Posted by Joseph in Geology on June 12, 2018
Last week I went to the annual Student Awards ceremony. The Student Awards is an event run by the university and students’ union which celebrates the achievements of individuals and student groups throughout the year. The event took place at Stamford Court, the university’s conference facility in Oadby Student Village. After a welcome from the […]
Posted in Societies | Tagged award, awards, celebration, skills, societies, student, undergraduate, university life, University of Leicester
Posted by Joseph in Geology on April 24, 2018
As a student it can be easy to get out of the habit of keeping fit, especially at this time of year when you’re spending a lot of time working on coursework and preparing for exams. Exercise is a good way to de-stress, have fun and get some fresh air. If you’re serious about getting involved, […]
Posted in Societies, Sport | Tagged exercise, societies, sport, student, undergraduate, University, university life, University of Leicester
Posted by Joseph in Geology on March 11, 2018
Last Friday night was the geology ball, an annual event put on by the PCSB Geology Society which is a highlight of the society calendar. Students from all year groups and staff come together and dress up in their finery for an evening to celebrate the past year. It’s nice to see everyone dressed up and […]
Posted in Societies | Tagged ball, geologists, Geology, Leicester, party, socialising, societies, student, university life, University of Leicester
Posted by Joseph in Geology on February 27, 2018
Last night I went to the 59th Annual Bennett Lecture, an annual occasion when a guest speaker comes in and gives a lecture for students, staff and the public, in memory of F.W. Bennett who played a key role in establishing the university and was a keen amateur geologist. This year, the speaker was Dr. […]
Posted in Future, Reseach, Studying | Tagged Bennett Lecture, Geology, Guest Speaker, Lecture, Leicester, research, societies, student, University, University of Leicester
Posted by Joseph in Geology on November 26, 2017
If you’re a prospective student you might be wondering what we students actually get up to on a daily basis, so I thought I’d share a typical “day in the life”. This year there doesn’t seem to be such a thing as a typical day for me, but I’ve tried to choose a fairly normal […]
Posted in Studying | Tagged Geology, Leicester, socialising, societies, student, undergraduate, University, university life, University of Leicester
Posted by Joseph in Geology on November 8, 2017
Whilst being at university it’s good to get involved with things outside of your studies to help you to get a good work-life balance and develop skills that will help you in the future. One of the most fun ways you can do this is by being a committee member for a student group. Every […]
Posted in Societies | Tagged budgeting, committee, CV, improving, Leicester, skills, socialising, societies, Society, student, Students' Union, ULSU, undergraduate, Union Activities, University, university life, University of Leicester
Posted by Joseph in Geology on September 18, 2017
If you’re starting your first year next week then you’re probably looking forward to Freshers Week with a mixture of nerves and excitement. 3 years ago I was in exactly the same position as you, so I thought I’d share a few tips to help you make the most of your first week at university. […]
Posted in Societies, Sport, Studying | Tagged First Week, Freshers, Freshers Fortnight, Geology, Leicester, socialising, societies, undergraduate, University, university life, University of Leicester
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