Wednesday 5 March 2014

Updates from Lucy Week Commencing 2/3/14


Survey Season: 
Please don’t forget to complete the National Student Survey (Final year students!) and the Student Survey (first and second year students)... Link here!
It’s really important that you give us feedback – both the good and the constructive!!  Final year students will begin to receive calls from IPSOS Mori for failure to complete so please don’t wait to get hassling calls – click on the link above and log in to the student portal.

Volunteering: 
A huge charity event will take place on Saturday 8th of March at the John Charles Centre for Sport, LS11 5DJ, and it is going to be an official Guinness World Records attempt.
Become a volunteer and make your CV look better. Just send an email to powerleeds@gmail.com or info@pillowfighting.co.uk 

The title of the event is "Pillow Fighting for a Good Cause" and you can find more information about it through the links below:

The aim is over 5000 participants and everyone will receive a certificate of attendance and for breaking the record! All participants should bring their own pillows. There will be music bands, competitions and awards!

A lot of celebrities are already supporting the event, like Jeremy Clarkson and James May, and local sports clubs!
Registration:  www.pillowfighting.co.uk 

Placements: 
John Lewis short term placements: anyone interested should contact ali_laurie@johnlewis.co.uk with the usual cover letter / CV. 

Calling all first years: Student Wire is seeking a new editor for next year, to take over from Hannah Palmer who is doing a fabulous job but going on placement to Porsche next year! Well done Hannah! 

Focus Groups: 
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the focus group that took place on Monday. A great deal of useful information was exchanged with some immediate actions to take forward by the course team, as well as by students.   

Business Start-Up at Leeds Met Courses:
Research and Business Planning- Wednesday 5th March 
Develop your business strengths and minimise potential weakness whilst learning how to identify your target audience and understand your customer’s needs.  
Marketing & Selling- Wednesday 12th March 
Become a marketing and selling maestro! Clout Marketing & Media will help you jump start your strategy whether you're a new business or in need of fresh ideas.

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