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Laptop loan facilitiesWe have introduced brand new laptop loan facilities in Aldrich library. This makes it easier to access PCs in the library, and allows you more flexibility to choose where you work and organise group study sessions. The laptop loan facilities are free to use and are managed using a self-service locker system, so that you can access them throughout library opening hours. |
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RefME AppMany of you asked us if there was a simple way to manage and generate references. We worked with the suppliers of the RefME app, to produce new customised styles that could be tailored to your referencing needs.RefME is a tool that helps you to create and manage your references with customised styles to meet different school and university needs. It is compatible with Word 2016 for Windows and Mac, enabling you to cite as you write assignments and store your sources for future use.You can sign up to RefME.com or download the app from your mobile device to begin generating references, and even use your phone or tablet to scan book and journal barcodes. From 1st June 2017 access to former RefME accounts (which were transferred in March to Cite This For Me) will cease. Users will need to subscribe to Cite This For Me – or may send for a template to register for a free account. |
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Library open timesAs a result of student feedback all libraries are now open until midnight or later for seven days a week, through the Spring and Summer terms. |
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More e-books availableYou asked us for more eBooks to be available on the library system and to have a say in which new books were added. As a result, we entered into an agreement with two academic publishers, allowing us to add over 20,000 additional titles to OneSearch for a trial period. From this 20,000, we were able to determine which e-books were the most useful and relevant to you, using statistics showing those with the highest use. We have now chosen 700 titles to remain in our permanent collections. |
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Auto-renewalsWe introduced a brand new auto-renewal system for seven day and standard three week items. The new system allows you to keep library items until you are finished with them, unless they have been reserved. This means you will no longer incur any fees for forgetting to renew any items and can get the most out of library resources. |
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New PC booking system available at Aldrich libraryAs a result of your feedback, we are introducing a new service that will enable you to book a PC for up to an entire day if you need it. We believe that you should not be in the position where you do not have access to a PC when you need it, and this new service means you can book ahead to guarantee a spot. You can also use this service to find exactly which point on a particular floor has available workstations, and save yourself valuable time. |
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Careers Centre, MoulsecoombBased on your feedback of the current Career Centre’s visibility in Moulsecoomb, we are planning to move the service. We will move the Careers Centre to the Cockcroft building in the near future so that you have better access on site, making dropping in for an appointment easier than ever. This will provide you with better guidance and support for updating your CV, developing your skills and looking for all types of job vacancies. |
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Active Student Volunteering ProgrammeActive Student connects you to all kinds of voluntary opportunities to develop new skills, gain practical experience and boost your appeal to future employers in the most rewarding way. The programme is also especially helpful if you’d like to meet new people, give back to a local community and immerse yourself in life in the UK. You can apply for one-off openings or longer commitments to ensure that you can fit volunteering in around your studies and still get the most of out of your experience. You can find out more about Active Student here. |
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Hardship FundsWe know that trying to prioritise money for study materials, university life, food and utilities can be a huge struggle financially, and that in difficult times it’s hard to know where to turn. The university is spending £700,000 on hardship funds in order to support you if you are experiencing financial difficulty, and give you another line of support. Additionally, £100,000 is going towards the support and assistance of disabled students who are not eligible for the Disabled Students Allowance. |
“The funding allowed me to focus on my studies and not on money worries.”Student within the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences |
Momentum Mentoring ProgrammeThe Momentum Mentoring Programme was created to enhance the academic and professional experience of BME (Black Minority Ethnic) students, those with disabilities, care leavers, or students who are lacking in confidence. Working on a one-to-one basis, students have the opportunity to set goals and build confidence, as well as gain valuable insight and employability skills from a professional mentor. You can read more about the Momentum programme here |
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Careers ConnectorThe Careers Connector is an online tool that can help you to plan ahead, boost your CV and overall employability. You can use this to work on on your own, or to identify points you might like to focus on in an appointment with one of our advisers. From finding graduate roles or voluntary opportunities, to helping you identify your most valuable skills and realise your big ideas, the Careers Connector pieces together the steps to help you reach success. You can access the Careers Connector here |
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Careers MonthWe dedicated November to Careers Month, focusing on helping you plan for the future and get the job you want. Careers fairs, assessments and talks were held across campuses for you to hear from professionals and prepare for graduate life. Our biggest ever Careers Fair at the Amex Stadium gave you a fantastic opportunity to meet prospective employers face to face and gain an understanding of just what they’re looking for. We also held a practice assessment centre so that you could prepare for the recruitment processes you may face in the near future, holding mock interviews and CV workshops with real employers. |
