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There’s still time to submit a proposal for a new site-specific public artwork to be situated around the River Quaggy on Lewisham High Street.

Quaggy Waterways Action Group (QWAG), in collaboration with Lewisham Council and Goldsmiths, is welcoming applications from emerging artists who live, work or study in Lewisham.

The value of the commission is £5,000 and applications close at 4pm on Friday 15 July.

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Quaggy Waterways Action Group (QWAG), in collaboration with Lewisham Council and Goldsmiths, is seeking proposals for a new site-specific public artwork to be situated around the River Quaggy on Lewisham High Street.

The opportunity is for emerging artists who live, work or study in Lewisham, and the value of the commission is £5,000.

https://www.wearelewisham.com/public-art-commission/

This summer marks 10 years since the foundation of the Goldsmiths Confucius Institute for Dance and Performance, which aims to bring Chinese language and culture to a wider audience.

To celebrate the occasion, the institute is hosting an exciting series of lectures, talks, webinars, film screenings and performances, between 16 and 19 June.

Find out more: https://explore.gold/ci-10-years

Unfortunately, essential IT maintenance work has overrun, meaning some systems are unavailable or may become unavailable.

The team is working to bring services online as quickly as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience.

For the latest updates please visit: https://sites.gold.ac.uk/status/519

University students in south east London seeking mental health support for themselves or friends now have dedicated access to Kooth, the UK’s leading digital mental health platform.

Kooth offers a range of digital mental health tools, including one-on-one counselling sessions with fully trained practitioners.

You can also take advantage of self-help stories, peer-to-peer support via moderated discussion forums, and a personal online journal and interactive goal tracker.

Kooth is available 24/7, 365 days a year, and can be accessed on a computer, smartphone or tablet.

explore.kooth.com

Though rare, there have been reports of cases of meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia at universities, and they can be very serious.

If you are under the age of 25, you should make sure you have received your free MenACWY vaccination.

You can check if you are up-to-date with your vaccinations by contacting your GP surgery, who can also arrange for you to receive them if needed. If you are not currently registered with a GP, our partner surgery Amersham Vale Practice can adminster vaccinations once you have registered as a patient with them.

If you or someone you know feels unwell, make sure you tell someone and follow NHS advice.

It’s National Student Money Week! To mark the occasion, the Money Charity is hosting a free, online workshop that aims to help students manage their money.

The workshop, taking place today at 4.30pm, will cover Student Finance, the cost of living at university, and common university money worries. Advance registration required.

University Money Workshops Wanting to make the most out of your money? Join this free workshop, specifically designed to support uni students to mange their money!

To mark the start of a new lunar year, Goldsmiths Confucius Institute will be hosting an intriguing art exhibition between 11 and 13 February, exploring respiration in relation to the Chinese characters 呼吸 Hūxī.

The exhibition will present a variety of mediums, including experimental videography, photography, painting, sculpture, physical installation and textile, and intermittent live performances will also take place.

Tickets must be booked in advance and are free for Goldsmiths students.

呼吸 Hūxī Respiration - Art Exhibition and Live Performances Goldsmiths Confucius Institute will be hosting an exciting art exhibition exploring the theme of respiration. There will be intermittent performances & instrumental music.

If you’re thinking about studying, working or volunteering abroad, you can find out what funding you’re eligible for by using the Go Abroad eligibility checker.

Additional funding is available for disabled students and students who meet widening participation criteria.

Go Abroad Eligibility checker Fill out this form to see what Go abroad funding you are eligible for to support international activity.

Are you interested in gaining some international experience while at Goldsmiths? The Global Opportunities team has funding available to support you to study abroad for a term at one of our partner universities, or study, work or volunteer abroad during the summer holidays.

Sign up to one of our online Go Abroad talks this week to find out about the opportunities available to you, how you can access funding, and how to make an application.

Go Abroad Events Find out more about the opportunities to study and work abroad whilst at Goldsmiths at our Go Abroad events.

