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Student Job CentreThe Student Job Centre is a free and confidential serviceavailable to all members of the University of TeessideStudents’ Union.Part-time, temporary and seasonal job opportunitiesfor a variety of local employers, including the University,are advertised through the Student Job Centre.The Student Job Centre offers information on a wide rangeof issues that may affect you as a student during yourstudies, such as obtaining a national insurance numberand employment advice.They also run regular group training sessions specifically forinternational students on finding a part-time job whilststudying.The latest job vacancies can be viewed on the Students’Union website at www.utsu.org.uk or you can visit theStudent Job Centre and check the vacancies displayed ontheir noticeboard.For further information, contact the Student JobCentre Manager:Student Job CentreUniversity of Teesside Students’ UnionMiddlesbroughTees ValleyTS1 3BA UKTel: +44 (0) 1642 384454Fax: +44 (0) 1642 385552Email: jobs@utsu.org.ukNational minimum wageEmployers are legally required to pay you a minimum hourlyrate based on your age.The national minimum wage rates are as follows:if you are 16 or 17 years old £3.40 per hourif you are 18,19, 20 or 21 years old £4.60 per hourif you are 22 years or over £5.52 per hourLegal limitsMost jobs in the UK have a legal limit on the averageworking hours, rest breaks and paid annual leave. You shouldcheck if your job is covered and ensure that you and youremployer are not breaking the conditions. You can do thisby calling the Department of Trade and Industry on0845 6000 925 or by visiting www.dti.gov.uk.32 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT HANDBOOK
USEFUL ADDRESSES ANDTELEPHONE NUMBERSEmergency Services (Fire, Police, Ambulance)Tel: 999 (free)Advice and information servicesStudent Support UnitStudent CentreTel: +44 (0) 1642 342277www.tees.ac.uk/studentservicesStudents' Union Advice CentreUniversity of Teesside Students' UnionTel: +44 (0) 1642 342247www.utsu.org.ukUKCISA: The Council forInternational Education9-17 St Albans PlaceIslingtonLondon N1 0NXUK1.00pm - 4.00pm Monday - FridayTel: +44 (0) 20 7288 4330www.ukcisa.org.ukImmigration Advisory Service3rd Floor, County House190 Great Dover StreetLondon SE1 4YBUKTel: +44 (0) 20 7967 1200www.iasuk.orgImmigration Advisory Service1st Floor, Newham House96-98 Borough RoadMiddlesbrough TS1 2HJUK10.00am - 4.00pm Monday - FridayCallers welcomeTel: +44 (0) 1642 219222Fax: +44 (0) 1642 203828Email: middlesbrough@iasuk.orgThe Home OfficeBorder and Immigration AgencyLunar House40 Wellesley RoadCroydon CR9 2BYUKTel: 0870 606 7766www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk(If you are overseas you should contactyour nearest British overseas mission.)Useful addresses on TeessideUniversity of TeessideMiddlesbroughTees Valley TS1 3BAUKTel: 01642 218121www.tees.ac.ukUniversity of TeessideStudents’ UnionSouthfield RoadMiddlesbroughTees Valley TS1 3BAUKTel: 01642 342234www.utsu.org.ukTourist InformationGet IT Centre99-101 Albert RoadMiddlesbroughTel: 01642 243425www.visitbritain.comPolice StationBridge Street WestMiddlesbroughTS2 1BATel: 01642 248184orLadgate LaneMiddlesbroughTel: 01642 326326Accident and EmergencyDepartmentJames Cook University HospitalMarton RoadMiddlesbroughTel: 01642 850850USEFUL ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS 33
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Page 7 and 8: IMMIGRATIONBefore you arrive -a bri
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Page 14 and 15: OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDINGEuropean Co
Page 17 and 18: Air travel to the UKIf you are flyi
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Page 21 and 22: UNIVERSITY OF TEESSIDEImportant dat
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Page 25 and 26: MethodistLinthorpe Road - Sundays a
Page 27 and 28: Drop-in Student Skills Centre(DISSC
Page 29 and 30: Registering with a GP (doctor)If yo
Page 31: EMPLOYMENT ANDPLACEMENTSYou can fin
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