Posted on 17 January 2022
Covid update summary:
Protect. Respect. Be kind.Report your self-isolation to unlock your support voucher
If you’re self-isolating, we need to know so that we can send you your £40 e-voucher and provide any support you need. Just complete the self-isolation reporting form and we’ll do the rest (for full details, see our self-isolation guidance).Have you had your booster?
Book an appointment at a vaccine clinic on campus this week to get your first or second jab, or your booster.Don’t forget to update your vaccination status in the 'Your study' section of e:Vision if you’ve already had your Covid-19 booster.
There’s lots going on to help you motivate yourself and develop your academic skills this term. We are running a series of workshops on academic writing - what it is and how to do it, how to formulate arguments and structure essays - as well as general sessions on speaking up and setting yourself goals. Kickstart your term by taking a look at forthcoming Academic Skills Community workshops.
This time of year can be difficult at the best of times, not least during a pandemic. The NHS estimates that the winter blues, or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), affects around two million people in the UK - so you’re not alone if you’re feeling down at the moment. Read our five tips for beating winter depression.
Get forward planning for 2022 and register for the online Summer Opportunities Fair on Wednesday 26 January. Find out more about Summer Schools, International Study Centres and travel awards as well as work experience, internship and volunteering opportunities abroad. Where will you go?
Now is a great time to develop your career plans. Careers and Placements are running lots of schemes this term, no matter what stage you’re at in your degree.
Do you spend a lot of time on Campus East? The Library is looking for your feedback. Keep a diary of your academic activity for a week and you’ll be rewarded with a £15 Amazon voucher. Interested? Sign up for the Campus East Library Project.
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