HW 5k Colour Run
Posted 124 Months Ago
It’s New Year, are you looking for a new challenge? How about getting involved in our first Heriot-Watt Black Dog Campaign event?
We will be hosting a 5K ‘Colour-Run’ at 10am on 15 February 2015 at the Edinburgh Campus. The aim of the event is to have as many people come along and take part as possible. There is an £8 entry fee which you can pay when you book onto the event at the Centre for Sport and Exercise. All proceeds for the event will be going straight to our SANE Black Dog Campaign.
'Colour bombing'
However, there is a twist! It’s not just a run, we have arranged for ‘Colour Bomb Stations’ around the course… people at the stations throwing a paint-like substance* at the participants, what better way to get rid of those winter blues than to join in the fun?
Family fun
We’re opening the event up to all so why not bring friends and family to spectate or to take part? Kids 12 and over can run themselves and those 11 and under need to be accompanied by an adult.
Get in shape
To help you get started we’ve put together a ‘training programme’ so you can get prepared for the 5K run. It’s a great way to get in shape after the Christmas/New Year break.
We’re also attaching an outline of the course so you can get yourself familiar with the route.
Book now
We’re excited to be holding this fun event and all for a good cause. To register and book onto the event pop along to the Centre for Sport and Exercise.
This event is being brought to you in collaboration with, the Centre for Sport and Exercise, the Landscape Squad, Equality and Diversity, the Student Union and the Sports Union. We’re all coming together to support a great cause and we really hope you’ll get involved too.
Any questions or queries contact Sarah Robertson at Sarah.Robertson@hw.ac.uk
* This is non-toxic, non-rash-inducing, coloured corn starch and don’t worry, we’ll be issuing sunglasses for those taking part for protection and cool factor!*
Student Call Team Deadline Extended
Posted 125 Months Ago
Heriot-Watt Alumni have extended the deadline for applications to join their Student Call Team. Applications now close 5pm, Friday 12th December 2014.
For more info see our article here.
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View ArticleAmazon Locker comes to HW UNION
Posted 126 Months Ago
How does Amazon Locker work?
Amazon Lockers are self-service kiosks where you can receive your Amazon.co.uk parcels. You can select a locker location and collect your parcel at a time that's convenient for you.
How do I start using Amazon Locker Gorse?
Firstly you need to add Amazon Locker Gorse to your Amazon.co.uk address book:
- Click on this link www.amazon.co.uk/addgorse
- You’ll be redirected to the Amazon sign in page. When prompted, sign in to your Amazon.co.uk account
- Once you’re signed in, we’ll automatically add the Amazon Locker address to your Amazon.co.uk address book
Once the address is in your address book, you can select "Dispatch to this address" during the checkout process and complete your transaction as usual. All items must be eligible for delivery to a locker.
Collections
Once your parcel is delivered to the Amazon Locker, you'll receive an e-mail notification with a unique pickup code. When you arrive to collect your parcel, enter your pickup code or scan the barcode using the barcode scanner and follow the instructions on the screen.
All parcels delivered to locker locations must be picked up within three business days. If you're not able to collect your parcel within this timeframe, the parcel will be returned for full a refund.
How do I find Amazon Locker Gorse?
This location is open from 9am to midnight on Monday to Friday and noon until midnight on Saturday and Sunday. The Locker can be found in the main foyer adjacent to the disabled bathroom.
For more information on Amazon Locker visit our homepage at www.amazon.co.uk/locker
Mumps Important information for students
Posted 126 Months Ago
To Edinburgh Campus students
There has been an increase in recent weeks in the number of students at Heriot-Watt University who have been diagnosed with mumps.
Mumps is an acute viral illness. The infection can be easily spread from person to person by direct contact with saliva or droplets of saliva (e.g. via coughs and sneezes) from an infected individual. The signs, symptoms and complications of mumps include:
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Signs and Symptoms: Fever Headache Swelling of salivary glands on one or both sides of the face |
Complications (infrequent): Meningitis Deafness Swelling of testes or ovaries Inflammation of the pancreas |
If you think you may have contracted mumps then you should not attend University or work and advice should be sought from your GP.
Mumps can be prevented by immunisation with the MMR vaccine; 2 doses of the vaccine are required for protection against measles, mumps and rubella. If you have not received two doses of MMR then the course can be finished at any time so please make an appointment at your practice to receive the vaccine.
More information
Further general information about mumps is at:http://www.nhsinform.co.uk/health-library/articles/m/mumps/introduction
About the MMR vaccine is at http://www.immunisationscotland.org.uk/vaccines-and-diseases/mmr.aspx
Also visit the Mumps factsheet
: 0131 451 5333 : 0131 451 5344 : hello@hwunion.com
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