The Amersham Vale Practice is running a Covid-19 vaccine drop-in for students tomorrow, Thursday 30 September, between 9am and 1pm, and 2pm and 5pm.

Vaccine walk-in clinics are popping up across London and in our local area. No appointment necessary just walk in and

Thousands of residents will be able to get their vaccine at Millwallfc's The Den this weekend as a pop-up clinic will offer Pfizer vaccine for everyone aged 18 or over ⚽

Second doses will be available if it is at least eight weeks since the first dose 💉

Book a slot online or walk in on the day: www.tinyurl.com/4s9nmarz

The UK Minister of State for Universities has announced that students cannot return to in-person activities until 17 May at the earliest and they should continue to learn remotely and remain where they are living.

We are working with departments to finalise arrangements for the whole Summer term and will confirm these as soon as possible.

Students on programmes previously identified as ones requiring practical teaching, specialist facilities and on-site assessments can continue in-person activities – you can check your programme on our website.

Returning to campus The latest information on how Goldsmiths will be delivering teaching to students and how to travel back.

A message from the Goldsmiths Multi-Faith Chaplaincy:

Ramadan is one of the most important times of the year for Muslims around the world. It’s a time for reflection and reconnection with faith and community; encouraging empathy, charity and gratitude.

We’d like to wish all members of the Goldsmiths community observing Ramadan renewed hope, good health and a productive and purposeful month ahead.

Ramadan Karim!

Multi-Faith Chaplaincy The Chaplaincy is both ecumenical and multi-faith. We seek to increase understanding and awareness of the diversity of faith traditions, and to ensure that no-one experiences discrimination.

Campus is open following Easter closure, including our Covid-19 testing facility, bookable study spaces and library click and collect.

Students who are accessing campus should book a test each week. Tests can be booked via the Goldsmiths website.

Summer term begins 26 April and once we have received further guidance from the UK government we will contact you to confirm the Summer term arrangements. Please check your .ac.uk email address and this webpage regularly.

https://www.gold.ac.uk/staff-students/info/coronavirus/term/

Returning to campus The latest information on how Goldsmiths will be delivering teaching to students and how to travel back.

Learn. gold will be unavailable from 5pm on Tuesday 30 March to midday on 31 March for essential maintenance to improve the VLE.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

As a Goldsmiths student you have free access to Pagoda Projects, a series of skills courses that encourage the development of your skillsets with a focus on ‘work readiness’ in a post-pandemic business world.

Gain the skills needed to communicate effectively within an international team, approach the job-market with confidence and have a strong understanding of the importance of ‘digital’ technologies.

Find out more and apply: https://pagodaprojects.com/course-free-registration-feb-2021

With the global pandemic restricting travel, it might seem impossible to gain international experience at the moment. However, there are a number of virtual opportunities that will allow you to bring the world into your home.

Examples include virtual study abroad and exchanges, remote internships or online professional development courses with a global focus.

Virtual Global Opportunities With the global pandemic restricting travel, it may seem impossible to gain international experience. In fact, there are a number of opportunities that will allow you to bring the world into your home.

Although Covid-19 has brought with it many challenges and uncertainties, you can still apply for funding and support for a range of global opportunities, giving you the chance to live in or engage with another country in the future, make new friends and develop your academic and employability skills.

Come along to an online information session to find out more about the possibility of studying abroad, virtual global opportunities and more.

Go Abroad Events Find out more about the opportunities to study and work abroad whilst at Goldsmiths at our Go Abroad events.

Consent Matters is a new, essential online training programme delivered by Goldsmiths Students' Union in partnership with the College, as part of our joint Against Sexual Violence project.

It covers consent, communication skills, relationships and looking out for others, encouraging us to reflect on our own boundaries and giving us the tools to express them to potential partners.

It takes roughly an hour to complete and you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win £50 if you complete the course by Saturday 13 March.

