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[Hermes II] Week 08/09/2008

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Messages for Everyone

1LANGUAGES FOR ALL 2008-09 - TURKISH
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We have introduced a new language to our Languages for All Programme - TURKISH at Non-Accredited level week commencing 6 October 2008. If you are interested in registering on our new language course, or would like further details, please contact Linda on Tel 385488 or email address .
 

2MUSEUM COLLECTIONS ON SHOW FOR DOORS OPEN DAYS
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The annual Doors Open Days weekend will be taking place on 20-21 Sept and Museum Services will be taking part with special guided tours of the new Zoology Museum (on Saturday at 10 and 11.15) and Hawkhill House, the 18th century building that houses our main stores (on both days at 3pm). Places must be booked in advance using the Doors Open Days number 01382 433558.
http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/opendays/area_programmes.aspx?areaid=10&start=11&dir=ASC
 

3EXHIBITION PREVIEW: 'DEVIANTS'
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You are invited to the exhibition preview of a Crafts Council Touring Exhibition called 'Deviants', on Friday 26 September, 5-7pm, in the Matthew Gallery, Matthew Building, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design. 'Deviants' presents curious works that deviate wildly from what we think of as traditional craft. Exhibition runs 20 September – 24 October.
www.exhibitions.dundee.ac.uk/programmes_current.html
 

4LIFT SHARE FROM PERTH TO DUNDEE
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I am a female driver, looking for passengers for a lift share from Perth to Dundee, Monday to Friday. My car already contains one passenger from Civil Engineering. Return journeys will be charged at £3. Pick ups/Drop offs will be from the Train/Bus station in Perth to Dundee University. Please call 07792891128 for further details.
 

5RESEARCH SEMINAR - TECHNOLOGY SUPPORTED EDUCATION
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There will be a seminar on "Research Agenda in Technology Supported Education" in the Wolfson Theatre, School of Computing, at 12:00-1:00, Wed. Sept. 10th. The speakers will be Nick Hine from the School of Computing and Amparo Clavijo Olarte from the Universidad Distrital, Bogota, Colombia. See link for abstract. Free entry, all welcome.
http://www.computing.dundee.ac.uk/ac_research/seminars.asp
 

6LANGUAGES FOR ALL 2008-09 - ILA APPROVED
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All our language courses are ILA approved. If your income is £18,000 a year or less you can get up to £200 a year towards the cost of learning something new - a language! For an application pack and to find out more call free on 0808 100 1090 or go online at www.ilascotland.org.uk. Alternatively, give Linda a call on 385488 or email email address for further info.
 

7LANGUAGES FOR ALL 2008-09 - 13 EXCITING LANGUAGES
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Register now for one of our language courses! We have 13 languages to choose from - Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, Gaelic, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese and Russian at Non-Accredited levels w/c 6 Oct 08. Spaces also available in French, German and Spanish at Accredited levels w/c 29 Sep 08. Further info, please contact Linda on Tel 385488 or email address
 

8JERUSALEM FROM ISLAMIC AND CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES
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Due to the successful events last year The Message Society and some of our Christian fellows are glad to announce the following event. Jerusalem from Islamic and Christian Perspectives. We will be exploring this topic AWAY from politics but in an objective and informative manner. On 23rd Oct 2008 at 7pm in Tower Extension Lecture Theatre. email address
 

9RELIGION FROM ISLAMIC AND CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES
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The Message Society and some of our Christian fellows are holding the following event: Religion from Islamic and Christian Perspectives. This is not a debate but an opportunity to explore the two respected religions. On 24th Nov 2008 at 7pm in Tower Extension Lecture Theatre. For more info: email address
 

In the Name of Science

10TAKE PART IN A SPEECH EXPERIMENT
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I am a computing student carrying out a research on speech synthesis. We are looking for native English speakers with normal hearing to evaluate the quality of synthetic speech. If you are interested in donating approximately 30 minutes to spot the difference between the artificial voices and natural voice, please contact Ha Trinh at email address . Many thanks.
 

