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Title: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Nick on January 12, 2014, 01:40:41 PM
I have recently applied to do an MA at Nottingham University.

One of the questions on the online form was "Do your parents live in the UK"

I answered NO

The university called me on Friday in a confuzzled state.  eveilgrin:

I confirmed the answer.

"Well where do they live?"

"Nowhere"

"Wot?"

"They are dead"

The wumman had the grace to apologise  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 12, 2014, 01:44:38 PM
I have recently applied to do an MA at Nottingham University.

One of the questions on the online form was "Do your parents live in the UK"

I answered NO

The university called me on Friday in a confuzzled state.  eveilgrin:

I confirmed the answer.

"Well where do they live?"

"Nowhere"

"Wot?"

"They are dead"

The wumman had the grace to apologise  eveilgrin:

You could have done better with her replying: "Did they live in the UK at any time, or have they always been dead?"
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Steve on January 12, 2014, 01:48:23 PM
I have recently applied to do an MA at Nottingham University.

One of the questions on the online form was "Do your parents live in the UK"

I answered NO

The university called me on Friday in a confuzzled state.  eveilgrin:

I confirmed the answer.

"Well where do they live?"

"Nowhere"

"Wot?"

"They are dead"

The wumman had the grace to apologise  eveilgrin:

You could have done better with her replying: "Did they live in the UK at any time, or have they always been dead?"

 lol:

Zombies  scared2:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: boogs on January 12, 2014, 03:37:57 PM
I have recently applied to do an MA at Nottingham University.

One of the questions on the online form was "Do your parents live in the UK"

I answered NO

The university called me on Friday in a confuzzled state.  eveilgrin:

I confirmed the answer.

"Well where do they live?"

"Nowhere"

"Wot?"

"They are dead"

The wumman had the grace to apologise  eveilgrin:

You could have done better with her replying: "Did they live in the UK at any time, or have they always been dead?"

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Nick on January 30, 2014, 08:19:01 AM
I have now had an offer from Nottingham University  :thumbsup:

They got the fees wrong  noooo:  and I have to take in the paper copies of all my sustificates  ::)
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 30, 2014, 09:05:00 AM
I have now had an offer from Nottingham University  :thumbsup:

They got the fees wrong  noooo:  and I have to take in the paper copies of all my sustificates  ::)
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Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Nick on February 10, 2014, 08:07:24 AM
Following further idiocy I decided on Friday to make a formal complaint to the university. Their complaints system is only available to students. I am about to call the VC's office  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Nick on February 11, 2014, 09:55:16 AM
I have prevailed  Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001:

Mind you, I may now tell them were to shove their stupid course  evil:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 11, 2014, 01:44:15 PM
I have prevailed  Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001:

Hmmm evidently their system isn't as idiot proof as they believed.  whistle:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Nick on February 11, 2014, 01:53:28 PM
 evil:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Nick on March 25, 2014, 04:37:25 PM
These muppets have just invited all their new postrgrad students to an open event. Meet the staff, join the library, wine and canapes  Shocked:

When is it? TOMORROW  cussing:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Barman on March 25, 2014, 05:20:26 PM
These muppets have just invited all their new postrgrad students to an open event. Meet the staff, join the library, wine and canapes  Shocked:

When is it? TOMORROW  cussing:

 point:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 25, 2014, 05:29:26 PM
These muppets have just invited all their new postrgrad students to an open event. Meet the staff, join the library, wine and canapes  Shocked:

When is it? TOMORROW  cussing:

That's funny. Everyone else got their invitation a month ago.  whistle:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Nick on March 25, 2014, 05:39:11 PM
 evil:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Baldy on March 25, 2014, 06:06:37 PM
These muppets have just invited all their new postrgrad students to an open event. Meet the staff, join the library, wine and canapes  Shocked:

When is it? TOMORROW  cussing:

That's funny. Everyone else got their invitation a month ago.  whistle:

 lol:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Nick on March 25, 2014, 06:12:03 PM
They e mail again to say they are sending me more details "nearer the date"  cussing: cussing:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Baldy on March 25, 2014, 06:15:57 PM
They e mail again to say they are sending me more details "nearer the date"  cussing: cussing:

 point:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on March 25, 2014, 06:51:45 PM
What on earth are we all going to do all day when Nick goes off to uni empty nest syndrome looms I fear. noooo:

Still he will soon be back for a good meal and to get his washing done I suspect. cloud9:  Someone else has to do his kecks though.
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Barman on March 25, 2014, 07:07:11 PM
What on earth are we all going to do all day when Nick goes off to uni empty nest syndrome looms I fear. noooo:

Still he will soon be back for a good meal and to get his washing done I suspect. cloud9:  Someone else has to do his kecks though.

