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To see how the building works are progressing for the Joseph Banks Buildings (which will house the School of Chemistry, School of Pharmacy and School of Life Science), please visit the Learning Landscapes website at https://learninglandscapes.blogs.lincoln.ac.uk/projects/joseph-banks-laboratories/#progress
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FOR THE ATTENTION OF ALL UK/HOME FINAL YEAR STUDENTS!
If you are on a standard undergraduate course where the official end date is 6th June 2014, you will no longer be classed as a student from this point. (Some courses finish later than this date e.g. Social Work, Nursing and some Postgraduate courses – please check with the Student Support Centre to find out your official course end date if you are unsure).
If you have been granted an official extension, which is beyond the 6th June your official end date may be later.
If you do not have a job to go to as soon as you finish your studies, you may be able to make an application for Job Seekers Allowance (JSA)/Universal Credit or another appropriate benefit, depending upon your circumstances.
If your course official end date is 6th June 2014, you will be able to make a welfare benefit application from Monday 9th June 2104. You may require a letter which confirms that you are no longer a student and you can request this from the Student Support Centre.
The University’s exam results for final year undergraduate students will be released on 7th July 2014. If your results indicate that you have re-sits, this will not change your student status and provided you continue to meet the requirements of the benefit(s) you receive, you should continue to receive them. If, however, due to approved extenuating circumstances you are required to repeat the year, this may be different.
If your course ends on Friday 6th June, from 7th June 2014 you will no longer be classed as a student so you will not be eligible for any hardship funds from the University of Lincoln. This is even if you are planning to return in September to undertake a different course or you have re-sits. If, however, due to approved extenuating circumstances you are required to repeat the year, this may be different.
If you have any questions about any of the above you can seek advice from the Advice Service. The drop-in times in the Student Support Centre are shown below:
Specialist Advice Team (welfare benefits advice): Monday, Wednesday & Thursday – 12noon to 1.30pm.
Student Funding Team (student funding & hardship): Monday to Friday – 10am to 3pm.
//Are you interested in participating in research?
Would you like to have your memory tested?
Would you like to help with the creation of a memory test?
We are looking for participants between the age of 18-75 to come and help us with our memory research.
To find out more please email the primary researcher,
Emma Cameron, on:
12353908@students.lincoln.ac.uk
Contacting the researcher for further information does not mean you are obliged to take part.
It will just provide an opportunity to find out more about what taking part would involve.
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Visit Lincoln are looking for at least 800 people who love Lincoln and Lincolnshire to complete a short survey to inform the marketing strategy for the commemoration of the eighth centenary of the King John 1215 Magna Carta.
With just 8 questions, it will only take a few minutes of your time.
All participants will be entered into a prize draw to win one of ten prizes – together worth more than £800 – from some of Lincolnshire’s fabulous businesses (see below). Thank you and good luck!
Visit http://www.visitlincoln.com/800 to take part.
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The Platform Craft Fair will take place at the Engine Shed on Sunday 11 May from 11am-5pm. It is free to attend!
For more information, please visit the Facebook page for the event at https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Platform-Craft-Fair/222881927856845.
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Visit Lincoln is delighted to bring you the best things happening in the city this week!
For more about what to do, where to eat & drink and where to stay in Lincoln, go to www.visitlincoln.com.
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The Lincoln Inspired festival of literature, performance and art begins on Tuesday May 6 and runs until Sunday May 11, featuring more than 60 events around the city including the open air stage outside the university library
A CHANCE to chat with bestselling author Jasper Fforde, hear a whirlwind history of food from a MasterChef judge, bake Gruffalo crumble, join in with a TweetUp and learn the real history behind the story of Noah’s Ark are just some of the highlights on offer at this year’s Lincoln Inspired festival, which begins on Tuesday May 6.
The second edition of the festival of literature, arts and performance runs until Sunday May 11 and more than 60 events are planned.
The open air stage between the University’s Library and LPAC buildings will be alive to the sound of music on Saturday May 10 as school and community choirs from the Lincoln area perform.
And Cygnet PR, the agency run by PR degree students at the University, will be providing a key social media presence at a Tweet-Up at the Lincolnshire Showground on Thursday May 8.
Jasper Fforde, author of bestsellers including the Thursday Next series of comedy detective novels, was voted the writer audiences would most like to see in a poll at last year’s Inspired festival.
“Knowing that people in Lincoln really want to see Jasper made us determined to try to get him to come along,” said festival director Sara Bullimore.
“We were absolutely thrilled when he said yes and tickets are selling fast for his event.”
Jasper is at Lincoln Drill Hall – which is the festival hub – at 7pm on Thursday May 8. Tickets are £6 (£4 concessions).
British Museum assistant keeper Irving Finkel will be talking about his new book The Ark Before Noah, which explains how the detective work involved in decoding the symbols on a 4,000-year-old tablet has led to new understanding of the story of Noah.
Waitrose Kitchen editor and MasterChef judge William Sitwell will be discussing 4000 Years of Food in 2000 Seconds on Friday May 9, while World Book Night author Matt Haig is at the festival on Saturday May 10.
On Sunday May 11 there is a First World War day which includes a talk by military history expert Allan Mallinson, while Richard Pullen will be talking about Lincoln’s key role in the development of the tank.
Other events include the chance to take part in creating a dance, workshops offering advice to aspiring writers, theatre based on HG Wells’ classic The Time Machine, children’s events, an open mic night, and performance poetry featuring Jean ‘Binta’ Breeze.
There is also is a programme of free events featuring local authors at the BookStop cafe on Steep Hill.
Sara added: “We rely on the support of the community to make the festival happen and we want as many people as possible to come along and enjoy the events.”
Tickets can be booked on (01522) 873894 or atwww.lincolndrillhall.com
Full details of the Inspired programme are available at www.lincolninspired.co.uk or look out for the festival brochure around the University or in shops, libraries and other venues in the Lincoln area.
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A student who took more than a 20-year break from education was chosen out of 25,000 Access Learners to win an award celebrating outstanding academic achievement.
Zoe Harris, from North Hykeham, has been awarded a Keith Fletcher Memorial National Access Prize for Outstanding Academic Achievement.
Now a Biomedical Science student at the University of Lincoln, UK, Zoe had very little background in science when she embarked on the Access to HE course at Grantham College.
She excelled in her studies, showing complete devotion and commitment and was an inspiration to others on the course.
Zoe provided the best exam paper seen by course leaders at the college and undertook an additional ‘self-taught’ unit.
Zoe said: “Grantham College gave me a great start and I am thoroughly enjoying my studies here at the University of Lincoln. It just goes to show it’s never too late to further your education.”
The Keith Fletcher Memorial National Access Prize is an annual event held across England and Wales in memory of Mr Fletcher, who worked tirelessly to promote access to higher education.
This year’s winners were invited to a presentation at the House of Commons, hosted by Nic Dakin, MP.
Each of the successful candidates received a certificate and cheque to help them with their future study.
Zoe was nominated by Jane Brunt, from Grantham College, who said: “The staff team that taught Zoe are immensely proud of her achievements. She has helped other students who have struggled and demonstrated true patience and kindness towards those who needed help.”
Zoe is now in her first year of a Biomedical Science BSc at the University of Lincoln.
Dr Humberto Gutierrez, senior lecturer in the School of Life Sciences, said: “As her personal tutor I am not surprised that Zoe has been given this recognition. She is an extraordinarily dedicated, enthusiastic and committed student. She deserves this and more.”
