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Writing a First Class Tripos Essay
Writing a First-Class Tripos Essay - Two Hands-on Workshops
Caius Tutors and Directors of Studies are pleased to announce two Workshops on Essay Writing, with special emphasis on 'getting it right' for Tripos. These will be held in the Cavonius Centre, West Road Cambridge, and will each last about 90 minutes.
Workshop A - Students of Arts & Humanities - 5 pm Thursday 16th May 2013
Workshop S - Students of Science and Medicine - 5.30 pm Friday 17th May 2013
For more details and joining information, read on ...or browse to this link:
http://babylon.acad.cai.cam.ac.uk/students/tutorsnews/show_news_cai.php?go=news
Workshop on Essay Writing for Caius Students
Workshop on Essay Writing at Caius
I hope very much that the new year has got off to a good start for you all. I'm writing now to advertise a workshop on writing essays for scientists.
ESSAY WRITING IN THE SCIENCES
5PM FRIDAY 19 OCTOBER, CAVONIUS CENTRE
Prof. David Riches and Dr Sue Jackson
Peer2Peer at Caius
Please note the following invitation and advice from
James Polyblank, former GCSU President and now Secretary of the Cambridge
Peer2Peer committee - David Holburn, Senior Tutor
Writing a First-Class Tripos Essay
Writing a First-Class Tripos Essay - Two Hands-on Workshops
Caius Tutors and Directors of Studies are pleased to announce two Workshops
on Essay Writing, with special emphasis on 'getting it right' for
Tripos. These will be held in the Cavonius Centre, West Road Cambridge,
and will each last about 90 minutes.
Workshop A - Students of Arts & Humanities - 4 pm Thursday 17th May
Workshop S - Students of Science and Medicine - 4 pm Friday 18th May
For more
details and joining information, read on ...
'Quiet room' facilities for study/revision during the exam period
Two 'quiet rooms' are being made available in Harvey Court to augment the College Library for revision purposes during the Exam period. The Cavonius Centre will normally be available for revision or quiet work during the day, and may booked during the evenings for this purpose.
Donald Robertson Travel Fund - Travel Grants
The Donald Robertson Travel Fund invites applications for travel grants
from undergraduates due to graduate in 2013 or later. The Fund exists
for the purpose of assisting those wish to take strenuous open-air
holidays either at home or abroad.
National Student Survey - Please Enter
The National Student Survey was launched on Monday, 16 January 2012, and closes at the end of April. The University would be grateful for your feedback to help facilitate best practice and enhance the student learning experience. For more information, see on, or visit the web site:
http://www.thestudentsurvey.com/ where you can complete the survey.
Undergraduate Awards 2012 International Programme
The Undergraduate Awards 2012 International Programme rewards innovation, independent thinking and creativity in undergraduates' coursework. Under the programme, which is open to undergraduates in their final or penultimate year, students submit coursework that has achieved a high B/2.1 grade or higher to one of several categories.Winners will come together in Dublin with other winners from the Irish Programme for three days of activities, the focus point of which will be an awards ceremony with the President of Ireland in attendance.
G. C. Steward Lectures 2012
Professor Wendelin Werner will give two lectures of a mathematical nature from 5.00 – 6.00 p.m. on Tues 14th and Thurs 16th February in the Bateman Auditorium. All welcome.
Tutors' Travel Grants Announced (Long Vac 2012)
The Tutors have at their disposal funds for support of students who have well thought-out plans to travel abroad during the Long Vacation. These are available under the Tutors' Travel Grant scheme. Other grants may be available for study trips, medical research, or projects with wildlife.
Japanese Language Study 2012/13, Nihon Univ
Japanese Language Study Programme 2012/13 at Nihon University, Japan
Graduating and Graduate Students from Cambridge University have a unique opportunity to spend three months immersed in Japanese language and culture. Tuition fees are waived by Nihon University for the six successful applicants for the autumn session.
The Master invites ... Jennette Arnold
The first of this term’s talks at the Master’s Lodge will take place on
Monday, 6 February, at 8.30 p.m. The speaker is Jennette Arnold, Chair of the
London Assembly. Her theme will be “Poverty, Aspiration and Leadership, the
challenges facing London in 2012”.
Sporting Grants - Hawks' Charitable Trust
The Hawks' Charitable Trust wishes to award grants to students who are pursuing sporting excellence and are in financial need. The deadline for applications is 29th February 2012.
