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Issue 3 - Trinity Term 2013

Welcome to the latest issue of Student News, containing a roundup of information on news and events from the University. Check out the Student Gateway or follow us on Twitter for up-to-the minute information.

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Bodleian Wikipedia Editathon, Radcliffe Science Library, 13:00-16:00, 24 May 2013

The Bodleian Libraries are running their first ever Wikipedia Editathon in support of the Bodleian-developed online resource QueenVictoriasJournals.com. The aim of the session is to improve Wikipedia coverage of individuals and events mentioned by Queen Victoria in her journals. Further information is available from the Wikipedia Editathon poster (866kb) or the Wikipedia webpage.

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Tanner Lecture, University Museum of Natural History, 17:30, 30 May 2013

Professor Michael Ignatieff will deliver the Tanner Lecture on the subject of: ‘Representation and Responsibility: Ethics and Public Office’.

Michael Ignatieff is a Canadian writer, teacher and former politician. He holds a doctorate in history from Harvard University and has held academic posts at Kings College, Cambridge and at the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. He served in the Parliament of Canada and was Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and holds a joint professorial appointment at the Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto and at the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.

The Tanner Lectures were established by the American scholar, industrialist, and philanthropist, Obert Clark Tanner, to advance and reflect upon the scholarly and scientific learning relating to human values.

For more information visit: Linacre College website. Bookings can be made by contacting Rebecca Waterman.

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Staying in the UK to work - Careers Service, 12:30-14:00, 3 June 2013

The Visa and Immigration Advisers will be giving a presentation for students wishing to remain in the UK to work. More information is available on the Careers Service website.

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Mumps health advice

Over the past few years, there have been seasonal incidences of mumps. In any such case the network of college nurses and doctors will work in partnership with Public Health England to take all the appropriate measures. If you think you might have mumps-like symptoms, you should stay in your room or at home and phone your college doctor, nurse or GP for advice. Students who have not had the two MMR vaccinations should contact their GP to arrange to be vaccinated. If you are due to sit exams and are unwell please consult your college in the first instance. For guidance on illness during exams, refer to the Examination Regulations. More information about mumps is available from the Health and Welfare section of the Student Gateway.

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Volunteer through Oxford Hub

Oxford Hub, Oxford's student volunteering centre, has a range of projects designed for and run by student volunteers. Opportunities vary from getting involved in local schools, working with the elderly, homeless or migrant groups, to managing a community allotment or running a student food co-operative. Whether you just want to try something new for an hour a week, or you're up to the challenge of leading a project to address a pressing local need, there's something for you.

Through the Ethical Network you can also see all of the ethical student societies active in Oxford, including International Rights and Development groups and Environmental campaigns, as well as plenty of groups making local social change.

For more information email the Oxford support officer or visit the Oxford Hub website.

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Careers Fairs held in Asia in September 2013

Working in collaboration with Cambridge University, Imperial College London and the London School of Economics, the University of Oxford will be hosting three separate careers fairs in Asia in September 2013. The fairs will be attended by a variety of employers from different employment sectors, and are a unique way for students to meet western multi-nationals and local organisations who are recruiting into the region. For more information visit the Careers Fairs webpage or email Careers.

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Bodleian Libraries news

This term's Bodleian Libraries update includes news about a range of capital projects, including the refurbishment of the Weston Library, which is scheduled to open to the University in Michaelmas 2014, and the planned new South Entrance to the Radcliffe Camera, which will be created in the Long Vacation. It also features the Saturday delivery service from the Book Storage Facility in Swindon, which is being trialled this term, and the role being played by the Libraries in developing and delivering services in support of open access to research publications for the University. The newsletter is available on the Bodleian website.

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Healthy volunteers needed for anxiety drug study

A research group at the Department of Psychiatry are recruiting healthy volunteers for a study investigating the effects of the anxiety treatment diazepam on the processing of emotions. If you are healthy with no history of a psychological disorder, please see the Information sheet (111kb) or contact Julia Gottwald for more information. Time and expenses will be reimbursed.

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Put your idea to the test in the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge

The Green Challenge is looking for the next sustainable business idea that will help reduce Co2 emissions and encourage students to enter their sustainable business ideas for the chance to win £430,000 worth of funding to bring your idea to life. Entries are measured on your ability to help reduce Co2 emissions in a range of categories including ICT, lifestyle, design, energy and mobility, and must be submitted before 17 July 2013. Visit Postcode Lottery Green Challenge.

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Volunteers required by the Oxford Vaccine Group

Oxford Vaccine Group, part of the University of Oxford, is currently recruiting volunteers for a study entitled ‘RSV001 – A new vaccine to prevent severe viral chest infections.’ If you are aged 18 to 50 years old and in good health you may be eligible to take part in the study. You will be compensated for your time, inconvenience and travel over the study period. If you are interested in participating in this study, please read the Study Information Booklet (195kb) or visit the Oxford Vaccine Group website.

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