The
Students' Union Ordinary General Meeting is open to ALL Middlesex
students and meets once a year. The Union's Executive (YOUR
elected officers) report on their activities and you get the
chance to question them. It also gives students the opportunity
to submit and vote on motions.
The
current total for our fundraising stands at £782.12.
Many thanks to everyone who has helped, it has truly been
a joint effort. A big thank you to Joey (Chartwells) for arranging
the 50 Cent concert tickets as we managed to auction them
off for £100!
Remember we still have the event at Trent Park on the 12th
Feb (see opposite) and collection tins around campus.
Please continue to give generously. For further information
please email j.solieri@mdx.ac.uk
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Uni’s for life, so create your legacy here
If
you’re in your last year, now’s the perfect time
to share your opinions and experiences of Middlesex University
by completing the National Student Survey. It’s a great
way to help make a lasting difference, by telling us what
we’re doing right and what could be improved.
The views of previous students have already helped us to recognise
the good things as well as make improvements where we need
to – such as reviewing library opening times and introducing
a new scheme to give students further admin and academic support.
To give your views and help to create a real legacy, just
click through to www.thestudentsurvey.com
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International Students as Sabbaticals Introduction
In 1999, NUS were successful in persuading the Home Office
to extend concessions under the Immigration Rules to enable
international students to take up sabbatical officer posts
in students’ unions immediately following their graduation.
Prior to this, international students were only allowed to
undertake sabbatical office within the duration of their course.
The Points Based System The introduction of the “points
based system” caused some headaches in this area and
NUS spent a considerable amount of time lobbying, briefing
and liaising with the UK Border Agency, BIS and ministers
to ensure that the concessions surrounding international students
remained such that they were treated under “Tier 4”
as students (rather than as extended skilled work placements
as the UKBA originally proposed).
NUS has launched a PGR employment survey, looking at the experiences
of postgrad researchers who are employed in their institutions
as researchers, teachers or in administrative posts. The results
of the survey will be used to update the NUS/UCU Postgraduate
Employment Charter and guide for unions.
It
only takes 15-20 minutes and there is £50 of Amazon
vouchers to be won.
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Interested in Joining a Society?
It's now easier than ever! Simply print out the form below
by clicking on the link fill out you details including which
societies you would like to join. Then take this form to any
MUSU reception and you will be asked to pay £3 for each
society you wish to join and you will then be given a receipt.
You will now be a member of your chosen society/societies!
Click on the activities tab above and then societies a-z to
see the full list of societies that we have on offer this
year.
Remember if you do not see a society you would like to join,
you can create your own! For information on this, click on
the activities tab and then societies or click
here
If you're unsure about any societies or would like to know
more information, please email A.Ali@mdx.ac.uk.
For details on how to start a new society and to download
the form for this please click
here
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From
Thursday 12th November MUSU will be visiting Archway every
week!
We
will be based on the third floor of the Furnival Building,
opposite the Student office.
Open
10am-4pm (Every Thursday)
We
will be issuing TFL and NUS cards, as well as providing students
with information on Societies, Welfare, Reps and SWIRL.
For
further information, contact Jenna Solieri on 020 8411 4292
or email j.solieri@mdx.ac.uk.
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Student Rep Training Dates
Student Rep training dates have now been published and can
be found here
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Transport
for London Student Oyster Cards
Beat
the Queue and Save Money Too To help you beat the queues you can now apply for your
student discount travel card online. Once again, you'll need
a digital photograph of yourself and a debit or credit card.
No
Photo/Credit or Debit Card? Dont
panic! Simply pop along to your
campus Students' Union office (see here for opening times),
bring with you your student
ID and a passport size photograph and we'll issue you with
an authorised form (hard copy) and you can post it to Transport
for London.
Opening times and more information
can be found at www.musu.mdx.ac.uk/support/services/
Sales of NUS Extra Cards for 2008/09
will close on Tuesday 30th June.
Sales of the 2009/10 card will open online on August 3rd.
NUS Extra gives you access to tonnes of great discounts, both
online and in-store, right across the UK.
The NUS Extra Card costs £10 and can be purchased online
or by visiting your Students' Union Administration Office. More information
on the NUS Extra can be found at www.nusextra.co.uk
Beat the Queue and Save Money Too - the NUS Extra Card
To help you beat
the queues you can order your NUS Extra Card online from any
computer provided you have a digital photograph of yourself
and a credit or debit card.BUY
NOW
No Credit or Debit Card?
