REMINDERS:

It is important that you continue to test 2x week.

Test kits are available in the tutorial block and library.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:

READING WEEK 18-22.10.

HALF TERM 25-29.10.

Follow the Student Union on Instagram!

Have a lovely reading week & half term break :)

Here is a halloween riddle for you...can you find any horror movies in this picture (40 in total)?

Email your answers to studentbulletin@varndean.ac.uk and win a halloween treat!

CAREERS SUPPORT in the Reading Week


Monday 18th October


Open Drop-in in Careers (Loft Library) - come along in person with any queries related to university, apprenticeships or employment 11:00-1:00pm.

or email careers@varndean.ac.uk with your questions.


CV Review and Job application Support in Careers (Loft Library) 11:30-1:00pm

or email your cv to careers@varndean.ac.uk


Student Finance Explained - find out how much university costs and how you will pay for it 1:30-2:00pm Room to be confirmed. Email cvd@varndean.ac.uk if you want to attend


Registering for UCAS and Completing the application form

2:00-2:45. Online via google meet



Thursday 21st October


Open Drop-in in Careers (Loft Library) - any queries related to university, apprenticeships or employment 11:00-1:00pm.


CV Review and Job application Support in Careers (Loft Library) 11:30-1:00pm

or email your cv to careers@varndean.ac.uk


Student Finance Explained - find out how much university costs and how you will pay for it.

1:30-2:00pm Room to be confirmed. Email cvd@varndean.ac.uk if you want to attend.


Registering for UCAS and Completing the application form 2:00-2:45. Online via google meet

NEW AT COLLEGE! CHARGING CABINETS

ChargingLockers.pptx

UPCOMING

UCAS APPLICANTS!

GET FEEDBACK ON YOUR UCAS PERSONAL STATEMENT

SIGN-UP SHEETS AT CAREERS IN LIBRARY

NEW DATES

BRIGHTON - OCT 12TH, NOV 1ST, NOV 30TH

SUSSEX - NOV 8TH, NOV 18TH, NOV 24TH

BOOK YOUR DAY AND TIME

(YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE APPLYING TO THESE UNIVERSITIES)

The Great Big Lesson for Climate & Nature

If you want to take action on climate change but don't know where to start, or want to feel more confident talking about the climate change crisis...

Join a live lesson at 9am GMT on Friday 5th November for The Great Big Lesson for Climate & Nature broadcast live from COP26 in Glasgow.

Sign up here!

More info on the course!

If you have any feedback and/ or suggestion for future bulletin issues, please email studentbulletin@varndean.ac.uk

POST-COLLEGE INFO

Plumpton College

Higher Education - you will hear from our four degree curriculum departments:

  • Animal Management

  • Equine Management

  • Veterinary Nursing and Veterinary Physiotherapy

  • Wine Division

Further Education - you will hear from four of our FE curriculum departments in this session:

  • Agriculture

  • Environmental Studies & Conservation

  • Fisheries & Aquatic Science

  • Game & Wildlife Management

https://www.plumpton.ac.uk/news-updates/calendar-of-events/

Wednesday 13 October

Victoria Melody - Performance Artist

victoriamelody.com

Victoria makes theatrical shows, performances and films. She spends time with different communities and becomes an active participant in their rituals as research for her work. A performance artist can mean lots of different things but it is often made by people from a visual art background who work across lots of different creative disciplines (e.g. film, music, theatre, visual art) . Performance art can happen anywhere, in any type of venue or setting and for any length of time.

Wednesday 20 October

Fern Bereen-Kent - Millinery, Design, Drag, Costume

Instagram @fernberreen

Fern Berreen Millinery constructs ‘One-off’, eye-catching pieces, to wow and impress is totally what we do best. Everything is hand sewn, made in house with love, creativity and buckets of sass. We create headdresses for fabulous people; Showgirls, burlesque, boylesque, drag, cabaret, also catwalks, editorials, weddings, glamorous costume parties, regattas, festivals and carnivals

Weds 3rd Nov

Adam Sheldon - Film Maker

www.bigeggfilms.com

Adam is a Director at Big Egg Films, a full-service video production company. Big Egg love beautiful images and are excited by new ways of telling stories. Adam’s background progressed from performing, to producing and ultimately to directing, filming and editing.

Wednesday 10th November

Rob Luis - DJ, Music Producer and co-founder of record label Tru Thoughts

Robert Luis is the founder, co-owner and A&R for Tru Thoughts, the record label based in Brighton, England. He has worked with and introduced a whole host of acts into the musical world, signing Quantic, Bonobo, Belleruche and Alice Russell and releasing their debut albums, as well as signing the likes of

Nostalgia 77, Werkha, Hidden Orchestra, Zed Bias, Moonchild, Anchorsong, Rhi, Rodney P, Wrongtom, Harleighblu, Flowdan, Lakuta and Hot 8 Brass Band.

Creative connections Oct 2021.pdf

UK University & Apprenticeship Search Virtual Fair

Wednesday 20 October from 12 - 6pm

information HERE


BT APPRENTICESHIPS


Are you 16-18 and looking at your next steps? Want to gain new skills and earn money at the same time? Then join Success at School’s FREE student insight webinar on Thursday 11th November at 4.30pm - 5.00pm in partnership with BT, where you’ll get the lowdown on all things BT apprenticeships.


Hear directly from a BT recruiter and current apprentice on:

  • Apprenticeships at BT and the different roles available

  • What to expect from an apprenticeship

  • Progression opportunities

  • Tips on how to apply and make sure your application stands out from the crowd

  • PLUS a Q and A session, so you can get all of your burning questions answered


Sign up HERE

CAREERS NEWS

Job opportunities

Maximum number of hours per week should be 10hrs otherwise it will affect your at college!

VOTS 4-10-2021.doc

Please email the Careers team to book an appointment or if you have any enquiry email: careers@varndean.ac.uk

LIBRARY NEWS

LIBRARY OPENING HOURS


Our opening hours are slightly different over the next couple of weeks:

Reading week

Monday 8am-5.30pm

Tuesday 8am-5.30pm

Wednesday Closed all day

Thursday 8am-5.30pm

Friday 8am-5.30pm


We will be open for two days during the half term holiday week:
Wed 27 and Thurs 28 October 10am-4pm.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Celebrating Black History Month this October. The theme for this year is 'Proud To Be'. Come and have a look at our library display where we will be highlighting resources from our collection throughout the month.


Visit blackhistorymonth.org.uk for lots more information.

NEW ON CLICKVIEW

Blair & Brown: The New Labour Revolution - episode 1
Two young MPs, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, are determined to modernise the Labour party against a backdrop of economic strife and dire election failures. (PG)

If Beale Street Could Talk

A young woman embraces her pregnancy while she and her family set out to prove her childhood friend and lover innocent of a crime he didn't commit. (15)


Rosie

The story of a mother trying to protect her family after their landlord sells their rented home and they become homeless. (12)

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Dementia & Us - episode 1

A groundbreaking two-part series for following four people with dementia and their families over the course of two whole years. (U)



NEW BOOKS & eBOOKS

Half of a yellow sun
The psychopath test: a journey through the madness industry
Pulp: a novel
Aiming for A in A Level Psychology
eBook

Carl Jung: the complete guide to the great psychoanalyst eBook
Seeking sanctuary: a history of refugees in BritaineBook

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by email on library@varndean.ac.uk and we will do all we can to help. Visit the library website for further information and everything you need to know about using the library.

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