{"id":281,"date":"2021-02-15T09:47:31","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T09:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/selll\/?p=281"},"modified":"2021-06-18T16:37:30","modified_gmt":"2021-06-18T15:37:30","slug":"selll-ug-fortnightly-news-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/selll\/2021\/02\/15\/selll-ug-fortnightly-news-7\/","title":{"rendered":"SELLL UG Fortnightly News 7"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Monday 15th February to Sunday 28th February 2021<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to the <strong>seventh<\/strong> Edition of our SELLL UG News, for a fortnightly round up compiled by Caroline Ede, with contributions from Professional Services (PS) colleagues in the School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some new items below for this edition and important dates for your diary and please note that this section of the news is now included within the email.&nbsp; The regular Student Wellbeing and Support section is now a separate attachment to the email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>DATES FOR YOUR DIARY<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>SELLL UG Town Hall Style Event on <u>Zoom<\/u> with our new Head of School Professor Jo Robinson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><strong>Monday 15<sup>th<\/sup> February, 5.30-6.30pm AND Monday 22<sup>nd<\/sup> February, 5.30-6.30pm<\/strong><br>As a newcomer to Newcastle and the School I\u2019m keen to find out what you\u2019ve enjoyed, and what has been more challenging \u2013 with the awareness that these have not been the easiest times this year!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">I\u2019ll be joined by Dr Adam Mearns, who is the School Director of Excellence in Learning and Teaching. If you\u2019d like to come along, please book a slot for one of the following times via the link\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.ncl.ac.uk\/view.php?id=10534308\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>,\u00a0and if you want to send any questions through in advance please\u00a0send these to\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:english@ncl.ac.uk\" target=\"_blank\">english@ncl.ac.uk<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>PEC submission deadline for BoE in Semester 1<\/strong><br><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><strong>Friday 19<sup>th<\/sup> February 2021 by 12 noon<\/strong><br>All students are able to advise the Board of Examiners of any Personal Extenuating Circumstances (PEC) that may have affected their performance in their studies, during the <strong>Semester 1, 2020-21<\/strong> academic year.\u00a0 Please submit your PEC through S3P in the usual way.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Next Girl\u2019s Club Meeting on Zoom<\/strong><br><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Wednesday 24<sup>th<\/sup> February 2021, 6-7.30pm (full details below)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>End of Semester 1 Module Marks and Feedback<\/strong><br><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><strong>Available from Thursday 25<sup>th<\/sup> February 2021<\/strong><br>If you have had a PEC extension your marks and feedback may be released a little later.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>ACTIVITIES &amp; MEETINGS INFO<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Book a study space at Marjorie Robinson or Walton Library<\/strong><br><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">If you want to book a quiet place to study at the Library, <a href=\"https:\/\/newcastle-uk.libcal.com\/r\/new\">book your space here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Give It A Go<\/strong><br><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nusu.co.uk\/getinvolved\/giveitago\/\">Give It A Go<\/a> is NUSU\u2019s activity programme for ALL Newcastle students!\u00a0 With fun activities all year round from crafts, to cooking and baking, learning languages, fitness sessions, mindfulness and yoga, and exciting events with our many societies and clubs \u2013 there really is something for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give It A Go is a great way to try something new, gain experiences and meet people.&nbsp; All our activities are delivered safely online this term meaning you can get involved from wherever you are!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Zoom Girl\u2019s Club Meeting \u2013 24<sup>th<\/sup> February, 6-7.30pm<\/strong><br><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">The new theme for this semester is\u00a0<strong>girls\u00a0club: on consumption\u00a0<\/strong>and the text for this month is the very brilliant recent television series\u00a0<strong>It&#8217;s a Sin\u00a0<\/strong>available to watch online at Channel 4\/4od.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No problem if you don&#8217;t have time to watch the whole series, everyone is still very welcome to pop by for a chat!&nbsp; It is a really informal space for us all to get together, have a chat and spill the tea (or wine). And to clarify it is&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong>&nbsp;a&nbsp;girl\u2019s&nbsp;only reading group &#8211;&nbsp;<strong>everyone<\/strong>&nbsp;is welcome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Any questions, comments or concerns please do email Tamsin at\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:t.rees1@ncl.ac.uk\" target=\"_blank\">t.rees1@ncl.ac.uk<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Online Meditation for Relaxation Sessions in February &amp; March<\/strong><br><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">These gentle guided <a href=\"https:\/\/lotusinthemud.typepad.com\/buddhism_at_newcastle_uni\/meditation_for_relaxation\/\">mindfulness sessions<\/a> will help you chill out and recharge your batteries.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Sport &amp; Fitness &#8211; Free virtual fitness classes until 28<sup>th<\/sup> February 2021<\/strong><br><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Virtual can never replace the thrill and excitement of a real class, but it\u2019s the next best thing.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/sport\/sport-and-fitness\/virtual-classes\/\">Register now<\/a> and unlimited usage of our on-demand class library will be free of charge until 28<sup>th<\/sup> February 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>SOCIAL MEDIA<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color\">INSTAGRAM, BLOGS &amp; TWITTER \u2013 SELLL Student Leadership Programme<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For exciting content from your Student Bloggers (Hattie, Leanna &amp; Tom) make sure to follow the School\u2019s Instagram account <strong>@NCL_English<\/strong>, where you\u2019ll find loads of tips on how to engage in the SELLL community.&nbsp; Why not also check out the Student Bloggers recent posts on The SELLL Careers Blog?&nbsp; Make sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/selllcareers.wordpress.com\/tag\/newcastle-university\/\">subscribe<\/a> so you don\u2019t miss out on any internship opportunities or future posts.&nbsp; Did you know that the School has its own <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NCL_English\">Twitter<\/a> account too?&nbsp; Follow <strong>@NCL_English<\/strong> to see what we\u2019re tweeting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>EXTRA SUPPORT<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Student Financial Support<\/strong><br><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">The Student Financial Support Team have put together a short <a href=\"https:\/\/sway.office.com\/lUGIdZX0zVPd23Td?ref=Link\">Microsoft Sway presentation<\/a> which summarises the different support funds they offer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Student Health and Wellbeing Team<\/strong><br><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Wellbeing support is available from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/mentalwellbeing\/#counsellingteam\">Student Health and Wellbeing Teams<\/a> who continue to offer one-to-one counselling appointments and wellbeing workshops.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Covid-19: Supporting our Students<\/strong><br><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Here are some of the ways you can receive support during lockdown and through this difficult period.\u00a0 From Rent Rebates, IT loan scheme, Wellbeing Support, Academic Safety net and more, click on this <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.ncl.ac.uk\/covid-19-supporting-our-students?hs_preview=AJjmUNEx-40666496683\">link<\/a> for more detailed information.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Library Services while you\u2019re away from Campus<\/strong><br><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">We know that many of you are studying and working away from campus in line with Government and University guidance in response to the national lockdown.\u00a0The Library is still here to provide you with the information\u00a0resources\u00a0and support to help you study and research.\u00a0\u00a0 From E-Books to Click and post please follow this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/library\/news\/item\/away-from-campus\/\">link<\/a> for more information on these services.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Weekly newsletter from the Chaplaincy Service<\/strong><br><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">If you are interested in reading the <a href=\"https:\/\/sway.office.com\/yOObpisYucQGIL9q\">weekly newsletter<\/a> from the Chaplaincy Service for the University community.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>And sorry, due to popular demand &#x1f60a; 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