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Are you fairly new to Leicester? We would like to hear your thoughts on how you choose courses and universities. Where do you find learning material? What are your attitudes to universities who post content on iTunesU?   Perhaps you are doing a Masters and are considering starting a PhD at a UK institution. Does something like iTunesU help with your decision? If you are an international student at any stage of your postgraduate studies, we would welcome your opinion. We will hold a discussion on Friday 14th December, 14.00-15.30 at 103-105 Princess Road East . Your time will be rewarded with a £10 book voucher and refreshments. To sign up please email Helen Terese Bird (Learning Technologist) will be running the session and is happy to answer any questions in advance.

The Careers Service’s Enterprise Inc project is seeking applications from graduates and postgraduates (taught and research) who want to set up their own business ventures.  If successful with gaining a place you will receive a cash bursary of £2,500 and a training and support package valued at £2,500 which includes: A series of specialised workshops to help and develop necessary business skills On-going access to coaches and mentors Access to a wide student enterprise and business network Further details and links for applicants are available from the Graduate School website: http://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/gradschool/news/enterprise-inc

We are looking for PhD and postdoctoral researchers to help us review the research support services provided by the Library. If you are willing to share your opinions on this topic and would like to take part please contact Helen at hs231@le.ac.uk To thank you for your time, refreshments will be provided and a voucher worth £10 to spend in the University Bookshop. Focus group details: Researchers from the College of Arts, Humanities & Law AND College of Social Sciences Date: Thursday 22 nd November 2012 Time:   11.30-13.00 Location: Please come to the Service Desk in David Wilson Library Researchers from the College of Medicine, Biological Sciences and Psychology AND College of Science & Engineering Date: Thursday 29 th November 2012 Time:   11.30-13.00 Location: Please come to the Service Desk in David Wilson Library We look forward to hearing from you!