Announcements

18 April, 13:00 onwards, The Acre, Headingley Campus, contact Jo Mannion.
Why not take a break from your studies or the office for a quick game of cricket on the Acre? This recreational taster session will include lots of fun, short, quick-paced games guaranteed to get your heart rate going and maybe make you think a bit differently about playing cricket.

One lucky winner will get the chance to commentate in front of tens of thousands of spectators at the Olympic Stadium, as part of the BUCS Visa Outdoor Athletics Championships on Saturday 5 May during Universities Week 2012. You must be a student to enter and can take part by 1) uploading a 90 second clip of yourself commentating at a local or university sports event to YouTube and 2) fill in the entry form on the Universities Week website.  

Do you have a smartphone?
Do you use apps like Foursquare, Geocaching, Weight Watchers or MyFitnessPal?
Do you travel in Leeds and are over 18?

If you would like to take part in a focus group about smart phone users travelling in Leeds then contact Dr Nikolas Thomopoulos.

With the recent glorious weather we’ve experienced in Leeds, we are glad that you are able to enjoy the green spaces at both of our campuses and the surrounding parks. Could we ask that you be mindful of our University’s neighbours and ensure that you tidy up after yourselves and keep the area looking as you would like to find it. Also if you are planning to have a BBQ please use the designated barbeque areas on campus.

If you would like to get involved in tidying up your local area, our Students’ Union organise regular Clean Ups around the city for student volunteers. Please go to the CALM website to find out how you can join in.

Massive congratulations to former Leeds Met student Stuart Lancaster who has been announced as permanent England rugby union head coach.

The library is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Library staff are there to help during the following times:

Saturday 31 March, 10:00-16:00

Sunday 1 April, SELF-SERVICE

Monday-Thursday, 2-5 April, 08:30-19:00

Friday-Monday, 6-9 April (Easter Weekend), SELF-SERVICE

Tuesday-Thursday, 10-12 April, 08:30-19:00

Friday 13 April, 08:30-17:00

Saturday 14 April, 10:00-16:00

Sunday 15 April, 10:00-18:00

The Library is open 24/7 self-service at all other times.
IT help is available 24/7 on 0113 812 1000
Between 21:00 and 08:30 you will need your Campus Card to enter and use The Library

It is that time of year again when you can enjoy reasonably priced food and beverage events in the Student Training Restaurant (Carnegie Pavilion) on the following Mondays:

• 26 March – Italian
• 16 April – Cupcake café
• 23 April – The Lunch Room (sandwiches/paninis/jacket potatoes)
• 30 April – The Carnegie Deli (breakfast & lunch deli)

Look out for the advertising on the information screens for each event which will give more information regarding opening times/prices/menus etc.

You will be asked to provide customer feedback on your experience which will enable the Management Team to evaluate their event as part of their assessment – both positive and constructive comments will help our students carry out this process more effectively.

Please note that payment for meals and drinks can only be taken in cash.

West Yorkshire Playhouse and Look Left Look Right join forces to create a new interactive adventure, inviting you to explore corridors and unknown spaces for one-on-one encounters and daring scenarios.

They are recruiting people for the community company of 'You: The Player', a site-specific interactive adventure being performed throughout West Yorkshire Playhouse in April as part of the Transform Festival.

It's an exciting opportunity to work alongside a creative team of professionals and to think differently about theatre for anyone aged 16 or over who would like to work with the creative team and core company to make this bold, interactive site-specific performance.

How to apply: 
Read the full details here to make sure you're available for all the required rehearsal and performance dates. This is an unpaid, voluntary position. Contact Box Office on 0113 213 7700 or email liz.irving@wyp.org.uk by Friday 23 March with your full contact information and details of your availability, as well as a response to the question:  "What is your favourite game, and who would you most like to play it with?"

Don't want to be in it, but do want to see it? Check the website for details.

Entering and raising funds for 'Race for Life' will fund research and provide crucial assistance to cancer sufferers and their relatives and friends. Visit the Race for Life website and get fundraising ideas and an online application form.

The two Leeds Events are at Temple Newsam, Halton, Leeds: 30 June (10K), 1 July (5K).

CollegeFashionista.co.uk have contacted us with the following message: 'CollegeFashionista.co.uk is looking for ambitious, goal-orientated interns who would like to be their campus representative this Autumn. Our interns, aka Style Gurus, are in charge of capturing street style photography around their college campus as well as creating reports based on their findings. Style Gurus contribute one post weekly during the duration of the internship as well as participate in weekly Twitter chats with fashion industry executives. Interns also have the opportunity to work on brand campaigns and organize local fashion events.

'If your enthusiastic about the fashion industry, have experience in journalism and/or photography please email your resume and an example street style photograph to apply@collegefashionista.com.

'The position runs from the week 28 May-24 August and is unpaid, however credit can be received. Students must own or have access to a camera for the position. SLR cameras preferred. Looking for outgoing students who want to expand their writing portfolio and contribute to a growing media company. Applications are due by 1 April.'

18:00-21:00, Leeds Town Hall, The Headrow, Leeds

The Northern Film School is proud to announce a special gala screening of WE ARE POETS, the feature documentary made by two of our graduates, Daniel Lucchesi and Alex Ramseyer-Bache. The screening is a partnership between Access Moving Image and Leeds Young People’s Film Festival and will be hosted by guest poet Benjamin Zephaniah. There will be a Q & A with the filmmakers plus poetry performances by the stars of the film and the new generation of gifted poets from Leeds Young Authors.

This promises to be the best ever screening event for WE ARE POETS as the film returns to its home in Leeds ahead of its national cinema release. Many of the young poets (featured as well as not featured in the film) plus parents & lots of friends will be attending, so expect a real party atmosphere.

To get your free ticket and your name/s on the guest list (ie free tickets!) RSVP to Access Moving Image  to confirm your attendance plus the name/s of your guests. Free tickets are limited.

Leeds Carnegie is offering £5 tickets with a unique promo code to several of their games, at Headingley Carnegie Stadium. Discounted tickets are available for Home Play Off games against Rotherham (18 March), Bedford (25 March) and Cornish Pirates (21 April). To buy simply call 0871 4231315 or click here and quote the promo code: - LCUNI12.

26 March, 17:00, Hockey Pitch, Carnegie Sports Centre, Headingley Campus
Enter a student or staff team into the annual small-sided hockey tournament at University Sport. Trophies and t-shirts available as prizes, and all equipment is provided. £5 to enter. Teams can be mixed, and of any ability. To enter a team, or for more information, contact Sarah Humphreys.

