Week 6 Happenings 25/02 - 03/03

Hopefully, everyone enjoyed their little midterm break! In case you are already worn out by this semester, remember that time goes by quickly and you want to make the most of it! In the meantime, if you need some time away from academic life, you can always come by the lounge and have a short break, with some coffee or tea and a friendly chat :)

Monday 25/02/2013:
-Event registration for the ISC trip to Durham, 6.30pm. Follow the instructions on the link below and if successful in your registration, come pick up your ticket on Wednesday.
https://www.facebook.com/events/514554335263338/
Link to Eventbrite online sign-up: http://isctriptodurham2.eventbrite.co.uk/

-Discover a little bit about Galicia! Galician Night, 7.30pm @ ISC Lounge.
https://www.facebook.com/events/435760059837580/

Tuesday 26/02/2013:
-Coffee Evening , 4pm-6pm @ ISC Lounge
Chill out, meet tons of new people over free tea, coffee and biscuits.
https://www.facebook.com/events/340866709365782/

Wednesday 27/02/2013:
-Ticket collection for the ISC trip to Durham, 6.30pm @ ISC Lounge.
https://www.facebook.com/events/129847553860346/

Thursday 28/02/2013:
Weekly Pub Night, 9pm @ Greenmantle Pub.
Cheap drinks on offer & awesome company from all over the world!
https://www.facebook.com/events/488020277925604/

Saturday 02/03/2013:
-ISC trip to Durham! Depart 7.45am from the ISC Lounge. Please note: trip only available to ticket holders.
https://www.facebook.com/events/127894557388295/

Our lounge will be open this week 12pm-4pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 12pm-6pm on Tuesday and 12pm-3pm on Friday.

Enjoy your week people!
-Clara Sophie Kantner (ISC Publicity)

Innovative Learning Week Happenings 18/02 - 24/02

I hope you all enjoy Innovative Learning Week! Whether you are using this time to catch up on reading, exploring and traveling or taking part in activies the university is organising, it's a week off for all of us! In the meantime, if you need some ISC time, you can always come by the lounge and have a short break, with some coffee or tea and a friendly chat :)

Tuesday 19/02/2013:
-Coffee Evening , 4pm-6pm @ ISC Lounge
Chill out, meet tons of new people over free tea, coffee and biscuits.
https://www.facebook.com/events/476758822372426/
-Events ticket sale: Galician Night! Only £3.00! ISC Lounge, 6.30pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/269836623147415/

Thursday 21/02/2013:
Weekly Pub Night, 9pm @ Greenmantle Pub.
Cheap drinks on offer & awesome company from all over the world!
https://www.facebook.com/events/427815733964441/

Saturday 23/02/2013:
-ISC Weekend trip to Lake District! Depart 6.45am from the ISC Lounge and return Sunday, Feb 24th 6pm! Please note: trip only available to ticket holders.
https://www.facebook.com/events/156832094469508/

Our lounge will be open this week 12pm-4pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 12pm-6pm on Tuesday and 12pm-3pm on Friday.

Enjoy ILW 2013!
 -Clara Sophie Kantner (ISC Publicity)

TIER 4 VISA Census Point! Important for Non-UK/EU Students!!!

Census Point 2: 2012/13 Semester 2 Week 5 (11-15 February 2013)
 It's time again for non EU/UK students with Tier 4 visas to go for the Census Point this semester.
What you need to do:

1) Ensure that you are already fully matriculated in the university:

You can check this by going to MyEd -> Studies -> Program of study box should say whether you're registered and matriculated. This is an important first step as your student visa will be invalidated if the University does not confirm your attendance by 5 weeks after the start date.

More info about matriculation:

www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/registry/matric
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/registry/matric/passports


2) You MUST report in person...:

 Undergraduate students: must report to the designated places (will be detailed below) during
Week 5 (11-15 February 2013) of Semester 2.


Postgraduate students: must report to the designated places (will be detailed below) during either Week 5 (11-15 February 2013) of Semester 2  AND during the summer (dates TBC) to confirm your attendance again.


DESIGNATED PLACES TO REPORT:

Old College, South Bridge: Academic Registry: 11th – 15th February 2013, 9.30am - 4.30pm

King’s Buildings: Student Information Point.James Clark Maxwell Building: 12th and 14th February 2013, 10.00am - 4.00pm

Little France: Seminar Room 5, 13th February 2013, 10.00am – 4.00pm

Easter Bush Room 1.24, 15th February 2013 10.00am – 4.00pm


Locations:
Old College: www.ed.ac.uk/maps/buildings/old-college
James Clerk Maxwell Building: www.ed.ac.uk/maps/buildings/james-clerk-maxwell-building
Peter Wilson Building: www.ed.ac.uk/maps/buildings/peter-wilson-building
Little France, Chancellor's Building: www.ed.ac.uk/maps/buildings/chancellors-building
Easter Bush: www.ed.ac.uk/maps/buildings/dick-vet-easter-bush


3) Remember to take with you

a) University of Edinburgh student card

b) Passport and visa

c) Biometric card (if you have one)

As mentioned before, the Census is crucial as you will be withdrawn from the University and removed from the UK if you fail to do the Census. If your passport lasts more than 6 months, you will have 60 days to leave the UK if you fail to do the Census.

