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Are Exam Results giving you ‘The Fear’?!

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DON’T worry.  If your results have left you confused or uncertain about which career option to choose, or if you’re not even sure which options are open to you, there is help at hand. Glasgow Kelvin College still has a limited number of places available on full-time courses starting later this month.

Glasgow Kelvin College will be holding an Open Day at its Springburn Campus, 123 Flemington Street G21 4TD between 10am and 3pm on Wednesday 15th August, 2018 where you can drop in and discuss your options.

The College has four campuses - in Easterhouse, East End, Maryhill and Springburn - and offers a wide range of courses in many different subject areas.  All full-time programmes at Glasgow Kelvin lead on to further study or employment.

The College is keen also to encourage applicants to make ‘non-traditional’ choices in their learning journey. There are excellent career opportunities for females in the science, engineering and technology areas; while there are equally good prospects for men entering into the childcare, caring, nursing and hairdressing professions.

Not all courses require you to have formal qualifications beforehand and the College offers programmes from entry level to advanced level, ensuring access and providing a stimulating learner journey to all levels of ability.

Most courses carry a work-experience or employability element which ensures that Kelvin students have industry-relevant skills – vocational and personal – to help them access the best careers and achieve more from their working life in a competitive jobs market.

The development of skills in STEM subjects is high on the Scottish Government employment agenda. And the career options open to successful students from these programmes are almost infinite. STEM subjects are used in almost every walk of life today.

Even career areas which may not seem obvious utilise STEM skills. The creative industries, for example, are now utilising many of the new digital technologies with the advent of 3D Printing and Computer Aided Design.

So if you’ve just got your results and have still to decide on a career option, or if your plans have changed, check our courses with places still available here to help you make your decision or come along to the Open Day on 15th August 2018.  See you at Springburn Campus!

 

White Ribbon Campaign Backed by Local Betting Shops

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White Ribbon

MSP Bob Doris is rolling out the White Ribbon Scotland campaign into his  constituency of Maryhill and Springburn with the support of local bookmakers.

Glasgow Kelvin College’s White Ribbon Scotland campaign has received a boost with the backing of its local MSP Bob Doris, who has helped establish links with bookmakers in the area.  He is driving an innovative initiative to target men at the heart of the community.

Employees of Ladbrokes Coral and William Hill have been undergoing training to become campaign ambassadors and help promote the White Ribbon aims which give men a voice in the opposition of violence against women and other forms of domestic violence.

The training is being provided by students and staff from Glasgow Kelvin College whose successful White Ribbon Scotland campaign has picked up a series of national nominations and awards over the last two years.  The College is delighted that its campaign is being rolled out in this way.

White Ribbon Scotland contributes to ending violence against women by engaging men and boys in taking action on the issue. They do this by raising awareness, promoting discussion and providing information and resources to support personal and collective action among men.

This initiative ensures that the White Ribbon message is being communicated to men in ‘hard to reach’ groups and betting shop staff are keen to promote this to their customers.

Bob Doris MSP said;

“We hope that by working with all interested bookmakers in the constituency, we can help create a conversation amongst men that is underpinned by the key principles of the White Ribbon Campaign.  In ensuring the participation of men across the constituency, we hope that the campaign message will spread - never committing, condoning or remaining silent about violence against women in all its forms.”

Glasgow Kelvin College Principal, Alan Sherry, said:

“The College is very pleased to be part of this campaign and its fresh innovative approach to engaging with men in the community.  We are immensely proud of the achievements of our Student Association in their work with White Ribbon Scotland so far and are delighted to get behind Bob Doris MSP’s pioneering initiative.”

The official launch of the Week of Action is set to take place on 4th August with a campaign stall on Maryhill Road at Tesco (corner of Shakespeare Street) where the public will be encouraged to sign up to the White Ribbon Scotland Pledge.  Staff from local bookmaker stores will play an active part.

At an event held in Glasgow North West Women’s Centre, Bob Doris MSP announced the forthcoming Week of Action and invited comments from Davy Thomson of White Ribbon Scotland who, providing the context and aims of the campaign, said;

“Violence against women isn’t a women’s issue:  It’s a human rights issue.”

Bob and Davy are pictured here with local councillors, betting shop staff, Donald Morrison of the Association of British Bookmakers, Glasgow Kelvin College Students’ Association representatives and Lynne Robertson of North West Women’s Centre.

