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STOP ARCHAIC ANIMAL TESTS Rats starved and injected with amphetamine to study addiction JOHN SHAW CAMPAIGNERS have criticised ‘futile’ tests at Cardiff University in which rats were repeatedly injected with amphetamines to study drug addiction in humans. The Animal Justice Project condemned the ‘archaic’ experiments, which also saw researchers restrict animals’ food to aid behavioural training. AJP

spokeswoman Claire Palmer said: ‘These cruel animal experiments reveal very little, if anything, about the harmful effects of recreational drugs in humans. ‘The differences between, for example, a mouse and a human are simply too great and include extremely obvious differences in anatomy, physiology and behaviour.’ However, a Cardiff University spokesman said the tests were essential in

investigating neurodegenerative diseases as well as drug addiction, adding: ‘All animal-related research work at Cardiff is carried out under the strict conditions imposed by UK legislation including stringent ethical scrutiny.’ The AJP revealed scientists at Cardiff have performed animal experiments using recreational substances such as PCP, methamphetamine and alcohol. In 2013, it claimed 96 rats were forcefully pushed into amphetamine

addiction when they were given injections for seven consecutive days, before being given further drugs via abdominal injections. Another drug administered by researchers was said to have intentionally made the rats nauseous. But the university spokesman added: ‘All our research involving animals is aimed at the alleviation of human and veterinary disease through the advancement of medical,

dental, biological and veterinary understanding. ‘Research conducted at Cardiff University using psychoactive drugs on mice and rats such as amphetamine and apomorphine involve studies investigating areas such as neurodegenerative diseases and drug addiction. ‘We are fully compliant with and

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‘Rat tests alleviate diseases’ from p1 support the intention and purpose of the Animals (Scientiﬁc Procedures) Act 1986. ‘Cardiff University is committed to providing open and transparent information about our research involving animals and our standards of animal care and welfare. ‘In May 2014, we signed the Concordat on Openness on Animal Research in the UK.’

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Glory: The crowd cheer Cardiff’s victorious women’s rugby, men’s rugby and women’s lacrosse teams, inset

HENRY EDWARDS DEDICATED fans hit the road to help Cardiff University remain unbeaten in the Varsity Shield and claim back the Varsity Cup. More than 20,000 people watched Cardiff’s sports teams take on Swansea University 40 miles down the M4

Crowds help Team Cardiff claim double varsity title at the Liberty Stadium and venues across the city. Cardiff retained the Varsity Shield, which it has held since

the competition began in 2002, beating Swansea in 21 of the 32 events the universities went head to head in. At

the climax of the tournament on April 22, more than 15,000 people piled into the Liberty Stadium for the men’s rugby

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Varsity Cup, which Cardiff won 27-22, clawing the title back from Swansea. Athletic union president Bryn Grif�iths said: ‘Both teams put in a huge amount of preparation and dedication. ‘The showcase rugby match was as tense as ever but it was great to see Team Cardiff come away with the title.’

MEDICAL students were faced with a car crash when they travelled to the countryside. The second years had to assess injured patients and move them safely during an accident simulation in Brecon, mid Wales, in the ﬁrst trip of its kind for students on Cardiff University’s medicine course. Carla-Marie Grubb said: ‘It was a fantastic opportunity to experience some of the differences between urban and rural medicine.’

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Crimes on students ‘2.5 times as likely’ JENNY MONAGHAN STUDENTS are 2.5 times more likely to become victims of crime than the rest of the population, of�icial �igures have revealed. Student-heavy areas averaged 248 crimes per 1,000 residents over the past year – far outstripping the national average of 99, statistics show. Those living in Brighton are most at risk, with 829 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents in 2014/15. Swansea came second, with 633 crimes per 1,000, and

Stoke-on-Trent third with 534. Meanwhile, students living in Egham, Surrey – the home of Royal Holloway – experienced the lowest levels of crime, with an average rate of 57 per 1,000. Michael Rainsford, cofounder of student accommodation website StuRents. com, which compiled the data, said: ‘Crime statistics serve as an important metric for students looking to make an informed choice about where to live. ‘Our research has uncovered the alarming statistic that stu-

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City by city....how safe are you? City Brighton Swansea Stoke-on-Trent Newcastle Stockton Sunderland Middlesbrough Bolton York Wolverhampton Bournemouth Bristol Lancaster Liverpool Chester Southampton Luton Nottingham Leeds Preston Portsmouth Carlisle

Crimes per 1,000 829.4 633.1 534.4 519.9 484.0 471.5 465.8 387.5 387.4 386.0 377.0 361.2 353.7 321.3 317.6 310.9 301.5 300.0 289.8 284.2 284.1 277.6

City Crimes per 1,000 Leicester 267.4 Manchester 263.8 Bradford 257.0 Plymouth 246.9 Shefﬁeld 241.0 Wrexham 240.6 Poole 238.6 Cardiff 237.1 Newport 233.0 Kingston-upon-Thames 229.9 Derby 206.9 Lincoln 202.7 London 196.1 Gloucester 193.0 Cambridge 192.1 Exeter 183.5 Bangor 181.2 Birmingham 169.3 Salford 169.2 Coventry 168.7 Guildford 162.9 Reading 162.8

Crimes per 1,000 162.4 157.7 150.8 148.8 143.9 137.5 137.1 136.9 132.8 120.1 116.1 114.6 104.5 100.5 98.4 92.2 79.7 74.4 69.5 56.6

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dents live in areas with crime rates 2.5 times higher than the national average.’ The research covered 64 towns and cities across England and Wales, taking into account 535,468 crimes recorded between February last year and January 2015. All of the crimes took place around hubs of student

accommodation. Brighton’s student areas had the highest rates of violent and sexual offences, burglary and theft from the person, while Swansea saw the highest incidence of drug offences. However, among the safest areas was High Wycombe, with just 70 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, while

Bath came close behind with 74 per 1,000. Elsewhere, in the Midlands, Loughborough student areas experienced 98 crimes per 1,000 residents. And Durham and Hull in the north-east rounded out the top ten safest towns and cities with rates of 115 and 116 crimes per 1,000

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respectively. There were no comparable data for Scotland and Ireland. Mr Rainsford added: ‘This year so far has been huge for investment in the student accommodation market. ‘We hope that, going forward, student safety will be high on the agenda.’

