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SUPPORT Accommodation By the time you receive this Handbook, we hope you will have resolved any accommodation difficulty you may have had, either independently or with help from University Accommodation Services. If you have made use of our facilities you will already know where to find us, but just in case, we have listed below the address, telephone & fax number of each office by campus. More detailed information about University Accommodation Services is available on our web pages: www.apu.ac.uk/housing Where to find University Accommodation Services: CAMBRIDGE CAMPUS: By Post: University Accommodation Services, T6, APU, East Road, Cambridge CB1 1PT In Person: University Accomodation Services, T6, Cambridge Campus Tel: 01223 363271 Ext. 2517/2273 or 2215 Answerphone/Fax: 01223 417706 – outside office hours. Email: [email protected] Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 10.00am – 5.00 pm CHELMSFORD CAMPUS: By Post: University Accommodation Services, APU, Rivermead Campus, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1SQ In Person: University Accommodation Services, APU, Ashby House, Rivermead Campus. Tel: 01245 493131 Ext. 3110 (answerphone for out of office hours) 3181, 3182, 3183 Email: [email protected] Opening Hours: Monday – Thursday 9.30 am – 5.00 pm Friday 9.30 am – 4.30 pm University Accommodation Services' staff manage all university student accommodation and are there to ensure the safety, security and comfort of students and to ensure compliance with current legislation. We also have the role of enforcing the student letting agreement. Prior to your arrival in university managed accommodation you should have received an accommodation folder or booklet which can be used as an information source throughout your stay in residences. You should also have been provided with any other important information upon arrival. If you have any queries on this, please come and talk to us. Page 31 Postgraduate Student Handbook 2004/2005 www.apu.ac.uk SUPPORT We also provide an accommodation service to students whom we are unable to house directly, or who choose to live independently in private rented accommodation. Detailed information is available upon request from your campus accommodation staff. Although our priority during the summer is to assist all new first year full time students to find somewhere suitable to live, you should remember that we are here to try to assist all full time students who have a housing need and/or who have a housing related problem. This support and assistance is available to you throughout your time at the university. Alumni Office Keeping you in touch. Graduation may seem a long way off, but at that time you will become one of our APU Alumni – past students of the university. The Alumni Office exists to help facilitate this special relationship and to help you get the most benefit possible from your links with us and each other. After graduation you will automatically be sent free copies of Aspects, the alumni magazine, twice a year. The Alumni Office can also help in the tracing of student colleagues and the organisation of reunions. There are currently around 45,000 APU alumni still in contact with the University so involvement after graduation can be both socially and professionally beneficial. The Alumni team are Sue Jacobs (Alumni Officer), Sharon Wuyts and Will Guest (Alumni Assistants). They are based in the Vice Chancellor’s Office, Rivermead Campus, Chelmsford. How to contact us: Telephone 01245 493131 Ext. 4224 Email: [email protected] Web: www.apu.ac.uk/alumni Chaplaincy The Chaplaincy exists to serve all students and staff, irrespective of faith or commitment. It aims to offer: n n A place where personal or spiritual issues can be discussed in confidence. n Services and fun events. n A friendly face and a listening ear. n Page 32 Opportunities for exploring issues of faith whatever your starting point. Information about worship and/or spiritual support for anyone, Christian or of other faiths. n Prayer for the life of the University and concerns of individuals. Chaplaincy: Cambridge The Chaplaincy in Cambridge is here to support ALL students and staff, to provide a listening ear and friendly face, to offer the insights of the Christian faith where wanted and to provide links with other faith groups where sought. The Chaplaincy office is in the Ruskin lounge. Please feel free to drop by or call the Chaplain on ext. 2398. Appointments can be made to see the Chaplain at the reception desk in Student Services. The Chaplaincy Team includes members from different Christian denominations as well as representatives from other faith groups. The aim of the team is to offer appropriate support and help where needed or requested. There are no Sunday services at APU. Those seeking a Church are encouraged to join one locally. A directory of the many churches in Cambridge can be found on the web-site and the Chaplain is happy to provide help on deciding where to go. Information is also available on local centres of worship for the different faith communities, so if you have a query please call in. Morning and Midday Prayers are said daily during term time in the Chaplaincy Quiet Room. It is a place for any who wish for space to think and pray, or just be still. There is also a Muslim Prayer Room, set aside as a place for Muslims to pray, please contact the Chaplaincy team for more information. For services to mark occasions such as Graduation or Commemoration, Zion Baptist Church, next door to APU, is used. The Chaplaincy notice board outside the Chaplaincy office is the place to find information on times of services and other Chaplaincy events, such as discussion groups and social events. Contact: You can the Cambridge Chaplaincy team on Ext. 2398 or visit the Chaplaincy website on www.apu.ac.uk/thechaplaincy/cambridge Chaplaincy: Essex The Chaplains’ office can be found in the Chaplaincy centre in the student village on Rivermead Campus. Rev’d Ivor Moody is the full time Chaplain and can be contacted here. Please leave a message if he is not in. Ivor is an Anglican Priest and he shares the work of the Chaplaincy with a team, mainly made up of members of the University staff, from various denominations. In the Centre there is a quiet Postgraduate Student Handbook 2004/2005 www.apu.ac.uk SUPPORT room on the first floor of the centre which is available for those who want a place to pray or simply be still. Information can be found there about churches in Chelmsford and about services and events which will be happening on campus and elsewhere. Please feel free to call in. There is also a kitchen, with refreshments available, and a lounge with a TV and Video. Ivor and any of the team are happy to talk and listen to people of all backgrounds, to discuss issues of faith or personal matters in confidence. They are also there simply to have a friendly chat and a cup of coffee. The Cambridge Nursery is open for 47 weeks of the year from 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am – 5.00pm Friday, and has 50 places for children from twelve weeks to five years. For more information please contact Nursery Manager Clare Grave on 01223 363271 Ext. 2202 The Chelmsford Nursery is open from 8.