College Barbering Programme Cuts It In Nuremberg

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College barbering

Glasgow Kelvin College’s partnership programme with innovative Rebel Rebel and Made – Academy of Modern Barbering is now receiving international coverage.

The Erasmus+ exchange visit with students from Nuremburg included students from the Berufsschule 5 and the local press carried a fabulous article on their experience of their sojourn to Glasgow – a translation below (courtesy of the talented linguists in our Secretariat!)

It’s great to get this kind of feedback to help us assess the positive impact of the transnational exchange programmes.  We certainly enjoyed having them here to work with our students and look forward to continuing our links with Nuremberg!

The article reads:

Perfect Placement in Glasgow

 Hairdresser trainees spent 2 weeks in Glasgow through the Erasmus Program

Gaining experience and training with the support of the Erasmus Program was a great opportunity for the 3 young trainees from the Hairdressing School in Nuremberg, who took part in a 2-week training course in Glasgow.

They were accompanied by a professional supervisor, Tanja Knöchlein. For two years there has been a fruitful partnership between Glasgow Kelvin College and the Hairdressing and Beauty School in Nuremberg. Experts say that international experience is of great importance in this profession and creating opportunities for young professionals through training programs with other countries is a remarkable opportunity to learn and improve.

The two weeks spent in Glasgow were eventful for the three trainees.

They worked in various places - for example in the "Rebel Rebel" in Glasgow, in the salon of Glasgow Kelvin College as well as in "Made - The Academy for Modern Barbering" in Glasgow. To mark the 10-year-anniversary of the partnership between the Fashion School and Glasgow Kelvin College, they presented a Fashion show event which took place in the Kelvingrove Museum.

Was communication easy? 

It was a big challenge for the young trainees. There were doubts as to whether their English was sufficient and they could manage to grasp the ‘famous Glaswegian dialect’, which might be challenging to a foreign ear. But those concerns were soon overcome thanks to the cordiality of the College.

The support of the Scottish community and colleagues helped them overcome language barriers. "The partnership with the Scots worked very well, students were able to get to know the latest hairdressing/beauty trends and techniques through this opportunity” said Tanja Knöchlein. In addition, the youngsters learned a great deal about the Scottish culture and gained insights into the professional world and way of life in this country. This has left a long-lasting positive experience for the young professional.

Prospects through these training programs offer better practical experience for young professionals therefore it’s hoped there will be further openings for future professional development in France and Finland.

 

 

Accommodation & Safety Guide

Your Guide to Accommodation and Staying Safe in the City

Accommodation

 
Types of Accommodation
Budget for Accommodation
Questions for your Landlord
HMO Licences
College financial assistance
Housing Benefit
Key Points for Student Safety
Student Accommodation List

Types of Accommodation

Private halls of residence

Halls of residence are open to anyone from any college/university.  Therefore, you will mix with a diverse range of people from different backgrounds who are studying at a variety of different educational establishments.  They offer a variety of room options including ensuite or shared bathrooms.  Contracts normally cover 1 full year (i.e. longer than your full college term).  The cost of accommodations of this type can be significantly more expensive than other forms of accommodation.

House/Flat share

This is a common type of private accommodation where students can rent with friends/classmates.  This accommodation will generally offer greater value for money than private halls of residence. However, your fellow tenants (and neighbours) may not be students. This may be deemed as a positive or negative feature.

Private flat

Private flats may be the favoured option for you if you have had bad experiences sharing accommodation with others.  This option, meaning you will generally spend evening/nights by yourself will give you full freedom within your accommodation allowing you to live/study to your own schedule.  However, you will have to cover all rent and utility costs by yourself.

Budget for Accommodation

Rent cost

Regardless of the type of accommodation you choose the rent will be the most expensive outgoing you will have.  Rent costs will vary depending on the type of accommodation, what facilities the accommodation has and whether other costs, for example, utility bills are included in the monthly payments.

Utility/Food bills

If your rent costs do not include utility bills then you will need to make these payments yourself.  Remember to include costs for toiletries when calculating your budget.

