Student Services Newsletter - London Metropolitan University

Student Services Newsletter
Dear Student
Welcome to the February edition of the Student
Services Newsletter. To all our new students, we
welcome you to London Met and wish you every
success in your new studies. To our current
students, we very much hope that you have had a
good start to the new term.
Thank you to those of you who completed the
Student Services Survey. We had some really
useful feedback and we will keep you informed of our developments. In the
meantime, here are some of the highlights from the Survey.
My team are here to support you in your studies and your success. Please do not
hesitate to contact us for one-to-one advice. For more information please visit:
londonmet.ac.uk/studentservices
A look back at December & January
Care Leaver Event
The Advice, Information and Funding Service (AIFS)
hosted a Care Leavers event in December, which
gave Care Leavers the chance to take part in a range
of fun activities. These included music, refreshments,
team / confidence building exercises and competitions.
The event was extremely well received by all who took
part and more events will be run during the year.
Student Services – londonmet.ac.uk/studentservices February 2015
For more information about care leaver support and activities please email
careleavers@londonmet.ac.uk
London Met Employability Award has launched
The first ever London Met Employability
Award has launched. So far we have
completed our first induction briefings,
which gave registered students a complete
overview of the award programme before
commencement.
The Employability Award is designed to
enhance your employability skills and get
you ready for the graduate job market. The
programme offers students a variety of
options within four key areas, which are:
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Two 1:1 sessions with a Careers Consultant
4 Careers Workshops to include 1 Skills Development Session
25 Hours of Volunteering with a Not for Profit Organisation
A 250 word reflective exercise
The Award will also be added to your Degree Transcript when you graduate.
If you would like to take part in this fantastic opportunity please contact:
Sarah Giles careers.studentservices@londonmet.ac.uk / T: 020 7133 2094
Sana Mannan s.mannan@londonmet.ac.uk / T: 020 7320 2380
Don't delay - Places are going fast!
Advice, Information & Funding Service (AIFS)
Have you started an
Undergraduate Course in January 2015?
Due to government regulations on student
funding, you will receive your final 2014/15
payment for your first year in June 2015.
When you progress to your next year of study, in September 2015, the 1st payment
of your 2015/16 student finance, will be paid in January 2016, as the rules state that
students cannot receive more than one academic years’ worth of funding during a 12
month period from the start of an academic year (1st January). Students need to
ensure that they budget for this period (June 2015 to January 2016).
Student Services – londonmet.ac.uk/studentservices February 2015
For further information and some Q&A's on January starters, please refer to our web
site www.londonmet.ac.uk/advice
Highlights for February
Graduate opportunities on the increase
Graduate opportunities are increasing according to BBC news. The article link below
details how the UK job market has become more interested in graduates.
According to the article, graduate recruitment
is higher than ever and recruiters are now
offering paid work experience. Also the High
Fliers study states that graduate recruitment
will be at its peak in 2015, which will give
students reassurance.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education30745839
National Student Money Week 2015:
16th - 20th February
Purse strings tight? Strapped for cash?
Look out for our pop up money advice
stands.
We will help you make sure you are getting all the money you're entitled to and to
navigate the ‘muddy waters’ often encountered when dealing with Student Finance
England.
The Piazza (North Campus) - Tues 17th Feb, 12 - 2 pm
Calcutta House (City Campus) - Thurs 19th, 12 - 2pm
NSMW15 is a national initiative to empower students to know their money rights. Last
year London Met helped students claim £75,000.
Mental Health and Wellbeing - events in February
We have a Mental Health Awareness-raising event coming up in February so keep a
look out for further information. These events will be on the 5th and 18th February and
are aimed at promoting mental health.
Student Services – londonmet.ac.uk/studentservices February 2015
Time to Talk Day, 5th February 2015
12pm to 2pm, Blue Met Lounge, Tower Building
Time To Talk Day is asking everyone to break the silence by taking just 5 minutes on
the 5th to have a conversation about mental health. At lunchtime,
look out for the ‘Time to Talk’ stand at Holloway Road site, and
come and speak to the Disabilities and Dyslexia Service and the
Counselling team about what we do to help prevent mental
health difficulties and to support people already experiencing
difficulties with their mental health.
University Mental Health and Wellbeing Day,
18th February 2015, 12pm to 2pm
Calcutta House Refectory (Basement)
University Mental Health and Wellbeing Day is an national
and annual event which aims to promote the mental health
and wellbeing of students and staff in Higher Education. At
lunchtime, look out for our stand at Calcutta House, to find
out more or share your own university survival tips!
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Free tea and cakes
Free stress test
Tips for improved resilience
Relaxation techniques
Win a prize in our myth-busting quiz
Find out about mental health support for London Met students
For more information visit - www.time-to-change.org.uk/timetotalkday - or
email dds.studentservices@londonmet.ac.uk
With warm wishes
Hayriye Mehmet
Director of Student Services
Student Services – londonmet.ac.uk/studentservices February 2015