Posted by jjm236
8 April 2022
Teaching Awards 2022 – Nominations Open!
Welcome to the Teaching Awards 2022! This is the time of the year where students are able to nominate outstanding members of academic and professional services staff for awards in Teaching, Pastoral Care and Research Support – or all of the above. Nominations open at 12:00 on Monday 28th March 2022 and close on Tuesday 3rd May. To find out more and nominate staff click here.
Will Ellis – Charity Fundraiser
On the 19th April, Will Ellis and three others will be doing a 45-mile loaded march carrying 32lbs of kit to raise money for the Mark Evison Foundation. The Foundation was set up in 2009 in memory of Lt Mark Evison, an Old Robinite who was tragically killed on patrol in Afghanistan whilst serving with the Welsh Guards regiment. He was known to be a truly inspirational character. An Army report said the following about him:
“An exceptionally impressive young officer. He is bright, positive, fit, robust and charismatic… Importantly he is set apart from his contemporaries because he combines real talent with great humility and charm. He also maintains many interests outside the army and is a talented musician… His soldiers have nicknamed him ‘007’ which, whilst humorous, does indicate their respect for his ability. He cares very deeply for his men and takes great trouble to ensure than they never want for anything”.
The Foundation’s mission is to “promote the personal development of young people through the undertaking of challenges”. They partner with schools in London to help young people to create and plan projects which are personally challenging. Such projects develop “confidence, strength, resilience and breadth, as applicants take independent ownership of something they are keen to do”.
The 32lbs of weight replicates carrying body armour and a rifle, just like Mark did when on patrol in Afghanistan. The march is 15 miles longer than the Royal Marines final commando test, carrying the same weight, so will be a phenomenally tough challenge. However, raising money for such an amazing cause will help me push through!
Your donations can fund projects such as these, making a real difference to people who, without the help of the foundation, would have limited opportunities to finance these projects.
Link to donation page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/chouse2chouse
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Applications for GDL (Graduate Diploma in Law) Scholarships from the Inns of Court will open on Friday 18 March and close on Friday 6 May. If you intend to start your GDL in 2022 and wish to secure a scholarship you must apply before this deadline. You may only apply to one Inn of Court for a scholarship.
Aspiring Solicitors Foundation
The ASF would like to offer 25 students from socially mobile backgrounds at University of Exeter, who can demonstrate a commitment to a career in law, the opportunity to be granted a (free) laptop to support them in their studies.
The application process is straightforward and once a successful candidate receives a grant, it is theirs to keep. The eligibility requirements can be found here.
The ASF also offer other grants such as professional clothing or textbooks, and more. We remain open for applications on a rolling basis.
Please apply via our website, www.theasf.org.uk/apply/