TV licence

You will need to be covered by licence to watch or record programmes as they are being shown on TV, if they have been recorded or live on an online TV service. You also need a licence to download or watch BBC programmes on demand including catch up TV or BBC iPlayer via any device (e.g. TV desktop computer, tablet mobile phone, games console, etc.).

The cost for this is £147 and can be paid up front, quarterly or monthly.  You can apply for the licence and find further details via www.tvl.co.uk.

Council Tax

Full time students are exempt from paying council tax.  Glasgow Kelvin College will contact you at the start of the academic year to detail the process for applying for the exemption.  Part time students are not exempt from paying council tax.  Anyone living in your household who is not a full time student will be expected to pay council tax and should contact their local authority for further details.

Questions for your Landlord

Q             How long has the property been on the market?

A             The longer it has been advertised, the more likely it is that you will be able to negotiate a deal.

Q             How much is the deposit?

A             Deposits are generally 1 month’s rent.  Remember, you will normally be asked for the 1st month’s rent to be paid at this time.

Q             What is the length of the rent agreement?

A             Most contracts will last for 12 months, meaning during the summer holidays you are still liable for payments.  However, you may be able to agree half rent over summer or to end your contract at the same time that your course ends.

Q             What is the notice period you or your landlord must give prior to cancelling the contract?

A             Knowing your contractual rights will ensure you and the landlord are both protected.  You will not be made to exit the property until your notice period has been fulfilled. In addition, the landlord is also protected should you decide you want to cancel the contract.

Q             Furnished/Unfurnished?

A             When renting a property it may be furnished or unfurnished.  You should enquire about this as it could affect the rent cost.  If unfurnished, you may be able to negotiate the rent cost with the landlord.

The above list of questions is not exhaustive.  You should ask any questions you deem relevant prior to a signing a rent agreement.

HMO Licences

A House in Multiple Occupancy (HMO) is a property which is shared by three or more tenants who aren't members of the same family. HMO landlords must have a license from the council. This ensures that the property is managed properly and meets certain safety standards. An HMO license is separate from the tenancy agreement you will have with your landlord, so some of your renting rights rely on this.  Check your tenancy type if you're not sure what kind of tenancy agreement you have.

To find out whether a property has an HMO license, ask your landlord or contact your local council. They have a list of all the licensed landlords in their area.

To meet the standards expected of an HMO property:

  • The rooms must be a decent size, for example, every bedroom should be able to accommodate a bed, a wardrobe and a chest of drawers.
  • There must be enough kitchen and bathroom facilities for the number of people living in the property, with adequate hot and cold water supplies.
  • Adequate fire safety measures must be installed, for example your landlord must provide smoke alarms and self-closing fire doors and make sure there is an emergency escape route.
  • All gas and electrical appliances must be safe.
  • Heating, lighting and ventilation must all be adequate.
  • The property should be secure, with good locks on the doors and windows.
  • There must be a phone line installed so that tenants can set up a contract with a phone company to supply the service.

If you don't think your landlord is managing the property properly and maintaining these standards, there are two steps you can take:

  • Talk to your landlord - they may not realise that there is a problem until you discuss it with them.
  • Tell your local council - they have powers to make your landlord bring the management and physical conditions of the HMO up to standard.

College financial assistance

There is no specific college fund which is dedicated to rent costs. However, the college has a discretionary fund which assist students financially whilst they are at college. The college funding team completes a financial assessment on each discretionary applicant based on monthly income and expenditure. This will determine if you are eligible for any discretionary payments.

Further information on the fund will be given to students prior to the fund opening. Alternatively, you can speak with the Student Funding  or Advice, Guidance and Learner Support.

Housing Benefit

Most full time students are not eligible to receive housing benefit. However, there are some exceptions to this rule and if you meet any of the following criteria you may be entitled to receive housing benefit:

• Part time student
• Loan parent (at least 1 child under 5 years old)
• Pensioner (reached the age for state pension credit)
• Disabled students
• Student couples with dependent children
• Students under the age of 22 (who are undertaking a course of full time, non-advanced education and were accepted to attend, enrolled on or began the course when they were under 22)
• Partners of students, who are not themselves students
• Students who are solely responsible for children boarded out with them by a local authority or voluntary organisation.

You should speak with your local housing office or a member of the Advice, Guidance and Learner Support team for more information.

Where to apply

Glasgow residents should apply to Housing Benefit Contact centre, 45 John Street, Glasgow G1 1JE.