Take the Consent Matters course today: https://www.goldsmithssu.org/democracy/asv/education/consentmatters/

The Prime Minister has confirmed that some university courses requiring practical teaching, specialist facilities and on-site assessments can resume from 8 March. Others will need to continue to learn online.

We are waiting for full guidance from the Department of Education, including which of our programmes will be allowed to resume. We will contact you with more information as soon as possible.

Now in its twentieth year, Student Volunteering Week is a nationwide event celebrating the benefits that student volunteering brings – this includes improving wellbeing, increasing employability and making a positive contribution to the community.

To mark the occasion, this week Goldsmiths Careers Service is bringing you a series of online events from charity partners across different sectors, talks from student volunteers who will share their experiences of volunteering, and a Go Abroad themed day where you can find out more about volunteering abroad.

Further details about each event are on CareerSPACE, where you can also book your place: https://bit.ly/CareersEventsGold

With everything going on in the world at the moment, taking care of your wellbeing is more important than ever. Join us for Time to Talk Day to learn more about how you can improve your mental health and how Goldsmiths can support your wellbeing.

Take part in Time to Talk bingo, and tag us in pictures or videos of you participating using .

https://explore.gold/timetotalk

Only students with a critical need should access campus. Students who are accessing campus between now and 12 February should get tested twice each week when on site.

Please book your test for the day you will be on campus, and then book a second test wherever possible (depending on the frequency of your access to campus), three days after your first test.

Testing is available on the following days:

– Mon 1, Tues 2, Thurs 4 & Fri 5 Feb
– Mon 8, Tues 9, Thurs 11 & Fri 12 Feb

Covid-19 Testing at Goldsmiths Students and staff at Goldsmiths can access free Covid-19 NHS testing on campus from 4 January to 12 February.

We've made some important changes to how Goldsmiths will operate in Spring term in light of new government guidance and the Covid-19 situation. Details have been emailed to all students today - please check your College email to find out what the changes mean for you. https://www.gold.ac.uk/staff-students/info/coronavirus/term/

Returning for Spring Term The latest information on how Goldsmiths will be delivering teaching and services to students in 2021.

London, the south-east and parts of eastern England were placed into Tier 4: Stay at Home, on Sunday morning as a result of a sharp spike in infections with a new, faster-spreading variant of Covid-19 thought to be the cause. It is vital that we all follow these new rules to help prevent the spread of the virus, protect our loved ones, our communities and help shield the NHS. For all those currently living in a Tier 4 area, you must stay in your current accommodation and follow the new Tier 4 rules on socialising and travel.

Under Tier 4 you should stay at home wherever possible, with travel for education among the allowed exceptions for leaving home.

Those of you living within Goldsmiths Halls of Residence have been contacted separately by our Accommodation team regarding arrangements and support in our Halls.

*Campus Services 21 – 23 December: remote access only*

Campus student services such as the Student Centre, Careers, Wellbeing, Disability Service and other campus based face to face drop-in services will move to remote access only 21 – 23 December. Please see the webpages of each service or on the Student App for details of how you can access these services remotely.

*College Closure 24 December – 3 January*

Goldsmiths campus services will operate various opening hours over the Christmas closure period, a full list of details can be found on our Christmas at Goldsmiths website, which also includes details of how to find support and the various opportunities arranged for over the Christmas break.
https://www.gold.ac.uk/.../articles/christmas-at-goldsmiths/
In light of the current situation, the arrangements for the library & study spaces have changed from those which were previously announced.

*Library*
From 20 to 23 December the library will only be open for pre-booked click and collect borrowing and individual study.
The Library will be closed from 5pm on Wednesday 23 December and will reopen at 9am on Monday 4 January, subject to government advice.

The live chat service will be available, excluding Friday 25 and Saturday 26 December, and Friday 1 January.

The click and collect service will be available up until 2pm on Tuesday 22 December, and will be available again from 11am on Monday 4 January, subject to government advice.

