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The government introduced a Points Based Immigration System (PBS) in November 2008 that determines the rules for people seeking to work in the UK. It is the Government's stated intention to reduce net immigration levels significantly, and the rules are reviewed and updated on a regular basis to achieve this goal. Immigration policy and processes in the UK are managed and directed by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI).
This guidance is intended to help you understand the immigration routes available to prospective employees and eligibility.
The rules surrounding immigration must be followed for all applicants and all employees with working restrictions. Failure to comply may result in UCL losing its 'A' rated sponsor status along with potentially unlimited fines and possible imprisonment.
The Points Based System
There are five main 'Tiers' through which people may enter the UK, though only four are currently active (Tier 3 'unskilled workers' is closed). This guidance is intended to describe the various Tiers, and supplementary routes, and the restrictions and responsibilities for each route.
The section headed 'departmental guidance and responsibilities' outlines the processes to be followed by departments when checking right to work documentation, applying for certificates of sponsorship under Tiers 2 and 5 and departmental responsibilities on monitoring migrant's attendance.
Visa holders coming to the UK from particular countries (listed on the government website) for more than 6 months are required to register with the Police within 7 days of arriving in the UK, or receipt of their biometric residence permit. Further information is available at: Register with the Police.
Tier 1 – Exceptional Talent / Exceptional Promise Route
Tier 1 – Exceptional Talent / Exceptional Promise Route
Tier 1 (Exceptional talent) is for people who are internationally recognised as world leaders or (exceptional promise) potential world-leading talent in the fields of science and the arts, and who wish to work in the UK.
There is a limit of 1000 places per annum, nationally.
The Application Process
The following steps provide an overview of the application process:
Stage 1
A postal application for an endorsement is made from abroad or within the UK. Enclosed with this application is the information requested by the Designated Competent Body (DCB) and a standard charge for consideration of the application.
The applicant submits this directly to UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI). UKVI will send the relevant documentation to the applicant's chosen DCB who will advise UKVI whether the applicant meets their endorsement criteria.
UKVI informs the applicant of the decision.
Stage 2
The applicant submits
- an application for entry clearance at the Visa Application Centre if they are applying from outside the UK; or
- a postal application for leave to remain if they are applying from within the UK
Biometrics and a further fee for the visa are taken
The application is considered by UKVI and a decision made and communicated.
What if the application is refused?
At both stage 1 and 2 the applicant can contact UKVI to request that the decision to refuse them is reviewed.
How long does this take?
Currently the DCBs take, on average, 30 days to assess the application, though this can be longer particularly where the subject area is highly specialised and there are limited experts available to assess the application.
UKVI aims to:
- deal with all overseas applications for entry clearance submitted within 12 weeks
- consider 90% of in country applications within 4 weeks of the applicant attending a bio-metric appointment
Designated Competent Bodies (DCB)
The following DCBs will advise UKVI which applicants meet the 'exceptionally talented' or 'exceptionally promising' criteria to ensure that they are the brightest and best in their field:
- the Royal Society, a fellowship of the world's most eminent scientists, will be able to nominate up to 300 places;
- Arts Council England, the national development agency for the arts, will also be able to nominate up to 300 places;
- the Royal Academy of Engineering, Britain's national academy for engineering, has up to 200 places to nominate; and
- the British Academy, the national academy for the humanities and social sciences will be able to nominate up to 200 places
Each DCB has set the criteria it will operate to select those who will qualify for endorsement and its procedures for receiving and processing requests.
The criteria applied by each of the DCBs when deciding whether a particular applicant is "exceptionally talented" are published on UKVI website.
The Exceptional Talent visa is available to those applying from outside and inside the UK. Applicants are able to switch from other Tiers.
For further information see the UK Visas & Immigration website
Where permission has been granted to stay by UKVI, prior to 5 April 2012, post-study workers can look for work without needing to have a sponsor. UKVI expect that such persons will switch into another tier of the points-based system as soon as possible.
From 6 April 2012: Recent graduates will be able to apply for jobs with a Tier 2 approved sponsor. See under Tier 2 Recent Graduates
From April 2013 a new Doctorate extension scheme for PhD students is open. See under Tier 2 Recent Graduates.
Tier 1 - Graduate Entrepreneur Scheme
A new Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) scheme is now operational. This is for those students who have been identified by UK universities as having developed world class innovative ideas or entrepreneurial skills, but who are not yet in a position to meet the full requirements of the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) route. This will allow them to develop their businesses in the UK.
This route will be subject to a limit of 1000 places pa nationally.