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May 2015

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Just about the sports? You’re having a Lough EILEEN FORSTER IT MAY be best known for nurturing some of the finest sporting talents in the nation but it seems Loughborough University has much more to offer its students. The Leicestershire institution was crowned university of the year in the 2015 Whatuni Student Choice Awards, ahead of second-placed Harper Adams University and last year’s winner, Swansea University. Loughborough also finished first in two other categories – accommodation and students’ union – the seond of which it also won last year. Vice-chancellor Prof Robert Allison said: ‘To hear that Loughborough has been crowned university of the year is a proud moment. ‘This is a fantastic achievement and reflects the commitment and hard work of staff and students. ‘We are delighted that our students took time to vote and to know that they rate the Loughborough student experience so highly. ‘The award is an opportunity for all members of the university community to celebrate and for me to thank everyone for their contribution to our success.’ Rob Whittaker, president of Loughborough students’ union, said: ‘It’s fantastic that

Former tech wows at Whatuni awards we have been announced the winner not only of the top award of university of the year but also in the students’ union category. ‘This highlights just how much Loughborough students’ union means to the students. ‘A big thank you to all of our students who took the time to vote – and I’d also like to congratulate the students and staff who make our SU so amazing.’ Results were based on 20,000 reviews from both past and current students. Participants rated their universities from one to five across a range of different categories, including students’ union, student support, clubs and societies, job prospects and city life. Simon Emmett, managing director of Whatuni.com, added: ‘Looking at how strongly Loughborough University performed across all eight categories they were shortlisted for, it was no surprise when students named them university of the year. ‘These rankings are not only a great way for

future students to see how universities are performing – they’re also a platform for current students to provide invaluable feedback to their university. ‘They are a fundamental part of what we do.’ Bristol University was judged to have the best city life, ahead of Nottingham Trent and Northumbria. Charlotte Wilson, head of customer relations and student marketing at Bristol University, collected the award from comedian and host Hugh Dennis at The Brewery, London. She said: ‘To receive this vote of confidence from our students is just fantastic. ‘City life is a huge part of university life and we know that our students love all the opportunities on their doorstep. ‘It’s not just the nightlife which ticks the boxes – it’s the rich culture, vibrant music scene, countless festivals, free activities, beautiful green spaces and independent shops and cafés. ‘Students also play a big role in the city and have made such a positive impact,

And the winner is...: (l-r) Prof Robert Allison, vice-chancellor of Loughborough University; Prof Michael Arthur, president and provost of University College London; Rob Whittaker, president of Loughborough students’ union; and host of the 2015 Whatuni Student Choice Awards Hugh Dennis contributing 100,000 hours of volunteering time a year to support local charities. ‘Indeed, we know many of our students decide to stay in Bristol after they’ve graduated.’ Elsewhere, the University of Nottingham came top in the job prospects category.

Nalayini Thambar, director of careers and employability at the university, said: ‘I am delighted that students at Nottingham recognise that they have excellent job prospects. ‘At Nottingham we are targeted by local, national and international companies

of all sizes and across all sectors and our students have hundreds of opportunities to meet employers on campus each year. ‘We are proud to offer Nottingham students excellent future prospects, alongside an excellent student experience.’

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A dangerous game? Students turn to sex work to pay off debts JOE EVANS and GEORGIA TINDALE AS A survey reveals many students are turning to sex work to fund their way through university, some are calling for an end to the stigma surrounding the industry. One in �ive students has thought about selling sex, while one in 20 has worked in the industry at some point, Swansea University’s Student Sex Work Project found. About nine per cent of men and women surveyed told the study they had considered doing face-to-face sex work, while more had thought about other work, such as running a chat line. Funding a lifestyle was the top reason given for going into the sex industry. One Welsh university student said she would have to work ‘extortionate hours’ as a 21-year-old on the minimum wage to earn close to what she made as a prostitute. Kitty Howse, a thirdyear engineering student at University of Birmingham, said: ‘It is sad that students have to get any job to support their education. That applies to all kinds of jobs.’ But she pointed out that Solidarity: UoB women’s ofﬁcer Nora Selmani (right) with previous ofﬁcer Mae Rohani plans to campaign for sex work to be made legal

what they found out Figures from Swansea University’s Student Sex Work Project Students involved in the sex industry: Men:

Women: Surge: Our report on dates-for-cash sites the �lexible hours of some kinds of sex work might suit students. ‘It could be just an as-and-when sort of thing,’ she added. Convenience and the possibility of earning big money have also been identi�ied as factors behind a surge in students signing up to ‘sugar daddy’ websites. The sites put students in touch with benefactors willing to fund their lifestyles in return for dates and, in some cases, sex. But despite many kinds of sex work being seen as acceptable among students, stigma was given as the main down side by workers in the Swansea study, along with unpredictable earnings and unpleasant customers. Nora Selmani, University of Birmingham women’s of�icer, said one way of �ighting stigma was to make all sex work completely legal. ‘This way, sex workers don’t have to work in darkened areas away from the police, where they may be put in dangerous situations, while also being able to feel secure about going

Face-to-face sex work: 2.4 per cent Indirect sex work: 3.5 per cent Organisation/admin roles: 0.8 per cent Face-to-face sex work: 1.3 per cent Indirect sex work: 2.7 per cent Organisation/admin roles: 0.2 per cent

Students thinking about sex work: Men:

Women:

Face-to-face sex work: 8.8 per cent Indirect sex work: 14.7 per cent Organisation/admin roles: 3.3 per cent Face-to-face sex work: 9 per cent Indirect sex work: 20.5 per cent Organisation/admin roles: 2.6 per cent

to police without fear that they will be incarcerated and lose their source of income,’ she said. The law currently says prostitutes can work alone but not as part of a brothel, which can be just two escorts working from one �lat. Nora said her university’s women’s association was working with the English Collective of Prostitutes to My friends had mixed views. Most of them were positive. Like it’s another crazy thing you’re doing. It’s pretty fun. A lot of people just have a prejudice against the sex industry – male porn actor quoted in the study

A lot of guys who come in are probably twice my size and I don’t want to p**s them off because if I do, I’m in this house on my own – and if it goes wrong, there’s no-one there – independent female prostitute quoted in the study

campaign for all sex work to be legalised. But Kitty said: ‘I think the best thing we can do to aid sex workers is more education on it to lessen the stigma and to ensure people know the risks and the reality of it.’ She said the number of students doing sex work online or over the phone was less worrying than the proportion seeing clients in person – 2.4

