[https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/933140b6-c84e...] [Linktree]<linktr.ee/ICSS2021> Linktree<linktr.ee/ICSS2021> [/imperial.singsoc]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=9616c0f508&e=3a1da85a54> /imperial.singsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=1c2e2abd12&e=3a1da85a54> [@icsingsoc]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=a9ceb8034d&e=3a1da85a54> @icsingsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=3fd7f0e91c&e=3a1da85a54> [Website]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=759452630c&e=3a1da85a54> Website<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=f1c253fcd5&e=3a1da85a54> Digest Dear Members, You miss just going to the beach at Sentosa, or the Great Hall for a mass rehearsal. Or perhaps you’ve never even had those. We know; for us, it’s all the same. But juniors are incoming. And they need our help, the way we did. Come Summer Elections 2021. WE need YOUR help! * Be it spreading the news for our next event, or a timely update about COVID-19, * Preparing (cautiously) for the next big sports gathering, just as lockdown measures ease, * Or gathering the most talented minds for a show about individuality, collectivity, and revival. Come and be our next Liaison Officer, Sports Officer, and Major Event Officer! Whichever role you choose, the work you do will be worth it, at this new dawn with an inevitably ensuing daybreak. What’re you waiting for? We can’t wait for you! More details below. Do give your important input for upcoming events, if you haven't already. These include Major Event 2022 🎭🎶🎤🎬🎥! We'd also like to give you additional COVID-19 updates. 1. Summer Elections 2021 2. ICSS Summer Elections Hustings 3. ICSS Initiatives Form (2021-2022) 4. COVID-19 Update (2) 5. 180 Degrees Consulting 6. More Kaya on Your Toast Many thanks, 39th 1. Summer Elections 2021 [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/3c9b687f-595e-6a7...] Image credit: SE21 - Information for Candidates | Imperial College Union<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=ffbf6249de&e=3a1da85a54> Run for these 3 unfilled positions of the 39th ExCo! 1. Liaison Officer 2. Sports Officer 3. Major Event Officer Play a role in maintaining the continuity of ICSS through the current pandemic! To run for office, you must: * Be an ICSS member. Register for free at https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/activities/a-to-z/singapore<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=08f2043777&e=3a1da85a54>. * Complete a 10-month term from June 2021 – March 2022 if elected, As a student of Imperial College London. * Submit your nomination(s) via eVoting at https://<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=bca5ff5d7b&e=3a1da85a54>imperialcollegeunion.org/vote<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=339cdb3394&e=3a1da85a54>. Nominations opened: 26 May 2021 (Wednesday), 12:00 (BST) Nominations close: 4 June 2021 (Friday), 14:00 (BST) * Submit your 250-word manifesto(s) and photo to both: ICSS via singapore@imperial.ac.uk<mailto:singapore@imperial.ac.uk?subject=Manifesto(s)%20and%20Photo> by 4 June 2021 (Friday), 14:00/21:00 (BST/SGT), and ICU via eVoting at https://imperialcollegeunion.org/vote<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=508d97f6c5&e=3a1da85a54>, by 7 June 2021 (Monday), 12:00 (BST). * Submit your presentation aids (if necessary; slides etc.) to ICSS via singapore@imperial.ac.uk<mailto:singapore@imperial.ac.uk?subject=Presentation%20Aids>, by 5 June 2021 (Saturday), 14:00/21:00 (BST/SGT). * Be present at the ICSS Summer Elections Hustings on 6 June 2021 (Sunday), 14:00/21:00 (BST/SGT). Register at tinyurl.com/ICSSSummerElections2021<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=4dd2018328&e=3a1da85a54>. * Read and agree to the following guidelines from ICU. Summer Elections 2021: https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/your-union/summer-elections-2021<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=afbd97f0b3&e=3a1da85a54> SE21 - Information for Candidates: https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/your-union/summer-elections-2021/se21-information-candidates<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=d30c0ee838&e=3a1da85a54> Elections Rules: https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/elections-rules<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=9f6ce9900b&e=3a1da85a54> For more information, read our letter at tinyurl.com/ICSSSummerElections2021Letter<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=4c32bdbd64&e=3a1da85a54>. Email all enquiries to singapore@imperial.ac.uk<mailto:singapore@imperial.ac.uk?subject=Summer%20Elections%202021%20Enquiries>! 