REMINDERS:
It is important that you continue to test 2x week.
Test kits are available in the tutorial block and library.
Follow the Student Union on Instagram!
Bonfire Night 5th November
You will need to notify registry if you need to leave early on Friday 5/11. Only students who live in Lewes and/ or commute via direction Lewes (Uckfield, etc) will be excused to miss 8&9 periods on this day.
The absence will be recorded as authorised
...in Tutorials this week:
Year 1:
Supports & SMART Targets Re-fresher
Year 2:
HE: UCAS Finalising your PS
DE: CV Writing
The Halloween Riddle winner!
(Guess 50 Horror Movies)
Congratulations to
Brando Casaretti!
NEW AT COLLEGE! CHARGING CABINETS
ChargingLockers.pptxUPCOMING
UCAS APPLICANTS!
GET FEEDBACK ON YOUR UCAS PERSONAL STATEMENT
SIGN-UP SHEETS AT CAREERS IN LIBRARY
NEW DATES
BRIGHTON - 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.
If you have any feedback and/ or suggestion for future bulletin issues, please email studentbulletin@varndean.ac.uk
POST-COLLEGE INFO
Be inspired. Get advice. Find your perfect apprenticeship.
Join UCAS Discovery Apprenticeships Fair live 10:00 – 18:00 on 30 November 2021.
Book your place now for a day of inspiration, information, and live employers. Featuring everything you need to discover if an apprenticeship might be right for you – all packed into one day, and online. Plus, your chance to explore what apprenticeship opportunities are out there right now.
LATEST ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS AT LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER
OPEN DAYS
SATURDAY 20TH NOVEMBER
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
Weds 3rd Nov
Adam Sheldon - Film Maker
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.
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
Introducing IGD's virtual Work Experience Week
Want to find out about jobs and opportunities from industry experts? Keen to hear how sustainability is changing the food and grocery industry? Join our virtual work experience programme!
Free careers events for young people aged 14-25
Monday 8th - Friday 12 November 2021
Register your interest to take part in our virtual work experience week to develop skills and experience to add to your CV, gain insights into a growing industry with jobs for all qualification levels, and expand your network by interacting with industry professionals. Register your interest to take part in our virtual work experience week to develop skills and experience to add to your CV, gain insights into a growing industry with jobs for all qualification levels, and expand your network by interacting with industry professionals.
This partnership offers 18-24 year olds a 9-12 month paid work placement with a local, socially focussed organisation. Alongside their work they’ll also get training and mentoring, plus support in finding further employment or education post-placement.
Placements last 9-12 months and provide paid employment, personal development opportunities through training and mentoring, and support individuals in finding further employment or education post-placement; all of this will help you get work ready, and world ready.
Job opportunities
Maximum number of hours per week should be 10hrs otherwise it will affect your at college!
VOTS 4-10-2021.docPlease email the Careers team to book an appointment or if you have any enquiry email: careers@varndean.ac.uk
LIBRARY NEWS
NEW ON CLICKVIEW
Dispatches: Cops on trial
Dispatches reveals the scale of sexual misconduct by serving police officers. In the aftermath of Sarah Everard's murder, why isn't more being done to investigate these crimes? (PG)
Dirty Harry
In the year 1971, a police detective ignores the orders of his superiors and gambles with innocent lives to capture a sniper terrorizing San Francisco. (18)
The truth
The story of a mother trying to protect her family after their landlord sells their rented home and they become homeless. (PG)
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The sky at night: the forgotten solar system
The Sky at Night team reveal how important it is to investigate our solar system's outer planets close up in the rare opportunities we have. (U)
NEW BOOKS & eBOOKS
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