What's going on University wide

 1) 2010 First Overland - an opportunity to join the Oxford and Cambridge Far Eastern Expedition to Singapore. 1    place remaining.

2) Sumer volunteering in Romania

3) International Women Day and “The Glass House” Film Screening 

4) Internship Opportunities in Web Publishing

5) The new gender agenda website www.gender-agenda.org.uk has been launched!

6)Completing a survey on music differences

7) Global Poverty Project Workshops

8) Cambridge University's Humanitarian Centre would like to invite you their May International

 Development Conference.

9) Do you like real Ale? Cambridge University Real Ale Society (CURAS) Pub Meet!

1) 2010 First Overland - an opportunity to join the Oxford and Cambridge Far Eastern Expedition to 
Singapore. 1 place remaining.
www.firstoverland.co.uk
One of our team members of the 2010 First Overland expedition has been forced to withdraw, and so 
applications are being re-opened for the 2010 First Overland, departing in September. This historic expedition
 will last approximately six months in duration and significant time commitments will be necessary prior to
 departure,  including training over parts of the Summer.
 
The expedition will re-trace the original (First Overland, 1995/6) route to Singapore in two original 1950s Land
 Rover series 1 Station Wagons, replicas of the original vehicles. We travel East across Europe, through
 Turkey, Syria, Iran, Pakistan, India, Nepal, and Burma before arriving in Malaysia and finally Singapore. 
You may want to take a look at the following videos from the original expedition:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6BEshgVhJQ&feature=player_embedded and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TXg6UlwpDc&feature=player_embedded The organisation of the trip is
 proceeding very well. Both Land Rovers are now completely renovated, a process that has taken over two 
years. Several thousands of pounds of sponsorship have been raised, and a series of magazine articles have
 been commissioned. The BBC have expressed interest in documenting our trip, and we have been accredited
 by by Oxford and Cambridge universites. We are additionally in the process of liasing with a number of
 charitable organisations and major corporate firms with regards to sponsorship and charitable activities to
 conduct en route.
So... IF you're completely available from September 2010 to March 2011, want to go on a journey of a lifetime, 
can commit time between now and September for preparation, and hold a driving license, we'd love to hear from 
you. We're looking for people with something to offer this expedition both before and after departure - particularly
 in sponsorship, media relations, and planning. If you're interested in joining our team, please have a look at our
 website www.firstoverland.co.uk, watch the videos, and complete the attached application form and return it to
 Jamie Innes at John's College (jdi24) or Theo Ford-Sagers at Homerton (tdf24). The deadline for applications will
 be Wednesday 10th March, though we'd encourage all applicants to get in touch sooner rather than later.

2) Summer volunteering in Romania
The British-Romanian Educational Exchange (BREDEX) - is recruiting students from Cambridge, London and 
Oxford universities to take up voluntary summer posts teaching English across Romania in July and August.
 No prior teaching experience is required, and free accommodation is provided in university halls of residence
 for the duration of the 7-week / 5-week courses.
If you'd like to know more, please email Pete at bredex.uk@googlemail.com
 
3) International Women Day and “The Glass House” Film Screening 
*"The Glass House" Film Screening*
Friday 5th March, 7pm
Gonville and Caius College Bateman Auditorium
Celebrate International Women's Day (a few days early) by watching this newly released documentary about
 four teenage girls in Iran on the fringes of society. "Forget about the Iran that you've seen before. With a virtually
 invisible camera, the girls of The Glass House take us on a never-before-seen tour of the underclass of Iran with
 their brave and defiant stories." The film will be preceded by a short talk by Ziba Mir-Hosseini, a leading scholar
 of Islamic Feminism
FREE Entry (Donations will go to the Omid Foundation), Snacks and Drinks provided.
Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=333289365788
***"I'm not a feminist but..."*
Monday 8th March, 7pm Grad Union Lounge, 17 Mill Lane
Everything you ever wanted to know about feminism but were too afraid to ask.
Do you think women's rights are important?  Have you ever asked yourself: "what has feminism got to do with 
me?"Are you a man who cares about gender equality? ...Then come along to hear from and ask questions to a
 panel of experts in a friendly and welcoming setting. Snacks and drinks provided / Step-free access / Entrance
 on Silver Street, opposite Ede & Ravenscroft
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?invites&eid=346487467280
 