A Bodger's Guide to Microwaves
Thursday 2nd February, 7 pm, Bateman Auditorium, Caius. A co-sponsored presentation for the CU Wireless Society and Caius Engineering Society. Entry is free and non-society members are most welcome to attend.
Are you a good listener? Become a Peer2Peer Supporter
Peer2Peer is a welfare scheme that trains students to support their peers in a meaningful and responsible way. As a Peer2Peer supporter, you will learn important transferable skills of great potential help to other students.
Donald Robertson Travel Fund - Travel Grants
The Donald Robertson Travel Fund invites applications for travel grants from undergraduates due to graduate in 2012 or later. The Fund exists for the purpose of assisting those wish to take strenuous open-air holidays either at home or abroad.
Grants for Student Societies for Community Projects
The Newton Trust Student Community Volunteering Fund invites applications from student societies for grants up to £500. The programme aims to benefit the personal and career development of the student volunteers, the community in which the students are volunteering and the University and Colleges, with a preference for UK-based volunteering opportunities. Deadline is Weds 18 May 2011 at 5pm.
Bursaries for Science & Medical Students - Language Courses
Closing Date Extended to Friday 15th April 2011
The Language Centre invites applications for Bursaries from science and medical students who will be continuing study in October 2011.
News headlines from G&CC BC
+++ Fay Sandford in the Blue Boat +++ The President of G&CC Boat Club, Dr Jimmy Altham, has sent us great news of the College's rowing achievements ...
'Immobilise' Registration Event
The Police will conduct an “Immobilise Registration Event” in the Green Room, on 10th March 2011 between 5.30 and 7.00pm, for students who wish to register their valuables, free of charge, to help recovery should they ever be stolen.
The Master Invites ... Bridget Kendall
You are warmly invited to the second of this term’s Talks at the Master’s Lodge, on Wednesday 9 March. The speaker is Bridget Kendall, diplomatic correspondent of the BBC. The
topic of her talk:
“The role of the media in revolutions – from the fall of
Communism to Gaddafi’s Libya”
Important - please let Sally-Anne Buckle - email: masters.secretary@cai.cam.ac.uk - know if you are planning to attend.
Ancient Rome Summer School
The
British School at Rome announces its Ancient Rome Summer
School, which will take place from 2 to 14 September 2011. The closing date for applications is Friday 6th
May 2011.
Bell-Wade Sporting Bursaries Announced
Thanks to a generous benefaction, grants are available 'to assist students who require financial aid and are pursuing excellence in both scholarship and sport'. Closing date for applications Friday 29th April 2011.
Tutors' Travel Grants Announced (Long Vac 2011)
The Tutors have at their disposal funds for support of students who have
definite plans to travel abroad during the Long Vacation. These are
available under the Tutors' Travel Grant scheme. Other grants may be available for study trips, medical research, or projects with wildlife.
Intermittent Closure of Footpath - SHB/West Road
The Head Porter wishes to alert members about intermittent closure of the footpath next to SHB
Staying Healthy Overseas – Essential Briefing
The Careers Service announces a briefing on Staying Healthy Overseas, Tuesday 15 February 2011, 2.00pm - 3.30pm, Mill Lane Lecture Rooms, Room 3. Reservation required.
The Master Invites ... Anthony Habgood
You are warmly invited to the next of this year’s series of talks in the Master’s Lodge. It will take place at 8.30 p.m. on Tuesday 1 February. The
theme is “Credit crunch, recession, recovery and beyond: a view from the Boardroom” and the speaker is Anthony Habgood, a Caian, and currently Chairman of two FTSE 100 companies, Reed Elsevier and Whitbread.
If
you would like to attend, please contact the Master's Secretary -
first come first served. (email: masters.secretary@cai.cam.ac.uk.
Sporting Grants - Hawks' Charitable Trust
The Hawks' Charitable Trust wishes to award grants to students who are pursuing sporting excellence and are in financial need. Awards are normally between £100 and £750. The deadline for applications is 15 February 2011.
Awards for Research - British School at Rome
The British School at Rome
at The British Academy is offering Residential Awards for Research in the Archaeology, History, Art History, Society
and Culture of Italy from Prehistory to the Modern Period. Application deadline: 18 January 2011. See on for further
details.
How mobile communications networks are built
Thursday 18th November, 7 pm, Bateman Auditorium, Caius. A co-sponsored presentation for the Caius Engineering Society and CU Wireless Society. Entry is free and non-society members are most welcome to attend.