Five types of sex work seen as the most socially accepted: Glamour modelling: 85.1 per cent Erotic dancing: 80.2 per cent Naked butlering: 79.3 per cent Stripping: 77.7 per cent Acting in the porn industry: 71 per cent

Ten most important reasons for doing sex work: To fund my lifestyle: 63.5 per cent I thought I would enjoy the work: 59 per cent To fund my time in university/higher education: 56.9 per cent The hours suited my studies: 56.3 per cent To cover my basic living expenses: 56.3 per cent I was curious about working in the industry: 53.8 per cent To avoid getting into debt: 45.1 per cent I wanted to work in the industry: 43.6 per cent Sexual pleasure: 43.5 per cent To reduce my �inal student debt: 39.3 per cent

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per cent of men and 2.7 per cent of women. ‘It’s important to make the distinction in terms of danger,’ she said. Over the phone or online is generally safer and sex work has been massively in�luenced and changed by the internet, although it does have its own dangers in terms of anonymity. Just over 40 per cent of sex

I think they’re degrading themselves. It’s a shame that it would come to that for anybody to afford to live – Laura McCann, third-year English language student, University of Manchester

Women are the ones in power if they’re sex workers. If anyone questions why they’re doing it they have no right to judge. Men are the ones who keep the sex industry running because they’ll always pay for women. If that’s the way a girl wants to make money then so be it – Helen Jones, third-year English student, University of Manchester

workers told the study they always felt safe on the job. But one female student told researchers she had worked at a lap dancing club where ‘there was no attention to health and safety whatsoever’. Another said taking part in the study was the �irst time she had addressed her safety. ‘I was able to stop the abuse I’d been receiving from a client for over a year,’ she added.

what they say

I think it’s important to emphasise that a lot of sex work arises from not having any money. At university, this is due to fees and not having living grants, so poorer students are struggling. I’m not saying it’s the sole cause but it is a major factor – Helena, University of Birmingham graduate

I don’t see a problem with it. It is their choice and they’re not being forced into it. Provided it’s safe, it doesn’t worry me – Ellie Jessica Sime, third-year English student, University of Manchester

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Outrage... Let’s nip it in the bud NICOLE BRADLEY BOOBIES, tits, jugs, love pillows. All women have them – it’s a part of our anatomy. So why have nipples become a taboo? Why is it that on TV men are free to be topless, while if a woman does the same, it is within some highly sexualised context? If a woman is not completely covered it is considered nudity, whereas men are free to prance around shirtless. The media seems to be the biggest perpetrator of the sexualisation of nips. When something is censored, it creates the illusion it is bad. When Rita Ora was a guest on

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The One Show, more than 400 complaints were made to the BBC about her ‘revealing’ out�it because of its deep plunging neckline. That’s right, folks – the peo-

ple of Britain were shocked because Rita Ora, a female, has boobs. Gasp! When something as trivial as a nipple has to have its own campaign (#FreeTheNipple) to be shown on TV or online without jaws being dropped in shock, personally, I think it’s outrageous. When it gets hot this summer and you’ve got larger breasts like me, it’s a pain not being able to bare all. I’m sorry if my nipples offend you, but you’re just going to have to get used to them. You’ll probably be seeing a whole lot more of them in the near future.

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talkingPOINTS CROSBY FOR PM: As celebrities become more politicised, even production companies have begun to incorporate political themes. Newcastle’s very own Geordie Shore used a political campaign for the Party Party as a promotion for its newest season, proving popular with its young fan base. But, despite the producer’s best efforts, the closest Charlotte Crosby came to becoming prime minister was when she had an image of her ﬁtness DVD projected on to the Houses of Parliament for a publicity stunt Peter Middlehurst

RISE UP: Landlords, pay attention. Just so everyone is completely aware of the situation, we are the ones paying you. Yes, I understand you have a million students all wanting your amazing apartment that is infested with mice and covered in mould – but that does not mean you can ignore your tenants’ demands. If the boiler is faulty, ﬁx it as quickly as you can. Don’t send in your mate Bob who dropped out of a carpentry course in the ‘70s – that doesn’t make him a legitimate handyman. Send in a registered gas-safe engineer. You will save money in the long run and, most importantly, we will be able to sleep knowing we are safe. To students: if your landlord is rubbish report him/her – it’s the only weapon we have John Shaw

EXAM STRESS: Exams have the power to make or break you. Love them or hate them, they are considered the yardstick against which students are measured. But is this fair? The short answer is no. We are told, time and time again, that our grades are perhaps the most important thing in determining our futures – yet students are in a constant battle with the ‘curve grading’ system. With this method, grades are awarded according to a bell-shaped curve, where the majority achieve an average grade, typically a C and the number of As is limited. The unfortunate reality is exams as a method of assessment is not suited to all. As Albert Einstein said: ‘If you judge a ﬁsh by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid’ Megna Farmaha

BORED, BORED, BORED: It was the ‘most unpredictable general election in a generation’. You were probably bored of the mundane general election chitchat about how ‘the NHS is safe in our hands’, how ‘we will take back control of our borders’ or, most probably, ‘deficit, deficit, deficit’. Well, if you weren’t bored, A* for effort. As buzzword after buzzword was politically catapulted, infiltrating our minds on a daily basis, our interest was lost Peter Middlehurst

GET SOME GRIT: Queen’s University in Belfast has cancelled a debate on the attack on Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris because of security fears. I find it depressing that a university cannot be as brave as a group of people who, whatever you think of the views in their magazine, were not afraid of publishing them and have continued to publish – despite 12 of their employees being gunned down by extremists. Universities should be the first places people expect to find free speech being defended. They need to lead by example and take some risks Henry Edwards

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SUMMER BORE: For years, sports fans have been blessed with top tournaments over the summer months. In 2012, we were spoiled – there was Mo and Jessica leading the way at the Olympics and Spain won the Euros. In 2013, the British and Irish Lions gave the Aussies a mauling (kind of), as did the England cricket team. And in 2014, Germany claimed another World Cup in a magniﬁcent tournament and Glasgow excelled in hosting the Commonwealth Games. So what do we have to look forward to this year? There’s the Rugby World Cup in September – but that’s ages away. I’m not watching the US Open golf – I’m not that person. The best thing seems to be Wimbledon... balls anyone? Eileen Forster

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theINTERVIEW: Reginald D Hunter

