{"id":322,"date":"2021-03-29T10:47:06","date_gmt":"2021-03-29T09:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/selll\/?p=322"},"modified":"2021-06-18T16:40:48","modified_gmt":"2021-06-18T15:40:48","slug":"selll-ug-fortnightly-news-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/selll\/2021\/03\/29\/selll-ug-fortnightly-news-10\/","title":{"rendered":"SELLL UG Fortnightly News 10"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Monday 29<sup>th<\/sup> March to Sunday 25<sup>th<\/sup> April 2021 and Happy Easter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to the <strong>Tenth<\/strong> Edition of our SELLL UG News and an extra edition over the University Easter Holidays with some Updates and Reminders.&nbsp; Compiled by Caroline Ede, with contributions from Professional Services (PS) colleagues in the School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DATES FOR YOUR DIARY<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">University Easter Holidays<\/span><\/strong><br>Monday 29<sup>th<\/sup> March to Sunday 25<sup>th<\/sup> April \u2013 returning on Monday 26<sup>th<\/sup> April 2021<br>Good Friday \u2013 2<sup>nd<\/sup> April 2021<br>Easter Sunday \u2013 4<sup>th<\/sup> April 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Online Meditation for Relaxation Sessions<\/span><\/strong><br>Next sessions are <strong>Wednesday 31<sup>st<\/sup> March at 1.15pm<\/strong> (30-40 mins) and <strong>Friday 16<sup>th<\/sup> April at 1.15pm (30-40 mins)<\/strong>. <br>On the link, scroll down the page for the <a href=\"https:\/\/lotusinthemud.typepad.com\/buddhism_at_newcastle_uni\/meditation_for_relaxation\/\">March Meditation session and how to join<\/a> and the April session is at the top of the link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">SELLL CV Workshop<\/span><\/strong><br>On&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday 5th May, 2-3pm<\/strong>, we&#8217;re hosting a SELLL CV Workshop, open to all School of English undergraduates and PGTs.&nbsp;<br>This one-hour webinar is designed to help you create a CV that showcases everything you &#8211; as a student of English Literature, Language and\/or Linguistics &#8211; have to offer. It aims to address the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What does an effective CV look like?<\/li><li>What skills\/attributes have I developed on my degree and how can I present them on my CV?<\/li><li>How should I present my extra-curricular experience, including any part-time jobs?<\/li><li>What are recruiters looking for when they read a CV?<\/li><li>Anything else you&#8217;d like to ask on the subject!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reserve your space by filling in this&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.ncl.ac.uk\/view.php?id=10991825\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>online form.<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Zoom details to be distributed closer to the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Applications for the Student Leadership Programme 2021-22 are now open!<\/span><\/strong><br>Are you passionate about SELLL? Looking for paid work experience that fits around your studies?&nbsp;Then we want to hear from you!&nbsp;<br>To find out more please check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/elll\/newsandevents\/news\/studentleadershipprogramme21-22applicationsnowopen.html\">news item here<\/a> and to apply please complete the application form at the end of the link.<br><br>The deadline for applications&nbsp;is:&nbsp;<strong>Friday 7th&nbsp;May at 4pm<\/strong> Please send any questions to&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:english@newcastle.ac.uk\" target=\"_blank\">english@newcastle.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Give It A Go<\/span><\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nusu.co.uk\/getinvolved\/giveitago\/\">Give It A Go<\/a> is NUSU\u2019s activity programme for ALL Newcastle students!&nbsp; <strong>Check out the online activities throughout the Easter holidays<\/strong> including Multinational Speed Friending; Exercises classes; Guitar lessons; Baking Tutorials; Escape Room Events; Local Socially Distanced Walks; Language classes and more \u2013 there really is something for everyone.<\/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 the activities are delivered safely online this term meaning you can get involved from wherever you are!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u>SOCIAL MEDIA<\/u><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>INSTAGRAM, BLOGS &amp; TWITTER \u2013 SELLL Student Leadership Programme<\/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<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>REMINDERS<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">SELLL now has an anonymous suggestion box set up via the NCL App<\/span><\/strong><br>If you want to raise anything anonymously with the School of English Literature, Language &amp; Linguistics? Fill in this&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fform.jotform.com%2F203493135144046&amp;data=04%7C01%7CCaroline.Ede%40newcastle.ac.uk%7C39ff5745ec2b4413ae0608d8eed5f4af%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C637521949983225245%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=nS0cnwZhYu7G2%2Bdi8l54rgrFbtbCYeJfJrVCgBLu%2F5A%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">anonymous online form.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">PEC Submissions<\/span><\/strong><br>Just a reminder that if you are submitting a PEC for an extension or other adjustment, it must be accompanied by evidence, unless it comes within the exemptions for evidence for this year.