4) Internship opportunities in Web Publishing
We are a new start-up business and are offering two internships for people interested in the publishing industry.
 Our company is run by former Cambridge students and we are  interested in offering opportunities to current
 students.  The internships each last a month and come with travel expenses. Each intern will follow a structured
 training programme working with a Director and will have a genuine opportunity to aquire new skills and 
experience, as well as to make contacts within the industry.  (The flyer with more information is attached)

5) The new gender agenda website www.gender-agenda.org.uk has been launched!
The new gender agenda website www.gender-agenda.org.uk has been launched! Got something to say? Write 
for it by following the above link. If you're stuck for ideas here are a few to get you going: 
THIS WEEK: A: Religious feminist contradiction in terms? B: Princesses, witches and vampires
 C: Feminism = Hairy lesbian man-haters? Discuss
Go for it x

6) Completing a survey on musical differences
Dear Student,
I'm currently doing a study on individual differences in music as part of my undergraduate degree and I need
 undergraduate students to participate.
The online survey involves listening to music clips as well as some questions related to your personality and
 musical background. It is fun to do and takes only 15 min to complete! Please participate and let me know 
about your music preferences and perceptions. Your opinion matters!
Individual responses to the survey will of course be kept strictly confidential, and all responses are anonymised
 to ensure individuals cannot be identified through the results. This study has received ethical approval.
Link: http://ppsisfaculty.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_4Oa4boofN0L7snq&SVID=Prod Please let me know if you
 have any problem opening the link.
Thank you for participating!
 
Best wishes,
 
Melissa Ovsinnikow
2nd Year, PPSIS
Girton College
 
7) *Global Poverty Project Workshops*
Following the Cambridge launch of the '1.4 Billion Reasons' presentation, GPP Cambridge offers practical advice
 on turning inspiration into action with 4 How To Workshops. Bursting with information, sprinkled with expert 
speakers and cram-packed full of affirmative action, these workshops will equip and inform you to take immediate
 action against extreme poverty.
How To: Campaign For Fairtrade Adoption-        Tuesday 2nd March
How To: Write A Letter To The Editor-           Thursday 4th March
How To: Write A Letter To A Politician-         Wednesday 10th March
How To: Volunteer-                                              Thursday 11th March
All workshops start at 7.30pm and are held at Keynes Hall, Kings College. To RSVP, and for more information, 
go to: http://globalpovertyproject.com/events.
I hope to see you there!
 
Archy de Berker, GPP Cambridge Team
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8) Cambridge University's Humanitarian Centre would like to invite you their May International
Development Conference.
Date: 1st May 2010 Time: 9.15am - 5.00pm Location: Cambridge University's Law Faculty
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INTERESTED IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT?
Cambridge University's Humanitarian Centre would like to invite you their May International Development 
Conference. The event is going to be held on 01.05.10 at Cambridge University's Law Faculty.
The conference is aimed to introduce participants to the exciting field of international development through a 
series of lectures from key-note is therefore suitable for participants from a range of disciplines and with variable
 experience within international development. The course is led by development practitioners and academics and
 covers a range of issues from human rights to career opportunities in the sector. In May, the conference also
 offers participants the chance to specialise through the workshops in specific aspects of International 
Development, including Education, Health, Environment and Law/Conflict.
So come along and meet like-minded people - wherever your interests lie, this is the event for you! FOR MORE
 INFORMATION AND TO BOOK YOUR PLACE VISIT http://www.camidc.org.uk/ If you have any further 
questions, please do not hesitate to get in contact - idc@camidc.org.uk. Tickets are £9.50, including lunch and
 refreshments throughout the day.
Praise from Previous Years:
"I have attended both the humanitarian centre courses and enjoyed them
immensely. The course provides the right balance between theories and
practical issues in development." - Priti Parikh, Development Practitioner
"I was impressed by the number of students who turned up on Saturday. You
and your team have done a great job!" - Dr Shailaja Fennell, lecturer in
Development Studies
 
9) Cambridge University Real Ale Society (CURAS) Pub Meet!
CURAS is the society for ale-lovers - basically we go to a different Cambridge pub each week and sample the
ales on offer. What better way to spend an evening after a hard day of work? 
Next week, CURAS will be meeting at the County Arms, on Tuesday 2nd March. All are welcome.
Check us out at: http://www.srcf.ucam.org/realale/ and
 http://www.facebook.com/#/group.php?gid=5029738607&ref=ts