wellbeing
Wellbeing Appointments ��
Lisa Verrier is our wonderful Student Wellbeing Engagement Co-ordinator. She offers 1 to 1 appointments with students who are facing personal challenges. By clicking the picture, you can arrange an appointment at a time that suits you so help is always there when you need it.
Period Products
Did you know that you can get period products for free at Long Road? They can be found in:
College bathrooms
Wellbeing Office
Academic Support
Student Centre Helpdesk
Reception
C-Cards
You can also get free sexual health products at Long Road! You can sign up for a C-Card here or at local youth organisations and pharmacies. Bring your C-Card for discrete collection from: Wellbeing Offices (C4, C6, & C9)
Academic Support (C12 & C14)
Student Centre Helpdesk
First Aid ��
At Long Road we have a number of staff who are first aid trained. If you or someone you know are ever in need of first aid assistance, not matter how big or small, you can go to Reception and ask.
Enrichment
What’s On?
We have a plethora of exciting enrichment opportunities at Long Road with something that should interest everyone. Please keep in mind that some clubs may not be up and running yet, but we expect that all will be available from after the October half term. Some clubs are still to be confirmed (TBC).
You can also set up your own club or society! Send an email to help@longroad.ac.uk with the below details to get things started!
Name of club/ society Staff/ student lead Preferred day Preferred time Room preferences
The Long Lens ��
The Long Lens is Long Road’s very own film magazine, and has been going strong since 2020. Whether you ’ re an aspiring filmmaker, a seasoned critic, or simply a cinephile, there’s something
inside for everyone. You can now access all the previous editions on Issuu, including the latest edition which dropped in July. They’re always on the lookout for passionate writers to join the team, so if you’d like to be involved email Andrea at ajoyce@longroad.ac.uk.
Sports Facilities
There are so many high quality sports and fitness facilities available at Long Road. Whether you ’ re interested in a football scholarship, team sports, casual sports, gym sessions, or wellbeing fitness, there is something available for everyone.
More information is available in the following places: Long Road Website Student Services Moodle page Email mpayne@longroad.ac.uk
Code Orange ��
Spooky season is nearly upon us, and we thought it would be fun to highlight Halloween-themed clubs. Learn about how to make your own slasher film at Slasher School, including creating realistic gore using make-up, special effects editing, and much more. For more information click here or email sgamble@longroad.ac.uk.
New Clubs
Pokémon
Calling all trainers! The brand new Pokémon Card Game Club is here. If you are interested in Pokémon or other card-based games, come to E3 Thursday lunchtimes.
Feminist Society
Duke of Edinburgh
The prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award is now available at Long Road. DofE is a brilliant way to make new friends, learn new skills, and make a difference in our community.
The Gold Award is comprised of four sections; Physical, Skills, Volunteering, and Expedition, and also includes a residential trip where you will be spending four days and three nights camping in wild countryside.
To express interest or for more information, email our DofE Co-ordinator Kelcy Davenport at kdavenport@longroad.ac.uk.
The Feminist Society is a vibrant and inclusive community that strives for gender equality and empowerment. It provides a safe space for all genders to come together to advocate for women's rights. Participate in activism, education, and support the society towards making Long Road more equitable for everyone. More information coming soon!
Upcoming Events
Multicultural Society
For the last two years Long Road has had a Multicultural Society. This is a club set up and run by students with the aim to share and appreciate the beautiful things our different cultures have to offer. The society also organises Culture Day which has previously taken place in the spring and summer terms. Multicultural Society starts this week and takes place every other Tuesday lunchtime in D106/ D107. Come by and say buenos dias!
Wellbeing Fair
The Wellbeing Fair will be taking place again this year! Come by and pet our therapy dogs, find out about support for a variety of things, and do fun mindfulness activities. Keep an eye on your emails for updates.
Careers Events
Our careers team will be running the annual Careers Fair on 21st November 2024. In previous years we ’ ve had law firms, the prison service, chartered accountants, sports providers for secondary schools, and more. Come by and discover your career path!
International Literacy Day
International Literacy Day was first celebrated in 1967 and takes place on the 8th of September. The day highlights the importance of literacy, with an estimated 775 million people lacking basic literacy skills. Below are some recommendations about the importance of literacy, which can all be found at the Cambridge Central Library.
On the following page are some recommendations from our LRC, who made a successful bid to Lit In Colour who provide free books written by non-white authors.
Educated
Genre: Non-Fiction
Tara Westover was 17 when she first set foot in a classroom. Her father forbade schools and hospitals. Tara educated herself and went on to complete a PhD in history at Cambridge University
Born a Crime
Genre: Non-Fiction
Trevor’s unlikely path from apartheid South Africa to the desk of The Daily Show began with a criminal act: his birth Trevor was born to a white Swiss father and a black Xhosa mother when such a union was punishable by five years in prison
I Am Malala
Matilda
Genre: Non-Fiction
When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and still fights for her right to an education, even after an attempted assassination
Genre: Childrens
Matilda is the story of an extremely smart girl who sees the value of education. Unfortunately, her parents are self-centred and unsupportive and her headteacher literally throws children!
Found at Long Road
Ms. Marvel: No Normal
All Boys Aren’t Blue
Genre: Comics
Kamala Khan is an ordinary girl until she is suddenly empowered with extraordinary gifts. But who is the new Ms. Marvel? Teenager? Muslim? Inhuman? Find out as she takes the universe by storm!
Genre: Non-Fiction, LGBTQ+
The First Woman
Rise Up
Genre: Historical Fiction
Smart, headstrong Kirabo is raised by her grandparents in rural Uganda. As she enters her teens she starts to feel overshadowed by the absence of the mother she never knew.
Genre: Biography
In four years Stormzy has risen from one of the most promising musicians of his generation to the spokesperson. It’s about knowing where you ’ re from and where you ’ re going.
Dune It Ends With Us
Genre: Science Fiction
Prominent journalist and LGTBQ+ activist George M Johnson explores his childhood, adolescence, from getting his teeth kicked out by bullies to flea marketing with his beloved grandmother, and his first sexual relationships. On the desert planet Arrakis a noble family is tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the only thing of value is a life-extending drug called “spice” coveted throughout the universe.
Genre: Romance
When a woman's first love suddenly re-enters her life, her relationship with an abusive neurosurgeon is upended and she realizes she must make a difficult choice for her future.
Extras
VR Suite
At Long Road we are lucky to have a suite full of VR headsets. These have a number of applications, and you can book a time to use them via the QR code or by emailing careers@longroad.ac.uk.
Biodiversity Club
In 2022, the Biodiversity Club planted over 100 indigenous trees on the Long Road campus. These were provided by the Woodland Trust, and were planted to increase biodiversity and work towards our aim to become a net-zero organisation. Now the team is looking for staff and students to help with the upkeep of the young trees. Email fgutierrez@longroad.ac.uk for more info.
Student Night
Student Night at the Grand Arcade takes place on 9th October from 3-8pm. Get discounts for one night only, get freebies, play
games, and enjoy the live DJ. Click the poster for more information.
Extras
Student-led Club Vacancies
A number of clubs that were running last year no longer have a lead. We are very enthusiastic to make sure these clubs continue to run, as they were extremely popular. If you would like to volunteer to run one of the following clubs, please email help@longroad.ac.uk.
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