STOP PRESS - There are 5 items in this Stop Press section.

1. UKBA Changes come into effect (6 April 2012)

For a summary of how the changes may affect UEL students, please see our UKBA Updates for UEL Students

You may also find the UKCISA summary useful. See News Update on UKBA website for further details.

2. Join the International Student Reception and become an official Guinness World Record breaker!

The Mayor's Office and Study London invite you to City Hall to take part in a record breaking attempt in this Olympic year, become a London Ambassador and meet other international students from across London. You can also enjoy 360° views of the city from the top of the Mayor of London’s office at City Hall.

Event Details
Date: 5:00 pm, Wednesday 30 May 2012
Location:London’s Living Room, City Hall

Places are limited so REGISTER your interest now:

http://www.studylondon.ac.uk/event-registration/detail/mayors-reception-2012

3. NUS launch International Student Employability Survey

NUS have launched a survey that aims to research the realities and the perceptions international students have about employment in the UK Go to NUS Campaigns pages for more information and to complete the survey!

4. Thinking People: Do you know international students who enjoy reflecting and talking about their culture and are looking for some paid work experience?

Thinking People are looking for international students to help them with their training. They are looking for students who...

• come from the Middle East, India, Nigeria and the former Soviet Union (this may change in the future)
• have received at least some of their secondary and/or tertiary education in their home country
• are happy to travel to work in different parts of the UK
• can work 2 to 3 days a year with us (these will usually be week days not weekends) for the next 12 months
• Are self-confident, reliable and good at reflecting and communicating with large groups

Thinking People will pay you for your time and cover basic expenses. They will also provide you with some great work experience.

If you are interested please send your CV directly to thinkingpeople at info@thinking-people.co.uk who will provide you with more details and answers any questions you may have. www.thinking-people.co.uk

5. The UK Border Agency publishes lists of financial institutions that are not deemed acceptable for use in Tier 4 applications

The UK Border Agency has published its lists of financial institutions that do not verify financial statements to the satisfaction of the UK Government. They are in India, Pakistan and the Philippines. The UK Border Agency has also published lists of institutions in those countries that do satisfactorily verify financial statements.

Please see the ISA team's UKBA Updates for UEL Students for more information.

6. Social events for international students in the London area

If you are in the London area and are in the process of welcoming a new intake of international students, note that they are welcome to join any of the events of the London International Meetup social group: http://www.meetup.com/London-International

Several events are organised each week, mainly day trips (usually by train/public transport), walks, social evenings, English classes and theatre outings.They would suit individuals who want to meet people from outside of the place they are studying, and who wish to explore British culture or improve their English.

There is no membership fee - there are just modest charges to cover the costs for each event which is joined. To join an event a person needs to join the group first (a simple online registration) and then reply Yes for that event. The group's members are from a wide range of backgrounds (not just students), nationalities (including British and other native English speakers) and ages (18 years old and above).

Photos from previous trips can be seen here: http://www.meetup.com/London-International/photos

The current calendar of events is here: http://www.meetup.com/London-International/calendar