Hair - The Final

The final episode (6/6)  in the series of Hair will be shown on Tuesday 1st April at 9pm on BBC Three.  The three contestants will be given the task of creating a vintage victory roll style, and a graduated bob cut.  Their final challenge will be to design a style on the theme of Hollywood glamour. It's well worth watching this programme to see who the winner will be and perhaps pick up some useful tips for your practical assignments. See info on all the six episodes here.

The Women's Football Show TV Programme

Look out for Episode 1 of The Women's Football Show TV programme, which starts at 7pm next Monday on BBC Three. The England Women's manager, Mark Samson, will be joining presenter Jacqui Oatley and there will be a preview of England's next World Cup qualifying match.

Professional Spa and Wellness Magazine

Professional Spa and Wellness is a digital magazine for the international spa community. You can read the current issue and also back issues online. The magazine can be downloaded to tablets and smartphones via a free app. You can subscribe to receive the free digital magazine and also a weekly e-newsletter from the website.

The Organic & Natural Beauty Show 2014

The Organic & Natural Beauty Show is an international trade show dedicated to showcasing organic and natural beauty products. It will be taking place in London on Sunday 1st and Monday 2nd June 2014, and is only open to trade and professional visitors, (including students), over the age of 16. See the event website for more details about the show.  You can register online and there are a limited number of free tickets available. The price at the door will be £25.00.

Sport Relief 2014

The 2014 Sport Relief events will be taking place from Friday 21st March - Sunday 23rd March. Read about the Sainsbury's Sport Relief Games here and have a look at the Sports Relief FAQ to find out what it's all about, plus information about the Sport Relief TV programmes.

Online Resource Workshops

Just a reminder that there is an Online Resource Workshop during term time Monday-Thursday, between 1pm- 2pm in the Academic Skills Centre (ASC) in room 110 at Summer Row. So, if you would like any help with accessing our online resources and are in the ASC at this time we will be pleased to answer any queries that you may have.

New Book for Creative Fashion, Make-up and Styling module

Loan copies of Hair: Fashion and Fantasy, Philippon, which has just been added to the module reading list for Creative Fashion, Make-up and Styling, are now available at Richmond House Library. Copies for Summer Row Library are on order. 

New Sport Psychology Book

Loan copies of Routledge Handbook of Applied Sport Psychology: A Comprehensive Guide for Students and Practitioners, Hanrahan, (on the module reading list for Sports Psychology 11), are now available.

Spafinder Wellness 365™ Report

You can read the Spafinder Wellness 365™’s Trends Report for 2014, Top Ten Global Spa and Wellness Trends Forecast, here.

Male Grooming and Spas

If any of you are looking at male grooming and spa services you might want to have a look at this 2014 (1) issue of Spa Business. See page 94 for the 'Man Up' research article on men becoming more interested in wellness and spas. You can sign up for a free subscription to Spa Business (and other useful titles) here.

Asiana Couture Catwalk Birmingham

The Asiana Couture Catwalk Birmingham will be taking place at Edgbaston Cricket Ground on 12th March 2014. See the Asiana website for more information and to buy tickets.

5th Annual Strength & Conditioning Student Conference

The Strength and Conditioning Student Conference aims to provide delegates with presentations that address the latest research and practices within the field of Strength and Conditioning. The conference venue is Middlesex University, Hendon Campus, The Burroughs, London NW4 4BT and it takes place on Saturday 15th March, 10am-6pm. The cost is £40.00, including lunch and refreshments. See here for more details, including the conference outline, presenter biographies and how to pay.

New Marketing Book

Loan copies of People Don't Buy What You Sell: They Buy What You Stand For, 
Butler, are now available.  

2014 Paralympic Winter Games

It's just three days now until the start of the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi. 
The games will run from 7th-16th March, so if you want to plan your television viewing schedule and see all the latest news have a look at the official website of the Paralympic Movement

2014 Academy Awards- Oscars

The 2014 Oscar for Makeup and Hairstyling has been awarded to Adruitha Lee and Robin Mathews for 'Dallas Buyers Club'. To read all the 2014 Oscar news and find out who were the winners and losers, see the event website.