Censorship? I’m bleepist... R

EGINALD D HUNTER lets out a guttural roar of laughter and I try to stop myself from swooning. We are discussing his new tour, The Man Who Attempted To Do As Much As Such, which I have just suggested is very Dr Suess. ‘That’s the best description ever,’ he says. ‘Most people are like, “That’s a bit of a mouthful...”’ It feels like high praise from someone with as rich a vocabulary as Hunter’s. A born wordsmith, he informs me that people from his birthplace, Georgia, ‘aren’t deeply into nuance’, and paints a wonderful picture of ‘you Brits pontificating about your neuroses’. His speech betrays a love of language – hence the title of the tour, surely? ‘Well, to be honest... It was deadline day,’ he says. ‘I had a list of titles – you know, you throw them in the pot – and I had a lot of projects on, I’d been in eastern Europe and the US... I just looked at it and thought: I am a man who is trying to do as much as such.’ I can understand why he might want to play it safe this time. The poster for his 2006 show, Reginald D Hunter: Pride & Prejudice... & Niggas, was banned from the London Underground (‘That p****d me off,’ he mutters), while several UK venues refused to use the title – Trophy Nigga – of his joint tour with Steve Hughes. It’s fair to say he’s been accused of courting controversy. He interrupts me here with another burst of laughter. ‘How exactly do you court controversy? Like, turn up with a bunch of flowers saying, “Hey, baby!”’ I admit it’s an odd expression. But if anyone should know, it’s

Comedy’s coolest customer talks to JENNY MONAGHAN about free speech, censorship and how Brits have better chat... him. He was accused of racism himself for his liberal use of the n-word during a performance at the Professional Footballers’ Association awards in 2013. Such experiences don’t seem to have quashed his views on censorship, however. He informs me he is a ‘fellow bleepist’, on a world mission to censor censorship. What does a bleepist make of universities trying to crack down on offensive language? Is that a threat to free speech? He takes a moment to think before replying. ‘I think anyone who gets offended by lyrics in a song, or a comedian’s performance – you know, hawkeye disgusted at something – usually, more than likely, leads a very privileged life,’ he says finally. ‘I mean, where I’m from, in the US, I don’t think freedom of speech is our main problem. ‘You know, there should be consideration for the other people in the room – not deference, but consideration... Some people are just, ‘I AM SAYING WHAT I LIKE’ – I don’t think it’s that simple. ‘Often, those people who are trying to put decorum in speech, to regulate and control it – they are often coming from a place with good intentions.’ Then he adds: ‘Having said all that, free speech is not all that exciting unless someone is trying to suppress it.’ It is this comment that gives an insight into Hunter’s comedy – his sly, dry wit: you can’t help but feel that part of him enjoys upsetting the status quo – or, to use his phraseology, ‘those motherf****rs who just want to

be heard’. Legend has it that the former actor came to comedy after doing a stand-up gig for a dare. How did that come about? ‘I think ‘dare’ might be a bit of a strong word,’ he says. ‘I was in Birmingham, just in a pub, and I was humorously bitching about my life. ‘There must have been about ten people in there, it was a Monday – and I was singing the blues, too. And someone nudged me and went: “You should do stand-up.” And I went, “Maybe.” You know. Maybe. ‘Then (laughs) I found myself calling the guy the next day. He goes, “Are you an experienced stand-up?” And I went, “No.” ‘“Have you ever done any stand-up?” ‘“No.” ‘“Are you American?” “Yes – does that help?” ‘And that was it. It wasn’t until the second or third set that I realised I should probably write some jokes. I thought: I have nothing but an attitude and an accent.’ Despite his Deep – and I mean deep – South drawl, he is an honorary Brit, having lived here ever since he came to London in the ’90s to study at RADA. He has been vocal about his affection for Britain – in particular, British humour. What is it that he likes so much? ‘The chat is more interesting here,’ he tells me. ‘You know, where I’m from, in Georgia, it’s kind of basic – kind of Jesus-y. ‘But in London, I hear something every day that I haven’t heard before; every time I get out of bed in the morning, I have a new opportunity to be surprised.’

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HOULD I get a job or volunteer? Travel the world or stay in education? When you started university, you couldn’t see the end... but, congratulations, now you’re there. Graduation is a time to relax and pat yourself on the back. You’ve been in the education system since the age of �ive, relentlessly reading and re-reading textbooks to pass the next set of exams. You can recite your times tables, you understand Pythagoras’ theorem (that’s de�initely come in useful), you know what osmosis is and you can tell the difference between an Anderson shelter and a Morrison one. On top of all that, you know way too much about your degree subject – it’s been your life for three years. But what’s next? Most people don’t have a plan and there are too many career paths to venture down. You may love travelling, cross-stitch, photography and

psychology – but what kind of job could incorporate all those interests? And even if that job does exist, how the hell do you successfully apply for it? To help you out, we at The University Paper have put together a graduation special. We’ve got it covered – from the important stuff (what you’re going to do with your life) to the life-or-death stuff (what to wear to the ceremony). For those of you looking to get that �irst step on the career ladder, we’ve spoken to employment expert Chris Smith about getting ahead of the competition and making your CV stand out from the rest. And if going straight into the world of work isn’t your cup of tea, check out our case studies from four graduates who decided to go down alternative routes. Jenny Monaghan and John Shaw

Race ahead of the competition Celebrate your graduation with Thousands of graduates, most clutching 2:1 degrees, will be battling it out for the same jobs. It’s imperative you get yourself ahead of the game. great offers CHRIS SMITH, CEO at MyJobMatcher.com, explains how...

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the time to understand your industry and how it works. A combination of the above will help you meet the right people while getting a grip of the proverbial ropes.  Tell the truth – Be honest about your strengths and weaknesses – it will help when it comes to explaining how you can bene�it a business. Like it or not, job-seeking is a game that all of us have to play at some point.

taken. This is not a time for a quirky shot in the students’ union. Ask a friend to take a head-and-shoulders picture with a white background. 3. Show consistency – make sure your LinkedIn information mirrors your CV correctly. 4. Don’t write a book – ensure you have a short yet attractive introduction. 5. Don’t lock the door – ensure your proﬁle status is set to receive information on career opportunities. For more, visit www.cvspecialists.com.

Get set: Prepare to lead the pack You’re young and have loads of ideas and energy. That’s great – but you’ve also got to sell those ideas, so leave nothing to chance. In the race for employment, there is no false start gun. Every summer a new tranche of graduates hit the job market. For more information, visit www.myjobmatcher.com.

