MCR Battels MCR Battels
Battels are due on the 12th of December 2024.
They are £35 for the year. The deadline to opt out of battels is on 28th November 2024
If you decide to opt out of battels, your access to MCR facilities and events will be revoked.
However, you’re still allowed to join formals organised by St. Chads College.
~Hakeem
Research Forum Research Forum
A big thank you to Esther and Hakeem for their insightful presentations at the last Research Forum! This was our last forum of the term, but do not fret! There will be more opportunities to take part in next term.
If you have any requests or suggestions on how the MCR can provide academic support for the end of the term, please reach out! Stay warm and happy studying. :)
~Haya
Thanksgiving Meal Thanksgiving Meal
We will be hosting a thanksgiving meal on Saturday the 30th.
Tickets will be £8 for MCR members. Below is the sign up form opening on November 24th at 7pm! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/ 1FAIpQLSeKWt3F9BgDgW urCS doLrT5McbvFJMgmYrwcEsEuXfT NmwBw/viewform?usp=sf link
MCR/SCR Pub Quiz
Wednesday 27/11@7pm Cassidy Quad
Inter Common Room Tea Party Saturday 7/12@2pm3:30pmCassidy Quad
General Meeting
Tuesday3/12
@7.15pm MCR
DROP-IN DROP-IN SESSIONS: SESSIONS:
Drop-In is a time where you can come talk to me if you have any issues and would like some resources or advice about where to go for help.
Drop in will be held every Wednesday starting from the 6th of November between 2-4pm in the MCR office, no appointment is needed you can just come along whenever. If you cannot make it to one of the Drop-Ins but would like to talk to me you can email me to arrange another time.
SPIKING SPIKING AWARENESS AWARENESS
USEFUL CONTACTS USEFUL CONTACTS
Nightline: https://durhamnightline.com (Anonymous andConfidentialActiveListeningforDurhamStudents)
Samaritans: Call116123orvisit https://www.samaritans.org/
Durham NHS crisis line: 08000516171
The Meadows (SexualAssaultReferralCentre): 03333448283
Cruse Bereavement Support: https://www.cruse.org.uk/
But please remember you can always reach out to staff in the college and university for support.
Spiking is giving someone alcohol or drugs without them knowing or agreeing, most commonly this is done through putting something in someones drink
Spiking can happen to anyone anywhere - no matter their age, gender or sexuality.
Spiking can cause distress, emotional harm and anxiety. It can also put you at a greater risk of injury, theft or assault. Confusion.
PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS OF PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS OF SPIKING COULD INCLUDE: SPIKING COULD INCLUDE:
Nauseaorvomiting.
Hallucinationsandparanoia.
Disorientationorpoorcoordination. Lossofabilitytocommunicateproperly. Memoryloss.
Feelingsickorthrowingup
If you are worried that you or a friend have been spiked call 111, and to prevent the risks of spiking follow these safety guides:
Watchyourdrinkclosely,neverleaveit unattended
Becarefulaboutacceptingadrinkfrom someoneyoudonotknow
Ifyouthinkyourdrinkhasbeentampered with,don'tdrinkit
Ifyouseesuspiciousactivityreportitto staff