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am – 5.30pm Friday for 47 weeks of the year. It has 66 places for children from twelve weeks to five years. Contact: You can contact Ivor for more information or if you want some help via email: [email protected] Tel: 01245 493131 Ext. 7722 or you can visit the Chaplaincy website on www.apu.ac.uk/thechaplaincy/chelmsford Childcare For more information please contact Nursery Manager Lesley Green on 01245 493131 Ext. 4624 Fees are set to cover operating costs, but student parents are able to apply for fee support based on personal circumstances. Details of fees and help available will be sent to you when you enquire about a place. If you wish to reserve a place, please contact the relevant Nursery Manager as early as possible. You will need to make any arrangements, whether at the APU nurseries or locally where you live, well in advance. Remember also to make arrangements for after-school and half-term childcare if necessary. We have a strong commitment to assisting with the childcare needs of our students, and we recognise that confidence in your childcare arrangements is vitally important if you are to study effectively. Nurseries at Cambridge and Chelmsford cater for children from 12 weeks to 5 years. Staff in Student Support Services can advise you on the childcare arrangements you may need to make and in some circumstances financial support is available to help with these costs. If you need financial help for childcare please contact the Student Adviser at Student Support Services on your campus. If you wish use the University’s facilities it is vital that you contact the local Nursery Manager as early as possible as there is usually a waiting list for places. APU nurseries are run by highly experienced, qualified staff and aim to give your child(ren) the opportunity to grow and develop skills in a caring, friendly environment, as well as to ease your study arrangements. A wide variety of toys and equipment are provided to give the children the opportunity to enjoy many different activities during the day. Much of the work is displayed and children are encouraged to talk about what they have been doing. Continuity of care is important and many of our nursery staff have been with us for several years. After School Clubs We are not able to provide after school hours care for school age children but we recognise the needs of student parents and work with local groups and major employers to support locally based clubs. For further information contact the local Nursery Manager. There is a Holiday Playscheme in Cambridge which operates during all school holidays except Christmas and Bank Holidays. Open from 8.15am – 5.45pm Mon – Fri. From ages 5-14 years old. The Playscheme is available to students and staff of Anglia Polytechnic University and Cambridge University. For more information please contact the Nursery Manager or The Childcare Office (01223) 339905. Page 33 Postgraduate Student Handbook 2004/2005 www.apu.ac.uk SUPPORT Communications & Information Technology Services (C&ITS) During your studies at APU it is almost certain that you will want to use a computer. C&ITS provide Open Access facilities on the University’s main campuses. All Open Access PCs have Internet & Email access, Microsoft Office XP Pro, SPSS, MindGenius and other supported software. Students are provided with a small individual filestore area on central servers which is also accessible via a web browser when working off campus. Floppy disks can be purchased from the vending machines located near Help Desks. Open access PCs have zip drives and/or CD ReWritables and USB pen drives can also be used; you will need to provide your own media for these. Authenticated wireless network access will be provided to students who bring in their own wireless enabled laptops. APU does not supply or configure wireless cards. If you use PCs outside of APU you will need to make sure that the software is compatible with Microsoft Office XP; ask at your local Helpdesk for advice, always talk to them in good time, don’t wait until it becomes an urgent matter. While you are registered as an APU student, it will not cost you anything to use the Open Access facilities. However, when you need to print assignments or CVs, for example, there is a cost for laser and colour printing. Open Access facilities are in addition to the computing facilities provided by the teaching schools, and you should check with the relevant Department for information regarding software which is specific to your course. At each main campus there is a Help Desk, which will be your first point of contact with C&ITS. When you have registered as an APU student please do come and see us! Your username will be available shortly after your registration and will be used to authenticate your access to the PCs on the computer network, provide you with your e-mail address, and also identify any printed output that you request. We will communicate with you via your APU email address, which you can set to forward to another address if you wish. We keep long hours, including weekends! Please note the opening hours for your nearest/preferred Help Desk. We recommend that you check notice-boards www.apu.ac.uk/students/info_screens.shtml for Page 34 information, or telephone the local Help Desk before travelling long distances, particularly outside of the semesters. To be fair to all students (including you) we recommend that you book a computer when you need to use one; a web-based system is currently under development. Check your local Help Desk for availability. Use of the network implies acceptance of the Rules and Regulations of the University which can be viewed at: www.apu.ac.uk/cits/service/smallprint/rules You MUST not share your username and password with anyone else. You should be aware that all user accounts and Home Directories are deleted after your Graduation – unless you are subsequently registered on another APU award bearing course. Students are responsible for ensuring that they have their own backups of files and email on leaving or graduating from the University. CopyCentres If you're looking for photocopying services (colour or black and white), binding for dissertations or presentations, OHP transparencies from printed originals, or you need advice on any or all forms of copying and binding, please call in at the CopyCentres in Cambridge and Chelmsford at these locations Contact: CAMBRIGE: Under Coslett Building (by the main entrance next to the Canteen) Opening hours: Mon – Fri 11.00am – 3.00pm Tel: 01223 363271 ext. 2023 CHELMSFORD: W13, West Block Chelmsford Central Opening hours: Mon – Fri 8.45am – 4.00pm Tel: 01245 493131 ext. 3286 Cycling Cycling is a healthy and inexpensive way of getting about which the university is keen to encourage. Many students and staff already cycle in, and we would like more to do so. We have extensive cycle parking at both Cambridge and Chelmsford (it isn’t just a