I suggest we microwave the kecks....  noooo:

Not in my microwave tho.... too small like.....  whistle:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 25, 2014, 08:01:56 PM
I suggest we microwave the kecks....  noooo:

Isn't Sellafield supposed to be a good option for dealing with hazardous materials...  rubschin:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on March 25, 2014, 08:25:26 PM
I suggest we microwave the kecks....  noooo:

Isn't Sellafield supposed to be a good option for dealing with hazardous materials...  rubschin:

Excellent idea.  Thumbs:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: barmisspah? on March 26, 2014, 01:01:20 PM
I suggest we microwave the kecks....  noooo:

Isn't Sellafield supposed to be a good option for dealing with hazardous materials...  rubschin:
Thumbs:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: apc2010 on March 26, 2014, 04:09:48 PM
Isn't sellafield wot Darwin does when he wants a new range rover...... rubschin:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Barman on March 26, 2014, 04:10:14 PM
Isn't sellafield wot Darwin does when he wants a new range rover...... rubschin:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Baldy on March 26, 2014, 04:26:35 PM
Isn't sellafield wot Darwin does when he wants a new range rover...... rubschin:

 drumroll:  lol:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Nick on March 26, 2014, 06:02:12 PM
Just got back. I have an invite to Freshers' Week  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: apc2010 on March 26, 2014, 06:07:30 PM
Just got back. I have an invite to Freshers' Week  eveilgrin:

For your pants.... Thumbs:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Nick on March 26, 2014, 06:09:18 PM
 ::)
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 27, 2014, 01:59:54 AM
Just got back. I have an invite to Freshers' Week  eveilgrin:

For your pants.... Thumbs:

Sounds like they would need a hell of a lot longer than a week  rubschin:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Nick on April 24, 2014, 07:11:18 AM
I have my university student ID card  cloud9:

I intend to use it later to get some discounts  eveilgrin:

I expect trubble  evil:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Nick on June 11, 2014, 05:52:55 PM
After a conversation today I have successfully applied for the gubberment to pay my fees.  cloud9:  I will never have to pay them back  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Barman on June 11, 2014, 05:53:23 PM
After a conversation today I have successfully applied for the gubberment to pay my fees.  cloud9:  I will never have to pay them back  eveilgrin:

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Nick on June 11, 2014, 05:54:17 PM
 Sinister: Sinister:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: apc2010 on June 11, 2014, 06:28:26 PM
After a conversation today I have successfully applied for the gubberment to pay my fees.  cloud9:  I will never have to pay them back  eveilgrin:

 Thumbs:

Poor Miss D....... noooo:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 11, 2014, 06:31:44 PM
After a conversation today I have successfully applied for the gubberment to pay my fees.  cloud9:  I will never have to pay them back  eveilgrin:

 cussing:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Nick on June 11, 2014, 06:34:26 PM
 Shrugs: Shrugs:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Steve on June 11, 2014, 06:36:35 PM
Sinister: Sinister:
lol:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Nick on June 11, 2014, 06:40:19 PM
What they will "lend"me almost exactly equates to the CGT I am about to pay on the sale of the flat  eveilgrin: eveilgrin:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Uncle Mort on June 11, 2014, 09:13:58 PM
After a conversation today I have successfully applied for the gubberment to pay my fees.  cloud9:  I will never have to pay them back  eveilgrin:

The "gubberment" has no money of it's own. You're taking money out of taxpayers pockets, my pocket, money I'd prefer to use myself.
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Nick on June 11, 2014, 09:15:32 PM
I am recycling. I have a CGT bill to pay at the end of July. I get it back as a loan. Stops them wasting it on other nonsense  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Steve on June 11, 2014, 09:31:41 PM
I am recycling. I have a CGT bill to pay at the end of July. I get it back as a loan. Stops them wasting it on other nonsense  :thumbsup:
Like toxic waste clear up after dodgy Stew recycling experiments?

Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Uncle Mort on June 11, 2014, 09:36:33 PM
I am recycling. I have a CGT bill to pay at the end of July. I get it back as a loan. Stops them wasting it on other nonsense  :thumbsup:

Justify it anyway you want.

Perhaps you would like to contribute to my daughter's university fees seeing as you're quids in like.
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Baldy on June 11, 2014, 09:44:47 PM
I am recycling. I have a CGT bill to pay at the end of July. I get it back as a loan. Stops them wasting it on other nonsense  :thumbsup:

Justify it anyway you want.

Perhaps you would like to contribute to my daughter's university fees seeing as you're quids in like.

 Thumbs: Thumbs:

I bet he spends the extra dosh on gay holidays though.  noooo:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Nick on June 12, 2014, 04:22:03 AM
Uncle has a bitter streak  noooo: noooo:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Uncle Mort on June 12, 2014, 08:45:46 AM
Bitter moi?

Of course I'm bitter. I'm taxed on my pension and savings (money I already paid tax on when I earned it) just so the government can give it away to all and sundry.
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Steve on June 12, 2014, 08:49:23 AM
Bitter moi?