Students and staff of Leeds Met are invited to take part in a unique volunteering experience. Participants will take part in an expedition down Abrahams Path, which promises to deliver a real feel for the Middle East though visits to historic sites and staying in the homes of local people.

Participants will be doing capacity-building work in a not-for-profit project in Israel, and then another in Palestine in conjunction with UK Friends of Abraham's Path – a group dedicated to promoting understanding between diverse groups. It is hoped that the experience will help Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Agnostic and Atheist students to understand and promote the work of the UK Friends of Abraham's Path, spreading the values of hospitality, mutual respect and cross-cultural dialogue in Britain..

For more information or to apply click here

11 March, 12:00-15:00, Hyde Park Picture House, £3 with a free raffle ticket.
A selection of recent films from the Northern Film School will be screened as part of this event. Industry professionals will be on hand to give students feedback on their work. This is an opportunity for young filmmakers to network, enhance their portfolio and see how the audience reacts to their films. For more information contact leeds-studentfilm@hotmail.co.uk or pc09gn@leeds.ac.uk.

30 March, Leeds Town Hall
Showing will be the documentary film We Are Poets following six young slam poets, from the Leeds Young Authors group, over the course of a year, as they represent the UK at Brave New Voices, the most prestigious poetry slam competition in the USA. Tickets available from the box office at £5/£3.50/£2.50. Telephone 0113 224 3801.

24 March
The abseil will be down the side of the Portland Building at City Campus. All participants must raise a minimum of £20 to cover the cost - anything else goes straight to the charity! If you don't fancy it come along and support the cause anyway! The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust takes young people aged between 8-24 sailing to help them regain their confidence, on their way to recovery from cancer, leukaemia and other serious illness.

To register or find out more, contact l.perkins6942@student.leedsmet.ac.uk.

The Students’ Union elections took place last week and 20 students campaigned hard for the four full time roles. Congratulations to the following students who were elected:

David Alcorn - President
Tashi Thornley - Vice President Education
Channing Brankin -  Vice President Student Activities
Mia Tamarin -  Vice President Welfare

The newly elected officers will begin their handover on 1 June and they will officially take up their roles on 1 July.

11 March, 11:00-16:00, Leeds Club, 3 Albion Place, Leeds
Come and be pampered and treat yourselves to a bit of shopping, whilst listening to live music and enjoying a complimentary drink. There will be numerous boutique stalls offering pamper treatments, gifts, trinkets and sweet treats - the perfect opportunity to pick up a Mother's Day present.

Tickets cost £5 and include: a complimentary drink on arrival; a complimentary nail treatment by Bliss; a goody bag full of goodies (Only 50 available). A PES Events Management student initiative. All proceeds go directly to Breast Cancer Care.

8 March, 15:00-20:00, The Stage, Leeds Met Student Union, City Campus

Bring along your unwanted clean, wearable clothes, shoes and accessories and exchange them for another pre-loved item. Don't worry if you can't bear to part with anything, pay £5 and get three 'swap tokens' on the day. Tickets available now from both Headingley and City Campus, £2 or £3 on the door, including complimentary refreshments. In aid of their charity 'Springboard UK', this is a PES Events Management student initiative, find them on Facebook.

8 March, 10:30-11:30, 11:40-12:40, 13:00-14:00, 14:05-15:05, Fitness Centre, City Campus

Come along and join participants in spinning for four hours in aid of Sport Relief. Participants can join individually or as a team to split up the four hours or partner up and do two hours each. A PES Events Management student initiative. Contact l.booth9622@student.leedsmet.ac.uk for details.

17 March, 10:15-12:00, James Graham, Headingley Campus
To tie in with National Science and Engineering Week and presented by John Auty, Lecturer, this is a free, fun, interactive exploration for primary age children, siblings and parents. Please note that all children must be accompanied by a parent/carer and must arrive by 10:15. Registration essential, email y.rayner@leedsmet.ac.uk.

19 March, 18:00, Blue Hall, Carnegie Sports Centre, Headingley Campus

This recreational tournament is open to any student or staff member of the University. Teams can be mixed, and there are prizes for the winners. Collect a team entry form (£5 per team), from the Carnegie Sports Centre Reception, or contact Sarah Humphreys or Jo Mannion.

4 March, 13:00-17:00, The Queens Hotel, Leeds

The Co-operative North Membership team and Daisy Green Events are inviting women in Leeds to clear out their closets and bag themselves a brand new wardrobe, at a 'Swap and Shop til You Drop' event.

Visitors are invited to bring their unworn but not over-loved or over worn items of clothing, shoe and accessories along with books from 13:00-15:30 and be ready to get swapping at 16:00.

Alongside the swap, there will be a market with stalls from local and international suppliers selling homemade, organic and Fairtrade wares. There is also Fairtrade food sampling,jewellery making workshops and a coffee shop. The event is in its third year, and is part of Fairtrade Fortnight, and to mark International Women’s Day. Fairtrade Fortnight (27 February – 11 March) celebrates the Fairtrade movement and aims at raising the profile of FAIRTRADE Mark products. Fairtrade helps producers in developing countries by guaranteeing fair prices and providing an additional social premium to fund vital community projects.

Nicola Wylde, Co-operative Membership Officer for the North, said: “The swap shop offers women the chance to clear out their old clothes and update their wardrobes, completely for free, as well as raising awareness for Fairtrade and celebrating International Women’s Day. This year promises to be as girly and glam as ever – all in the name of two worthwhile causes.”

Tickets are free, limited to two per person, and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. To book tickets please contact donna.murgatroyd@co-operative.coop. For more information about the event, email nicola.wylde@co-operative.coop.

Our Events Management students invite you to 'An Awards Night Fright', a murder mystery evening organised to raise money for The Prince's Trust. Taking place at The Hilton Hotel, Leeds on 9 March, 19:00, the event includes a drinks reception, three course meal, a raffle and a DJ. The murder mystery play will be performed by our Drama students.

Tickets cost £31 or buy a table of 10 for £300, available here  or contact Katherine Dawson on 07876223397

Making You Distinctly Employable 
5 March, 09:30-16:00, Gandhi Hall, James Graham, Headingley Campus, contact Melissa Watts
The Carnegie Faculty presents a day of interactive workshops, presentations, interview tasks and activities designed by industry and employability professionals to support your successful transition from HE to workplace.

For more details and to book, register here.

Homeowners and private renters in Leeds can wrap up their homes for free - and save up to £300 a year on their fuel bills.

‘Wrap up Leeds’ offers free cavity wall and loft insulation to homeowners and private renters in the Leeds City Council area. Leeds City Council and Yorkshire Energy Services are working together on the scheme, which aims to reduce fuel poverty and the ill-health it can cause while also reducing the amount of harmful carbon dioxide produced in the city.

Insulation is quick and easy to install, makes your home more comfortable and can save up to £300 in an average three bedroom semi-detached property. Wrap up Leeds is available for 15,000 Leeds residents on a first-come, first-served basis until September 2012. To arrange a survey to find out if your home can benefit please contact Wrap Up Leeds free on 0800 052 0071, email enquiries@wrapupleeds.co.uk or visit www.wrapupleeds.co.uk.

The 0800 number is free from most landline providers, but may not be free from mobile networks. If you would prefer, please call Wrap Up Leeds on 01484 351779.

Recently appointed Music academic, Sam Nicholls, will be appearing on BBC Radio Leeds on Thursday 16 February between 18:00-19:00 to talk about the ‘360 Live’ music industry event taking place across Yorkshire from the 16-19 February. Sam (aka Whiskas) set up a successful record label in Leeds (Dance to the Radio) and signed The Pigeon Detectives, amongst others. He has had chart success with his band 'Forward Russia' and is a well-known producer (including Bloc Party).

As well as live performances by local and well-known bands, the event features a day of presentations and discussions from key players in the music industry, including Sam, hosted at LCM. The event is being run in conjunction with the BBC, 360 Club, Plugged In Yorkshire, I Like Press, Fanbase, Leeds College of Music, Illustrious Creative Education, Leeds City College, and our University.

‘Music and Writing’: Laura Barton, features writer for The Guardian
22 February, 17:00-18:30, Lecture Theatre G, Rose Bowl, City Campus

Laura Barton is a writer, journalist, novelist and broadcaster. She specialises in writing about music and is the author of the renowned fortnightly column 'Hail Hail Rock and Roll' published in The Guardian from 2006. Laura also contributes to music titles such as Word and Q . She has written and presented several documentaries about music for BBC Radio 4, while her series of articles and short films 'Barton's Britain' was much praised and won the Press Photographer's award 2010. Her first novel Twenty One Locks was published in 2010 and her new book, on music and landscape, is due later this year. Laura will be speaking about her career in music journalism.
RSVP: guestspeaker@leedsmet.ac.uk

‘How much is music worth in a free culture?’ Ben Watts- Buzzin’ Fly/ Everything But The Girl
29 February, 17:00-18:30, Lecture Theatre A, Rose Bowl, City Campus

Ben Watts is best known for his twenty-year career as a recording artist and songwriter in alt-pop band Everything But The Girl (1982-2002). He is also the founder of independent record label Buzzin’ Fly Records which specialises in electronic dance music and sister alt-indie imprint, Strange Feeling Records, launched in 2006. Currently a resident DJ on BBC 6Music’s 6Mix and board member at AIM (Association Of Independent Music), Ben was also nominated for Best Independent Artist Marketing Campaign at the Musicweek Awards 2011 for his work on Tracey Thorn’s ‘Love And Its Opposite’ album. Utilising his experience as a DJ, recording artist and record label owner, Ben’s lecture with investigate how much music is worth in a free culture.
RSVP: guestspeaker@leedsmet.ac.uk

A series of workshops to help you if you are considering entering into business.

Is self-employment right for you?
15 February, 14:00-16:00, Broadcasting Place, City Campus

Research and Business Planning
22 February, 14:00-16:00, Broadcasting Place, City Campus

Marketing: Selling your business
29 February, 14:00-16:00, Old Broadcasting House, City Campus

Social Media and the web
7 March, 14:00-16:00, Old Broadcasting House, City Campus

Legal Issues, Tax & IPR
14 March, 14:00-16:00, Old Broadcasting House, City Campus

Introduction to finance
21 March, 14:00-16:00, Old Broadcasting House, City Campus

Email info@business-start-up.biz or call 0113 812 1752 to sign up to attend.

We are delighted to announce that applications are open for most of our summer 2012 international volunteering projects. If you are interested in applying please check out all the information on www.leedsmet.ac.uk/volunteering or click on the country links below. We look forward to receiving an application from you soon!

We are recruiting for the following projects:

Greece - Turtle conservation (approx. 6 July-9 August)

South Africa - Sports development, teaching & working in an orphanage (11 August-15 September)

Brazil - Teaching English and sports programme (June)

Thailand - Teaching English (approx. 15 June-14 July) or (approx. 28 July-25 August)

Uganda - Children's playgrounds project (18 August-16 September)

Romania - Children's playwork & summer camp project (25 July-5 August) or (15 August-26 August)

Coming soon Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Malawi, Abraham's Path & Nepal!

If you are interested please review the documents to download and complete an application by the deadline. If you would like to ask any questions about the application process or the projects please email volunteering@leedsmet.ac.uk.

SPIN is an exciting new study being conducted at Leeds Metropolitan University which will give students the opportunity to see how they compare with their fellow students on certain behaviours.

Complete the SPIN survey, which takes around ten minutes to fill in, and you will get access to a personalised feedback website later this semester which will show how your thoughts and behaviours compare with those of your fellow students. Log on to the SPIN website to take part. Everyone who takes part will be entered into a prize draw for a £20 book voucher plus other prizes (including a box of study skills books).

See our website, Facebook page or Twitter feed for more information.

If you have over indulged a bit over the Christmas break then get yourself into one of the sports centres at Leeds Metropolitan and get fit for the new year. Compare that to some commercial gyms and you can see that what you pay us for the rest of the academic year is the same as what you would pay for 1 or 2 months at another gym.

You can purchase a Student Sports Membership at the Sports Centre Reception, Headingley Campus or from the Health Club Reception at City Campus (located above the Students' Union). Alternatively you can purchase your Sports Membership online. 

*6 Month Student Sports Membership is valid from 1 February-31 July 2012. Payment must be made in full. Includes access to Headingley/City Campus Gyms, Fitness Classes & Sports Facilities.

Are you looking to try something new and different during your time here at Leeds Met? Get down to the Help Zone this Tuesday 7 February at Headingley Campus and this Thursday 9 February at City Campus between 10:30 and 14:30 to find out how you can internationally change your summer and help others whilst volunteering.

Turn up and play sessions are being offered in both football and netball to any student or staff member, who is interested in having some structured coaching advice as well as some fun small-sided games. It’s a great way to have some fun whilst playing sport, and learning the odd tip along the way! Sessions are taken by qualified Level 2 Coaches, and are FREE to Sports Members (or £3 for casual users).

Sessions start week commencing 30 January as follows:
Back to Basics Netball, Monday’s 17:00-18:00 in the Blue Hall, Carnegie Sports Centre, Headingley Campus.
Pay & Play Football, Tuesday’s 16:00-17:00 on the 3G Pitch, Carnegie Sports Centre, Headingley Campus.

For more information, please email Sarah Humphreys

Is self-employment right for you?
15 February, 14:00-16:00, Broadcasting Place, City Campus

Research and Business Planning
22 February, 14:00-16:00, Broadcasting Place, City Campus

Marketing: Selling your business
29 February, 14:00-16:00, Old Broadcasting House, City Campus

Social Media and the web
7 March, 14:00-16:00, Old Broadcasting House, City Campus

Legal Issues, Tax & IPR
14 March, 14:00-16:00, Old Broadcasting House, City Campus

Introduction to finance
21 March, 14:00-16:00, Old Broadcasting House, City Campus

Email info@business-start-up.biz or call 0113 812 1752 to sign up to attend.

QU2 Business Incubator has some spaces still remaining for their February Business Accelerator programme. QU2 are delighted to offer 2 free places available now to our current students – first come first served (worth £145 each); they are also happy to provide a 20% discount to all other current students wishing to attend.

This programme is designed for people interested in starting and running their own business, but some learning may also be of interest to others. The learning delivered is proven to almost double business success rates. Fortnightly workshops include learning related to:

Business Basics
Marketing
Accountancy and tax
Sales
HR
Online marketing, including Search Engine Optimisation and pay per click advertising
Access to finance, with HSBC
Legal matters
PR to grow your business
Social media to promote your business

To reserve a place please contact QU2 on 0113 281 6770 or email:
j.r.page@QU2Leeds.co.uk
For more information on our training and to book online please go to;
http://www.qu2leeds.co.uk/Trainingandsupport.htm

THE CHALLENGE
To cover a 20.12km distance by running 5km, rowing 5km and cycling 10.12km either as an individual or as a team. Complete the whole challenge in the gym at either campus between 30 January and 30 March. Compete against friends and colleagues or on your own. Prizes will be awarded for the fastest team and individual categories.
Entry is £10 for teams and £5 for individuals and all proceeds will be donated to charity.
Contact Sarah Humphreys or Josephine Mannion, 

31 January, 17:00-19:30, Gandhi Hall, James Graham, Headingley Campus, contact Grant Soames at West Yorkshire Sport.

Sport Makers is a national Olympic Legacy Programme that inspires people to get others active. The aim is for you to make sport happen locally with friends, colleagues and neighbours, or help clubs and events get more people involved. As a Sport Maker you will be a part of London 2012, meet new friends, inspire others to be active, boost your health and fitness and enhance your CV. Complete 10 hours and you can enter a draw for Olympic tickets.

At the convention, there will be an opportunity to meet with Olympic and Paralympic athletes, find out how to get involved in sports volunteering in your local area, understand more about the Sport Makers programme and, overall, be inspired!

30 January, 17:00-18:00, Lecture Theatre A, James Graham, Headingley Campus, contact Sarah Humphreys
This seminar is your introduction to the Carnegie Sport Volunteer Programme, how to get involved in sports volunteering, and what its benefits are, including possible volunteering opportunities available in your local area. Open to people who currently volunteer in sport, and who are looking to gain credit for it via the programme.

Our University and the University of Leeds have teamed up to offer staff and students the opportunity to get involved in a great new running club in Leeds City Centre and Headingley, which commences 30 January. The club is free to attend, and offers sessions throughout the week as follows:
Monday’s, 17:45, Library Entrance, Leslie Silver Building, City Campus
Tuesday’s, 12:30, Carnegie Sports Centre Reception, Headingley Campus
Wednesday’s, 17:45, Library Entrance, Leslie Silver Building, City Campus
All sessions are supervised by qualified UK Athletics Jog Leaders, and cater for all ability levels from beginners to experienced runners. You can just turn up on the day, but for more information, contact Andy Henderson.

As a welcome to the new year we are giving away a free set of branded earphones when you purchase any piece of Leeds Met Merchandise! (This offer is only available in store / one per customer / whilst stocks last)  

Visit us in store at: 

Headingley Campus - Merchandise Shop, Jean Monnet Building, Food Court

City Campus - Campus Shop, Ground Floor of Portland Building

The West Yorkshire Playhouse and Chris Goode & Company are seeking nine participants to take part in a major new project, to be performed as part of the Transform Festival at West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds, in April. An exciting creative team comprising directors, designers and other theatre artists will work with each of the nine participants individually to create nine short solo pieces in the form of ‘performance portraits’, which they will then perform in the Courtyard Theatre for a live audience on 20-21 April. 

Participants will ideally be based in the Yorkshire region, be 16+ and may have some, little, or no prior experience of performing. Access needs will be accommodated as far as possible. Whatever your background, the company is interested to hear from you. You would need to be available to take part in nine half-day or evening rehearsal slots at WYP, throughout January-April and again during the week commencing 16 April in the run-up to performances on 20-21 April.

You can apply by 13 January via email or by post to: Amy Letman, Associate Producer, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UP.

If you would like to apply in another format, please get in touch via email or contact 0113 213 7214. This is an unpaid, voluntary position.  

‘Run with Chrissie’ a Jane Tomlinson Charity event is taking place on Headingley Campus on 21 December. Please read carefully regarding parking restrictions surrounding the event.

20 December - where possible do not leave cars on the campus overnight as access/egress will be difficult the following day until 16:00.

21 December - access/egress will be limited from 09:00-16:00

From 09:00 - access through the North Gate will only be allowed for those staff who do not wish to leave campus until after 16:00, those who wish to leave prior to this time will need to park in the pay and display car park.

The South Gate entrance will also have the same restrictions and will be controlled by Security Staff who will guide visitors to the appropriate pay and display car park.

Staff who have car parking passes will not be charged, those staff who require access due to personal or disability needs will be allowed access but, will be restricted in in terms of egress from Carnegie until 16:00.

Gym Centre/Tennis Centre/WCL and all other facility users – drop offs only at the North Gate Car Park.
Athletic Centre users – the Athletic Centre will be unavailable all day except for the competitors and officials of the run.

Until 16 January, 102 Design Technology, Headingley Campus, contact Susan Waltham for building access and further information.

This exhibition of young children’s work showcases cross-curricula project based learning. The standard of work by these children is extraordinary and includes photography, animated film, dance, and construction as well as drawing, painting and writing. Funded by Leeds Local Education Authority, teachers from eight primary schools in Leeds went on a study tour to Reggio Emilia in Northern Italy to be inspired by the ‘Reggio Approach’ to learning, an emergent curriculum model, widely and successfully used, with the curriculum led by the children’s interests and questions. Susan Waltham is a consultant for a school in Lahore, Pakistan that is using this approach for children aged 3 to 11.

22 August - 21 September (approx), Bhopal, India

Number of places: 15 volunteers

Volunteers are needed to work on social welfare projects in Central India. The work is a continuation of this year's successful visit by Leeds Metropolitan volunteers. The group will spend three weeks working across several non-profit organisations. Activities are likely to include: group activities in a mental health setting, working with staff supporting survivors of domestic violence, English teaching, play, dance, music and therapeutic arts and crafts with children and young people in a children’s home and a shelter for rescued ‘railway platform’ children.

Volunteers will work alongside a group of Indian students who will provide support with language and enhance the overall cultural experience.

For the final week, the team will have the opportunity to sample the ‘real’ India, such as a visit to Varanasi on the bank of the river Ganges.

To find out further project details and who we are looking for click here.
To find out more about volunteering visit www.leedsmet.ac.uk/volunteering

7 January, 13:00-15:00, Polish Catholic Centre, Chapel Allerton

The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity is a well-known event in Poland, comparable to the UK’s Children in Need. On the first weekend of every January, concerts and events are run to raise money for different causes. In 2012 we’ll be fundraising for medical equipment for newborns and insulin pumps for pregnant women with diabetes.

Volunteers are needed to help run events for children on the day at the Polish Catholic Centre. We need to plan  games and activities. If you could help in any way, dedicate your time, provide ideas, or help with ‘face painting’ please email Olga Kaminksa . You don’t have to speak Polish to help! Even an hour of your time will mean a lot to us!

A photographic journey from conflict to recovery
Sean Sutton
Mines Advisory Group
14 December, 16:00, 212 Portland, City campus

Set in 15 countries around the world, this narrative tells the story of the struggles and triumphs faced by survivors as they emerge from war and begin battling a new set of challenges in the aftermath of violence. These powerful black and white images were captured by photojournalist Sean Sutton while working in conflict zones for the international press, global humanitarian organisation MAG (Mines Advisory Group) and other aid agencies. Sean’s photographs document the conflicts that have scarred our recent history and the impact they have had on the lives of many men, women and children around the world.

Free tickets are available to Leeds Met students for each dress rehearsal of Opera North's Winter 2012 season. Tickets are in limited supply and are available on a first come first served basis, with priority being given to staff and students who have not taken advantage of this offer previously. The rehearsal dates are:

Guilio Cesare - Thursday 12 January, 18:30
Norma - Thursday 26 January, 18:30
Madama Butterfly - Friday 3 February, 12:00

Further details of all productions are on the Opera North website. Contact Olga Kaminska to order tickets.

Yoodo Sports is teaming up with our University for a few days of free, inclusive activity buddy sessions on the following Fridays: 2, 9 and 16 December and 13 and 20 January 2012, 13:00-15:30, GYM1, Carnegie Sports Centre, Headingley Campus, email Vanessa Marshall, Project Coordinator for Yoodo Sports or tel: 07960 082223.  

Everyone is welcome. The session provides disabled people and volunteer buddies the chance to exercise and get fit and healthy together.

Do you want to share ideas for improving sport at Leeds Met?

Come along to the Sports Forum, chaired by the Athletic Union President, where you can get involved, share views and even ask the elected AU Officers what they have been working on.

2 December, 16:00-17:00, Lecture Theatre E, James Graham, Headingley Campus

Who is your ideal employer? Your University and top employers want to know what is important for you in your career. Your participation in this survey will not only challenge you to think about your own career, but also helps your University and future employers know what you want!

Participate now and receive a free WetFeet Insider Guide: Brand Thyself (Value: £13.95), get direct feedback on your answers and find out what career type you are and which employers match your profile.

Click here to enter My Future Career 2012.

Our University’s community, cultural and international partnerships offer amazing volunteering opportunities to all of our students, from working behind the scenes at Leeds Festival to teaching English in Thailand.

We are looking for volunteers to spend three weeks in the rural community of Kartung over Easter, working with a local women's group (kafo) that is in the process of establishing a communal garden. Activities may include workshops on business planning and gardening practices, the facilitation of visits to related projects in other parts of the country as well as raising funds for an irrigation system. Volunteers will be accommodated in small groups within traditional family 'compounds'. There will be plenty of opportunity for the team to experience local culture, wildlife and see the 'real' Gambia.

To find out more info and download an application form click here.

Students can purchase tickets to Friday's Championship fixture at Headingley Carnegie Stadium for £5 which includes a free pint or glass of wine. The ticket offer is exclusive to NUS holders and ticketing access is in the South Stand. To purchase tickets click here, call 0871 423 1315 (calls cost 10p per minute) and quote LCSTUD11 or you can purchase tickets in person at Leeds Rugby Tickets Sales Office at Headingley Carnegie Stadium.

All match attendees are also invited to a post-match party at Massey's Bookseller Bar, Cookridge Street, where they will be able to meet members of the Leeds Carnegie squad and enjoy the extension of happy hour, entry is free on presentation of your match ticket.

We are hosting two events during Leeds Digital Festival:

Finding a Job in the Digital Space 
23 November, 14:00-15:30, Broadcasting Place, City Campus, book here 

Digital Disruption: Ben Hammersley
28 November, 18:00, Rose Bowl, City campus, book here
Come and join Ben Hammersley, Wired Magazine’s editor at large and recently appointed as the Prime Minister's Ambassador to TechCity in London in an evening of conversation.

Starting in November, Oxfam are looking for interns for their Festival shop in Huddersfield. You will need to commit for at least six months and will enjoy a great opportunity to get involved in organising events such as running stalls at local fairs and Clothes Show Live. You will also gain experience in customer profiling as they start to prepare for the busy season ahead, which will include going to the Isle of Wight, Latitude and Bestival festivals. There are further opportunities for shift leading and motivating volunteers to help make as much money as possible for Oxfam.

Click here for the full role profile and the application form.

The International Student Barometer Survey is your opportunity to tell us what’s working, what could be improved and what you think of your university experience so far.

The survey only takes about ten minutes to complete and your feedback is completely confidential - the University cannot identify you from your response. Your feedback can help us improve our services to you and future students.

As a thank you for completing the survey, we are offering you a free University rose lapel badge. Simply print the voucher at the end of the survey and take it to one of the merchandise stores located on each campus. You also have the opportunity to win a £1,000 cash prize or suggest a £1,000 charitable donation.

You can also attend our Social Programme Bonfire Celebration on 4 November free of charge. You can complete the survey at the start of the event, and will also receive a free goodie bag with treats to enjoy during the Bonfire celebrations. The event starts at 18:00 at the Students’ Union, City Campus. Please email k.firth@leedsmet.ac.uk to book your place and for full details.

Complete the survey online here.

Back by popular demand! Our Universities Chaplaincy in Leeds would like to invite you to an Open Mic Night on 15 November, from 19:45. Are you looking for a break from study or an alternative to clubbing in Leeds? The Emmanuel Centre, in the church building next to the University of Leeds Parkinson Building, will be hosting some live performances and offering free cake. If you feel like braving the stage contact Alex for more information about playing or performing. All university students are welcome and entry is free.

From 16 November, breakfast and lunch will be prepared and served by our first year hospitality students at Carnegie Pavilion weekly on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Breakfast 09:00-11:30 serving full English, sandwiches or for £2 you can start the day with a Continental Breakfast

Lunch 11:30-13:00, £5.00 for two-course meal, varying specials each day.

Women will take part in a march on 3 December with the aim of asserting women’s rights to feel free from the fear of rape and sexual violence. The first part of the march is open to women only. Meet outside Leeds Art Gallery at 17:30, the main march leaves at 18:30 through the centre of Leeds. Supporters, partners, family and friends are invited to join the march at the bottom end of Briggate at about 19:00. There are supporting events in Leeds during the day, see the Reclaim the Night website for details.

Dr Karen Hind (CRI) and Mr Brian Oldroyd and Dr Laura Rhodes (University of Leeds) are recruiting colleagues and students for a staff-led DXA study to check bone mineral density and risk for osteoporosis, as well as body composition. Men and women of all ages are invited to take part, and participation will involve a set of Dual energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) scans on the DXA machine in the Carnegie Research Institute and on the machine based in Leeds General Infirmary (Brotherton Wing). There are no other tests involved.

Everyone who takes part will receive a copy of their results and an explanation of their meaning. The scans will provide important information on your bone mineral density and risk for osteoporosis, as well as your body composition. Each appointment will take around 20 minutes. For further information contact Karen if you would like to take part.

Every Friday, 12:00-13:00, Carnegie Sports Centre, Headingley Campus, contact Sean on 07963502424

Get fit, meet new people and your first lesson is free.

Do you suffer from joint pain, back pain, repetitive strain injury, sports injuries, arthritic pain, sciatica, postural problems or aches and pains? If the answer is yes then you may be eligible for a free osteopathic treatment as part of our forthcoming student examinations on 24 and 25 November.

We are also offering a free complimentary follow up treatment. The allocation of the free 1.5 hours appointments will be on a first-come first-serve basis. For more information or to book an appointment please call 0113 812 9186. (All treatments supervised by fully-registered osteopath tutors.)

Volunteer in Iganga, Eastern Uganda
18 August - 16 September 2012
Number of places: 10 volunteers
Cost: £770 - £1100 plus spending money (all volunteers are eligible for some subsidy from the university on their first volunteering project)

East African Playgrounds (EAP) has a simple but effective structure. They develop relationships with East African charities and schools, visit potential sites and assess the suitability and feasibility of building a playground. Teams of volunteers are recruited in the UK and first fundraise and then travel to East Africa to help build the playgrounds working alongside local skilled tradesmen and EAP project leaders. The playgrounds are built from metal sourced in Uganda and Ayubu, EAPs Ugandan welder will make the playground from scratch whilst the volunteers are led by the site manager to clear the land, dig foundations holes, cement the structure in place and paint the finished playground.

EAP and the volunteering team at Leeds Met will provide all of the relevant training, preparation and fundraising assistance for all volunteers prior to the project. Teams then travel out to East Africa to work and live onsite for 4 weeks, until the playground is completed. Et voila! Another playground!
To find out more and download an application click here.
Application Deadline: Midnight, Wednesday 23 November, Selection Event: 26 November

25 November, Gates 18:00, KO 20:00, Headingley Carnegie Stadium

£5 tickets with free pint or glass of wine, call 0871 423 1315 and quote code LCSTUD11 (calls 10p/minute) or buy online: select ‘Student Promotion’ on Price Type.

Starting in November, Oxfam are wanting interns for the Festival shop. Based in Huddersfield for at least 6 months, this is a great opportunity for you to get involved in events as they have stalls at local fairs and the Clothes Show. You will also gain experience in customer profiling as they start to prepare for the busy season ahead including going to the Isle of Wight, Latitude and Bestival festivals. There are opportunities for shift leading and motivating volunteers to help make as much money as possible for Oxfam. Click here for the full role profile and the application form.

Henry Moore Institute invites applications from Masters students with an interest in sculpture for four funded internships, which aim to provide practical experience of working in a museum environment on projects relating to our collections, exhibitions and research programme. The collections at the Henry Moore Institute and at Leeds Art Gallery comprise sculpture, a library of books, catalogues and cuttings, an audiovisual library, and an archive of sculptors’ papers. Their internships involve students working with some of these resources and their respective curators. It is hoped this work might feed into or even become the topic of MA dissertations. The timing of the internship can be arranged according to applicant and staff availability. Travel and, if necessary, accommodation will be provided. An award of £250 will be given to each intern at the end of the two-week internship

If you are interested in applying, email a 500 word statement indicating which of the following projects you would be interested in and why you would like to undertake a Henry Moore Institute internship to Kirstie Gregory, Research Programme Assistant no later than 18 November. Visit the website to see more details about Intern Topics.

• 9 November
• 12:00 Refreshments, Rosebowl
• 13:00 Paul Dickinson Presentation, RB241 Rosebowl
• 14:30-16:00 Workshop master class, Scott McKinnell, BPAG10 Broadcasting Place,
• to book email Kenyetta Cohen
  
  Paul Dickinson is Head of Procurement, Infrastructure Commercial Close Out for the Delivery Partner to the Olympic Delivery Authority. Among Paul’s achievements he has helped to provide the new Olympic stadium three months ahead of schedule and £10 million under budget. His leadership has led to new records in health, safety,
  waste reduction and low carbon construction being achieved on the 2012 Olympic Park. He has used and written on the adoption of the New Engineering Contract for major projects, publishing his work in the New Civil Engineer Journal. Paul holds a Leeds Met MBA and lives close by in Morley.
  
  Scott McKinnell is Principal Solicitor with Laing O’Rourke group with specific responsibilities for Crown House, the building services arm of the contractor. He holds a LLM in Advanced Litigation and Dispute Resolution.
  
  The speakers represent procurement practice at the highest level in the industry in UK and abroad, both with a broad background in the use and application of standard form contracts (e.g. JCT and NEC), and experience throughout the supply chain as sub-contractor, main contractor and client/customer.

Dr Karen Hind (CRI) and Mr Brian Oldroyd and Dr Laura Rhodes (University of Leeds) are recruiting colleagues and students for a staff-led DXA study to check bone mineral density and risk for osteoporosis, as well as body composition. Men and women of all ages are invited to take part, and participation will involve a set of Dual energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) scans on the DXA machine in the Carnegie Research Institute and on the machine based in Leeds General Infirmary (Brotherton Wing). There are no other tests involved.

Everyone who takes part will receive a copy of their results and an explanation of their meaning. The scans will provide important information on your bone mineral density and risk for osteoporosis, as well as your body composition. Each appointment will take around 20 minutes. For further information contact Karen or Brian  if you would like to take part.

Get the best possible treatment in the right place if you become ill or injured, and leave the emergency services to those who need them most. For urgent advice and treatment anytime, call West Yorkshire Urgent Care Services 0345 605 99 99.

Download the free Choose well app for iPhone and Androids for information about the nearest NHS service wherever you are in West Yorkshire and the Humber.

Check your symptoms on the NHS Direct symptom checker.

If you live in Leeds, whether for a short or longer period, you are a Leeds Resident. To find out your opinions as a Leeds residents on issues you encounter while living in Leeds, Leeds City Council (LCC) are setting up a citizens’ panel, which will inform service decisions of organisations such as the Council itself, the NHS, Police, Fire Service and other statutory and voluntary organisations and they are inviting staff and students to become a panel member. If you are chosen by LCC as a rep for the panel, you’ll be sent regular surveys, or occasionally be invited to meet other panel members to talk about local issues. So, if you can spare a couple of hours over a year, Leeds City Council would love to hear from you.

This is a great opportunity to find out more about local government and will add valuable experience to your CV.

To discover more visit www.leeds.gov.uk/citizenspanel, email citizenspanel@leeds.gov.uk or leave a message on 0113 247 4610.

The bin collection routes in Leeds have changed and the City Council has started a door-to-door campaign to tell people in Headingley, Hyde Park and Woodhouse about their new collection days. They will also be marking bins and flyering letterboxes with the relevant information. They will outline a new code and set of rules around litter, bin collections, fly tipping and parking in the area. It is very important that you take note of the information as any infringement of the new code will result in a £75 fine from 14 November, and unfortunately there is no getting out of it.

Yorkshire Ambulance Service is looking to apply for foundation trust status in 2012.

NHS foundation trusts are membership organisations that are free from central government control. This means that the new organisation will have a lot more freedom to shape the way that it provides and develops services for local residents.They have developed plans for how they would like to take the new organisation forward in the future. However, they want to be sure that you as a resident have a say in what they are proposing. Between now and 4 December 2011 everyone across Yorkshire is invited to share their views about the plans, and help to shape the way that ambulance services are provided in the future.

They are also starting to recruit ‘members’ to the new organisation - who will be made up of staff, patients and public across Yorkshire. Members will help to influence decisions that are made and ensure that they really benefit our local communities. Join in the consultation and share your views at the ambulance trust’s website.

Moustache Season is upon us, and Leeds Met Students’ Union have decided to register for Movember and embrace the hair of the wild. This great cause aims to raise awareness and funds for men's health, specifically prostate and testicular cancer. Register your details here first, then join the network.

When you join a network the funds you raise are also shown on the network page. Your individual fundraising total contributes to the network’s total. Any student or member of staff can join and the more people become Citizens of Movember, the more lives we can impact. You can either grow a moustache as a Mo Bro, or join as a Mo Sista to show your support and help recruit other Mo growers to the team. For more information please email Mike Austin.

As part of Leeds Met partnership with Opera North our students have the opportunity to book tickets for Monday - Friday performances for £10.

To book simply call the box office on 0844 848 2720. There is no limit as to a number of tickets you can book however please note the seats exclude Dress Circle area.

2 December, 09:00-17:00, Old Broadcasting House, City Campus

Workshops for landscape architects and design professionals, led by Andy Goldring (CEO, Permaculture Association) and Niels Caulfield. There are ten free student places available: contact Emma Oldroyd, £45 including lunch, book here.

Joining the dots, Supporting Children and Young People with Speech Language & Communication Needs.

3 November, 8:30-16:30, Gandhi Hall, James Graham, Headingley Campus

Current students can attend the full day event for only £15 (excluding lunch). (80% off the full price. Limited places.)

A celebration of 2011 as the National Year of Communication, this one day event will consider current evidence for best practice and will provide practical and often cost-effective strategies to support children and young people with SLCN. The Young People Who Offend strand will be useful for developments in this field.

The morning features a launch by the Communication Champion, followed by excellent keynote speakers to introduce the themes of Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Young People Who Offend. The afternoon workshops follow up the themes, with some great examples of collaborative practice.

Book online or contact Vicki Crossley, tel: 0113 8121923 to indicate your interest and she will contact you directly.

Elections took place for the SU's diversity reps.
Congratulations to the newly elected reps:

*Womens Rep - Paula Smith
*LGBTQ Rep - Panagiotis Savvides
*Disabled Students Rep - Melyssa Dawson
*International Rep - Kishor Shinde
*Black Students Rep - Aneeka Javaid
*Interfaith Rep - Rozma Qayyum

Find out much more about the SU Equality and Diversity Forums and how you can get involved.

Join Aire Action Leeds and British Waterways and take part in the Community Service Volunteers' (CSV) Make a Difference Day on 27 October. You'll be helping to improve the environment for canal users and preserve habitats for species on the Kirkstall Brewery and Wyther Lane waterfronts. The day will involve clearing litter, cutting back overhanging vegetation along the canal towpath and may include canal-side hedge-laying. Contact Rachel Clunas for details.

For a great way to unwind at the end of the day, try out our free Stretch and Relax sessions: a mix of Pilates, yoga and relaxation techniques. Autumn sessions run for six weeks starting on Monday 24 October, from 17:15 - 18:00pm in the Emmanuel Centre (Wilson Room, next to the main entrance to the University of Leeds campus, Woodhouse Lane). All Leeds Met staff and students are welcome. To sign up, email Caroline Ryder at c.ryder@leeds.ac.uk or chaplaincy@leeds.ac.uk.