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Wondering what you’re going to do with your life after uni? Don’t panic – check out our guide to graduation and beyond...

Take a different path 6 TYPES OF Don’t think going into a grad scheme is your only option. Whether you want to see the world, give your time to others or start a business – what you do next really is up to you...

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GRADUANDS A graduand, if you didn’t know, is a person who is about to receive a degree. Here are the six different types you are likely to see on graduation day

The Drunk Celebrations started with a glass of Buck’s ﬁzz this morning and it’s been downhill ever since. A bottle of Champagne, three glasses of white wine, two shots of tequila and a Jägerbomb later, and that mortarboard is the only thing keeping them balanced.

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Went travelling around South America

I wanted to have a point in my life where I did what I wanted and was able to get lost somewhere. I don’t think travelling helped me in my career much but I have good anecdotes and it helped me realise that I’m happy being on my own. I think most people would beneﬁt from travelling apart from those who don’t enjoy the company of others – they wouldn’t enjoy it but I loved meeting new people.

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Like the drunk, but eight hours on. Partying the night before seemed a good idea at the time – but now the room is spinning and they are close to vomiting down their best mate’s gown. If they’re lucky, they’ll make it through the ceremony; if not, they’ll become a YouTube hit...

Did a masters degree in linguistics

It’s a luxury to learn about things all day long and doing a masters is a completely different experience to your undergraduate. I really wanted to do one – I was older and interested in the subject. I thought of it as a job and worked 8am to 6pm. It shows you have voluntarily committed to doing something quite hard. I saved enough to pay for my fees but you can apply for a bursary for about half of the cost.

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The Nervous They sit there panicking, getting more and more ﬂustered about all the things that could go wrong. Will they wet themselves in front of everyone? Will they trip going on to the stage? Will they call the vice-chancellor ‘dad’? Who knows – but it’s fun to watch.

The Bored They’ve spent a small fortune for the privilege of attending university and the best part of three years studying for their degree. Now the time has come to graduate and, hang on – are they nodding off? The speeches are a bit long-winded, but really?

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Co-founded Moo’d Cereal House in Leeds

I thought marketing was what I wanted to do. I put my heart and soul into it but just wasn’t feeling it – working 9-to-5 for someone else. Getting your own business is the way forward. The beneﬁts are holidays – you can shut the shop when you want – but if you want to work at 8 in the morning, you can. The big risk is money. When we started, we were doing 80-hour weeks. I think people need degrees anyway – we needed a degree to know a little bit about it.

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For the ultra-organised, graduation is not a time for celebrating – it’s a time for networking. They ignore the free bar, preferring to introduce themselves to anyone and everyone, making sure that the part of their scroll that reads ‘ﬁrstclass’ is constantly on show... just in case.

ersity of Birmingham

Volunteered in a Zimbabwean school

I didn’t want to do ofﬁce-based work – I wanted to get back to my African studies degree. I also wanted something I could put on my CV, something that would add towards my career. Teaching was an idea in the back of my head at the time and now, having done it, my trip is one of the main experiences I draw on in my current job as a teaching assistant. Working out there made me realise teaching is what I want to do in my career.

The Super On It

The Disorganised They burst in midway through the ceremony, half-dressed and with their mortarboard on backwards. This is probably the same person who asked for an extension for their dissertation deadline – despite the fact they had six months to complete it.

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May 2015 Our comprehensive guide to entertainment in Cardiff. If you have an event you would like included, please email us at whatson@unipaper.co.uk

pick of the month THEATRE REMEMBER Claire Sweeney? One-time soap star and the sort of smiling go-to celeb who’d turn out for the opening of an envelope? Turns out she’s got talent as both a writer and actress. Her new show, Sex In Suburbia, follows Penny Crowe – the host of a late-night radio phone-in. As Britain’s leading agony aunt, she’s heard every dating story, from the heavenly to the hellish. She’s more than happy to dish out relationship advice – but will she take it? The comedy night will be packed with hit songs such as I’m Every Woman and I Want To Break Free. Catch her at the New Theatre on May 13 to 14.

COMEDY COMEDIAN Jimmy Carr is promising his new show, Funny Business, will be rude and offensive, packed with jokes and, most importantly, a

Party, Never Had A Dream Come True and Don’t Stop Movin. Their Bring It All Back show comes to Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena on May 12.

great night out. But the TV regular and 8 Out Of 10 Cats presenter has also sent out a warning: ‘If you are easily offended, don’t be a dick about it.’ It’s a message that fans of the funnyman probably don’t need – Carr is a master of the put-down and hecklers will be dealt with quickly and effectively. The show will be touring most of the UK with more dates to be added shortly. Catch him when he appears at the Millennium Centre on June 7.

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MUSIC AT THE turn of the millennium you couldn’t go near a newsagent without the smiling faces of S Club 7 staring back at you. Their catchy pop tunes and inspiring lyrics (don’t stop, never give up, hold your head high and reach the top) were played 24/7 on the TV and radio. But cut to 2003 and, like all great things, it came to an

Bring It All Back: The S Club 7 gang are back together, bringing all their greatest pop hits end. The first member to leave was Paul Cattermole – the original Zayn Malik. The remaining six were forced to change the

band’s name to S Club, until eventually it all became too much and they called it a day. But now, Tina, Paul, Jon,

Bradley, Jo, Hannah and Rachel have reunited and are touring the UK. Expect classic pop hits such as Reach, S Club

‘AFTER every album, I am ready to give up,’ says Irish singer–songwriter Gemma Hayes. ‘I keep thinking that I’m not married to music, I could walk away any time I want, I am totally finished, I’ve taken everything I can and given everything I can. And then I try to stop… and I realise it goes a lot deeper. ‘Writing songs can be a struggle. But when I stop, I realise I’m a nutcase. I need it. It gives me peace.’ Well, it doesn’t look like the Tipperary native will be calling a halt to her singing any time soon as she heads out on a tour of the UK and Ireland. It’s been a busy 2015 for Hayes so far, travelling across Europe hawking her unique voice to fans across the continent. Hear her at The Globe on May 14.

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What’s up with all the sel�ies? Punk duo Slaves are totting up devoted fans at a rapid rate. Multi-instrumentalist Isaac Holman chats to JOHN SHAW about growing up in Kent, his ultimate festival and people wanting pictures...

