REMINDERS:
It is important that you continue to test 2x .
Test kits are available in block and .
Follow the Student Union on Instagram!
Dates for your diary:
13-17th December - last week of the autumn term: all lessons will take place online.
Friday the 17th December - lessons finish at 12pm
Year 2 & Level 2 Consultation Evenings
The booking system goes live on Monday 22nd November. Appointment slots of 10 minutes are available for all academic subjects and are available from 5pm - 8pm on Thursday 2nd December 2021. Instructions on how to book an appointment can be found here
...in Tutorials this week:
Year 1 (incl Level 2):
Road Safety
Year 2:
1:1s
Using e-scooters
4 facts and a lie!
1) The only place you can an e-scooter can be used is on private land.
2) E-scooters are classified as Personal Light Electric Vehicles (PLEVs), so they are treated as motor vehicles and subject to the same legal requirements.
3) E-scooters users ride are at least 2.5 times higher than cyclists
4) Sussex Police have the powers to seize vehicles if used illegally
5) A significant number of the casualties are due to the rider themselves losing control and spilling over, getting head injury. When falling off a scooter, the different centre of gravity compared to bike makes injuries especially had injuries less serious.
Email studentbulletin@varndean.ac.uk if you know which of the above statements is a lie.
e-scooter_information.pdf
POST-COLLEGE INFO
Places still available for the Film and Animation portfolio bootcamp!
We still have places available on our film and animation-specific bootcamp, where students can build on work for their application over three sessions. It starts tomorrow (November 20) so you’ll need to be quick!
We’ll be covering story-boarding, animation, and filmmaking with Senior Lecturer Katarina Sengstaken. Sign up via this link: Film and Animation Portfolio Bootcamp: November 20 to December 4, 2021
UCA Live: How to apply to UCA
Our next UCA Live event takes place on Tuesday 7 December and is all about what students need to know about applying to university, including an open Q&A.
Your students can find out more here - UCA Live: How to apply to UCA
The UCA Creative Arts competition
Please encourage your art and design students to take a look and give it a go. Here’s why:
Win art materials vouchers worth ÂŁ100, ÂŁ50 and ÂŁ25
Experience designing to a brief – just like at university and in the world of work
Create work that can be used in an application portfolio
Find out more about the Creative Arts competition: https://www.uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/Competitions/2122-Competitions/Creative-Arts-Competition/
Plumpton College Wine Brochure.pdfUniversity of East Anglia - HE Webinars & Taster Lectures
22 Nov: Linguistics - Exploring the link between language and power
23 Nov: Literature - Classical civilisation: The epics of Homer
24 Nov: Creative Writing - Script-writing workshop
30 Nov: Medicine and Healthcare - Top tips for a successful interview
01 Dec: Geography - Landscapes and systems
06 Dec: Chemistry - Studying proteins with spectroscopy
07 Dec: Literature - Dystopian literature
London South Bank University
Virtual Industry Q&As
Every Wednesday during term time, 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Greater Brighton Metropolitan College is delighted to announce a programme of weekly
Virtual Industry Q&As delivered in partnership with LOOKOUT and funded by UniConnect.
The events are free to attend for people in our local community, to register
and receive the Zoom link please complete this form.
Weds 24 Nov
Nick Barnes Puppet Designer and Maker
http://nickbarnesdesign.co.uk // @nickbarnespuppets
Nick Barnes is an innovative and experienced puppetry designer and maker who has been
working in theatre for over 25 years. He makes puppets in his workshop in Hove, in the south
east of England, for productions across the UK and abroad. Working with teams
of talented makers from across the country.
University of Portsmouth Open Days
Fantastic VODAFONE degree apprenticeship
On Wednesday 1st December from 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Vodafone’s big virtual kick-off event to showcase what the company is about and all of their fantastic degree apprenticeship opportunities!
They offer degree apprenticeships in a variety of business departments such as: Software Engineering, Network Engineering, Project Management, Human Resources, Data Analyst, IT Consultancy, Cyber Security & Sub-marine Management. Upon completing one of these Level 6 programmes you’ll also come out with a paid-for degree in the relevant field.
Registration link: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Vodafone-Launch-Event
Job opportunities
Maximum number of per week should be 10hrs otherwise it will affect your at college!
VOTS 1-11-2021 (1).docPlease email the Careers team to book an appointment or if you have any enquiry email: careers@varndean.ac.uk
LIBRARY NEWS
Group Study Area
We have been trialling this area in the library as a place where you can work together quietly. How do you like it so far? Too noisy or just right? We'll be asking for your feedback soon and then make a decision!
Sussex Library open to visitors
Sussex Library is welcoming back visitors, including students studying at local sixth forms and colleges who wish to use their collections to assist with their studies. To apply for a reference membership, fill out this form and follow the instructions.
NEW ON CLICKVIEW
The Romantics and Us with Simon Schama: Tribes
Simon Schama explores how the romantics created the secular cult of national belonging in their poetry, music and art. (PG)
Vice
Dick Cheney overcomes several challenges in life and becomes a powerful bureaucrat in Washington. Vice presidency to George W Bush allows him to reshape the world. (15)
Henry V
In the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France in 1415. (U)
Code of a killer - episode 1
The story of Sir Alec Jeffreys' discovery of DNA fingerprinting and its first use by DCS David Baker in catching a double murderer. (15)
NEW BOOKS & eBOOKS
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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