Returning Year 2 Undergraduates Welcome Back Returning Year 2 Undergraduates EDM Department Presented by: Dr S.T.Swift Programme Leader: BSc Mathematics 2016 September 20

In this session: What’s new? IT facilities and technical support Student information & support Academic calendar for 2016/2017 Student representation UWE Ambassadors / STEM Ambassadors News from Library Services Employability, Placements, volunteering + more… Stepping up to the next level of study

Who’s who in the department Head of Department: Catherine Hobbs Dept. Academic Director: Kevin Golden Associate Heads:- Karen Henderson – Maths and Statistics Chris Toomer – Aerospace Abdul Farooq – Electronic and Robotics Neil Larsen – Mechanical and Motorsport Alison Hooper– Student Experience Ramin Amali – Partnerships and CPD Matt Studley– Research

Computers and Software Computer labs Open learning spaces Signage screens PC bookings Software download

www.uwe.ac.uk/its IT Services in FET IT Support Centre 0117 328 3612 Q block 2Q33 IT Support Centre 0117 328 3612 Library 3D28

Online Information and resources Students tab on web site http://www.uwe.ac.uk provides your first port of call (online) for information and advice Important sections include: Academic Advice ~ see link to the Academic Regulations & Procedures 2016/17, including student guide to changes Study Support page for details of study support available in the faculty and for all UWE students See module & programme sites + the FET tab on Blackboard for course-specific information

Academic calendar for 2016/17 Teaching block 1 (Autumn) is 12 weeks, as usual Winter vacation is 3 weeks this year Teaching block 2 is also 12 weeks Easter vacation is 2 weeks The resit period is 10th-21st July 2017 The resit coursework submission deadline will be Tuesday 11th July (this needs confirmation) See programme handbooks and Term Dates for more details

Regulation Changes The Current Academic Regulations and Procedures are available online on the Students tab, Academic Advice section Regulations and Procedures A Student and staff guide – key changes to academic regulations and procedures 2016/17 is available as a pdf on this webpage

Further Information Information about Extenuating Circumstances and the Five Working Day Extension for coursework are available online on the Students tab, Academic Advice section, under Assessments. For further advice and guidance you can make an appointment with a Student Support Adviser either by visiting one of the Information Points or by telephoning 0117 32 85678.

Student Representatives Student Reps are elected to be your voice

Becoming a Student Ambassador UWE students with the right to work in the UK can apply to become a Student Ambassador. The application period is open from 09.00 on Tuesday 20th September to 09.00 on Monday 17th October 2016. Interviews will take place in November/December 2016 with training following over January/February 2017. Full details about the scheme and how students can apply can be found on the Student Ambassadors webpage

Becoming a Student Ambassador What is the role of a Student Ambassador? As an Ambassador, you would primarily support the student recruitment and outreach activities as well as getting involved with marketing and faculty work including: Open Days. Applicant Days. Welcome and course inductions. Photography and filming. Presentations and interactive workshops on campus and in schools and colleges. Facilitating student life talks for students at schools and colleges. Supporting our widening participation activities. Provide campus tours. UCAS and HE recruitment fairs across the South West and UK. Course-specific interviews.

Becoming a Student Ambassador STEM Student Ambassador Further training will be provided to UWE Ambassadors who want to become STEM Ambassadors. Specific STEM training will be provided by staff from FET and will take place in conjunction with generic student ambassador training. STEM Ambassadors support the University through a wide range of events some of which include: BoxED - STEM activities in a box STEM School Activity Days Bloodhound and EDF Technology clubs

BoxED UWE BoxED is a school focused outreach programme of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) related activities. The overall aim of the programme is to keep more young people interested in STEM and improve the numbers of students from our region going into further and higher education. The activities are designed for Years 5-12 (ages 9-17). This is a key age range when young people are making decisions to stick with (or move away from) STEM subjects. The delivery of the programme is on the school site, but the activity is led by UWE Bristol students. This provides a personal connection to the idea of going to university. It offers the school students role models who can demonstrate to them that it is cool to be excited about learning. For further information about the programme email boxed@uwe.ac.uk.

Library Services Library Services - key new developments, resources and reminders of other important services we offer

Support from UWE Careers You will meet the UWE Careers in a scheduled session in week 10 as part of a series of talks on work experience, see your timetable weeks 9-17. Weeks 9-17 Mon 13.00-14.00 2B25 In addition you have 2 scheduled workshops on Graduate Development to help with placement/career opportunities, see your timetable weeks 10-11.

Support from UWE Careers Make the most of your time at UWE: Information useful in securing a placement and for later employment:

Make the best of what’s on offer Be prepared to change gear and take more responsibility for your own learning and development in Year 2 Ask for help or advice if you can’t find what you’re looking for or you’re not sure what to do Tell us what you think… … and have an enjoyable and successful year!