The scheme is open to all HEIs which are Highly Trusted Sponsors for the purposes of Tier 4 of the points-based system, and A Rated for the purposes of Tier 2. Please read the guidance on how this is managed at UCL.
This route is for people being sponsored by UCL to fill a genuine vacancy that cannot be filled with a suitably qualified or skilled settled worker to undertake a specific skilled job role in line with the Resident Labour Market Test (RLMT). UCL will issue a certificate of sponsorship (CoS) to each sponsored person. To be issued with a valid visa by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI), the applicant must then demonstrate they also meet English language requirements at intermediate level B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for languages and have sufficient maintenance. Maintenance is currently set at £900 + £600 per dependent to have been in the individual's bank account for 3 months prior to the application.
To fulfil the criteria to issue a CoS the post must be either on the shortage occupation list or the RLMT must be met (except for posts attracting a salary of £155,300+, named researchers on a grant or recent graduates). As part of the new RLMT we must also confirm that the post is at NQF 6 level (graduate occupation level) and the minimum salary requirements for the post are met (£20,800 pa or as specified in the relevant occupational code).
Occupational codes and salary levels
Occupational codes now have two salary levels: new entrant and experienced hire.
The new entrant thresholds apply to:
- Graduates switching into Tier 2 (General) under the post-study provisions; and
- Any workers making an initial application who are aged 25 or under on the date they apply
For everyone else the experienced hire threshold must be used when applying for a CoS. It is important to remember that even where the new entrant threshold applies on initial appointment, they will need to meet the salary requirements of an experienced hire for any extention to their CoS, or it will be rejected. In some codes this is a significant difference.
The following exemptions to the RLMT apply :
- Jobs that are paid more than £72,500 or specified PhD level occupations will still have to be advertised (in at least two medium), but not in Jobcentre Plus. This could be two websites, or two journals, etc.
- Managers may select the best candidate, regardless of whether they are a resident worker, for vacancies in PhD level occupations only. For all other categories a suitably skilled settled worker must be appointed.
- For PhD level posts only, the period for which the RLMT is deemed to have been satisfied is 12 months
The specified PhD level occupations and their SoC codes are:
2111 – Chemical Scientists
2112 - Biological Scientists and BioChemists
2113 – Physical Scientists
2114 – Social and Humanities Scientists
2119 – Natural and Social Science professionals not elsewhere classified
2150 – Research and Development Managers
2311 - Higher Education Teaching Professionals
The prescriptive list of specific publications for each occupational code has been replaced by the following guidance:
|Type of medium
Criteria for suitable media
Must be:
Professional Journal
Must be:
Must be:
Under the Tier 2 (General) route recent graduates with a Bachelors, Masters, PhD, PGCE or PGDE qualification may be issued with a CoS. Applicants must have an offer of a skilled job and be paid at least £20,800pa. However, unlike other Tier 2 sponsorships the Resident Labour Market Test (RLMT) does not have to be met. These CoS will be issued from the 'unrestricted' category.
Under the Doctorate extension scheme for PhD students, you can apply to stay in the UK for a further 12 months after your course completion date.
This applies to Tier 4 PhD students who start after April 2013 and to those already in the route, but who have not completed their studies by April 2013.
You must apply no more than 60 days before your course completion date on your CAS and still be resident in the UK. If you are given permission to stay under the Doctorate extension scheme you will have full unrestricted work rights, except for some limited professions such as doctors or dentists in training or sportspersons (including coaches). You will be able to work without restrictions once your Tier 4 sponsor has confirmed that you have finished your PhD.
For further information on post-graduate employment options http://www.ucl.ac.uk/iss/immigration-visa/working-after
See UKVI website for more information.
Certificates of Sponsorship
There are two categories of Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS):
There is no annual limit set against this category. UCL is allocated a number of CoS on an annual basis and these will be issued by the HR Department, subject to meeting the criteria set out above.
Unrestricted category includes:
- Tier 2 migrants extending their stay with their original employer
- Tier 2 migrants with valid leave switching employer
- Those already admitted in another category and switching to Tier 2
- Those filling a vacancy on salary of £155,300+
- Recent graduates
This is for all out of country/new applications and dependants of Tier 4 migrants switching to Tier 2 in their own right. Each request must be approved by UKVI before a CoS is issued locally.
Limits and Process
There are 20,700 places per annum, nationally, allocated on a monthly basis (2250 in April and 1,650 for each of the following months). Places not allocated in one month will be carried over to the following month. Where more applications are received than there are places available, they will be ranked according to the following criteria:
Please see the timetable for submitting requests for restricted Tier 2 CoS.