&nbsp; Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/student-progress\/circumstances\/pec\/\">see the guidance and policy<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to discuss anything further or are not sure what constitutes evidence, please contact either your personal tutor, or Senior Tutor for Stage 1, Emily Murphy, or Senior Tutor for Stages 2 and 3, Martha Young-Scholten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please also remember <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/\">Student Health &amp; Wellbeing<\/a> have a lot of resources for help and assistance and you can refer yourself if required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Module Assessments (Royal Literary Fellows)<\/span><\/strong><br>Whether you\u2019re preparing an essay, or would like to review a past feedback, the&nbsp;<strong>Royal Literary Fellows<\/strong>&nbsp;can help you to hone your writing skills and learn from feedback. If you\u2019re interested in booking an appointment please email&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:anna.woodford@rlf.education.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\">anna.woodford@rlf.education.org.uk<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:carina.rodney@rlfeducation.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\">carina.rodney@rlfeducation.org.uk<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other resources to help you in your assessments include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/elll\/staff\/officehours\/\" target=\"_blank\">Academic consultation and feedback hours<\/a><\/li><li>1:1 tutorials with the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/library\/resources-and-study-support\/writing-development-centre\/one-to-ones\/\" target=\"_blank\">Writing Development Centre<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/internal.ncl.ac.uk\/ask\/\" target=\"_blank\">ASK: Academic Skills Kit<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Weekly newsletter from the Chaplaincy Service<\/span><\/strong><br>If you are interested in reading the <a href=\"https:\/\/sway.office.com\/A8VFSgixFTvjjIWP?ref=email\">weekly newsletter<\/a> from the Chaplaincy Service for the University community, for this week only from 29<sup>th<\/sup> March 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Wellbeing Workshops<\/span><\/strong><br>Sign up to some of these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/newseventsandprojects\/workshops\/\">workshops<\/a> from how to sleep; confidence in social situations; mindfulness and lots more.&nbsp; The workshops are ongoing so click on the &lt; &gt; keys to move to a new month for future dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Are you a current UG Stage 1 student, worried about finding a flatmate in Stage 2?<\/span><\/strong><br>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/accommodation\/current-students\/reslife\/findaflatmate\/\">ResLife Find a Flatmate Scheme<\/a> is for single students who are looking to&nbsp;share private accommodation, and who wish to join with others to form a group. &nbsp;This service is available to all current first year registered students of Newcastle University. &nbsp;Any second year and above students should contact the Student Advice Centre in NUSU.&nbsp; More information is included on the above link and also to <strong>Sign up<\/strong> for one of the online events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Book a study space at Marjorie Robinson or Walton Library<\/span><\/strong><br>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><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Sport &amp; Fitness &#8211; Virtual fitness classes<\/span><\/strong><br>Virtual can never replace the thrill and excitement of a real class, but it\u2019s the next best thing.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/sport\/sport-and-fitness\/virtual-classes\/\">Register now<\/a> and download the mywellness app to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Student Financial Support<\/span><\/strong><br>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Student Health and Wellbeing Team<\/span><\/strong><br>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Covid-19: Supporting our Students<\/span><\/strong><br>Here are some of the ways you can receive support during lockdown and through this difficult period.&nbsp; From Rent Rebates, IT loan scheme, Wellbeing Support 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Library Services while you\u2019re away from Campus<\/span><\/strong><br>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.&nbsp;The Library is still here to provide you with the information&nbsp;resources&nbsp;and support to help you study and research.&nbsp;&nbsp; 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>and to sign off with some Easter humour <\/strong><strong>&#x1f60a;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q: Why do we paint Easter Eggs?<br>A: Because it\u2019s easier than trying to wallpaper them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q: Why does the Easter Bunny hide?<br>A: Because he\u2019s a little chicken<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thanks for Reading and Happy Easter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>From the Professional Services Staff in the School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics<\/u><\/strong><strong><u><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Monday 29th March to Sunday 25th April 2021 and Happy Easter Welcome to the Tenth Edition of our SELLL UG News and an extra edition over the University Easter Holidays with some Updates and Reminders.&nbsp; 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