International News
Earthquake in Sichuan, China
Monday May 12, 2008, 16:34:55
On 12 May 2008, a powerful earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.8, has hit China's south-western Sichuan province. News reports indicate that large numbers of people have been affected by this event. The epicentre of the earthquake was about 92km (57 miles) from Chengdu, Sichuan's provincial capital.
For more information please visit: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7396400.stm
If you are worried or have been affected by the events in China you can come and speak to an International Student Advisor. We are based in the 'i' in the Foster Building.
Helen Eastham
Senior International Student Advisor
Tel. 01772 895034
HEastham1@uclan.ac.uk
Nicola (Ze Qiong) Lin
Clerical Assistant
Tel. 01772 895010
ZQLin@uclan.ac.uk
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Cyclone in Burma
Tuesday May 6, 2008, 16:09:06
This weekend cyclone Nargis hit Burma and caused a huge tidal surge to sweep inland, it is believed that a massive number of families have been affected by this event. The areas affected included Bogalay and Rangoon etc.
For a map of the affected areas visit:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7385662.stm
If you have been affected by the events back home, you can come and speak to an International Student Advisor. We are based in the 'i' in the Foster Building.
Helen Eastham
Senior International Student Advisor
Tel. 01772 895034
HEastham1@uclan.ac.uk
Nicola (Ze Qiong) Lin
Clerical Assistant
Tel. 01772 895010
ZQLin@uclan.ac.uk
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International Equality & Diversity survey
Friday May 2, 2008, 09:29:23
Engaging Diversity Project
Please complete to assist this UCLan project on behalf of the Learning Development Unit:
Click on the following link for the Student Online Survey
http://survey.bris.ac.uk/uclan/student1
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UCLan is North West's top modern university
Wednesday April 30, 2008, 14:33:36
The Independent newspaper's Complete University Guide 2008 has confirmed UCLan as the top modern University in the North West.
In the first of this year's newspaper university league tables, UCLan continues to build on its impressive results from last year. Overall, the University has been ranked in 63rd position out of 113 institutions and ahead of all its North West rivals.
UCLan scored particularly well in some important key measures. In terms of student satisfaction the University was placed equal 15th nationally, equal 2nd amongst the 1992 universities and equal 2nd amongst North West universities.
In terms of graduate prospects, which measures success in careers on graduation, UCLan was placed equal 55th nationally, equal 8th amongst the 1992 universities and 4th in the North West.
And in terms of facilities spend, which measures the expenditure per student on staff and student facilities, UCLan was placed 37th nationally, 7th amongst the 1992 universities and 2nd in the North West.
In the individual subject tables American Studies was ranked in 8th position nationally while Communications and Media Studies achieved a national ranking of 13th.
University of Central Lancashire's Deputy Vice-Chancellor Alan Roff said: "These results confirm our position as the North West's leading modern University. And nationally, in the key measures of student satisfaction, graduate prospects and facilities spend, UCLan is a leading light.
"We are offering a quality educational experience which represents outstanding value for money. Our investments in facilities, teaching staff and quality, together with out strong focus on graduate employability have enabled us to enhance all aspects of student life," he said.
Meanwhile information released this week by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services show UCLan applications for September 2008 up by 13 percent on last year while firm acceptances are up by 10 percent.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor added that interest in UCLan courses had been buoyant in a variety of subject areas.
"This year we have seen a surge of interest in courses related to business, sport and science. It's not too late to apply for 2008 entry but remaining places are being snapped up fast."
The University's next open day will take place on Saturday, 14 June. Tours of the campus, various talks on accommodation, academic advice and finance will be available from 10.00am until 3.00pm. For further information log on to the University's website at www.uclan.ac.uk/opendays/index.htm or call UCLan course enquiries on: 01772 892400.
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UCLan is First FoundationCampus university partner
Monday April 21, 2008, 14:08:15
Cambridge Education Group (CEG) is one of the leading providers of pre-university and English language teaching in the UK, and are dedicated to helping students at each vital stage of their personal development.
Following the announcement of CEG's new division, FoundationCampus, UCLan is one of three partner universities where students can study foundation programmes on the university's campus for guaranteed direct entry to its Undergraduate and Master's programmes.
International students will have guaranteed entry (upon successful completion) to a wide range of UCLan's internationally recognised Undergraduate and Postgraduate degree programmes.
The programmes are delivered on UCLan's Preston campus in partnership with CEG. All students registered on these programmes have full access to UCLan's facilities.
These new programmes, which we are now enrolling for entry this September, offer students the following benefits:
This initiative means that more students will have the opportunity to obtain a degree from UCLan, via the undergraduate foundation programmes (Foundation Certificates) and the pre-masters programmes (Graduate Diploma programmes).
We offer 5 academic pathways:
Programmes start in September and January with a duration of 3 months, allowing for entry to UCLan in the following September.
For further information please contact admissions@foundationcampus.com or visit www.foundationcampus.com/ceg/
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