Cambridge thing!) and we hope to provide shower and changing facilities to deal with the big problem associated with cycling – arriving hot and sticky or alternatively wet and bedraggled. But for the most part, cycling is good fun and good for you. We do, however, ask you to take care on campus. Particularly at Cambridge where the campus is very crowded, you must not cycle on pavements or footpaths because to do so is to put others at risk. Just as importantly, please do not lock your bike up on any sort of narrow path; you could be obstructing the route of someone with a disability. Employment Bureau The Employment Bureau is a specialist Recruitment Agency situated on the APU Campus at Cambridge and Chelmsford. Our aim is to offer an employment service which supports students during their studies and beyond. We offer three core services: Temporary Work – If you're looking to supplement your income, we can find temporary work for you or point you in the direction of the many employers who advertise through us. Recent assignments include call centre work, catering, admin support and research. Work Experience – If you are an postgraduate studying at APU we can help you to find work experience applicable to your course of study. Arranged through local employers, positions can offer practical experience designed to develop your skill set whilst offering you a chance to sample a potential career area. Placements are arranged during the Easter and Summer breaks. Permanent Placement – Once you've completed your degree, we can help you to find your ideal permanent position. We have connections with employers across East Anglia and an excellent record of placements to date. Recent placements include positions in IT, Marketing, Sales, Research and Engineering. Contact: Cambridge Room 296 Mellish Clark Ext: 2766 Chelmsford Room J124 Johnson Building Ext: 3380 www.apu.ac.uk/eb Page 35 Postgraduate Student Handbook 2004/2005 www.apu.ac.uk SUPPORT Health Cambridge If you are a full time student, resident in the UK for more than six months, during your first weeks you will be given time to register with the University doctors at the Medical Centre. It is important that you register with them (or a local GP) as soon as possible – don’t wait until you are ill! The Medical Centre in the Ruskin building offers a full branch surgery with the National Health Service. The doctors are available by appointment on weekday mornings and Monday afternoons during semester time. A Nurse Practitioner and/or Staff Nurse are also available from 8.30am – 5.00pm Mondays – Thursdays, until 4.00pm on Fridays. A comprehensive confidential range of services is provided, including: Offer: n Nursing care and advice on all health issues n A quiet rest room n A weekly contraceptive clinic n Free condoms n Pregnancy tests n Emergency Contraception We are: n Free n Confidential n Experienced in student and sexual health n Contraception / Emergency Contraception n Immunisations / Vaccinations n Travel Advice (including vaccinations) n The nurses are available 9:00am – 2:30pm n Blood tests n No appointment is needed n Cervical smear tests and other investigations n The rest room is available at any time n Pregnancy Testing n Condoms are available at any time A wide variety of leaflets and information on all aspects of health are available and the Medical Centre staff can help you find dental and optical treatment. The Local Health Authority also provides Family Planning Clinics in the area, details are also available from the Medical Centre. Being a student doesn’t automatically exempt you from NHS Charges. You will have to pay dental, optical and prescription charges (currently £6.20 per item) when you reach 19 years of age. However, you may qualify for help with these, on grounds of a low income. Complete the HC1 form – available from the Medical Centre, main post offices and DoSS offices. During weekends, evenings and vacations, 24 hour medical cover is provided by the main surgery (The Red House Surgery, 96 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, 01223 365555 (office hours) and 01223 464242, Cambridge Doctors on Call (for outside office hours), but only if you are in need of urgent medical attention. In addition NHS Direct – 0845 4647 is a 24 hour helpline for advice In an emergency, the nearest Casualty Department is at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge. Contact: Jan Farrar – Nurse Practitioner ext. 2251 Page 36 Chelmsford Your Campus Nurses (Chelmsford Campus) Times and Places The contraceptive session is on Mondays, 12.30pm – 2:00pm All students (including International students resident in the UK for longer than 6 months) are STRONGLY advised to register with a local GP (family doctor). In an emergency the nearest Accident and Emergency Department is at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford. All services are at the Student Centre, East Building Ext. 3298 International Office: International Students If you are an International Student at APU you will be part of a large group that represents 20% of the full time student population. As an International Student, the University recognises that you make a very special contribution to life on campus because you bring with you different perspectives which you can share with UK students. We also recognise that you have specific requirements and we provide specialist support to ensure that you achieve your full potential during your time with us. If you have a question relating to your studies at APU your first point of contact will be your Field Office or your personal tutor. Postgraduate Student Handbook 2004/2005 www.apu.ac.uk SUPPORT If you have any questions about your immigration status, work entitlements while studying or police registration then you will need to make an appointment with the International Student Adviser located in the International Office on each campus. Extending your visa (non-EEA nationals) If you come from a country outside the European Economic Area you will have been given permission to enter the UK to allow you to study. However, if you find that your student ‘visa’ expires before you have completed your studies you must make an application to the Home Office to extend your student ‘visa’. As this procedure can be a little complicated the University would recommend you read the following action points carefully. n n n Check your passport to find the exact date your student ‘visa’ finishes Obtain specialist advice by making an appointment with the International Student Adviser located in the International Office at least seven (7) weeks before your current visa expires or INTERNATIONAL OFFICE LOCATIONS: Cambridge – Rm. GD, Eastings Email: [email protected] Chelmsford – 2nd floor, North Building, Central Campus E-mail: [email protected] International Student Adviser: Cambridge and Essex There is an International Student Adviser located in the International Office on both the Cambridge and the Chelmsford campuses. If you require specialist advice on extending your visa, work entitlements, police registration etc you will need to make an appointment. Please