Nutrition Summer School Cambridge 2019

***NHS Staff and UK Medical Students are eligible for discounted 'membership' rates***

  • Learn from, discuss one-to-one and network with global experts and leaders in nutrition and health

  • Obtain Foundation level certificate in Applied Human Nutrition with CPD accreditation for clinical and scientific candidates

  • Covers basic nutritional concepts, through current research and methods, to prevention, healthcare and policy applications

  • Individual tutoring and mentorship

  • Join a vitally important, exciting and growing field within healthcare

This is a truly world-class course lead by global experts and leaders in nutrition and healthcare, including:

  • Prof Martin Kohlmeier, Editor-in-Chief of BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health. Professor of Nutrition at University of North Carolina (USA) and world leader at the cutting edge of nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics.

  • Prof Sumantra Ray, Founding Chair and Executive Director of NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, Medical Doctor and Public Health Nutritionist, Cambridge University (UK)

  • Prof Caryl Nowson, Chair of Nutrition and Ageing, Deakin University (Australia).

  • Prof Daniele Del Rio, Professor of Human Nutrition, University of Parma (Italy).

  • Prof Eleanor Beck, Course Director Nutrition and Dietetics, Wollongong University (Australia).

  • Pauline Douglas, Chair of Commonwealth Dietitians and Nutritionists Association, Ulster University (Northern Ireland).

  • And many more!

This is a five day Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition hosted by the University of Cambridge in collaboration with the School of Advanced Studies on Food and Nutrition of the University of Parma, Italy.

The course provides 40+ contact hours of in-depth exposure to basic concepts, research methods, disease prevention, healthcare applications and public health policy, all in the field of Human Nutrition. This takes place through practical and interactive sessions, case studies, self-directed learning and small group work.

In addition, attendees will be allocated personal mentors from the faculty for the duration of the Summer School and following the course. On completion of the summer school, alumni will automatically become associate members of the NNEdPro International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE), which will continue to provide advice and support on a one-to-one basis for at least the following 1 year.

 

The Summer School will be followed by the 5th International Summit on Medical Nutrition Education and Research on 11 July 2019 and the Congress of the International Nutrigenetics & Nutrigenomics 12-13 July 2019. 

When and where?

Friday 5th to Tuesday 9th July 2019

Homerton College, Cambridge University, UK

Want to know more?

View the provisional programme (also attached) and visit the ICE Summer School in Applied Nutrition (University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education) microsite for more information, past summer schools, and next steps.

For direct enquiries to NNEdPro@ice.cam.ac.uk and/or call +44 (0)1223 760850.

To Register: via the online portal at http://nnedpro.org.uk/summer-school-2019/



Barts and The London Psychiatry Summer School

Psych Central - Mind the Gap, Tues 16 July 2019

This free, one day summer school is open to all undergraduates who are considering a career in psychiatry. We are offering the chance to be involved in fascinating case-discussions, thought-provoking debates, plus the programme includes eminent speakers from a range of disciplines. There is also a poster competition, with prizes to be won! Each delegate will receive a certificate of attendance. 

To apply, or for more information, contact nitisha.patel@nhs.net or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/655291331570825/​

To submit a poster please do so by Friday 28 June 2019, by filling out this form 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEkqwGRFyIRVX2kxxOfwR1z_i4j0PqsFawg76RFJ62c9cUPg/viewform?usp=sf_link​



Apply to be a QMSU Volunteering Champion

Do you have a passion for volunteering? Would you like to enthuse others about it too? Then apply to be a Volunteering Champion today! As a Champion, you’ll lead groups of students for events such as cooking breakfast for the homeless, at water stations on runs, clearing up the local area and many more. 

 

Becoming a Volunteering Champion will help you develop your leadership, communication, time management and problem solving skills. You’ll also get access to Skills Award training which will help you to articulate those invaluable skills to employers. 

 

You’re expected to lead on at least 2 opportunities per semester, assist at volunteering fairs and any other events required of you. In return, you’ll get Volunteering Champion hoodies, thank you events, socials and be invited to attend our Volunteering Awards. You’ll also qualify for our volunteering hours awards certificates. 

 https://www.qmsu.org/surveys/volunteeringchampionapply1920/

NHS Big Tea

In honour of last year’s success in the NHS Big 70 Tea, we are continuing to celebrate the great work NHS staff do buy raising a cuppa (and cake) to them. Throughout the week of the 1st July, I’ll be going round each of the Barts Health NHS Trust hospitals with a stand of donate baked goods to give out to staff and suggest donations to any patients who might like a cake. On the 5th July, I will be in RLH by the Stepney Way entrance with a table. If you would like to be involved then please contact eloise.heap@bartscharity.org.uk

Cardiothoracic Placement Opportunity

Placements are available at James Cook Hospital, Bristol Royal Infirmary and Papworth Hospital with support from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) and Vascutek. We are offering a small number of senior medical students at UK universities the opportunity to work under the supervision of Consultant Surgeons Mr Jonathan Ferguson (James Cook), Mr Douglas West (Bristol) and Mr Aman Coonar (Papworth). The placements offer students supervised time in the operating theatre and the opportunity to shadow the day-to-day activities of trainees, consultants and allied clinicians and professionals in the Cardiothoracic department.
The placements will be available at different times within a one year period from July 2019 to June 2020. The next closing date for applications is 12noon on Friday 14 June 2019. Applicants will be notified of the outcome by no later than Monday 8 July 2019.
Successful applicants will stay in the hospital residences of their selected hospital. This provides basic hospital accommodation with local supermarkets nearby. The cost of the accommodation and one return journey to and from the assigned hospital will be covered by a small grant from the College up to the value of £300 per student. Students will be required to produce receipts for their accommodation and travel.
If you would like to apply please download the application form from our website here or contact outreach@rcsed.ac.uk<mailto:outreach@rcsed.ac.uk>.

https://www.rcsed.ac.uk/professional-support-development-resources/career-support/career-advice-for-medical-students/hospital-placement-opportunities-for-undergraduates

Free Massages as Part of Study Well

As part of Study Well, we have free massages going on in the Recovery Room on the 29th May from 1-4pm. It’s just a drop in so feel free to pop along whenever you fancy – no prior sign up required! You can also pick up some Study Well tote bags from the BLSA reception and information on who to go to for welfare support is in them. For more information, have a look at qmsu.org/studywell

 
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