If you live in another council area you should contact your local authority housing office.

Further information on housing benefit and information on how to claim including the details of your local contact centre can be found at https://www.gov.uk/housing-benefit.

Personal Safety

Generally speaking, most people are safe when out and about. Glasgow is a friendly city, however like anywhere you should always keep your personal safety paramount. Take time to read the hints and tips to help you.

In the Street

Be careful when getting around the city. Avoid walking around on your mobile or with earphones plugged in as this can distract you. Ensure you keep your valuables safe (keys, money, phone etc.). Keep them out of view of others and ensure they are kept safe when you are out and about. Don’t walk around with lots of cash that isn’t needed. If you need to take out a lot of cash with you please make sure that you are safe doing so and that you not draw attention to yourself. If you are using an ATM, remember the following:

  • If you don’t feel comfortable don’t use the machine
  • Memorise your PIN and don’t let anyone else see it
  • Don’t lift more cash than is necessary
  • Once you have your cash, put it in a secure place i.e. purse/wallet straight away
  • Consider arranging direct debits or standing orders for rent, household bills etc. to avoid lifting lots cash at once.
  • Don’t panic or get flustered if a queue forms behind you at the ATM, take your time and only leave when you have everything you need.

Your Home

Your home should feel the safest place to be and should feel like your own space.

  • Ensure you lock your windows and doors when leaving
  • Avoid letting people come and go as they please – especially if you are not in
  • Keep valuables safe
  • Be vigilant about who you allow in and out of your home. Don’t feel pressured to let people come in if you are not sure
  • Keep any garden gates/fences locked
  • Try not to keep bins, ladders or tables under windows
  • Keep doors locked when you are in the house
  • Don’t label any keys with your address or leave spare keys hidden outside

At Night / Socialising

If you are going out, try to let someone close to you know where you are going, who you will be with and when you are likely to return home. Make sure you let someone know if you are staying out or will be home later than you anticipated.

  • Avoid going anywhere you don’t know alone
  • Don’t leave your drinks unattended. If you leave it unattended buy another
  • Keep your personal belongings safe
  • Look after each other on nights out
  • Try to avoid people leaving on their own – especially with people they, or you, don’t know
  • Keep your mobile charged before you go out, and encourage your friends to do this also

Keeping Safe on Your Way Home

When you’re on a night out and it comes to ending the night, ensue you are just as concerned about your safety as you were before leaving.

  • Ensure that you know or save the local taxi number so you are calling a familiar company each time
  • Let someone know you are on your way home
  • Take enough money out to ensure you get home safely
  • Avoid going home yourself at night. Where possible walk with someone else or take a bus/taxi home with friends
  • Don’t walk through quiet, dull areas. Keep to busier, well lit areas.
  • Avoid short-cuts through parks etc.
  • Ensure your taxi is licensed. If you are unsure do not get it the taxi
  • Keep safe whilst in the taxi. If you feel unsafe once in the taxi and you are not able to get out, call for help immediately. Try to remember to take a note of the taxi license number – this should be displayed by the driver
  • Have your keys ready to get into you home prior to getting out the taxi.

There are other methods that can be used to keep safe. Some people chose to take personal alarms out with them on a night out.

You can always contact your Student Association and/or Advice & Guidance team within Glasgow Kelvin College to talk over anything you feel uncomfortable with or if you want to ask further advice on.

Student Association:                    studentassociation@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk

Advice & Guidance:                       guidance@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk

Accommodation Providers
AccommodationAddress(s)WebsiteContact Details
CRM StudentsClifton & Stewart House,
1 Clifton Place, Glasgow,G3 7LD
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Gallery Apartments,
2 Port Dundas Place, Glasgow, G2 3LD
Click Here0844 371 5686
Derwent StudentsBuchanan View, 35 Calgary Street, Glasgow, G4 0XG
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Gibson Street, Glasgow, G12 8SY

Hyndland House, 10 Keith Street, Glasgow, G11 6QQ
Click Here0141 333 1372


0141 339 1955


0141 433 0710
Unite StudentsBlackfriars,
Blackfriars Road, Glasgow, G1 1QL
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Kelvin Court,
30 Yorkhill Street, Glasgow, G3 8RY
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Thurso Street,
1-3 Thurso Street, Glasgow G11 6PE