“The Careers Fair enlightened me to other paths towards my chosen career.”“It was great to be able to ask questions directly to representatives from the organisation.”“The best thing about Careers Fair was being able to speak to the employers and learn the skills they are looking for in a graduate.”“It was really interesting to meet smaller businesses and employers from the local area.” |
Careers Service BlogThe Careers Service Blog was set up to give you a simple way of accessing advice, opportunities and events. The blog features insightful posts from guest professionals, with invaluable advice on how to prepare yourself for interviews, assessments and graduate life. The blog also hosts real student stories, information on scholarships and funding, as well as upcoming recruitment and networking opportunities to really boost your employability. You can access the Careers Service Blog here |
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My GradesThe introduction of My Grades is helping to streamline the way you receive feedback on assessments. Through My Grades you can view upcoming assessments, completed assessments awaiting marking and are notified when the grades are released across a module. My Grades also provides an area where you can review your current academic record to keep track of your progress and improves the overall consistency of how you receive feedback. |
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New design reduces queues at Mithras Book & Bean café |
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Extended breakfast opening hoursBreakfast hours across our campuses have been extended. You can now get a hot breakfast from 7:30-10:00am and a continental breakfast from 10:00-11:00am. This now gives you more of an opportunity to get a great nutritious start to the day! |
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Extended opening hours at the Book & Bean café at CockcroftOpening hours within Cockcroft’s Book & Bean café have been extended. This gives you access to facilities and study areas at hours that suit you, as well as a space in which to take a well-deserved break. |
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Student halls surveyYou provided us with valuable feedback on our Accommodation and Hospitality service. This information helps us to make the changes that will improve services across all campuses and helps to shape plans for the future. |
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New social space at The HubA new social space in The Hub at Varley Park has been created in response to has your feedback. This new space provides you with a space for relaxing and socialising, with table tennis areas that create the perfect environment for you to spend time in. There are plans for a projector to be introduced so that film nights and social events can also take place. |
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Accommodation open meetings coming soonYou will have the chance to ask any questions and share your ideas at accommodation open meetings. These meetings give you the opportunity to ask questions directly to department managers, and also help us to understand where change is needed. |
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Award winning Cockcroft building upgradeThe award winning refurbishment of the Cockcroft Building has created state-of-the-art laboratories, research facilities, and office spaces to house schools within the university’s College of Life, Health and Physical Sciences. The creation of work and socialising spaces means that the building has been transformed into an efficient and modern teaching and learning environment. |
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New Advanced Engineering Building
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Teaching and Learning Spaces Modernisation ProgrammeThe Teaching and Learning Spaces Modernisation Programme (TLSMP) is a university-wide project. The project aims to modernise your teaching and learning environments so they work smarter, with contemporary facilities. |
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Creating a new development to transform the Moulsecoomb areaWe are working to create a thriving new development that will transform the Moulsecoomb area, along Lewes Road, Brighton. The proposal plans will offer more than 1300 student (accommodation) beds, 376 new homes, new and improved academic space, Students’ Union and gym facilities, as well as café and retail spaces to encourage a sense of community. This development will create a hub, which will enrich the learning and social experience for future students. You can read more about the development plans here |
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Varley Park Phase 3 DevelopmentVarley Park halls of residence is now into its 3rd phase of redevelopment and will create an additional 200 rooms. In previous development phases, we replaced the older accommodation with newly built modern facilities centred around the hub building, which includes a restaurant, gym and laundrette. Phase 3 should be completed during summer 2017 – ready for our students who join us in September. |
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Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) surveyEvery university or HE college in the UK contacts their graduates (and those leaving with a qualifying exit award) approximately six months after graduation (between November and March or April and June). This information helps universities and the government to have an accurate, and up to date picture of what graduates face after leaving university. We collect this information on behalf of the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). The latest available data shows that 92.9% of our full-time, home graduates go on to employment or further study within six months of graduating. Find out more about the DHLE survey here Get detailed information on graduate destinations here |
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