2. ICSS Summer Elections Hustings [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/1e4a4b0e-5940-725...] ICSS Summer Elections Hustings are right around the corner! Join us for an intense hour of speeches and Q&A with our 39th ExCo nominees next week! Date: 6 June 2021 (Sunday) Time: 14:00/21:00 (BST/SGT) Register at: tinyurl.com/ICSSSummerElections2021<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=26a90864c8&e=3a1da85a54> Purchase your ICSS membership for free at: https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/activities/a-to-z/singapore<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=d82669b029&e=3a1da85a54> For enquiries, please contact us at singapore@imperial.ac.uk<mailto:singapore@imperial.ac.uk?subject=ICSS%20Summer%20Elections%20Hustings%20Enquiries>. We hope to see you there! 3. ICSS Initiatives Interest Form (2021-2022) [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/90e8da61-c114-1ae...] If you've filled this in before, thank you! If so, you don't need to do it again. We're planning exciting events from now until early 2022. Would you: * Like some chic, new ICSS merchandise, like a beautiful tote bag? * Prefer our annual Ski Trip during Easter break 2022? * Fancy an ICSS volunteering project in Singapore during summer break 2021? For Major Event 2022, would you support a film production in lieu of a live play? Have any additional ideas? Initiatives interest form: https://tinyurl.com/ICSSinterestform<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=c1d01140df&e=3a1da85a54> Deadline: 5 June 2021 (Saturday) 4. COVID-19 Update (2) (Adapted from previous ICSS social media posts) Appeal for Early COVID-19 Vaccination (Singapore) Imperial students heading to the UK are allowed to appeal for early COVID-19 vaccination. MOH currently accepts intended travel dates up to 15 August 2021 (Sunday), but this will be updated. Submit your appeal early (≥ 10 weeks before departure) for: * Sufficient lead time * Possible extension of time between doses * https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-vaccination-phase-2-one-dose-ong-ye-kung-singapore-14821224<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=9398cabf00&e=3a1da85a54> * Repeated appeals for unsuccessful appeals Appeal at: https://form.gov.sg/#!/603e5ca5b3f2b10012a2f15b<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=b481ecc1bb&e=3a1da85a54> * Question 2: Select "To take up or complete a formal education/vocational programme overseas". * Question 3: Select "Physical presence in the foreign institution is required to start/complete my course". * Questions 9-11: Upload your NRIC, proof of enrolment at Imperial (e.g. CAS), and Department/scholarship letter specifying compulsory physical attendance (optional). * Question 13: Submit a travel date earlier than 15 August 2021 (Sunday) (for current appeals). * Inclusion of flight number (only if you have booked your flight). Stay-Home Notice (SHN) From 7 May 2021 (Friday), the SHN period for travellers from higher-risk countries/regions (including the UK) has been 21 days (previously 14). SHN is served at SHN Dedicated Facilities (SDFs). Returning Singaporeans/PRs: * From 29 May 2021, 23:59 (SGT), a valid negative pre-departure COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test is needed, that is: 1. Issued by an internationally accredited/recognised lab/clinic/medical facility: * Accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) * https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19/accreditation-bodies-for-covid-19-testing<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=14b0789ff6&e=3a1da85a54> 2. Indicative of the negative result 3. Written in English 4. Inclusive of: * Date of test * Name * Date of birth/passport number * For more information: * https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/moh-extends-pre-departure-covid-19-testing-requirement-to-spore-citizens-and-prs<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=8bef0a2bea&e=3a1da85a54> * https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/health/covid19-tests/pcrtest<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=aacead439e&e=3a1da85a54> * Imperial PCR tests are not UKAS-accredited and not accepted: * https://www.imperial.ac.uk/about/covid-19/testing-scheme/pcr-testing-scheme/confirmation/<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=5d2fc74375&e=3a1da85a54> * For Singapore Airlines, National Health System (NHS) test certificates not accepted: * https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/sg/travel-info/pdt-pcr-locations/#U-Z<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=d970404071&e=3a1da85a54> * Book your test through their partner Collinson: * https://www.collinsongroup.com/en/insights/singapore-airlines-and-collinson-introduce-online-solution-for-covid-19-pre-departure-testing<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=d2bfccd859&e=3a1da85a54> * Singapore COVID-19 test costs: * https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/health/covid19-tests/pcrtest#note<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=fd25a87f32&e=3a1da85a54> 1. COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival: $160 * Register and prepay at: https://safetravel.changiairport.com/#/<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=5369d2482e&e=3a1da85a54> 2. SHN COVID-19 tests (days 14 and 21): $125 * SDF SHN estimated costs: * https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/health/shn/sdf<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=c1bfdef1d6&e=3a1da85a54> 1. Single adult: $3,000 per person 2. Two related adults (grandparents, parents, spouses, parents-in-law, siblings, and children): $1,950 per person * Exact costs will be made known during the entry approval application process (Work Pass holders) or at SDF check-ins (Singaporeans and PRs). * Late payments may incur interest. * SDF suite booking (specific hotel, higher cost): https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/health/shn/sdfupgrade<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=42186160d8&e=3a1da85a54> * Entry requirements: https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/files/SHN-and-swab-summary.pdf<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=da7a7b71cd&e=3a1da85a54> The United Kingdom Singapore Students' Council (UKSSC) For any COVID-19-related queries, the UKSSC is here to answer them. Kindly submit your queries, for June only, through https://tinyurl.com/Ukssc6queries<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=aaeda73bd6&e=3a1da85a54>. The UKSSC will do their best to get back to you within 5 working days. However, some of your questions may be sent to the Singapore High Commission for further guidance. They will update you if this applies, and they seek your patience in waiting for an additional few days. Before submitting, please check if it has been answered by MOH, ICA, the NHS, or the British Council: * https://moh.gov.sg/covid-19/vaccination<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=2d7768ae31&e=3a1da85a54> * https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/health/faq<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=14b02aff21&e=3a1da85a54> * https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=cfcda6b1b1&e=3a1da85a54> * https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/moving-uk/starting-your-degree-2020/faqs <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=e9f9f1bfef&e=3a1da85a54> Telegram channel (for more COVID-19 and career-related updates): https://t.me/uksscchannel<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=82dbbc0520&e=3a1da85a54> 5. 180 Degrees Consulting [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/0fa7f5d5-46fd-964...] 📣 SUMMER TERM APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN 📣 @180 Degrees Consulting | Imperial<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=fcab24cf44&e=3a1da85a54> offers you the opportunity to join the branch of the largest university-based consultancy in the world 🌎. As a consultant, you will have a chance to: 📌 Make a difference and create social impact 📌 Boost your CV with work experience 📌 Gain exposure to the consulting industry 📌 Receive professional training The positions of #teamleader<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=c53b830511&e=3a1da85a54> and #consultant<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=50c9b76017&e=3a1da85a54> are open. They look for passion to elevate social impact and willingness to implement your learning in the consulting sector. Apply here through the link 👉🏼: https://lnkd.in/dgrsNaD<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=a2fb9cf22d&e=3a1da85a54> The recruitment process will comprise 2 stages: application form + CV and interview. Please feel free to contact them via the LinkedIn page above in case of any questions and they look forward to receiving your applications 🍀. 6. More Kaya on Your Toast Buy Mac or iPad as a university student at Apple education pricing. Apple education pricing also applies to AppleCare+ for Mac, and selected accessories. You may be also eligible for a free year of Apple TV+. Go to UNiDAYS<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=1e85baabec&e=3a1da85a54> to activate the promotions for students in the UK. Alternatively, go to https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/education-pricing<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=ad23b1b2ef&e=3a1da85a54> and verify through Apple. Terms and conditions apply. Limit on number of eligible purchases per university student applies. Eligibility for a free year of Apple TV+ varies. See terms and conditions listed at https://www.apple.com/uk/promo/<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=4dd29f695c&e=3a1da85a54>. Imperial students in Singapore are nominally ineligible for education pricing at https://www.apple.com/sg/education/college-students/<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=bbc0229da3&e=3a1da85a54>. Call Apple at 1800-692-7753 for enquiries. [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/template_images/gallery/goldenfields_top.pn...] [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/template_images/gallery/goldenfields_bottom...] Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom Unsubscribe at https://mailman.ic.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/icu-singsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=e4a59273fd&e=3a1da85a54> (bottom of web page). Having trouble with unsubscribing? Email us at singapore@imperial.ac.uk<mailto:singapore@imperial.ac.uk?subject=Unsubscribe>. 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