Ruskin College Newsletter
Spring 2016 - Latest News and Events
Welcome
Open Events and Taster Days
There are a number of Open Events and Taster Days coming up. Come and look round our beautiful College and try out some courses in small bite sized sessions. Please see information below. For more information, or to register your interest, please go to:
Applying to Ruskin
Short Courses at Ruskin
Not sure if you are ready to commit to an Access to Higher Education programme or undergraduate degree? Why not try out a short course? There is a wide range of courses to chose from and if you don't live nearby, residential places are available. If you would like further information, give us a call or take a look at the courses on our website:
Disability Support and Learning Development
Ruskin College is committed to supporting people with barriers to learning. If you are anxious about studying because of a learning difficulty, disability or health concern please talk to us. Our Disability Advisor, Lizzie Ledger, can support with all aspects of the Disabled Student Allowance process and can ensure that reasonable adjustments are in place whilst you study with us. Please call 01865 759646 or email eledger@ruskin.ac.uk
Learning Development is a service that all students are encouraged to access, whether they have a barrier to learning or not. Learning Development can help will all aspects of academic study and can support you to develop your skills and achieve the best you can.
News from the Programme Areas
Ruskin Theatre Platforms
The Ruskin Theatre Platforms continue to wow audiences. These staged readings of modern and classic plays are enjoying full houses every week and are free. If you love theatre, or are interested in one of our Writing for Performance courses, these events are a must. Please go to our website to find out more:
News from Social and Political Studies and History
On 10th March 2016, as part of their Radical Political Economy module, Dr Peter Dwyer took third year Social and Political Studies and History students to a fascinating conference at Green Templeton College at Oxford University. The conference was titled Digital Transformations of Work and featured several very high profile political economists and sociologists of work including Professor Saskia Saseen, Professor Guy Standing and Professor Kevin Doogan. The works of several conference speakers is required reading on the module and not only was this an opportunity to hear the latest papers and discussions on contemporary work but also an opportunity to meet and discuss with several key speakers. Whilst at the conference students were very excited to meet Ray Loveridge who attended Ruskin between 1961-1963 before going on to LSE and the Said Business School.
News from International Labour and Trade Union Studies
Open Events for our BA and MA programmes
Forthcoming Events
Business for Social Change
An open conversation event on social enterprise and the third sector.
Join key note speaker John Hilary (war on want), and us as we discuss this issue.
For tickets please email fporter@ruskin.ac.uk
If you would be interested in having a stall at the event please let us know by emailing fporter@ruskin.ac.uk
Wednesday, Mar 23, 2016, 12:00 PM
Ruskin College, Oxford, United Kingdom
Unison and Ruskin College presents a Q&A with L.Toni Lewis
Friday, Apr 29, 2016, 07:00 PM
Headington, Oxford OX3 9BZ, United Kingdom
Ruskin Community Day
Saturday, May 28, 2016, 10:00 AM
Ruskin College, Oxford, United Kingdom
About us
OUR VISION
A society where everyone has access to quality education regardless of their background, and the opportunity to fulfil their potential
OUR MISSION
To provide the best level of education and inclusion opportunities to adults - particularly those who may be excluded or disadvantaged - and to transform the individuals concerned along with the communities, groups and societies from which they came
OUR VALUES
Students First - providing inspirational teaching and learning opportunities
Respect - valuing everyone, all the time
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - creating a supportive environment
Excellence - setting high expectations
Pride, Celebration and Loyalty - positive attitudes towards studying and working
Email: enquiries@ruskin.ac.uk
Website: www.ruskin.ac.uk
Location: Headington, Oxford OX3 9BZ, United Kingdom
Phone: 01865 759600
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