Shortage Occupation List
£20,800 to £20,999
PHD level posting and RLMT
£21,000 to £21,999
£22,000 to £22,999
£23,000 to £23,999
£24,000 to £24,999
£25,000 to £25,999
£26,000 to £26,999
£27,000 to £27,999
£28,000 to £31,999
£32,000 to £45,999
£46,000 to £74,999
£75,000 to £99,999
£100,000 to £149,999
A minimum of 32 points are required. Each application must score points from both of the above columns, but will only receive points for one entry in each column.
The points structure has been designed to favour shortage occupations and then PHD level posts on lower rates of pay.
Any applications that are not granted, even if they meet the minimum criteria, will not automatically be considered the next month but must be resubmitted.
Students with a tier 4 visa studying at degree level, or above, may work 20 hours per week during term time and full time during holidays. Students studying at below degree level may only work 10 hours per week during term time and full time during holidays.
PhD and taught masters students are considered to be studying continuously and do not have term dates. Therefore, these students are restricted to working no more than 20 hours per week at any time during the calendar year.
Hours of work per week includes any paid work, unpaid work, voluntary or otherwise, and internships. Hours per week are determined on a rolling 7 day period, and therefore are not limited to Sunday – Saturday.
If the tier 4 visa states "no work allowed" or "work prohibited" the student is not allowed to carry out any paid or unpaid work.
Before employing a student who has a tier 4 visa, the department must obtain evidence of the student's academic term and vacation dates. This evidence should originate from the education institution which is sponsoring the student. A right to work check is invalid without evidence of the students term dates.
If the student is studying on a non-standard programme, including Masters or PhD students who do not have vacation dates, please complete the template here: www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/docs/notifying-UCL-of-student-term-dates.doc
Students on a tier 4 visa must not:
- take a permanent contract (open-ended) until the individual has submitted an application for a work permit e.g. Tier 2
- be self-employed (including freelance or consultancy work)
- be employed as a doctor or dentist in training (unless on a recognised Foundation Programme)
- be employed as a professional sportsperson or entertainer
There are also restrictions placed by UKV&I on work placements.
Sponsored Researchers and Visiting Academics
Though not exhaustive, the definition for Sponsored Researchers is currently:
- Someone who has a job overseas, who is still being paid for that job, has come to the UK to undertake a period of research at an employer/host organisation and the funding for the research remains overseas.
- Someone who has a job overseas, who is still being paid for that job, has come to the UK to undertake a period of research at an employer/host organisation, but the funding is transferred to the UK employer or host.
- Someone who has a job overseas, who is still being paid for that job, has come to the UK to undertake a period of research at an employer/host organisation, but the funding is arranged and paid by the UK employer or host.
- Someone who is on paid sabbatical, comes to the UK to undertake research at a UK employer/host organisation, funding is arranged and paid by the UK employer or host.
- Someone who is on unpaid sabbatical but receives funding from the UK employer or host.
The Tier 5 Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) arrangements allow HEIs to recruit a Visiting Academic (as distinct from an Academic Visitor!) who will be paid to give lectures, act as an examiner or work on a supernumerary research collaboration and who is required to be in the country for more than one month.
Academic Visitors, or Visiting Academics in the country for less than one month will enter the UK via a new permitted paid engagements route.
Student internships may be covered by this tier, if the following criteria are met:
- the work experience is supernumerary and involves taking part in a research project
- the student receives remuneration in line with the national minimum wage. Unpaid internships cannot be covered through this route.
Tier 5 internships, work experience/exchanges and youth exchanges are limited to one-off stays of a maximum of 12 months.
All other GAE schemes (sponsored researchers, fellowships and training schemes in the fields of science and medicine) will continue to attract up to a maximum 24 months' leave.
To bring Sponsored Researchers or Visiting Academics in through the Tier 5 route departments must complete a CoS5 Application form and return to your ECA Officer contact within HR Employment Contract Administration Team who will provide any further advice and guidance on this route.
Visa nationals wishing to come to the United Kingdom on business for up to six months must apply for a visit visa and prove they will be carrying out the following activities:
- attend meetings, conferences, seminars, interviews;
- give a one-off or short series of talks and speeches provided these are not organised as commercial events and will not make a profit for the organiser;
- negotiate and sign deals and contracts;
- attend trade fairs, for promotional work only, provided the visitor is not directly selling;
- carry out site visits and inspections;
- gather information for their employment overseas;
- be briefed on the requirements of a UK based customer, provided any work for the customer is done outside of the UK.