contact the following members of staff: CAMBRIDGE CAMPUS: Jean Yeadon International Office, Room GD, Eastings CHELMSFORD CAMPUS: Jan Sutton International Office, 2nd Floor North Block, Central campus Attend a 'How to extend your student visa' workshop (dates and times will be advertised on notice boards around the university). Page 37 Postgraduate Student Handbook 2004/2005 www.apu.ac.uk SUPPORT Library and Information Sources The University has two main campus libraries at Cambridge and Chelmsford in addition to a number of reciprocal access schemes to other libraries in the region. The University Library collections comprise 380,000 volumes of bookstock, over 7,000 journal subscriptions and some 9,000 multimedia items. A full range of 'electronic library' services are available with access to over 150 databases, nearly 450 electronic journals and a wide range of specially selected internet resources that deliver information online to the computer desktop, to help your studies. Both main libraries offer a range of study facilities, including group study rooms, audio and video equipment and open-access computers. Introductory and information skills training programmes are available to ensure that you are equipped to make the best use of the wide range of information sources available. The campus libraries offer extensive library opening hours, including self-service hours. For more details visit the Library Website at: http://libweb.apu.ac.uk Page 38 The Mumford Theatre On the Cambridge campus the Mumford Theatre is one of APU’s most valuable resources, and exists primarily to provide the opportunity for any student at APU to get involved in theatre. There is a year-round programme of events at the Mumford Theatre mainly comprising of: n n n performances by local amateur companies who hire the theatre visiting professional theatre companies our own student productions, usually there are three a year (a pantomime, a drama and a musical) Performing on stage is not for everyone and the Mumford Theatre has plenty of opportunities in other areas. You can get involved as part of the backstage team (stage management, lighting, design, sound, set construction, painting, props, costume, stage crew) or as part of the front of house team. If you are interested in taking part contact the Theatre Manager, Richard Purkiss Email: [email protected] Tel: 01223 352932 or by going to the theatre’s Box Office. Postgraduate Student Handbook 2004/2005 www.apu.ac.uk SUPPORT National Postgraduate Committee What can the National Postgraduate Committee do for you? The National Postgraduate Committee is the representative body for all postgraduates in the UK which individual postgrads can join or to which educational institutions can affiliate. The Students’ Union at APU is an affiliated member of the NPC and is working hard to raise the profile and awareness of postgrads, both taught and research, within the university. Part of that remit is to alert postgrads to organisations like the NPC which has an important campaigning and representational role both nationally and regionally. The NPC is led by a General Secretary, Tim Brown at present, but is mainly run by volunteers. It produces publications such as guidelines for institutions on postgraduate issues, a newsletter, a journal and runs an annual conference (August 2004). NPC officers give advice to affiliated members especially about the issue of postgraduate complaints systems which have been used to great effect recently; there are experts in the NPC on this topic. The NPC also canvasses and represents postgraduate views on government initiatives such as the Dearing report and QAA’s postgraduate qualifications review. References The University will gladly supply you with a reference in support of applications for employment, financial support for further study etc. The reference will normally be drafted by your Personal Tutor and signed or authorised by a senior member of staff on behalf of the University. You are free to ask any member of staff to support you with an additional reference. You should always seek their permission to do so and you must be clear that they are writing in a personal capacity and that the University cannot be responsible for the content of personal references. In common with many Universities, APU retains a permanent computer held record of your academic achievements and award but we dispose of most other personal records six years after graduation. All our holdings of material about you are subject to the Data Protection Act. There are also two electronic mailing lists set up by the NPC via Mailbase through which issues can be discussed. The best way to find out more about the NPC and contact them is via their website, www.npc.org.uk. Being a postgraduate can often be a lonely and isolating experience, organisations like the NPC can reduce that and make you feel part of the 400,000 strong UK postgraduate community. It’s worth finding out more. “ The Mumford Theatre on the Cambridge Campus provides a year-round programme of perfomances for both students and the general public. ” Page 39 Regional Transcription Centre APU is one of the few universities in the country to offer a full transcription service producing written materials in alternative formats to meet the needs of blind and visually impaired staff and students. The Regional Transcription Centre (RTC) was established in 1998 and has since achieved ISO 9001 and Investors in People (IiP) recognition. It has expanded to include training on disability awareness and the production of tactile maps and diagrams. Services offered include: n n n Page 40 Braille transcription, print covers and binding as required. Large print copies of documents to the minimum print size recommended by the RNIB and larger if required in A3, A4 and A5 according to your specifications. Audio recording is produced in the Centre's high specification recording studios. We use a variety of fully trained readers, who are able to transcribe all types of documents, from plain text to timetables, pictures and diagrams onto tape. From May 2001 a new broadcast-quality recording studio providing digital recording is available for hire and for the reproduction of professional audio transcriptions. Within these facilities we can offer a printing and labelling service, including Braille labelling. n n The adaptation of electronic copies for use with adaptive computer technology, speech synthesis equipment and/or screen magnification software. Tactile maps and diagrams which consist of raised images are required to enable visually impaired people to access graphs, tables and other information that is too difficult to explain by other transcription methods. The RTC has the latest technology to enable the production of tactile maps diagrams efficiently and accurately. Students who wish to arrange for the transcription of other materials are advised to contact the RTC direct, giving as much notice as possible. Contact: Steve Carey The Regional Transcription Centre Rivermead Campus, Tel: 01245 493131 Ext. 3174 Email: [email protected] Web: www.enterprise.apu.ac.uk