11BUGGGY STUDY
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Dr. Suzanne Zeedyk and her research team are carrying out a buggy study out in Dundee University to test the comfort of different buggies. It involves a short walk through town with your baby in a buggy. We are looking for infants between 6-24 months and would really appreciate your partipation! If interested please contact Myshi on(M.Y.Mackenzie@dundee.ac.uk)/07518379411.
 

12PSYCHOLOGY EXPERIMENT - EARN £5
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Participants needed for an eyemovement Psychology experiment. It lasts about 45min and you'll be paid £5 for your time. Requirments:1. native speakers of British English (age< 35); 2.do not wear glasses; 3. not dyslexic. Please contact me at email address with your time preference.
 

13EARN £5 IN A PSYCHOLOGY EXPERIMENT
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I am looking for native English speakers who are right handed to participate in my touchscreen experiment. It takes about 45 minutes and pays £5. If you meet the criteria, please fill in your details at the webpage linked to from this message. If you have any questions please email email address Thank you for your participation.
http://www.dundee.ac.uk/psychology/volunteer/index.htm
 

Messages for Students

14CALLING ALL SOCIETIES
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If you are a member of a society that wants to book a table for the Fresher's Fayre then please contact Andrew smith at email address or please download an application form from the dusa website at www.dusa.co.uk
 

Messages for Staff

15ASRS - NEW DIRECTOR
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Lorna Jones takes over as Director of Admissions & Student Recruitment Services tomorrow (9/9/08) from Gordon Craig who has held the position for over 11 years. Gordon will assume a new post of Associate Director within External Relations working on specific marketing, international and ambassadorial projects, prior to his official retirement at the end of April 2009.
 

16"WHOSE LIFE IS IT ANYWAY?"
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Places are available on the above workshop on Tue 23 Sept: 2-5pm. This workshop will benefit anyone who would like to develop their own personal potential through enhanced self awareness. The session takes a look at who we are & how we fit into our surroundings. For a place contact Morag Pollard Tel: 88213 or Email: email address .
 

17ASSERTIVENESS SKILLS FOR MANAGERS & SUPERVISORS
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This workshop on Thur 25 Sept: 9.15am-4.30pm aims to teach the difference between assertion (get & give respect), aggression (selfish domination) and non-assertion (appeasement). Lunch will be provided. See link for more info. For a place contact Morag Pollard Tel: 88213 or Email: email address .
http://www.somis.dundee.ac.uk/hermes/2007-08/pages/20080901_003_3120.html
 

18CAREER BRIDGES 5
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Places are available on this career-enhancing training of seven days across the session. Collaborative with Dundee, Stirling and St Andrews. Fifth intake October 2008. For details contact Terry Vickers Email: email address .
 

19FEMALE ACADEMICS' NETWORKING SCHEME
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The next Networking Scheme meeting is to be held on Wed 17 Sept: 12noon-2pm. The speaker for this session will be Mamta Singhal, University of Strathclyde. Mamta is a lecturer, entrepreneurial MBA student & product designer. Lunch is included. Contact Morag Pollard Tel: 88213 or Email: email address to book your place.
 

20BASIC POWERPOINT FOR PRESENTATIONS
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This workshop on Wed 24 Sept: 2-4.30pm is appropriate for anyone who does, or will, need to give presentations formally. It aims to give you the confidence to try PowerPoint and some basic skills & ideas for improvement. Contact Morag Pollard Tel: 88213 or Email: email address for a place.
 

21P@SS -PERSONAL ACADEMIC STUDENT SKILLS
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How well do students know how to learn? How can we as academics help students to achieve their full potential? Personal Academic Student Skills (P@SS) has been developed to explore the 'how' & the 'why' of learning with students. Come along & find out more on Wed 10 Sept: 10.15am start with refreshments & buffet lunch. Contact Lorraine Walsh on email address .
 

22IT STAFF INDUCTION
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This workshop on Fri 26 Sept: 10.30am-12pm is a must for all new staff using/intending to use any University ICT facilities or equipment or existing staff who haven't had the opportunity to attend an IT induction course. Contact Morag Pollard Tel: 88213 or Email: email address for a place.
 

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