Scientists and researchers may:
- gather information and facts for a specific project which directly relates to their employment overseas;
- share knowledge or advise on an international project that is being led from the UK, provided the visitor is not carrying our research in the UK.
Non-visa nationals will not be required to obtain prior entry clearance for a business visit of up to six months.
For information on which nationalities require a visa visit https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
Academics will be able to visit the UK on the visit visa for up to twelve months.
Academics may:
- take part in formal exchange arrangements with UK counterparts (including doctors);
- carry out research for their own purposes if they are on sabbatical leave from their home institution. Any salary should continue to be paid by the academic's own overseas institution;
- if they are an eminent senior doctor or dentist (i.e. those considered to be top of their field of expertise), take part in research, teaching or clinical practice provided this does not amount to filling a permanent teaching post.
Academic visitors must:
- be highly qualified within their own field of expertise;
- currently work in the relevant field at an academic institution or institution of higher education overseas;
- Not receive funding for their work from any United Kingdom source (payments of expenses, including travel or honoraria to cover their needs whilst in the UK may be disregarded, as may payments on an exchange basis);
- Not intend to take employment or engage in any work other than the academic activity for which they are being admitted;
- Not be filling a normal post or a genuine vacancy;
- Not stay in the UK for more than 12 months;
- Intend to leave the UK at the end of their visit;
- Be able to maintain themselves and any dependants without having recourse to public funds (or be adequately maintained and accommodated by relatives or friends);
- Be able to meet the cost of the return or onward journey from the UK;
- If required, provide evidence that they do not have tuberculosis.
UKVI have created a route for permitted paid engagements under the visitor rules for a limited group of professionals who are invited to come to the UK because of their particular expertise and occupation overseas. Permitted activities will include visiting to give a lecture, examining students and participation in or chairing selection panels. Entry will be restricted to one month. Visits of longer than one month to undertake paid activity will require sponsorship under Tier 2 or 5.
Visitors under this route will require a formal letter from UCL outlining the work to be undertaken and the dates of the engagement. Please click on the following link for a recommended letter template.
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/docs/download_forms/PPE Template.doc
The youth mobility scheme is for young people from participating countries who would like to come and experience life in the UK.
The countries and territories participating in the scheme, and the number of places or certificates of sponsorship allocated to them for 2013, are:
- Australia - 35,000 places
- Canada - 5,500 places
- Japan - 1,000 places
- Monaco - 1,000 places
- New Zealand - 10,000 places
- Republic of Korea - 1,000 places (certificates of sponsorship)
- Taiwan - 1,000 places (certificates of sponsorship)
- Hong Kong
Nationals of one of these countries, may be able to come to the UK under the youth mobility scheme. Their national government will be their sponsor. See the UKVI website for further information
British overseas citizens, British overseas territories citizens and British nationals (overseas) can also apply under the scheme, and do not need a sponsor. There are no limitations of the balance of work and travel under this visa.
Employees on Tier 1 sponsorship (legacy general or exceptional talent) will continue to be able to apply for settlement/indefinite leave to remain (ILR) after 5 years. Tier 1 migrants will also be able to extend their temporary leave as now.
To be able to apply for settlement /ILR Tier 2 general migrants will be subject to a minimum settlement pay threshold of either £35,500 p.a. or the appropriate rate for their job as set out in the UK Visas & Immigration Codes of Practice, whichever is higher.
Those in specified PhD level occupations (see below) and in shortage occupations will be exempt from the minimum £35,500 pay threshold, but must still be paid the appropriate rate.
PhD occupations:
2111 – Chemical Scientists
2112 - Biological Scientists and BioChemists
2113 – Physical Scientists
2114 – Social and Humanities Scientists
2119 – Natural and Social Science professionals not elsewhere classified
2150 – Research and Development Managers
2311 - Higher Education Teaching Professionals
All Tier 2 temporary leave will be capped at a maximum of six years (three years leave to enter plus three years extension).
To prevent repeat grants of Tier 2 temporary leave, those who leave the UK will not be able to re-apply for entry clearance as a Tier 2 migrant until 12 months after they leave the UK, regardless of when their visa is due to expire, providing they can show when they left the UK and that they have not returned to work here since. This is referred to by UKVI as 'the cooling off period'.
The new rules apply to those eligible to apply for settlement from April 2016 (i.e. those who entered the points-based system after the Immigration Rules changed on 6 April 2011).