Postgraduate Student Handbook 2004/2005 www.apu.ac.uk SUPPORT Risk Management Here at APU we have a strong commitment towards safeguarding the health, safety and welfare of our students, staff and visitors. The Risk Management Department (RMD), which evolved in 2001 from the Health and Safety Office, plays both a reactive (e.g. responding to accidents) and a proactive role in ensuring that APU is a safe place to study, work and play. As well as the information detailed here, in order to further protect your health, safety and welfare, please follow any local procedures that are in place in the individual departments/Schools as you move about APU. The guidelines below aim to protect your health and safety whilst carrying out two of the every day tasks of students: using Display Screen Equipment and Manual Handling. n Reading the Screen n n n n n Getting Comfortable n n n n n n Where possible, adjust your chair and VDU to find the most comfortable position for your work Where possible, try different arrangements of keyboard, screen, mouse and documents to find the best arrangement for you Make sure you have enough workspace to take whatever documents or other equipment you need A document holder may help you to avoid awkward neck and eye movements n n n Make sure there is space under your desk to move your legs freely Using the Keyboard Make sure the screen surface is clean Choose options giving text that is large enough to read easily on your screen. Select colours that are easy on the eye Individual characters on the screen should be sharply focused and should not flicker or move. If they do, the VDU may need servicing or adjustment Don’t sit in the same position for long periods. Make sure you change your posture as often as practicable. Some movement is desirable, but avoid repeated stretching to reach things you need (if this happens a lot, rearrange your workstation) Take frequent breaks from the DSE. Frequent short breaks are better than fewer long ones, for example 10 minutes in every hour. Laptops Where possible, arrange your desk and VDU to avoid glare or bright reflections on the screen Avoid excess pressure from the edge of your seat on the backs of your legs and knees Adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the screen to suit the lighting conditions in the room Posture and Breaks Display Screen Equipment (DSE) n Rest your fingers lightly on the buttons and do not press them too hard It is best to avoid using a portable for long periods when full-sized equipment is available In order to minimise risks ensure that: l you are sitting comfortably l the screen is angled so it can be clearly seen with minimal reflections l you take frequent breaks l the laptop is placed on firm surface and at right height for keying Note: Whatever type of DSE equipment you are using ensure that it is positioned to avoid limbs getting caught in cables and that cables do not cross pedestrian routes. n Support your forearms on the desk Source: HSE INDG36 (rev1) 7/01 n Try to keep your wrists straight when typing Manual Handling – stop and think n Keep a soft touch on the keyboard n Don’t overstretch your fingers Using a Mouse n n n n Position the mouse within easy reach, so that it can be used with the wrist straight n Support your forearm on the desk, try to avoid stretching your arm and don’t grip the mouse too tightly Plan the lift: l Where is the load to be placed? l Do you need help with the load? Remove obstructions such as discarded wrapping materials For a long lift, such as floor to shoulder height, consider resting the load mid-way, e.g. on a table, to change grip Page 41 Postgraduate Student Handbook 2004/2005 www.apu.ac.uk SUPPORT Position Your Feet n n Feet apart giving a balanced and stable base for lifting Place leading leg as far forward as is comfortable and, if possible, pointing in the direction you intend to go Adopt a Good Posture n n n n When lifting from a low level, bend the knees. Do not kneel or overflex the knees Keep the back straight, maintaining its natural curve (tucking the chin in helps) Lean forward a little over the load if necessary to get a good grip Keep the shoulders level and facing in the same direction as the hips Get a Firm Grip n n Try to keep the arms within the boundary formed by the legs The best position and type of grip depends upon the circumstances and individual preferences. However: l the grip must be secure l a hook grip is less tiring than keeping the fingers straight l if you need to vary the grip as the lift proceeds, do it as smoothly as possible Keep Close to the Load n n n Keep the load close to the trunk of your body for as long as possible Keep the heaviest side of the load next to the trunk If a close approach to the load is not possible, slide it towards you before trying to lift it During the Lift n n n Lift smoothly, raising the chin as the lift begins, keeping control of the load Accident Reporting System When an accident occurs it is important to determine the cause(s) in order to prevent a reoccurrence. It is also important to ensure that appropriate medical attention is obtained. For these reasons all accidents and near misses, whether they cause injury or not, must be reported to a member of staff within your School. This person may be a tutor, technician or a member of the administrative staff. They will then pass the information on to the RMD. If the incident occurs in your hall of residence (including accommodation rented from APU) please inform a member of University Accommodation Services staff. There is a legal requirement for the University to record all accidents and some categories will need to be reported to the Health and Safety Executive under the terms of the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR). Further information, including a link to the Accident Reporting Form, is available at: http://rmd.apu.ac.uk/document.asp?id=106§io nid=17 Finally, if you see something that is potentially dangerous or someone acting in a dangerous manner then please report it – it could be you that ends up injured. Fire Emergency Procedures As you move around the campuses please take notice of the fire regulations (fire exit, assembly point etc) posted in the different rooms. In the event of a fire: When the Fire Alarm sounds continuously anywhere in the University you must: n Move the feet – do not twist the trunk when turning to the side n If precise position of the load is necessary, put it down first and then slide into the desired position n Ensure everyone evacuates the building n Do not stop to collect belongings n Go to the assembly area (confirm where this is) Source: HSE INDG143 (rev1) 1/01 n n Page 42 Stop what you are doing immediately Leave the building without delay using the nearest available Fire Exit Do not re-enter the building unless authorised by the Fire Brigade Remain in the assembly area until instructed by an authorised person Postgraduate Student Handbook 2004/2005 www.apu.ac.uk SUPPORT If you discover a fire you must: n n n n n Operate the nearest alarm Telephone the Fire Brigade (9-999) giving the fire's exact location Switch off