Author: Zoe Homes

University of Lincoln Santa Fun Run Goes Global!

Zoe Homes / / Events

Lincoln Santa Fun RunThe University of Lincoln Santa Fun Run and Walk has been a great event in Lincoln for a number of years, but this year it is going global, with six additional runs being held across the world.

The Royal Air Forces Association, one of several charities being supported by the run, has organised for staff and personnel at RAF and MOD stations in the Falklands, Cyprus, Afghanistan and the UK to hold their own events. These sister fun runs will be held in the week leading up to the event in Lincoln on 17th December.

The RAF Association is a membership organisation and registered charity that provides welfare support to the RAF family. With many people in Lincoln having close ties with the RAF and serving personnel, the fact that the Santa Fun Run can support such a charity makes it very worthwhile.

The University of Lincoln Santa Fun Run and Walk is organised by the Rotary Club of Lincoln Colonia. The University is the headline sponsors once again this year, and there are now less than 100 places left to take part – if you want to get involved make sure you sign up today!

For more information visit http://www.lincolnsantafunrun.co.uk/

Student Wellbeing Centre closed today | 5th Dec

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The Student Wellbeing Centre will be closed all day on Tuesday 5th December 2017 due to a whole team development day.

If you have any concerns, please contact the Student Support Centre on 01522 837080.

The Centre will reopen as normal on Wednesday 6th December from 9.30 am. Drop-in will resume as normal from 12 -2 pm.

Information, advice and support can also be accessed on the Student Services website: http://studentservices.lincoln.ac.uk/

If you feel like you need urgent support, please start with a look at the self-help links below:

Under 25s free online counselling support – https://www.kooth.com/
Steps 2 Change self-referral form –  http://www.lpft.nhs.uk/our-services/adult-services/steps2change-lincs#.V9AmUE32aUk
Students Against Depression – http://studentsagainstdepression.org/
Samaritans – http://www.samaritans.org/branches/lincoln-branch-samaritans

If you need more urgent help please call the emergency services on 999 or the NHS Helpline on 111.

Further support sites and other information can be found on the Student Wellbeing Centre’s Mental Health site: http://studentservices.lincoln.ac.uk/student-wellbeing-home/disability/mental-health/

Christmas Carol Concert | 3rd Dec

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There will be a Christmas Carol Concert in the Engine Shed on Sunday 3rd December featuring Dr Kate Middleton and the University of Lincoln Orchestra. 

Christmas

Please join us at 7pm.

Mince pies and mulled wine will be provided afterwards courtesy of the University Chaplaincy.

All are welcome.

Postgraduate Common Room and Study Space

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The Postgraduate Common Room and Study Space, located on the third floor of the MHT building, is an ideal venue for postgraduate students from across the four Colleges to come together and work alongside one another. Postgraduate students on both taught and research programmes are encouraged to use the rooms for group and personal study. 

Postgraduate Common Room and Study Space

The Common Room and Study Space is being furnished with additional IT equipment, providing two computers available for use in each of the study rooms.

Please note that to gain access to the Postgraduate Common Room and Study Space you must first visit the Security Office in the Minerva building where they will activate your University ID for the security swipe card system that is now in place.

Please also note, the study rooms are available during normal building opening hours and are signposted from the third floor stairwell and lift foyer in MHT.

For any further queries please contact: DoctoralSchool@lincoln.ac.uk

New online bystander intervention module available to all students

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The University has recently launched the ‘NoMore’ module for all students, which provides you with information on the nature and scale of sexual misconduct within student communities, how to recognise behaviours which may contribute to or constitute sexual misconduct, and how to be an active bystander.

Student Module - Poster Image

The module also gives advice on how to support a friend or fellow student who discloses an incident of sexual misconduct and the services available.

Additionally, the module will count towards a chosen activity for The Lincoln Award. Simply download and print your certificate upon completion and present it to The Lincoln Award team for sign off.

To enrol onto the module, please click here or visit ‘My Support Services’ tab within Blackboard.

Additionally, the module will count towards a chosen activity for The Lincoln Award. Simply download and print your certificate upon completion and present it to The Lincoln Award team for sign off.

If you have any concerns relating to the content discussed in this module and would like to speak to someone in confidence, please contact: studentwellbeing@lincoln.ac.uk

Transitional States: Hormones at the Crossroads of Art and Science | 30th Nov

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Express yourself and join our forthcoming exhibition – a two-hour workshop for students.

Find out how simple, everyday objects have the power to change people’s perceptions and ideas.

