Uni Ladies Rugby robbed of famous win

University of
Plymouth Ladies Rugby 5 v

University of
Exeter Ladies Rugby 5 

 

A last gasp try by

Exeter
University robbed Plymouth University Ladies Rugby team of a famous victory in the latest round of BUSA fixtures.UOPRFC who had an excellent win at
Worcester the previous week started the game brightly playing against the slope in the first half. The
Plymouth forwards were using the driving maul to good effect pushing back the Exeter Ladies team. Some good defensive work also by Teresa Bintoh and Naomi Wise insured that
Plymouth maintained possession. Indeed as the first half drew to a close it was
Plymouth who were looking the more likely team to score. A scrum near the
Exeter line saw the
Plymouth forwards drive over the line. Unfortunately they were unable to ground the ball.
Plymouth though was to have their reward early in the second half. A good break by the impressive Bintoh took her to within feet of the
Exeter line where she off loaded the ball to Biz Palmer to crash over.Another fantastic break by Bintoh saw her nearly go the full length of the pitch only to be denied again by a last ditch tackle by the Exeter full back. 

The last ten minutes saw
Exeter finally get into the game as they pushed for an equalising try. It looked as if
Plymouth were going to hold out until
Exeter with the very last play of the match scored under the posts. Fortunately for
Plymouth the conversion was missed and the points shared.

Sex and the system – forum and debate – 4th Dec in Plymouth SU, 5pm

With guest speaker Judith Orr, on…the sexualisation of our culture, and how women especially are affected by it, how raunch culture has evolved, its effects on women’s rights and liberation, & how feminism has gone wrong.

Hundred REASONS – to buy a ticket for the SNOWBALL

Hundred Reasons have been confirmed as the headline act for the SNOWBALL @ Plymouth Pavilions on SUNDAY 10th DEC.

BUY A TICKET HERE

Welcome to the 2006 Winter Ball. This year the largest black tie event in the University Calendar is to be held at the fantastic Plymouth Pavilions. The Ball is a fundraiser so all the profits go back to your Sports & Societies, Volunteering, Rag, Advice & Services. With an event as important as the Snow Ball we have secured some of the best names in entertainment to celebrate Christmas in style.

Already confirmed:

Hundred Reasons
Hundred Reasons are a British rock band, Their debut album Ideas Above Our Station reached number 6 in the UK album chart, spawned several Top 40 singles and has since gone gold, selling over 118,000 copies. The band completed a sold out UK tour in March 2006 and spent the summer playing festivals, including Reading / Leeds, touring Europe and playing in Japan.
DJ Spoony
Radio 1,Kiss 100, Galaxy FM, Twice as Nice, Strictly Come Dancing, Dreem Teem, ‘MOBO’ for ‘Best DJ’
Ralf Little
Ralf Little shot to fame in the UK after landing the role of Anthony in The Royle Family then moved on to another comedy role, in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps.
XFM Band
The XFM band bash their way through a selection of recent Indie hits from the Strokes through to the Arctic Monkeys. And every one’s a winner.Plus

UoP Big Band
Casino
Photographer
More to be confirmed…..

Tickets cost £22 per person and are available from www.upsu.com or your favourite club / society / volunteer group who will receive all profits made from their ticket sales.

NUS card holders & their guests only. Ticket cost includes entry, entertainment & chips for use in the casino. ROAR. See website for full details.

CIDER FESTIVAL – Monday, 27th November 2006

Join us for the Great UPSU Cider Festival – all day in the Students’ Union, Plymouth campus.

Choose from a wide selcetion of all your favourites whilst you enjoy the MANGLED WURZELS.

 So get out yer Wellies, stick some straw in yer gob and walk around all day saying “ooh arrr”

 Don’t miss it!

 Follow on in the evening to Walkbout to carry on the Festival and get to ride a horse (well a bucking bronco actually!)

Granada Television is developing a new programme looking for the funniest people in Britain

Granada Television is developing a new programme looking for the funniest people in Britain. Send us your amateur film so we can see the best of what’s out there.  It could be a clip of you telling jokes, showing off your party trick or talented pets. It could be an animated vegetable dance, your granny snoring or your mates in their own comedy sketch.  If you think you can make us laugh, please send your video, phone or camcorder clips asap to: laura.stevens@granadamedia.com

Tickets for SNOWBALL 2006 go on sale.

Snowball 2006
Plymouth Pavilions – Sunday 10th December

Welcome to the 2006 Winter Ball. This year the largest black tie event in the University Calendar is to be held at the fantastic Plymouth Pavilions.

upsu: fundraiser so all profits go back to your Sports & Societies, Volunteering, Rag, Advice & Services.