The Master invites ... Sherard Cowper-Coles
You are warmly invited to the first of this year’s series of talks in the Master’s Lodge. It will take place at 8.30 p.m. on Tuesday 26 October. The theme is “Britain in Afghanistan” and the speaker is Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles, who until recently was the Foreign Secretary’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
If you would like to attend, please contact the Master's Secretary - first come first served. (email: masters.secretary@cai.cam.ac.uk.
'Quiet room' facilities for study/revision during the exam period
A 'quiet room' is being made available to augment the College Library for revision purposes during the Exam period. The Cavonius Centre may also be booked during the evenings for this purpose.
HF Direction Finding and Super-resolution Techniques
Thursday 25th February, 7 pm, Bateman Auditorium, Caius. A co-sponsored presentation for the Caius Engineering Society and CU Wireless Society. Entry is free and non-society members are most welcome to attend.
The Master Invites ... The Chief Rabbi, Lord Sacks
You are warmly invited to the next in this Term’s talks at the Master’s Lodge*. It will be given on Tuesday 16th February at 8.30 p.m. by The Chief Rabbi, Lord Sacks, an Honorary Fellow of Gonville & Caius College. His topic is “The Role of a Religious Leader in Public Life and in a Secular Society”.
If you would like to attend, please contact the Master's Secretary - first come first served. (email: masters.secretary@cai.cam.ac.uk. *Bateman Auditorium if numbers large.
Sunspots and the Solar Dynamo
Sunspots and the Solar Dynamo
Joint CU Wireless Society and Caius Engineering Society
Professor Michael Proctor, Trinity College, Cambridge
Bateman Auditorium, Thurs 4th February 2010 at 7.00pm
Entry is free and non-society members are most welcome to attend.
The Master Invites ... Lucy Neville-Rolfe - Tesco and Society
You are warmly invited to the first in this Term’s talks at the Master’s Lodge. It will be given by Lucy Neville-Rolfe, Executive Director (Corporate and Legal Affairs) at Tesco Plc, and her topic is “Tesco and Society”.
If you would like to attend, please contact the Master's Secretary - first come first served. (email: masters.secretary@cai.cam.ac.uk)
The Master invites ... Dame Patricia Hodgson
You are warmly invited to the second talk of the term, with Dame Patricia Hodgson, Principal of Newnham College and a member of the BBC Trust, speaking on “The BBC and its Critics – Can Auntie Survive?”
If you would like to attend, please contact the Master's Secretary - first come first served. (email:
masters.secretary@cai.cam.ac.uk)
30 Years of Women in Caius
Plans for a celebration of 30 years of women in Caius are going ahead. Four alumnae have agreed to come and talk in the Bateman Auditorium at 6.00pm on Tues 17th November, followed by questions, followed by a Super Hall ...
The Master Invites ... Francis Vendrell
The first talk to be given this term will be held on Thursday 22 October at 8.30 p.m.. It will be given by
Francis Vendrell, a Caian who has had a long and distinguished career as an international civil servant; he will speak on: "
Afghanistan: Why is the West failing and what can we do about it?"
If you would like to attend, please contact the Master's Secretary - first come first served. (email:
masters.secretary@cai.cam.ac.uk)
+++ H1N1 Swine flu Alert 12/10/2009 +++
We now have suspected cases of Swine Flu (H1N1) at Caius. For your own comfort and peace of mind, please review the following checklist.
Quiet room facilities for revision during the exam period
A 'quiet room' is being made available to augment the College Library for revision purposes during the Exam period. The Cavonius Centre may also be booked during the evenings for this this purpose.
Donald Robertson Travel Fund
The Donald Robertson Travel Fund exists for the purpose of assisting those wish to take strenuous open-air holidays either at home or abroad, and who would otherwise have difficulty in doing so.
Tutors' Travel Grants announced for 2009 Long Vacation
The Tutors have at their disposal funds for support of students who have definite plans to travel abroad during the Long Vacation. These are available under the Tutors' Travel Grant scheme.
Supersonics, RF Harmonics, Digital Electronics and Teddy Bears
Supersonics, RF Harmonics, Digital Electronics and Teddy Bears
Joint CU Wireless Society and Caius Engineering Society
Speaker from CU Spaceflight
Thursday 5 March at 7.00pm
Bateman Auditorium
Entry is free and non-society members are most welcome to attend.
Grants for Community-related Projects
The Isaac Newton Trust announces grants of up to £500 to assist students in the University to undertake community-related projects during the Long Vacation 2009. Preference will be given to undergraduates holding a Cambridge Bursary. Closing date 20th February 2009.