Tell stories about gender identity, gender fluidity and challenge gender stereotypes through objects while learning how objects can transform a viewer’s perception, emotions and logic.

tranisitional states

Join Diana Georgiou, one of the co-curator’s of the forthcoming Transitional States: Hormones at the Crossroads of Art and Science, as she leads this workshop where you will learn how to create displays to feature in art exhibitions.

Bring along your own items that express how you feel about gender and sexuality, fluidity and gender stereotypes, or just take part.

Participants’ creations will feature alongside the exhibition at Project Space Plus at the University of Lincoln throughout February 2018.

  • Date: Thursday 30 November
  • Time: 5pm to 7pm
  • Venue: MC3204

Interested in taking part? Email cunsworth@lincoln.ac.uk

Transitional States: Hormones at the Crossroads of Art and Science, a video art exhibition that sees international artists explore how hormone use has affected sexuality, gender identity and fluidity.

www.transitionalstates.com

UROS bursaries available for collaborative working

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Bursaries available of up to £1000 to support collaborative working between staff and undergraduate students on research projects.

UROS

Following on from the success of UROS 2017, we have opened up the application process earlier this year.

Applications are invited from both academic schools and professional services departments for UROS (Undergraduate Research Opportunities Scheme) funding towards research projects. To be eligible these projects may stand alone or form a subsidiary part of larger scale research work, and the work is to be completed by an undergraduate student working under the supervision of a member of academic staff.

Please note, the closing date for applications for UROS 2018 is 31st January 2018.

UROS drop-in sessions will be held downstairs in the library between 2pm and 4pm, Monday to Friday throughout November. Here there will be the opportunity for both staff and students to gain further information and speak with the Student Engagement Team informally.

Please direct any enquiries to uros@lincoln.ac.uk

Please see the Guidance Document and Application Form for more information: https://lalt.lincoln.ac.uk/portfolio/uros/

Update on PEARL Survey

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Thank you to those who completed the PEARL – Public Engagement with Research survey over the last couple of weeks.

Public Engagement with Research for All at Lincoln (PEARL), is a new RCUK-funded project which will be investigating how the University can improve its public engagement with research. Providing platforms for the public to engage with the University’s research activities is instrumental in ensuring society is aware of and benefitting from research, ultimately boosting public support for universities.

The results of this initial survey provide the data required to grasp an understanding of how staff and students of the University feel about, view and are aware of public engagement.

A second, more in-depth survey about Public Engagement with Research (PER) at Lincoln will be created using the results of the first. We can then look to provide new resources and initiatives for PER at Lincoln, such as training and platforms for communication.

Thank you to those who responded affirming that they would be happy to complete a second survey – we will be in touch very soon regarding this.  

If you would like any more details about the project, please email pearl@lincoln.ac.uk

With many thanks for your help,

Professor Carenza Lewis (College of Arts and Principal Investigator, PEARL)
Professor Timothy Hodgson (College of Social Science and Co-Investigator, PEARL)
Sarah Harris (PEARL Research Assistant)

Lincoln West End Lights | 8th Dec

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Students and staff living in the West End area of Lincoln are encouraged to take part in this year’s Lights day on 8th December.

West End Lights

Lincoln West End Lights is Lincoln’s home-grown night of light.

It started in Lincoln’s West End in 2010 when 9 houses took part. The city was covered in snow and the roads were closed because of thick ice. In the cold winter’s chill a few warm lights shone out as house windows were turned into cinema screens, light sculptures bloomed in front gardens and candles in lanterns flickered much to the surprise of unsuspecting passersby.

It is the festival that brings a warm glow to our West End streets. Created and powered by ordinary local people who light up the area…

Windows are turned into cinema screens
Light sculptures bloom in gardens
Lanterns hang from trees
and last year, bicycles, dog walkers and even dancers were lit up!

This is your invitation to join in. You don’t have to be film director or an award winning artists. What you need is a willingness to give it a go, have some fun and help make your community shine.

And then wrap up warm, meet on the street and enjoy the imagination and community spirit to be found in this part of Lincoln.

Find out more at www.lincoln-west-end-lights.com.

 

 

Police Cycle Security Stand | 10th Nov

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Lincolnshire Police will be visiting the Brayford campus on Friday 10th November to give advice to staff and students about crime prevention and keeping bikes secure.

You can register your bike for the cycle registration scheme and talk to officers about preventative measures to keep your bike and other belongings safe and secure.

The stand will be outside the Minerva Building between 10am and 2pm. Everyone welcome.