LAVES are punk through and through. Their lyrics ‘teeth are breaking in my mouth, it’s cold inside this f*****g house’ from Feed The Mantaray could have come from any of the pioneers of the ’70s. Singer Laurie Vincent, 22, sports full sleeves and knuckle tattoos, while multi-instrumentalist Isaac Holman can snarl and crowdsurf with the best of them. So where did they grow up? The East End of London? Manchester’s Moss Side? Glasgow’s Possilpark? Well, not quite – they spent their youths in Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent, the garden of England. Holman, 23, says: ‘It’s nice – it’s not that eventful, there wasn’t that much to do. I really like coming back

here and chilling out. I’m giving up my �lat in London – Tunbridge Wells is more quiet. ‘I love London but it’s quite suffocating. With everything that’s going on with us, it’s nice to come back and have a bit of sanctuary.’ It’s understandable that he wants to escape the chaos. Slaves are leading the way in the punk scene and gathering a huge following. So does he now get bothered by fans asking for sel�ies? ‘It’s getting a bit like that for me,’ he says. ‘I don’t really understand why people take photos with people. I have people come up to me but I’m not photogenic in general. I don’t like a camera in my face. ‘I’ve not got the heart to tell people to go away. I’m never horrible –

Bunch of punks: Isaac Holman (left) and Laurie Vincent, better known as punk duo Slaves I kind of let it happen. I can’t imagine ever having that need to have a photograph with someone.’ The pair had better get used to it – their second album, Are You Satis�ied?, is released in June. ‘It all happened really smoothly – we don’t really have hiccups when we write together,’ he adds. ‘We always end up with more songs that we than we need and we had to leave out a couple of tunes – we

could have put them in but we wanted to keep it short and sweet.’ And that’s not forgetting the festival circuit. ‘Reading and Leeds festivals are really the ultimate for us – it’s the �irst festival I went to,’ says Holman. ‘My �irst time was probably in 2009. I don’t remember it – I’d never really experienced a festival before. I was probably off my face – I don’t really remember who I saw.

I think Cypress Hill (they were there in 2010). I lost my marbles. ‘We play them now, so we have to be on good form. I can’t drink and play – it’s like having a few pints and doing a half-marathon. ‘I have a couple of shots before but I like to remember it now I’m way more on the ball – the show is what I live for.’ n Slaves play Reading and Leeds festivals, from August 28 to 30.

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Beating down the boxes

AM slightly nervous about speaking to Beardyman. The beatbox legend can make more noises with his mouth than one of those birds that mimics chainsaws in the forest – will he speak in a series of purrs and high-pitched squeaks? But he turns out to be a chilled, unassuming guy whose 11-month-old kid has kept him awake all night. ‘I’ve had four nights of actual sleep in the past year,’ he says. ‘I’m trying to squeeze life in around the notion of keeping a child from injuring itself.’ He has managed to squeeze quite a lot of life in, developing a new piece of kit – the Beardytron 5000 MkII – so he can continue to push the boundaries of beatbox using looping and live production. Compared to creating new technology, making a record may sound like, well, just a distraction. ‘It seemed like a good title,’ says Beardyman, whose real name is Darren Foreman. ‘To a degree, the recording process serves as a distraction. ‘I had been making this system, which is made up of laptops and iPads, and I took it around the world making music with it.

Beatbox pioneer Beardyman chats to HENRY EDWARDS about creativity, how annoying his brain can be and the next generation of music technology... The album was a result of experiments with the gear.’ To promote the record, the 32-year-old went on tour playing absolutely nothing from it, preferring to make music live and pretty much off-the-cuff. The results have ranged from a heavy electronic dance set, staged during a sandstorm in Dubai, to a playful Cologne show where he made up names and got the crowd to repeat his guttural noises. So why spend two years making the album, which was released in October, and then not perform it live? ‘If you’re creating, you’re improvising,’ he says. ‘It’s like if you’re writing something – the creation is fun, the proofreading is fun because it’s like tidying your room, making it look good – but by the third or fourth time, you read it, it’s not fun anymore. ‘I’m so determined to do what I find interesting, because why the f**k should anyone want to come and see me do s**t if I’m not into it? ‘So many bands do exactly the same set every night.’

His ultimate aim is to use a version of the Beardytron to play everything he hears in his head live. ‘That’s probably not only impossible but also maybe not a good idea,’ he admits. ‘But there’s something weird in me that has always wanted to do the opposite of what people have advised me to do. It’s that and pure bloody-mindedness. ‘My brain is really annoying.’ Whatever he thinks of his brain, it’s one many other artists – from Fatboy Slim, co-creator of last year’s Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat, to DJ Riva Starr and comedian Tim Minchin – have been keen to work with. ‘I’m working with LeeN and Dizraeli at the moment, who do unbelievable hip-hop – very deep and very thoughtful,’ he says. ‘This year I’m going to be doing a lot more collaborations. There should be a collaborations album coming together at the end of summer. ‘Working with other people opens up parts of yourself. ‘I love making music – it’s its own little world.’

Our first show was one song... JOSH DUN and Tyler Joseph owe the start of their time together as Twenty One Pilots to a disastrous college gig. ‘I got a phone call from Tyler in Ohio (the pair’s home state) to ask if I wanted to play with him – and I was in Wisconsin,’ says Dun, drummer for the indie-rap duo. ‘I had to drive through the night and quit my job to play with him. We set up our gear on wooden pallets and played one song in some college kid’s backyard. ‘Then he comes up and says the police are here and we need to shut it down. So, our first show together was one song... after I drove through the night and quit my job.’ After their less-than-ideal start, the 26-year-olds released two albums

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ISCO is back – but gone are the �lares and afros, to be replaced with something altogether more serious. For nearly a decade, four-man DJ club collective Horse Meat Disco have been leading the resurgence with packed residencies at The Eagle London. They describe the night as ‘the queer party for everyone; homos and heteros, club kids, bears, fashionistas, naturists, guerilla drag queens and ladies who munch’. HMD’s James Hillard explains the comeback: ‘People take disco more seriously now – the appreciation harks back to a bygone era. As pop becomes more comercialised, people have gone back to their roots. ‘It comes around because

it’s great music, stands the test of time and was made for dancing to. YouTube also makes it easier – you can get into it far easier than going into a miserable record shop.’ One of the reasons for the revival is the adaptability of disco – it has been absorbed by every genre from rock to house. ‘You �ind that disco �its in with a lot of things,’ says Hillard. ‘Everyone does it in their own way. The thing is, disco is so versatile – I think the great thing is it can be dropped in any situation.’ HMD will be bringing their unique sound to nights across the nation this summer – as well, of course, as a number of festivals. Hillard says: ‘I love festivals – I’ve been going to Glastonbury since I was

Horse power: Horse Meat Disco will be playing a number of festivals this summer, including Dimensions a toddler. It’s the only one I like to stay at – especially when you are with a good gang of people.’