If you cannot attend:

Due to illness, fieldwork, research work, placement etc: you must inform the Academic Registry: registry@ed.ac.uk.If you are ill, you must provide a medical certificate and you must report as soon as possible in person to Academic Registry.

If you have interrupted your studies, make sure you are listed as such on MyEd as you are not expected to attend the Census.

More information can be found here: http://www.docs.sasg.ed.ac.uk/registry/misc/Tier4CensusGuidance2012-13Student.pdf

Week 5 Happenings 11/02 - 17/02

It's the fifth week of this term already, which means Innovative Learning is coming closer! In case you are already worn out by this semester, remember that soon, we can all enjoy some relaxation time! In the meantime, if you need some time away from academic life, you can always come by the lounge and have a short break, with some coffee or tea and a friendly chat :)

Monday 11/02/2013:
-Event registration for the ISC trip to Stirling, 6.30pm. Follow the instructions on the link below and if successful in your registration, come pick up your ticket on Wednesday.
http://www.facebook.com/events/467438106653909/
Eventbrite sign-up link: http://isctriptostirling2.eventbrite.co.uk/
 
-Welcome to the Year of the Snake! Celebrate Chinese New Year with us, 7.30pm@ ISC Lounge.
http://www.facebook.com/events/450532568350313/

Tuesday 12/02/2013:
-Coffee Evening , 4pm-6pm @ ISC Lounge
Chill out, meet tons of new people over free tea, coffee and biscuits.
http://www.facebook.com/events/414290485319338/
-Ticket collection for the ISC weekend trip to Lake District, 6.30pm @ ISC Lounge.
http://www.facebook.com/events/549303738426641/

Wednesday 13/02/2013:
-Ticket collection for the ISC trip to Stirling, 6.30pm @ ISC Lounge.
http://www.facebook.com/events/133501803485100/

Thursday 14/02/2013:
Weekly Pub Night, 9pm @ Greenmantle Pub.
Cheap drinks on offer & awesome company from all over the world!
http://www.facebook.com/events/235706369897984/

Saturday 16/02/2013:
-ISC trip to Stirling! Depart 8.45am from the ISC Lounge. Please note: trip only available to ticket holders.
http://www.facebook.com/events/376022429163418/

Our lounge will be open this week 12pm-4pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 12pm-6pm on Tuesday and 12pm-3pm on Friday.

Enjoy your week people!
 -Clara Sophie Kantner (ISC Publicity)

Week 4 Happenings 04/02 - 10/02

It's the fourth week of this term already! Time to remember that the semester is short and you should make the most of lectures and tutorials. If you need some time away from academic life, you can always come by the lounge and have a short break, with some coffee or tea and a friendly chat :)

Monday 04/02/2013:
-Event registration for the ISC trip to Melrose Abbey, 6.30pm. Follow the instructions on the link below and if successful in your registration, come pick up your ticket on Wednesday.
http://www.facebook.com/events/363870463720363/
Link to EventBrite sign-up: http://isctriptomelrose.eventbrite.co.uk/#
 
-Bulgarian Night! 8pm@ ISC Lounge. A fun evening filled with exciting cultural tidbits about an exotic country.
http://www.facebook.com/events/430109413728645/

Tuesday 05/02/2013:
-Coffee Evening , 4pm-6pm @ ISC Lounge
Chill out, meet tons of new people over free tea, coffee and biscuits.
http://www.facebook.com/events/138714569622640/
-ISC Garment Sale, 6-7pm@ ISC Lounge.
Great-looking hoodies for great prices!
http://www.facebook.com/events/471767999536257/
-Events ticket sale for Chinese New Year and Rugby, 6.30pm @ ISC Lounge.
Whether you are interested in celebrating Chinese New Year with us or going to see a famous six-nations Rugby game for a heavily discounted price, this is your chance to buy a ticket!
http://www.facebook.com/events/573218056039406/

Wednesday 06/02/2013:
-Ticket collection for the ISC trip to Melrose Abbey, 6.30pm @ ISC Lounge.
http://www.facebook.com/events/485384698166144/

Thursday 07/02/2013:
Weekly Pub Night, 9pm @ Greenmantle Pub.
Cheap drinks on offer & awesome company from all over the world!
http://www.facebook.com/events/200469726766090/

Saturday 09/02/2013:
-ISC trip to Melrose Abbey! Depart 8.45am from the ISC Lounge. Please note: trip only available to ticket holders.
http://www.facebook.com/events/472885782771484/
-Rugby: Scotland vs Italy-Six Nations @ Murrayfield Stadium. Meet at ISC Lounge at 12.45pm (12 if you would like your face painted). For ticket holders only!
http://www.facebook.com/events/461346493919688/

Our lounge will be open this week 12pm-4pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 12pm-6pm on Tuesday and 12pm-3pm on Friday.
Enjoy your week people!
-Clara Sophie Kantner (ISC Publicity)