equipment if safe to do so If trained and competent attack the fire with the appropriate extinguisher Do not take any risks Children and Young Persons on the Premises It is the policy of APU to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of all children and young persons on its property. To this end, we have developed and implemented the Children and Young Persons on the Premises Policy (Child Protection Policy and Guidelines). If for any reason you require to bring your child(ren) on to APU owned or managed property, please ensure than you comply with the Policy, which is available at: http://rmd.apu.ac.uk/document.asp?id=105§ion id=17 Children should only be brought to APU by students in an emergency situation or when making extremely quick visits (e.g. to the library for book returning). An emergency situation would constitute child-care arrangements breaking down, leaving you with no option but to bring your child with you if your lecture is very important. It is imperative that your child stays with you and in your sight at all times whilst on the premises. To this end, it is equally important that you gain correct permission to do this from your lecturer and Dean of School. It may not, however, be appropriate for you to take your child into the lecture, especially if it a high risk area (science laboratories or field work etc.) or even if the lecturer feels it generally inappropriate for educational reasons. Irrespective of this, a form (RMD-05, available from your Dean or by following the link from: http://rmd.apu.ac.uk/contents.asp?sectionid=19) must be completed by the parent or guardian and also the Dean or lecturer in charge. Please refer to the policy, or ring the Risk Management Department for more details. this process explain in full to the accompanying adult that they are ultimately responsible for the child, but also aids the staff in fire evacuation. Many schools and departments are thinking of taking this scheme on in the near future and we would be grateful if you would uphold the scheme as much as possible by signing your children in. If you should become pregnant whilst studying at APU, please take time to read our New and Expectants Mothers Policy, available at: http://rmd.apu.ac.uk/document.asp?id=100§ion id=17 Further Information For further information of health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines please visit our Intranet site: http://rmd.apu.ac.uk/ If you wish to obtain further information on any Risk Management issues please contact either Paul Varley or one of the Risk Management Officers. Departmental contact details are as follows: Paul Varley, Head of RMD Ext. 2666 Email: [email protected] Antonina Bickerton, RMO – Essex Ext. 4228 Email: [email protected] Trudy Parker RMO – Cambridge Ext. 2772 Email: [email protected] Roger Thorne RMO – Fire Safety Ext. 4230 Email: [email protected] Bernard Beesley Business Continuity Manager and Security Advisor Ext. 3717 Email: [email protected] The University Library has adopted a scheme whereby children and young persons who visit with their guardians have to be signed in and given a badge or sticker to wear so that staff know they are accompanied. We don’t expect simple visits like dropping off books to be included, but longer research periods would be counted. Not only does Page 43 Postgraduate Student Handbook 2004/2005 www.apu.ac.uk SUPPORT Scholarships Anglia Trust Foundation Scholarships Each year the University's charitable trust, the Anglia Trust, awards up to twelve Foundation Scholarships to help individual students 'embark on some form of enterprise outside their previous experience'. The Trustees want to leave it to students to suggest what might qualify for such an award. The activity you propose might be directly related to your programme of study, but it doesn't have to be – the important thing is that there is a genuine opportunity for learning to take place. You will be able to get further information in due course by e-mailing Natalie Swann (PA to the Secretary and Clerk) [email protected]. Information is also available on the Secretary and Clerk’s Office website: www.apu.ac.uk/sec-clerk Many of the opportunities supported by the scheme will have an international dimension, but again they don't have to - the experience of working in an inner-city community could provide a very interesting challenge for someone from a rural background, for example. APU Sports Scholarships And what might be seen as 'ordinary' for one student might be seen as a major challenge for another. Take ‘Rafting down the Amazon' for example. It wouldn't suit some people, but others would jump at the chance (- perhaps you've done it already?!). APU offers selective sports scholarships and bursaries to students of high potential enrolling on our academic programmes. Awards are available in the core sports of cricket, rowing, athletics and swimming (other sports are considered on a case by case basis), and can be accessed via any of the degrees offered at APU. University arranged activities are sometimes supported under the scheme, but usually only where you can show clear evidence of need, or where you've established a clear cross-curricular opportunity. Activities arranged by University staff which involve a group of APU students working or travelling together fall outside the basic ethos of the scheme and will not normally be supported. Previous projects have tended to have an International focus but the main aim of the Anglia Trust Foundation Scholarships is to support activities which are beyond an individual student’s previous experiences. Projects supported previously have included: n n So start planning your project now! Awards are made each year, subject to the availability of funding. Applicants must be registered for an award at APU. For an information pack about scholarships and bursaries please contact the Office of the Dean of Students on 01223 363271 ext. 2114 If you wish to discuss the Sports Scholarship Scheme on an informal basis, please contact either: Don Keiller (Cambridge campus) [email protected] Steve Dupree (Chelmsford campus) [email protected] Experiencing nursing in a different culture (Australia). Taking part in a Study Abroad Programme in the USA. Sports n Studying art in Rome, Venice and Florence. Cambridge n A marine conservation project in Tanzania. APU Students’ Union manages sport on the Cambridge Campus. There are currently over 30 sports teams as well as many other individual and recreational activities available (including anything from football to skydiving). APU enters sports teams and individuals at various competitive levels as well as organising events just for fun. If you have an interest in playing sport, coaching a team or taking part in a recreational or fitness activity, or any other aspect of sport, clubs and societies, call in to the n n n A work experience placement in Paris with Vivienne Westwood. Investigating the distribution of bio-diversity in Madagascar. Researching a specific author's work in Sri Lanka. The awards made are usually between £250 and £750, and represent a contribution to the overall