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Suspiria TRAFFIC light colours make up the backdrop to Suspiria’s opening sequence as director Dario Argento creates a sense of foreboding from the start of this 1977 Italian horror classic. The thin plot of Suspiria, Latin for ‘sighs’, follows an American ballerina who moves to Germany to join a dance academy in Freiburg, where she makes some grim discoveries. But rather than the plot, it is the captivating power of Argento’s cinematography that makes the ﬁlm a classic. The original score by Italian prog rock band Goblin has also ensured its enduring cult status, as has the setting at the Haus Zum Walﬁsch in Germany, with its

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could be awkward. This is my brother.’ So yeah, that was fun. When you put on the wig and the make-up to play Julia you look very different. Does that help you lose your inhibitions? Absolutely. It’s part of the costume. The wig was like her hat. And it just made it. All of it – her clothes, the make-up, all that costume just adds to the fun of the behaviour of her. Her necklace in this sequel is a cock ring. After doing Friends and a string of comedy �ilms, you’re quite a pro. Is it still a challenge not to laugh at some of the gags? Oh, yeah. If there ever comes a day when that is an easy thing, then I quit. There’s nothing more fun than knowing the giggle is going to happen so you’ve got to hold it together. And sometimes you just can’t. That’s the fun of it. That’s what we do. n Horrible Bosses 2 is available on DVD and Bluray now.

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REALLY fancy one of my housemates and I’m not sure whether to ask her out or not. We have been friends since our �irst year (we are both in third year now) and although there was a little �lirting at the start there has been nothing since. To make things even more complicated, she recently slept with one of my coursemates. What should I do? Sam, Leeds Living with someone you get along with and �ind attractive can be very dif�icult. It’s unsurprising that you have started to develop feelings for her, especially if there was �lirting at the start. However, if you ask her out and she doesn’t fancy you, then it could be very awkward for both of you and your housemates. If it is just a crush, look elsewhere. University is

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throw parties and never clean up – but I don’t have anyone else to move in with next year. Help! Clare, Bath It’s a problem most people will

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’m just coming to the end of my �irst year and I am fed up with my course and want a change. How do I go about doing it? Tamsin, Bristol It’s quite late to change but it is still possible. Every university will have a different process. The best thing to do is see your course tutors – they will be well placed to advise you on the process. There are a number of things that need to be considered, including how well you are doing on your current course and whether you have the relevant A-levels for the subject you want to transfer to. If this is something that you really want to do, make sure the course you are moving on to is the one for you – you don’t want to move again. Struggling with your studies, wrestling with a relationship or is your social life at a standstill? If you need advice, email our agony aunt at askalice@unipaper.co.uk

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UMMER’S here and it’s time to relax. Whether you’re jetting off to Ibiza, going wild at a festival or catching up on your uni work (hmm), it’s time to let your hair down. But before you completely shut out uni life, spare a thought for your move-in day at the start of next academic year. To give you some guidance, Nicholas Humphreys have put together key points to prevent any issues later in your tenancy. On the day, it is always good to meet your letting agent or landlord to ask questions you may have about the property, especially if this is the �irst place you are renting. You will be given an inventory for the property – ensure you

check every item is present and note any damages before you sign and return it. It is a very important document as it will be used when you check out at the end of the year. Meter readings will be also be supplied in the inventory. Be sure to check they are noted down correctly before returning. If no inventory is supplied, it is worth creating your own and sending a copy to the landlord to avoid disputes at the end of your tenancy. It is also important to have contents insurance to cover all your expensive items such as laptops, iPads and mobiles. If you are watching TV in your living room or live streaming your favourite shows online,

Big break: Summer is for having fun – like these festival-goers – but don’t forget about move-in day students are required to purchase a TV licence. This applies whether you live in halls of residence or a private shared house. You will face a �ine if you don’t have one. You also need to consider how you are going to organise the payment of your bills with your housemates. You may have to consider water,

gas, electricity, satellite/cable TV, internet and telephone line charges. Remember to pay all rent on time to avoid late payment fees – �ind out how the letting agent or landlord would like the payment. We would also recommend visiting your neighbours to introduce yourself as you may not be surrounded by student-populated areas. It’s

important to build bridges and establish a friendly relationship from the beginning of your term. Noise levels must also not be forgotten as your neighbours are unlikely to appreciate a party every night or have the luxury of lie-in after late-night partying! Finally, don’t forget to re-direct your post from your previous address.

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NLESS you live with your parents or win the lottery and can afford to buy a house, renting is often the only option you have at university. In an attempt to prevent unscrupulous landlords taking advantage, the Housing Act 2004 was brought in to protect tenants. It states that your deposit must be safeguarded in a government-backed scheme and that you should be supplied with the relevant documentation and information within 30 days of payment. This information should be separate to the tenancy agreement and will outline where the deposit is held and the process of complaint to follow if there is a dispute at the end of your stay. If your

landlord did not protect your deposit or failed to give you information about where it was held, they may be liable to pay you compensation of up to three times the original amount. In addition, you should also see your deposit returned in full. Companies such as Tenant Claims can investigate whether your deposit was protected and will, if appropriate, act on your behalf. They will agree your requirements with you directly, before contacting your landlord or agent to negotiate for you and arrange a settlement. If you have a copy of your tenancy agreement it makes the whole process a lot easier – so keep it in a safe place.