If you have burning questions for the Rt Hon David Miliband MP(South Shields), you are invited to a Q&A discussion, chaired by Professor Paul Blackledge (Leeds Metropolitan University) and Professor Jason Ralph (University of Leeds) on 20 October, 2-3pm, Rose Bowl Lecture Theatre A.

David will cover the big international and domestic challenges facing the country – from the economic rise of China to engagement with the Muslim world. He’ll discuss domestic challenges, the threat to the next generation and the future of higher education.

David said: “Young people face a government that is dismantling opportunity and undermining ambition” continuing to say; “By getting involved in Labour Students’ Living Wage campaign I know we can make a real difference on the campuses of Britain.”

Please register your interest by emailing pressoffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.

Sign up for cycle training at the Velocampus website.

Check the Velocampus website for more information.

Do you fancy joining a choir and singing some of the classics along with more modern arrangements? Leeds Metropolitan is forming a brand new choir for staff and student members to sing at University events and much more. 

Choir practices start on Wednesday 5 October from 5.30-7.15pm in The Jubilee Room at Headingley Campus and will take place fortnightly at the same time and place. Our Musical Director is Phil Wilcox from Opera North, and our first aim is to work for a Christmas concert.

A Students' Union Choir Society is being set up which both staff and students can join. For further information please contact Kathryn Firth.

19 October, Lewis Jones Suite, Carnegie Stand, Headingley Carnegie Stadium

Calling all language students in all years of your course! We are holding a free conference at which local employers will speak directly about what they look for in our graduates, why they employ language graduates and what career opportunities are open to language graduates. They will also talk about how graduates can impress employers on their CVs and at interview.

All sectors of business and commercial activity are increasingly international, so language skills are valuable in every industry and profession. Language graduates have in the past enjoyed high levels of employment because they offer key skills and characteristics required by employers, such as communication skills, creativity and problem-solving skills.

However, as the employment market becomes ever more competitive it is vital for language students and graduates to understand precisely what employers look for, what careers are open to linguists and how graduates should articulate their skills and experience on CVs and at interview.

This Conference will be of direct interest to all students of languages who want to start thinking about career options and routes to employment. It's free to attend, but you need to book your place in advance in the online store.

Students’ Union, City Campus (next to Met Bar) 11.30am – 2.30pm

Come on down to our fantastic new deli, offering sandwiches, hot food, soup, cakes and drinks freshly prepared daily and supplied by Salt’s Deli (voted 2011 best takeaway). Also offering vegetarian and halal options.

Or take a break in The Living Room, located above the Met Bar in the Students’ Union, our new non-alcoholic space offering comfy seating, games, videos and books for students and staff to eat, meet and relax.

University Sport are looking for motivated and reliable students to give up to 8 hours a week on a voluntary basis to work with the Athletic Union and Participation team, to promote and develop a range of sporting opportunities to Leeds Met students and staff. Roles and responsibilities would include developing social media projects, coordinating events, club fundraising, videoing and photography projects, and liaising with teams and officials on match days.

For more information, email Sarah Humphreys or call in to the Sports Office at Carnegie Sports Centre to pick up an application form. The closing date for applications is Monday 10 October.

Leeds Metropolitan offers a wide range of part-time language courses in daytime and evening classes at Headingley Campus and in Harrogate. Courses are available in 22 different languages at different levels to suit different stages of learning. Courses cost £149 and last 26 weeks. Courses commence 3 October at Headingley Campus and 19 September at Rosset Extended School, Harrogate. An open day will be held on 14 September, 12-2pm & 6-8pm, Macaulay Hall, Headingley Campus. For more information click here.

Find out how to download your schedule for this semester here.

Don’t forget about the Business Incubator and Business Start-up support services available to students, graduates and other entrepreneurs here at Leeds Met. Get more information about free start-up support for students and graduates here.

Your QU2 Business Incubator currently has a couple of office spaces available for early stage businesses with heaps of support to help their business succeed. Private office space starts from just £275 pcm and virtual offices give instant credibility to any business, priced from just £35 per month. This service is available to all. Find out more here or call 0113 2816770.

17–25 September, 5-10pm, Headingley & Hyde Park
Leeds Metropolitan will join forces with Leeds University to ensure the safety of students during the start of the new academic year. Students and staff volunteers are needed for Operation Walksafe to work with security/police officers in residential areas speaking to students about personal safety and crime prevention. If you are interested please email PC Mark Bottomley. If you have any other questions please contact Cara McCosh in our Volunteering team.

26 September–9 October, 6pm-midnight, Headingley & Hyde Park
Operation Northdale is aimed at reducing the risk of people becoming victims of sexual assault throughout West Yorkshire. Volunteers are needed from to help the North West division during the evening in Headingley and Hyde Park area, assisting the police by engaging with students and young people about safety advice regarding excessive drinking. The volunteers will help with handing out literature and merchandise to help keep students safe. If you are interested please email PC Mark Bottomley. If you have any other questions please contact Cara McCosh in our volunteering team.

As part of our Cultural Partnership with Opera North we are able to offer free tickets to students for the following dress rehearsals:

• Madama Butterfly - 15 September, 3pm
• Ruddigore - 28 September, 7.15pm
• The Queen of Spades - 17 October, 6.30pm

Email Olga Kaminska to reserve your tickets

Students can hire a bike, lock, lights for £35 (+£100 returnable deposit) for the academic year. Click here for more information.

All Leeds Met students are entitled to an NUS card which offers discounts nationwide. Click here to buy your card online or visit the City Campus SU reception from 5 September.

Interested in student media? Want to be station manager of our University’s radio station? Email Jonathan Clough.

Please visit the Online store for Coach Education Courses or alternatively see the courses on the University Sport Website, click here.

You are invited to nominate individuals / organisations for honorary awards whose work and achievement reflect the values of our University and / or who have distinguished themselves in one or more of the following fields: research and enterprise; education; the arts; sport; science and technology; the professions; industry and commerce; public life; public and voluntary service; service to our City and our region; service to the national or international community. Recipients of honorary awards are expected to maintain their relationship with and to act as ambassadors for Leeds Metropolitan University.

All nominations will be thoroughly considered by the Honorary Awards Committee. The deadline for nominations is 31 October for submission to the meeting on 14 November and 30 January 2012 for submission to the meeting 13 February 2012. For further information or a nomination form, click here or contact Charlotte Hill.