Over the Christmas break you also have continued access to an extensive digital library, including 228 databases, over 40,000 e-books and more than 12,000 online journals, available online, 24/7. The Library’s academic support guides can also help you with your studies.

*Study spaces*

Bookable study spaces will be available in the Library and RHB until 5pm on Wednesday 23 December.
The Refectory and Cafe Thirty Five will be open in RHB for individual study: 27 - 31 December and 2 - 3 January. Food and drink will not be available.

The bookable Library spaces will reopen at 9am on Monday 4 January, subject to government advice.

*Planning for Spring term*

https://www.gold.ac.uk/staff-students/info/coronavirus/term/

This is a fast-moving and serious situation with the new strain of Covid-19 providing a fresh challenge in controlling the virus.
As it stands, the government continues to make clear that universities, alongside schools and colleges, should remain open to support learning with mass testing a key part of enabling this. Students are therefore strongly encouraged to book an NHS Covid-19 test in the Great Hall as they start using campus in 2021

At the moment, campus is planned to reopen after the Christmas break on 4 January 2021 and details regarding the different dates which programmes are planned to return to face to face study can be found here. The College will continue to monitor the situation over the Christmas break and should these plans change we will inform students as soon as possible.

*Staying well*

Living through this pandemic is challenging for everyone, and feeling lonely or anxious is completely normal. It is important to remind yourself that this will not last forever, but in the meantime, there are a few things you can do to help you cope:
Be proactive and check in with friends regularly, making good use of digital platforms to chat with friends and family.
*Share your feelings with somebody you trust.
*Do more things you enjoy.
*Pursue a hobby, learn a new skill or join free online courses.
*Help others by volunteering from home.
*Reach out and join an online community.

The NHS Every Mind Matters website has more details on how to do these things.

https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/

A reminder that through the Christmas break there are online events and opportunities arranged which students are welcome to join and we have put together a list of articles, websites, apps and podcasts that will help get you get that much-needed downtime, which can all be found on our webpage.

You can also get support from Goldsmiths' Wellbeing advisers. These are professional practitioners who will be happy to give you the help you may need to overcome personal, emotional or mental health issues.

If you simply feel like having a chat or sharing anything that may be worrying you, you can get in touch with a Goldsmiths Campus Support Officer (CSO). The CSOs availability is listed on our Christmas at Goldsmiths page and any student is welcome to contact them.

Kind regards and stay safe,

Goldsmiths, University of London

In the first of the Careers Service’s ‘Meet the Charity: Spotlight’ series, Kellie from education charity Action Tutoring will talk about their amazing work supporting disadvantaged young people to achieve, regardless of their backgrounds, and how you can get involved as a volunteer.

The online event will also include a current Goldsmiths student sharing their experience of volunteering with Action Tutoring alongside their studies.

Find out more and register to attend: https://goldsmiths.targetconnect.net/leap/event.html?id=5101&service=Careers+Service

To help those of you who want to travel to your main place of residence for the Christmas break, the UK government has created a Student Travel Window of Thursday 3 to Wednesday 9 December 2020.

The government has asked universities to stagger the departure dates of students. Goldsmiths has worked to create a designated travel date for each student, organised according to the requirements and size of your programme.

Travelling during this time will help prevent the spread of Covid-19 and means that you can get tested on campus before you make your journey.

Find your designated departure date:

Departure dates for end of 2020 Find out when you can travel away from your term-time home at the end of term.

Today marks the start of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence – the human rights campaign that calls for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.

Sexual violence disproportionately impacts women and other marginalised genders, however anyone can be a perpetrator of sexual violence and anyone can be targeted.

To mark 16 Days, Goldsmiths Students' Union is hosting a series of events as part of our aim to end sexual violence in all its forms. These events are for all survivors of sexual violence and everyone who wants to support them.

Against Sexual Violence Running from International Day Against Violence Against Women (25th November) and International Human Rights Day (10th December), 16 Days is an international campaign that calls for the elimination of all forms of gender-based violence against women.