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EAVING university is strange, like taking the stabilisers off your bike for the �irst time. You feel lighter, more free – but you can’t help wobbling and, sometimes, you end up falling on your face. It’s been almost a year since I left my academic life behind. I remember how my �ingertips tingled under my graduation robes, how my head felt warm and the cap heavy as endless questions streamed into my ears. ‘What are you doing from now on?’ ‘Are you going to move back home?’ Honestly? You’re asking me this at graduation? Wait until tomorrow, when I’m ready to freak out about my uncertain future. Despite my various worries, I was excited about graduation. I was ready to feed my wanderlust. I always knew that I wanted to do something that would make people go: ‘Oh! Really? That’s interesting.’ I guess I’ve always been searching for adventure – perhaps that’s why I impulsively applied to study Japanese alongside English at university. In

NAOMI LOUISE JENKINS had her heart set on moving to Japan after leaving university – but what she found there was not exactly what she had dreamed of... my third year I jetted off to Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, for a year abroad. Returning to England for my last year was tough – my feet ached for standing still. I knew then more than ever that my goal was to return to Japan. So, as soon as I started my �inal year, I researched job after job online. I was hoping to �ind something that would bring me back to Japan. It was around then that my university hosted a speaker who talked about the JET programme. JET hires people from all over the world to work as assistant language teachers in schools in Japan. I applied – and was lucky enough to be selected. The reality of the situation didn’t really hit me until I arrived in Tokyo for a three-

day orientation. With little time to rest, I was pushed and pulled into meeting after meeting for two days before being ushered on a plane bound for Nagasaki, my new home. The week that followed was a blur. But now, I can hardly believe I’ve been here for about seven months. My weeks are full and I never �ind myself with time to spare. From Monday to Friday, I work at four different schools – two in the city centre and two further south in a more rural area. I always love heading south; with the sea on one side and mountains on the other, the bus ride always calms me. This adventure is a little different from the one I had imagined. Before coming, I thought I would be travelling all over Japan in my spare time, making best

Leap of faith: (clockwise from top) Naomi Louise Jenkins and a friend at the gate to Itsukushima Shrine; Dejima Wharf; and a tunnel of wishes friends with my colleagues, and running around with my students, before returning to my amazing, Zen-like apartment. The truth is: I travel very little. My students are still getting to know me. My colleagues are kind but we are still trying to tackle the cultural barrier that leaves us all unsure as to what’s appropriate behaviour. As for my apartment, it’s not as Zen as I had hoped. In fact, it’s a bit of a mess. Yes, the adventure I’m on

now is a little different from the one I had always pictured for myself – but I’m happy. This year has taught me that even though things don’t always go as you envision, it doesn’t mean that what you’ve found is not as good.

The great thing is, we still have time – if you don’t like something, change it! Don’t be weighed down by your fears – take the next step. And, even if your legs shake a little, just keep pedalling that bike.

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DON’T just settle for an average learning experience – get out there and experience what the world has to offer, writes Sophie Milligan. In March, I was part of a group of hospitality and tourism students who went on a week-long Erasmus+ exchange to Sucha Beskidzka, a small town in Poland, about an hour south of Krakow. We had game nights and British/Polish heritage nights,

where we could learn more about a different culture and even our own. Two evenings were also dedicated to the traditional foods of both countries. I didn’t know anything about Polish food so had no idea what to expect – the meal they provided came as a shock, because it was really out of the ordinary for us. Cabbage dumplings aren’t a British staple! But, even though the food was lovely, I don’t think I’ll be eating any cabbage for a

while... The Polish students also gave us a tutorial of a traditional Polish dance, which dates back centuries. Naheeda Ali, 21, a secondyear international tourism management student, summed up our trip: ‘The whole Erasmus+ programme was a wonderful opportunity – I’m lucky to have been a part of it. The Polish students were so helpful and passionate, making every day of the trip an enjoyable experience.’

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Storms? Snow worries Doctors head for the hills

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lom, Alice MacAulay, from BUSC Event organised of a Bath, took gold with a time of fantastic set of events including the �inal night party. 32.52. COMPETITORS and volunNot far behind here with Ms Quaile said: ‘We had teers battled severe winds and Glory: The crowd cheer inset music PICTURES: UNIVERSITY/CUSU 33.49 lacrosse was teams, Edinburgh’s goingCARDIFF and the weather heavy snowfall to take part in Cardiff’s victorious women’s rugby, men’s rugby and women’s Christy Mackinnon. didn’t deter people from the BUCS Alpine ChampionVarsity up. Cup,Thewhich MacAulay’s team-mate, showing closingCardiff party shipsHENRY in Tignes,EDWARDS France. clawing thepeotitle Elena Pocock, missed out on won 27-22, had about 2,000 Two events were cancelled back from DEDICATED fanshard hitwork the silver by 0.04 of a second. pleSwansea. there, which took but, thanks to the Athleticplace union president road help Cardiff Organiser Shell in the large of thetovolunteers, the Univerothers Bryn Grif�iths said: ‘Both sitywent remain unbeaten in the Tignes Espace. Quaile said of the all ahead. teams put in a huge amount Varsity Shield and claim tournament: ‘It ‘People were on of Iona Harriskine, from back the preparation and dedication. the Varsityof Cup. their best behaviour was a bit of a University Leeds, took gold ‘The the climax of than 20,000 people at the Liberty Stadium and the competition began in nightmare – showcase it was rugby prettymatch in the tournament inMore the women’s ski big air. as tense’ as ever but it on April 2002, beating Swansea in 21 terms watched sports venues across the city. impressive. of 22, themore than 15,000 was Owing to Cardiff’s the high winds, Cardiff people piled into the Liberty was Cardiff retained the Varsity of the 32 events the universi- weather. teamsone takerun on was Swansea UniForgreat a fullto setsee of Team results, only possible, comewww.bucs.org.uk. away with the title.’ versity 40 milesscoring down the ‘ C o n for - the men’s rugby visit with Harriskine 48.M4 Shield, which it has held since ties went head to head in. At Stadium sidering In the men’s, Gregory LongMountain rider: the condiden, from the University of Daily grind: Corey Copeland from Manchester Met Thorpe EDITOR: VACANT For any editorial enquiries, email us at editor@unipaper.co.uk For allAndrew advertising enquiries, please call: 020 7580 6419 tions, the Bath, came top, scoring 85. from Newcastle In the women’s snowboard of Glasgow, came third with a ond medal – this time, gold. s t a n d a rd s big air, Gillian Finnerty, from score of 15. In the men’s, Wil- Rival Gillian Finnerty took of the student Leeds, took �irst place with a liam Tickner, from Loughbor- second, while Heriot-Watt’s competitors was very good.’ score of 50. ough University, came �irst, Emma Quinn came third. Off the snow, competitors Breezy White, from the Uni- with a score of 35. In the men’s, Ben Cosway, and supporters were given versity of Edinburgh, came Elsewhere, in the women’s from Leeds, came �irst. second with 20 and Holly snowboard freestyle rail jam, In the female ski giant sla- the chance to wind down. Kennedy, from the University Breezy White claimed her sec-

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