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Issue 5 - Michaelmas Term 2012
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.Latest news
- Scholarships for study in Germany
- Charterhouse European Bursaries
- Scatcherd European Scholarships
- Safety on the streets at night
Events
Latest news
Scholarships for study in Germany
The following scholarships are available to study for one or two years in Germany.
- Hanseatic Scholarships: Enable final year students to undertake research or pursue a workable project not connected to a research degree at an academic institution in Germany.
- Michael Foster Memorial Scholarship: Enables final year students to undertake research or other academic work in a field of their choice at any university, excluding art and music academies, in Germany.
The closing date for applications is Friday 1 February 2013 (3rd week Hilary term). For further information visit the Fees and Funding website.
Charterhouse European Bursaries
The Charterhouse European Bursaries are available to undertake a period of study in Europe (see website for eligible countries). Awards of up to £6,500 are available for periods of study ranging from 3 months to 1 year. The closing date for applications is Friday 15 February 2013 (5th week Hilary term).Scatcherd European Scholarships
The Scatcherd European Scholarships are available to undertake a period of study in Europe (see website for eligible countries). Awards of up to £6,500 are available for periods of study ranging from 3 months to 1 year. The closing date for applications is Friday 15 February 2013 (5th week Hilary term).Safety on the streets at night
Security Services advise that there have been robberies reported in the East Oxford area, carried out by a group and involving threats of and showing of a knife. The victims have all been young males of student age and appearance who have been walking alone between 7pm and the early hours of the morning. Some of the victims have been followed from the O2 and the Regal.
The Crime Prevention Advisor offers the following advice:
- If possible walk home in a group, not on your own. If someone tries to take something from you by force, it may be best to give it to them, this way it will avoid you getting injured.
- If someone tries to follow you make for a public place, such as a shop or a restaurant or walk towards other people. Shout out to others that the person is following you and you want someone to call the police. Make lots of noise and use your personal alarm to shock the person and use this opportunity to make good your escape.If you need to use your mobile phone on route go into a shop or stand with your back to a shop window and constantly survey the area around you. Keep the conversation short and to the point and try not to be too obvious doing it.
- Walk with confidence and look as though you’re on a mission. Keep your head up and whilst you should look ahead to avoid unnecessary confrontations, such as a group of young men ahead of you, you should also be aware of everything around you. Whenever possible use well lit and busy streets and definitely avoid alleyways, wasteland and other quiet short cuts.
If you have any information relating to these crimes, please call Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or call Thames Valley Police on 101 for non emergency reporting.