Tramworks,
107 Kelvinhaugh Street,
Glasgow, G3 8PX
Black Friars Click Here
Kelvin Court Click Here
Thurso Street Click Here
Tramworks Click Here		0300 303 8645
Hello StudentsGeorge Street Apartments,
151 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1AB
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The Glasgow Ballet School,
261 West Princess Street, Glasgow, G1 1RD
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Willowbank House,
2A Willowbank Crescent, Glasgow, G3 6NB
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333 Bath Street,
Glasgow, G2 4ER
George Street Click Here
The Ballet School Click Here
Willowbank House Click Here
Bath Street Click Here		0844 310 5702



0844 371 5627




0844 371 5653



0141 280 6800
Primo PropertyClyde House, 14 Clyde Street, Glasgow, G1 5JHClick Here01204 360 920
Liberty House59 Miller Street, Glasgow, G1 1EBClick Here0141 248 9949
True StudentTrue Glasgow Central,
New City Road, Glasgow
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True Glasgow West,
Kelvinhaugh Street,
Glasgow, G3 8PX
Click Here0141 334 4330
Right MoveVarious accommodationsClick Heren/a
My Student HallsVarious accommodationsClick Heren/a

Homelessness

If you are or are in danger of becoming homeless you should contact your local authority in order to access assistance.

You will find information about Glasgow City Council’s Homelessness Service via their website www.glasgow.gov.uk (click on ‘Social Care and Health’ and then ‘Homelessness’). 

Each area within Glasgow has a local Community Casework Team which is open during normal working hours to offer support and advice.  If outside normal working hours you should contact the Hamish Allan Centre who will also provide support and advice and, if appropriate, arrange temporary accommodation.  Arrangements will then be made for the correct Community Casework Team to contact you in order to manage your case.  

ServiceAddressOpening HoursContact Number(s)
North West Community Casework Service30 Mansion Street, Glasgow, G22 5SZ0141 276 6169
North East Community Casework Service33 Burnmouth Road, Glasgow, G33 4STMon-Fri
9am-5pm
0141 276 6153
0141 276 6160
0141 276 6150 (fax)
South Community Casework Team1st Floor, TwoMax Building, 187 Old Rutherglen Road, Glasgow, G5 0RE0141 276 8201
Hamish Allan Centre180 Centre Street, Glasgow, G5 8EEOut of hours service0800 838 502 (freephone)
0141 287 1800

Useful Contacts

 

Glasgow Kelvin College Guidance Advisers0141 630 5000Guidance Click Here
Funding Click Here
Glasgow City Council Homelessness Service0800 838 502Click Here
GCC Social Care Direct0141 287 0555
0300 343 1505
Click Here
Cross Reach0131 357 2000Click Here
Shelter Scotland0808 800 4444Click Here
Emmaus Glasgow0141 353 3903Click Here
Glasgow Housing Association0141 274 8707Click Here

Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar

See teaching block and holiday dates at a glance.

Teaching Block Dates

BlockStart Date
Block 122nd August 2022 (12 weeks)
22/08/22 - 18/11/22
Block 228th November 2022 (12 weeks)
28/11/22 - 03/03/23
Block 313th March 2023 (12 weeks)
13/03/23 - 16/06/23

Holidays

HolidayDates
September Weekend23rd to 26th September 2022
October Week17th to 21st October 2022
Winter Break22nd December 2022 to 4th January 2023
February Mid-term13th to 14th February 2023
Spring Holiday3rd to 14th April 2023
May Day 1st May 2023
May Weekend26th to 29th May 2023
Summer BreakCollege closes Monday 23rd June 2023

The Academic Year

Notable DaysDates
Teaching Block 1 /
Classes Begin		22nd August 2022
September Weekend23rd to 26th September 2022
October Week17th to 21st October 2022
Teaching Block 2 Starts28th November 2022 (12 weeks)
Winter Break22nd December 2022 to 4th January 2023
February Mid-term13th to 14th February 2023
Teaching Block 3 Starts13th March 2023 (12 weeks)
Spring Holiday3rd to 14th April 2023
May Day 1st May 2023
May Weekend26th to 29th May 2023
Teaching EndsFriday 16th June 2023
Summer BreakCollege closes 23th June 2023