costs. Page 44 Applications are considered by a panel of members from the Student Development Forum, a University-wide group (including representatives from the Students' Union) which helps co-ordinate student development activities. The application procedure and criteria for selection are currently being revised, and details are not yet available for the 2004-2005 awards. They will be publicised in the Autumn. Postgraduate Student Handbook 2004/2005 www.apu.ac.uk SUPPORT Sports office and speak to Ciaran Pietzka or Martyn Blackford. You can also join the recently re-equipped gym in Room 320 (Bryant Building). Sports coaching sessions are available to all and currently include: Football (Men and Women), Netball, Rugby, Badminton, Volleyball, Tennis and Table Tennis. Facilities n n n n The Students’ Union operates a multi gym, changing and shower rooms from Room 320, Bryant Building. The sports pitches for football and rugby are located two miles north of the APU Campus opposite the Travellers Rest Inn, close to the Felix Hotel on White House Lane, Huntingdon Road. The telephone number at the Pavilion is 01223 276814. APU uses facilities at Kelsey Kerridge Sports Hall as well as Parkside Swimming Pool, Gonville Place (over looking Parker’s Piece). These two facilities are 500 metres west of APU. There are many activities each week in the Kelsey Kerridge Sports Hall, including badminton, squash and aerobics to name a few (some of which are at discounted rates for APU students). For further details, contact the Students’ Union or Kelsey Kerridge on 01223 462226. APU also use the Abbey Swimming Pool which is two miles east off Newmarket Road. Our internal leagues include: 3 on 3 basketball, 4 a-side indoor football and 6 a-side cricket. Our activity classes range form Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi to Aerobics, Cardio Kick and Circuit Training currently based in our Sawyers Gym facility. A new sports facility is currently being built - the Rivermead Leisure Centre is due to open in January 2005. We aim to cater for all your sporting needs and we pride ourselves in encouraging more people to be move active, more of the time! Please make sure that you pick up a copy of our Recreation handbook when you arrive as this will outline the activities and events on offer for 2004/2005. Contact: Steve Dupree or Claire Markwell Sports Hall, Chelmsford, Central Campus Tel: 01245 493131 ext. 3280 www.apu.ac.uk/sport To find out more: 1. Attend the Students’ Union Freshers Fayre during the first two weeks of Semester One. This is a great opportunity to join sports clubs and societies, as well as finding about life in Cambridge. 2. Read notices displayed on the boards outside Room 603 and the Sports Office. 3. Visit the Students’ Union offices above the Mumford Theatre. 4. Discuss new projects with the Students’ Union Student Activities Officer, Ciaran Pietzka, and/or Martyn Blackford. Contact: Ciaran Pietzka or Martyn Blackford, Gym, Room 32, Bryant Building Tel: 01223 363271 Ext. 2199 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Essex The University Sports department runs a comprehensive range of activity classes, internal fun sporting competitions and leagues, and also lays on a wide ranging program of coaching aimed at improving the skills of all who wish to take advantage. Page 45 Postgraduate Student Handbook 2004/2005 www.apu.ac.uk SUPPORT Student Advisers APU is currently running a Student Adviser pilot scheme working mainly with the Ashcroft International Business School. The pilot started in February 2004. It will run over a period of three semesters. The purpose of the Student Adviser initiative is to provide designated professionals who can give advice in a wide range of areas (Rules and Regulations, Module Choice, Mitigation etc) to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students. The student advisers in Cambridge and Chelmsford offer extensive office hours for your convenience. Careers Students can use the Careers Service at any time during their course and after graduation. In fact, we encourage you to start making career preparations early, as the graduate job market is highly competitive and employers are looking for graduates with a range of skills, including information technology, problem-solving, good communication and team-working, as well as work experience. Taking time to research career options is particularly important if you have no idea what interests you. Careers staff can advise you on how to make choices from the wide range of opportunities available, on how to build on your skills and experience, if you are a mature student, and on how to maximise your potential for employability. Where to find the Student Advisers: What we offer: CAMBRIDGE: Steve McDonald Room 445, Coslett 01223 363271 Ext. 2742 Email: [email protected] Careers library – free literature – individual interview CHELMSFORD: Lorna Durey Room 316, Ashcroft Bldg 01245 493131 Ext. 6887 Email: [email protected] Help is at hand with: n n changing or leaving your course n CV & job application preparation n n Student Support Services in Cambridge and Essex As part of the Office of the Dean of Students, Student Support Services aims to promote your general well being by assisting you in fulfilling your academic goals and potential and by supporting academic staff in their work with you. Details of individual services are given in this handbook under the following headings: n Careers Service (including educational guidance and advice for mature students) n Counselling n Financial Aid and Advice n Learning Support (including disability and learning difficulties) Contact: CAMBRIDGE (01223) 363271 Ext. 2298 or visit us in the Ruskin Lounge CHELMSFORD (01245) 493131 Ext. 3298, Minicom (01245) 259152 or visit the Student Centre, East Building, Central Campus. Page 46 career choice & planning – computer assessment available n n n n n n n n educational guidance – module choice and career goals employer & job profiles – open access careers information funding and sponsorship for further study further study – higher degree & professional qualifications interview practice – mock interviews for jobs & courses job vacancies – local, national & international vacancy lists psychometric tests – practice sessions & feedback self presentation skills time out – opportunities for a year-off after graduation work experience – vacation & voluntary work opportunities A fortnightly careers newsletter is printed in hardcopy and on our website: www.apu.ac.uk/stu_services, you can join our email list to receive up-to the minute information and vacancies. It is never too early to start planning your career so we recommend you investigate the facilities as early as possible, you will be welcome whenever you visit us. Postgraduate Student Handbook 2004/2005 www.apu.ac.uk INTRODUCTION When: CAMBRIDGE: Monday – Thursday 9.30am – 5.00pm; Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm; Tuesday late opening until 7.30pm during semester. CHELMSFORD: Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 5.00pm Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm Who we are: CAMBRIDGE: Head of Service: Jean Lambert Information staff: Hilary Atkinson, Angela Eyre, Tracey Stolen, Eleanor Cochran Advisers: Gill Betmead, Alfred Hatley, Angela Eyre. Administrator: Alison Wilson Counselling Sometimes you may find yourself faced with personal, emotional or study-related problems during your time at University. If so, you may find it helpful to talk to a Counsellor. A Counsellor will help you talk about your feelings, explore options and come to your own decisions. They will not judge you, tell you what to do or provide instant solutions to problems. However, although there may not be immediate or practical solutions to your difficulties, talking them through can often clarify your thoughts and feelings, or take you some way towards a solution. The Counsellors are trained, experienced and nationally accredited, and the service is confidential. An appointment to see a Counsellor can be made at Student Support Services. Where we are: CHELMSFORD: Head of Service: Joan Newton Student Advisers: Jo Boyton, Irene Samson, Sue Post, Joy de Bono CAMBRIDGE: Room 96/97, Off the Ruskin Lounge Contact: (01223) 363271 Ext. 2298 Where we are: CHELMSFORD: Student Centre, East Building, Central Campus Contact: (01245) 493131 Ext. 3298 CAMBRIDGE: Ruskin Lounge Contact: (01223) 363271 Ext: 2298; E-mail: [email protected], www.apu.ac.uk/careers CHELMSFORD: Student Centre, East Building, Central Campus Contact: (01245) 493131 Ext. 3298 www.apu.ac.uk/studentservices Page 47 Postgraduate Student Handbook 2004/2005 www.apu.ac.uk SUPPORT Educational Guidance Learning Support Life long learning is a key feature of today’s world and we can help you at many stages of your career from pre-entry to post-graduation and on to retraining and updating your professional skills. We can help you make educational decisions at any stage of your career by talking through programme or individual module choices and their implications. Problems can often be resolved relatively easily when you know who to approach or what to ask for. Educational decisions are often influenced by a variety of academic, personal and financial factors and the integrated structure of Student Services allows you to address each of these with experts so that you can make the best choice for your needs. A need for support with learning may arise from a physical disability, sensory impairment, learning difficulty (usually dyslexia) or some other cause. If you require support or special facilities, you should come to Student Support Services for a discussion with a Student Adviser. At such a meeting the following may be explored: Financial Aid and Advice If you think any of these apply to you, please contact a Learning Support Student Adviser to discuss your needs. The Student Advisers (Financial Aid) in Student Support Services provide advice about a wide range of student-related matters including:n n n Student loans, tuition fees and supplementary grants Access to Learning Fund Funding for part-time and postgraduate courses n Study requirements, n Mobility and access to buildings, n Examination arrangements, n Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA), n In certain circumstances we may charge for diagnostic assessment of dyslexia, though the University usually seeks to avoid this. Study Skills Help with study skills can be provided by the Learning Support Centre. There you will find the following facilities and resources: n Reduced nursery fees n Money management n Dealing with banks Cambridge n Welfare benefits n One-to-one support for learning strategies, Income and council tax n Study guide books and information sheets, n Computers with learning support packages, n n CAMBRIDGE: If you need advice or if you are experiencing financial difficulty, come along to Student Support Services and ask to see Julia Manley or Rodney Blair. They run daily drop-in sessions between 10.00am and 2.00pm or appointments can be arranged at other times. They can be found in room 98 off the Ruskin Lounge or contacted on ext. 2288 (Julia Manley), email [email protected] or ext. 2600 (Rodney Blair), email [email protected]. CHELMSFORD: If you need advice or you are experiencing financial difficulty the Student Money Advisers; Bridget Searle and Barbara Perriam can be contacted in the following ways: n n n Page 48 Personal support or medical care, safety, or IT requirements. Come along to Student Services, Student Centre, East Building, Central Campus and ask to make an appointment with one of the Student Money Advisers Contact us by telephone: 01245 493131 Ext. 3298 Contact us by email: [email protected] n Specialist materials and support designed to address the needs of students with dyslexia, Targeted workshops can be arranged. Chelmsford n n n n n n Programme of workshops – targeted workshops can be arranged One-to-One support for Learning Strategies Study guide books, information sheets, videos and audio tapes Computers with learning support packages Specialist materials and support designed to address the needs of students with dyslexia One-to-one support for dyslexic students Other Learning Support Services The Student Support Scheme provides note takers and other human support in lectures, seminars and when using the library. Such support is available to students with an assessed need. These needs can be assessed at East Anglia Regional ACCESS Centre and recommendations for equipment and other support made. Postgraduate Student Handbook 2004/2005 www.apu.ac.uk SUPPORT Assessment and Examination Health Individual Examination and Assessment Arrangements For First Aid Support please contact Reception and ask them to contact your nearest First Aider. For further information please refer to the Medical Centre entry. If you require individual examination arrangements because of a disability, medical condition or learning difficulty, you must register this request in person with the Learning Support Team no later than 10 weeks prior to the date of the first examination. Any request must be accompanied by appropriate medical evidence or an Educational Psychologist's report. Contact the Learning Support Team for an appointment with an adviser. Requests after this deadline cannot be guaranteed and students may apply for Mitigating Circumstances. Contact the Learning Support Team for further advice. Mitigation and Disability Students cannot enter a plea for mitigating circumstances in examinations solely on the grounds of having a disability or learning difficulty. An injury or the worsening of an existing condition immediately prior to examinations should be discussed with a Student Adviser prior to the examinations being taken so that specific arrangements can be made. The Student Advisers for Learning Support in Cambridge are: Jane Bousfield Ext 2434 Joyce McCulloch Ext 2814 Email: [email protected] East Anglia Regional Access Centre contact: Jenny O’Brien Ext 2378 Email: j.a.o’[email protected] The Student Advisers for Learning Support in Chelmsford are: Sue Butler Ext 3298 Email: [email protected] Rosemary Chaplin (Dyslexia) Ext 3298 Email: [email protected] Page 49