Of course I'm bitter. I'm taxed on my pension and savings (money I already paid tax on when I earned it) just so the government can give it away to all and sundry.
Are you taxed on your savings or just any interest/dividends from them?
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Uncle Mort on June 12, 2014, 09:00:09 AM
interest/dividends ~ I've maxed out with Premium Bonds and ISAs since retirement but still taxed on the miserly return from Bonds and general savings.  cussing:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Barman on June 12, 2014, 09:17:49 AM
interest/dividends ~ I've maxed out with Premium Bonds and ISAs since retirement but still taxed on the miserly return from Bonds and general savings.  cussing:

Clearly, the gubberment doesn't want anybody to save.... You have to go out and spend it all to boost the economy.... ::)

We have a 30% 'defence tax' (tax) on interest from savings here...

They'll have negative interest rates soon - mark my werds!  cussing:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Uncle Mort on June 12, 2014, 09:22:49 AM
Clearly, the gubberment doesn't want anybody to save.... You have to go out and spend it all to boost the economy.... ::)

I did my bit ~ I bought a new car (20% VAT  evil:)
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Steve on June 12, 2014, 09:53:59 AM
Clearly, the gubberment doesn't want anybody to save.... You have to go out and spend it all to boost the economy.... ::)

I did my bit ~ I bought a new car (20% VAT  evil:)
:thumbsup:    My new car fund is about to get 'diverted'   (but I like my current car)

Taxing interest on accounts has always been wrong imho.  The man in the street should only get taxed on net interest/dividends minus inflation as that's the only net gain you actually get - in most years bugger all or a net loss.  But it won't happen.

As for negative interest rates IIRC BM is in the Eurozone so they should already be in place after last week's announcements.   
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 12, 2014, 10:05:29 AM
I am embarrassed every time the CAP subsidy arrives and cancels out the tax my fine accountant has been unable to offset.  redface:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Steve on June 12, 2014, 10:28:22 AM
I am embarrassed every time the CAP subsidy arrives and cancels out the tax my fine accountant has been unable to offset.  redface:
You have an accountant just to pay your fines?

Those double yellow lines are such a bother
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 12, 2014, 12:09:40 PM
I am embarrassed every time the CAP subsidy arrives and cancels out the tax my fine accountant has been unable to offset.  redface:
You have an accountant just to pay your fines?

Those double yellow lines are such a bother

 lol: lol:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 10, 2014, 02:56:58 PM
Just think Nick, now you are going back you have this kind of thing to look forward to....  lol:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2687247/Leeds-Metropolitan-University-academic-strips-UNDERWEAR-students-lecture.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2687247/Leeds-Metropolitan-University-academic-strips-UNDERWEAR-students-lecture.html)
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Nick on July 10, 2014, 03:00:26 PM
 sick2:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Steve on July 10, 2014, 03:17:13 PM
Leeds eh?

Nuff said


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Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Baldy on July 10, 2014, 03:54:06 PM
Leeds eh?

Nuff said


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Foggy comes from that neck of the woods.  noooo:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Steve on July 10, 2014, 04:23:38 PM
Leeds eh?

Nuff said


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Foggy comes from that neck of the woods.  noooo:

Ah well, can't take it back now
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Nick on July 10, 2014, 04:24:34 PM
 scared:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Steve on July 10, 2014, 04:31:40 PM
Where is Foggy anyway?   I expected some sort of reaction to being knocked out of the World Cup

Anyway for record, a lot of good people are from Leeds


that professor chose to stay there when he must have had options
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: apc2010 on July 10, 2014, 04:36:42 PM
Where is Foggy anyway?   I expected some sort of reaction to being knocked out of the World Cup

Anyway for record, a lot of good people are from Leeds


that professor chose to stay there when he must have had options

We are a putor down still.......... sad24:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Steve on July 10, 2014, 04:38:47 PM
Where is Foggy anyway?   I expected some sort of reaction to being knocked out of the World Cup

Anyway for record, a lot of good people are from Leeds


that professor chose to stay there when he must have had options

We are a putor down still.......... sad24:

There's always tapatalk.  Only £2 a copy  . . . . . .   ;)
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: Barman on July 10, 2014, 05:08:42 PM
Where is Foggy anyway?   I expected some sort of reaction to being knocked out of the World Cup

Anyway for record, a lot of good people are from Leeds


that professor chose to stay there when he must have had options

We are a putor down still.......... sad24:

There's always tapatalk.  Only £2 a copy  . . . . . .   ;)

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: University fees and idiot online systems
Post by: apc2010 on July 10, 2014, 10:51:47 PM
Where is Foggy anyway?   I expected some sort of reaction to being knocked out of the World Cup

Anyway for record, a lot of good people are from Leeds


that professor chose to stay there when he must have had options

We are a putor down still.......... sad24:

There's always tapatalk.  Only £2 a copy  . . . . . .   ;)

 Thumbs:


 cussing: