Student Services Newsletter - London Metropolitan University
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Student Services Newsletter - London Metropolitan University
Student Services Newsletter Dear Student Welcome to the February edition of the Student Services Newsletter. To all our new students, we welcome you to London Met and wish you every success in your new studies. To our current students, we very much hope that you have had a good start to the new term. Thank you to those of you who completed the Student Services Survey. We had some really useful feedback and we will keep you informed of our developments. In the meantime, here are some of the highlights from the Survey. My team are here to support you in your studies and your success. Please do not hesitate to contact us for one-to-one advice. For more information please visit: londonmet.ac.uk/studentservices A look back at December & January Care Leaver Event The Advice, Information and Funding Service (AIFS) hosted a Care Leavers event in December, which gave Care Leavers the chance to take part in a range of fun activities. These included music, refreshments, team / confidence building exercises and competitions. The event was extremely well received by all who took part and more events will be run during the year. Student Services – londonmet.ac.uk/studentservices February 2015 For more information about care leaver support and activities please email [email protected] London Met Employability Award has launched The first ever London Met Employability Award has launched. So far we have completed our first induction briefings, which gave registered students a complete overview of the award programme before commencement. The Employability Award is designed to enhance your employability skills and get you ready for the graduate job market. The programme offers students a variety of options within four key areas, which are: Two 1:1 sessions with a Careers Consultant 4 Careers Workshops to include 1 Skills Development Session 25 Hours of Volunteering with a Not for Profit Organisation A 250 word reflective exercise The Award will also be added to your Degree Transcript when you graduate. If you would like to take part in this fantastic opportunity please contact: Sarah Giles [email protected] / T: 020 7133 2094 Sana Mannan [email protected] / T: 020 7320 2380 Don't delay - Places are going fast! Advice, Information & Funding Service (AIFS) Have you started an Undergraduate Course in January 2015? Due to government regulations on student funding, you will receive your final 2014/15 payment for your first year in June 2015. When you progress to your next year of study, in September 2015, the 1st payment of your 2015/16 student finance, will be paid in January 2016, as the rules state that students cannot receive more than one academic years’ worth of funding during a 12 month period from the start of an academic year (1st January). Students need to ensure that they budget for this period (June 2015 to January 2016). Student Services – londonmet.ac.uk/studentservices February 2015 For further information and some Q&A's on January starters, please refer to our web site www.londonmet.ac.uk/advice Highlights for February Graduate opportunities on the increase Graduate opportunities are increasing according to BBC news. The article link below details how the UK job market has become more interested in graduates. According to the article, graduate recruitment is higher than ever and recruiters are now offering paid work experience. Also the High Fliers study states that graduate recruitment will be at its peak in 2015, which will give students reassurance. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education30745839 National Student Money Week 2015: 16th - 20th February Purse strings tight? Strapped for cash? Look out for our pop up money advice stands. We will help you make sure you are getting all the money you're entitled to and to navigate the ‘muddy waters’ often encountered when dealing with Student Finance England. The Piazza (North Campus) - Tues 17th Feb, 12 - 2 pm Calcutta House (City Campus) - Thurs 19th, 12 - 2pm NSMW15 is a national initiative to empower students to know their money rights. Last year London Met helped students claim £75,000. Mental Health and Wellbeing - events in February We have a Mental Health Awareness-raising event coming up in February so keep a look out for further information. These events will be on the 5th and 18th February and are aimed at promoting mental health. Student Services – londonmet.ac.uk/studentservices February 2015 Time to Talk Day, 5th February 2015 12pm to 2pm, Blue Met Lounge, Tower Building Time To Talk Day is asking everyone to break the silence by taking just 5 minutes on the 5th to have a conversation about mental health. At lunchtime, look out for the ‘Time to Talk’ stand at Holloway Road site, and come and speak to the Disabilities and Dyslexia Service and the Counselling team about what we do to help prevent mental health difficulties and to support people already experiencing difficulties with their mental health. University Mental Health and Wellbeing Day, 18th February 2015, 12pm to 2pm Calcutta House Refectory (Basement) University Mental Health and Wellbeing Day is an national and annual event which aims to promote the mental health and wellbeing of students and staff in Higher Education. At lunchtime, look out for our stand at Calcutta House, to find out more or share your own university survival tips! ● ● ● ● ● ● Free tea and cakes Free stress test Tips for improved resilience Relaxation techniques Win a prize in our myth-busting quiz Find out about mental health support for London Met students For more information visit - www.time-to-change.org.uk/timetotalkday - or email [email protected] With warm wishes Hayriye Mehmet Director of Student Services Student Services – londonmet.ac.uk/studentservices February 2015