Lord Robert Winston to lecture at Caius
Public Engagement with Science - Why Bother?
Professor Lord Robert Winston
Monday, 19 January 2009 - Bateman Auditorium
Fellows and guests are warmly invited.
Sporting Grants - Hawks' Charitable Trust
The Hawks' Charitable Trust wishes to award grants to students who are pursuing sporting excellence and are in financial need. Awards are normally between £100 and £750. The deadline for applications is 15 February 2009.
The Master invites .. Sam Laidlaw
The first talk to be given this term will be held on Wednesday 26th November. It will be given by Sam Laidlaw, Chief Executive of Centrica plc, who will speak on: "The Energy Crunch"
If you would like to attend, please contact the Master's Secretary - first come first served.
(email:
masters.secretary@cai.cam.ac.uk)
Mondialogo Engineering Award 2008/9
The registration deadline for the Mondialogo Engineering Award 2008/2009 has been extended to 31 December 2008. Students from all fields of engineering can still register and develop a project idea to win one of the following awards: MEA Gold Awards (€ 15,000), MEA Silver Awards (€ 10,000), MEA Bronze Awards (€ 5,000).
Engineering Leadership Advanced Awards - Applications Open
The Royal Academy of Engineering announces its Engineering Leadership Advanced Award programme - designed to provide support and motivation to some of the most exceptional engineering undergraduates in UK universities. Applicants must be UK nationals and registered on an accredited MEng engineering degree course at a UK university, on the second year of a four year course.
New Surgery Times for College Nurse
Following discussions with the Tutors and GCSU Welfare team, the College Nurse is changing her surgery times to include lunch-time and afternoon sessions.
European Depression Day - Presentations
European Depression Day 10th Oct 2008, Bateman Auditorium.
Event to celebrate European Depression Day, including short presentations and posters prepared for international conferences or journals. Dr Diana Wood and Prof Eugene Paykel will be chairing the sessions. All welcome. More info from Danny Ryan -
djr49@cam.ac.uk
2009 Fund to support University/College groups
The 2009 Fund, amounting to some £250,000, has been established to support University or College affiliated groups or student societies wishing to stage their own 800th anniversary related events.
Quiet Room for Revision during Exam Period
A 'quiet room' is being made available to augment the College Library for revision purposes during the Exam period.
CUSU - Study skills and dealing with Exam Term
CUSU and the University have organised an afternoon of study skills and sessions in dealing with the exam term - this Saturday, 3rd May, 2-4pm, Mong Hall, Sidney Sussex College
The Master invites .. Mark Leonard
The first talk to be given this term will be held on Monday 28th April. It will be given by Mark Leonard, Executive Director of the European Council on Foreign Relations
Numbers will be limited for what should be a very interesting talk. If you wish to attend, please contact the Master's Secretary (email:
masters.secretary@cai.cam.ac.uk) - first come first served.
Cavonius Centre - new arrangements
Agreement has been reached with HM Revenue and Customs over use of certain parts of the Stephen Hawking Building. This will allow a relaxation of some of the restrictions applying to the use of the Cavonius Room
New Gym opens at Caius
The Master Sir Christopher Hum presided at the opening on 26th February of Caius' latest development, a gymnasium at Harvey Court.
Formula One: The Engineering Challenge
A presentation for Gonville & Caius Engineering Society by GEOFF WILLIS, Technical Director, Red Bull Racing. On Thurs 28th Feb, 8.30pm, in the Bateman Auditorium, Gonville & Caius College.
Tutors' Travel Grants announced for 2008 Long Vacation
Caius Tutors have funds available for support of students who have who have definite plans to travel abroad during the Long Vacation
Immobilise Registration Day - 8 Feb 08
PC Carole Langton will offer an opportunity for Fellows, students and staff to register their possessions online using the Immobilise National Property Register website.
Cambridge bursaries undergo dramatic increase
The Office for Fair Access today publishes its first report on universities' bursaries schemes brought in to coincide with the introduction of top-up fees.
Caius Choir Concert at Spitalfields on 13th December
Caius College Choir will perform Schubert’s Mass in E Flat (D.950) with the Aurora Orchestra at the Spitalfields Winter Festival on Thursday 13 December.
Smoke-Free policy introduced at Caius
With the support of the student body, Caius has taken the opportunity to introduce a smoke-free policy.
News service for Caius College Students
There's a new facility available now! For details, see full item.
Tutors' News Feature
An experimental news service is being installed on the Caius Web Server.
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