Dont panic! Simply pop along
to your campus Students' Union office, bring
with you your student ID and £10 and we'll issue you
with a card. Opening
times and more information can be found at www.musu.mdx.ac.uk/support/services/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ What is SWIRL?
SWIRL is an area dedicated to offering students information
and advice on all aspects of University life. Whatever your
welfare or academic needs, SWIRL is your first stop on the
path to a happier student life ...
Welfare and Academic Advice, Housing Issues, Council Tax,
Loans and Bursaries, Health Advice and Information Including
Registering with a Doctor, Visa Applications, Academic Appeals,
Exam Stress, Safety Advice
SWIRL's outreach team make regular visits to all campuses.
If you would like to make an appointment please contact SWIRL
directly or ask your MUSU campus administrator to make an
appointment on your behalf.
SWIRL is open Monday-Friday 9.30-4pm
Contact us: SWIRL: 020 8411 4292
Jenna Solieri (SWIRL and Outreach Coordinator) j.solieri@mdx.ac.uk
Baz Druker (Welfare Support Worker) b.druker@mdx.ac.uk
Nikita Khattar (VP Academic) n.khattar@mdx.ac.uk
Sukhwinder Singh (VP Welfare and International) s.singh@mdx.ac.uk
For further information on SWIRL and its services pick up
a leaflet from any Students' Union reception area or look
at our dedicated section in MUD magazine.
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Learn
a language with Middlesex University's Open Language programme!
Why
not study a language at the same time as your degree? Language
skills are an invaluable asset, broaden your horizon, open
doors, enhance your employability and are immensely rewarding!
Our Open Language classes allow you to seize the opportunity
to acquire new or polish your existing language skills from
beginner to advanced level.
MUD
Radio successfully hosted the Student Radio Chart Show to
a national audience on May 10th. The show was presented by
our very own Tom Bacon and Mike Tyas of the Student Breakfast
Show. You
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Swine flu - everything you need to know
Swine
flu, or influenza A (H1N1), has arrived in the UK. The sections
below provide health and travel advice and more information
on what swine flu is
Swine
flu information leaflet
The
swine flu information leaflet is now available in more than
15 different formats and languages for UK citizens and residents
whose first language is not English, or require alternative
formats of the leaflet.
Swine
influenza is a disease in pigs. The virus currently transmitting
directly among people is now generally referred to as swine
flu although the origin of the disease is still under investigation.
There is no evidence of this strain of the disease circulating
in pigs in the UK.
Protecting
yourself against swine flu
Swine flu, like seasonal flu, is easily spread by the tiny
droplets in a cough or sneeze. You may sneeze into an empty
space but you will leave germs on a surface that another person
will pick up simply by touching that surface.
By
taking a few simple steps you can help to reduce the risk
of getting swine flu and to stop the virus spreading (see
information leaflet above).
International
travel advice
The
Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is advising against
all but essential travel to Mexico. If you'd like more travel
advice for specific countries, follow the link below to the
FCO website.
If
you are in Mexico, routine Consular and all visa services
at the Embassy in Mexico City have been suspended until further
notice. If you have an urgent consular issue, call the British
Embassy on (01 55) 5242 8500 for help.
For
further information and advice on Swine Flu, please contact 0800
1513 513
Calls
free from landlines, call charges may vary from mobiles.
If
you have any flu symptoms, phone NHS Direct on: 0845 46 47
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Javed Anjum Sheikh elected to NUS Mature Students’ Committee.
We are delighted to announce that
Javed Anjum Sheikh being elected to NUS Mature
Students’ Committee.
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MUD Radio's Red Nose Day Gunge Fest ...
Friday 13th March saw MUD Radio celebrate
Red Nose Day in style with our very own gunge tank! Our bar
manager Piers was one of 6 unlucky gunge victims (see video
below), as well as Union President Nik, who took a load of
pies to the face, all in aid of Comic Relief. All of this,
as well as some great sets from the MUD Radio DJs, managed
to raise £185.80.
HAITI
EARTHQUAKE APPEAL
Transport
for London Student Oyster Cards
NUS
Extra Cards 2009/10
MUD
Radio's Student Radio Chart Show