With an event as important as the Snow Ball we have secured some of the best names in entertainment to celebrate Christmas in style. Already confirmed:

Hundred Reasons
Hundred Reasons are a British rock band, Their debut album Ideas Above Our Station reached number 6 in the UK album chart, spawned several Top 40 singles and has since gone gold, selling over 118,000 copies. The band completed a sold out UK tour in March 2006 and spent the summer playing festivals, including Reading / Leeds, touring Europe and playing in Japan.
DJ Spoony
Radio 1,Kiss 100, Galaxy FM, Twice as Nice, Strictly Come Dancing, Dreem Teem, ‘MOBO’ for ‘Best DJ’
Ralf Little
Ralf Little shot to fame in the UK after landing the role of Anthony in The Royle Family then moved on to another comedy role, in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps.
XFM Band
The XFM band bash their way through a selection of recent Indie hits from the Strokes through to the Arctic Monkeys. And every one’s a winner.
UoP Big Band
Casino
Photographer
More to be confirmed…..

Tickets cost £22 per person and are available from www.upsu.com or your favourite club / society / volunteer group who will recieve all profits made from their ticket sales.

NUS card holders & their guests only. Ticket cost includes entry, entertainment & chips for use in the casino. ROAR. See website for full details.

Sea Turtle Conservation, Grenada – West Indies. Research Assistants Required

Volunteer Research Assistants are needed to participate in the 2007 Field Season with Ocean Spirits Inc., a non governmental conservation organization conducting its 8th year of research into nesting leatherback sea turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) in Grenada, West Indies. Research Assistants will be required to participate in a saturation tagging and data collection programme, morning surveys to determine previous nesting activity on more proximate beaches, education and other fieldwork as required.
Previous experience of field work and data collection is an advantage but not a requirement. Applicants should be in good physical condition as the work involves long hours and beach walks. Volunteers should be happy to work in all weather conditions. We need enthusiastic and flexible individuals that are able to work as part of a team.
Volunteers must commit for a period of 3 weeks and as spaces are limited, we advise you to book well in advance. The project commences in March and runs through August 2007.
For further information and to apply, visit our website at,
www.oceanspirits.org
We insist on a high standard of data collection and data accuracy. Training will be given to all Research Assistants in sea turtle biology and data collection

National Active Student Survey (NASS) for HE and FE Institutions

 

This is the first ever National Active Student Survey (NASS). NASS is a University and College survey which aims to develop data on student participation in sport and physical activity for the Higher and Further Education sectors for the first time.  

The survey is being carried out in universities and colleges nationwide during the National Census Week from Monday 20 to Sunday 26 November.  

Don’t forget that by taking part, you’ll be entered into our free prize draw and could win one of the following fantastic prizes – iPod Nanos, Mountain Bikes, Life Fitness home fitness equipment and much more so don’t miss out! 

The survey is very easy to complete and will only take a few minutes of your time. Please take care to answer honestly and accurately – there are no right or wrong answers! Just follow the instructions carefully and look forward to your chance of winning a great prize.  

Login To login and view the NASS surveys use the links below and enter the password nass06 and then click Next               

Physical Activity Survey

http://www.e-focus-net.co.uk/surveys/nass-stu/

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING NEXT SUMMER?

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING NEXT SUMMER?

Nothing Sorted?    Fancy a Change of Scenery?    Seeking Adventure?

On Tuesday 21st November at 5pm in Davy Building Room 220 -  Plymouth University, Dr Tim Coles from the field research organisation Operation Wallacea will be giving a presentation about the opportunities available for students next summer in Honduras, South East Sulawesi, Indonesia, Egypt, South Africa and Cuba.  Also, for the first time in 2007 projects will be available in Peru.

Opportunities include:

• Learning to dive on an uninhabited tropical island with world class coral reefs
• Jungle trekking in pristine unsurveyed rainforests, seeking out species new to science
• Working on sustainable community development projects with the Bajo sea gypsies (Indonesia)
• Monitoring Turtle nesting and behavioural patterns (Cuba)
• Surveying birds and reptiles at a World Heritage Site (Egypt)

There are over 40 projects available for general volunteers and over 80 individual research projects.  Many of these projects are suitable for final year dissertations with over 60% of our dissertation students getting Firsts for their field projects.   So come along to the talk and hear more about what this exciting project has to offer.

Further details can be found at our web site www.opwall.com

Are you looking to buy a used car? Want to be on telly?

Are you in need of some pointers or some help?

Sold in 60 Seconds, the popular TV series that helps people buy their desired car for the best price, is back and we are looking for people to take part in the third series. Our used-car and auction expert Charlie Tope is on the case to get you the best car that your money can buy, whatever your budget, and whatever type of car you are looking for, whether it’s a family saloon, exotic, salvage or classic. If you are interested and think you can help us help you, please email Suzie at suzie.bostel@denhams.tv or telephone Denham Productions on 01752 345444