People applying for settlement may do so after 5 years and before 6 years. They will need to continue to meet settlement criteria, which includes: a test of the migrant's knowledge of language and life in the UK, to be free of unspent criminal convictions, to have certification from UCL of their continued employment. HR will provide such a letter. Migrants may be absent from the UK for up 180 days per year without it affecting their application to stay permanently in the UK, provided the absence is for a legitimate reason. For Tier 1visa holders this may be for any reason. For Tier 2 visa holders the legitimate reason must 'relate to the purpose of their stay (i.e. work related absence) or a serious compelling reason'. Time out of the country for other personal reasons must be limited to normal periods of annual leave.
Maintenance requirements are:
|Main applicant
|Tier 1
|Graduate Entrepreneurs and
legacy General
|£945 if applying from inside the UK, £1,890 if applying from outside the UK.
|£1,890 dependants who have been in the UK less than 12 months
£630 dependents in the UK for more than 12 months
|Exceptional talent
|Tier 2
(A rated sponsors may certify maintenance)
|£600 all other dependants
|Tier 5
|Temporary workers
(A rated sponsors may certify maintenance)
|£600 all other dependants
|Youth Mobility Scheme
Departmental Guidance and Responsibilities
Certificate of Sponsorship – Departmental guide to completing forms
Form CoS1 - applications for new employees (restricted or unrestricted). See guidance.
Form CoS2 - for extension applications (unrestricted). See guidance.
Form CoS3 - for transition from a work permit (unrestricted). See guidance.
Form CoS5 – for Sponsored Researchers or Visiting Academics. See guidance.
Please read the information on departmental responsibilities on checking the right to work, both at the time of initial recruitment and annual checks. Please contact your HR Employment Contract Administration Team contact if unclear.
The HR forms should be completed by the department (e.g. HOD, DA, PI, etc) not the individual concerned (CoS applicant).
HR forms should be emailed to your ECA Officer contact in the HR Employment Contract Administration Team. The signed form and all supporting documents must then be delivered to the HR Employment Contract Administration Team, 2nd Floor, Bidborough House, 38-50 Bidborough St.
When the CoS is issued the applicant will need to take this to their Embassy or Overseas Diplomatic post (out of the UK) or UKVI (in UK) to continue the points based assessment.
It is illegal to employ staff who do not have the right to work in the UK. No one must start until they have full entry clearance / further leave to remain from the UK Visas & Immigration. It is imperative that any extensions to CoS or transfer from work permit to CoS is undertaken in a timely manner to ensure continued employment. Contracts will be terminated immediately if permission to work expires.
If an applicant does not have the right to work in the UK we will consider an application to issue a CoS.
Unrestricted CoS requests to be made to the HR Employment Contract Administration team in line with the process below.
Restricted CoS requests to be made to the HR Employment Contract Administration team in line with the process below AND in line with the monthly HR Employment Contract Administration Team's deadlines. The request must include the requisite UCL CoS application form, and any other supporting paperwork and information, for this to be processed in the relevant month. If the case is incomplete (or unclear), and it cannot be reasonably addressed before UKVI deadline, the case will be held over to the next month.
UCL can apply for a CoS up to three months ahead of the planned start date
Before we can sponsor a skilled migrant, we need to check that the job we are sponsoring them to do meets the conditions of the sponsored skilled worker tier:
the post applied for is on the national shortage occupation list , or
- the job must be skilled at NQF level 6; and
- the job must be paid at the appropriate rate or above; and
- we must normally* have carried out a resident labour market test for the job, using at least one of the permitted methods
If the job does not meet the above conditions, we cannot issue a certificate of sponsorship.
* you are not required to provide proof of advertising in the following circumstances:
- The person is a named researcher on a grant. You must in this instance provide evidence of the conditions of the grant;
- The salary for the post is £155,300 or more;
- The person has permission to stay as a post study worker under Tier 1; and
- Wants to switch to tier 2;
- Has been employed in the UK for at least 6 months with a CoS from UCL;
- Has been working in the same job before they applied for the post ;
- The person meets the criteria as a recent graduate.
However the qualification and salary criteria must still be met. See Tier 2 - Skilled Workers
What supporting documents must I submit?
Where it is necessary to meet the resident labour market test, you must fully complete the information requested in Q37 and Q38 on:
- the number of applicants who are settled 1 workers and reasons why they were not shortlisted
- the number of 'settled' applicants who were shortlisted and reasons why they were not appointed
and attach:
- Full recruitment pack, including all applications and expressions of interest received
- Job description and person specification
- proof of placement and copy of advertisements (please quote HR job ref no) search
- all panel notes from the interview
- Applicants CV
- Evidence of how the applicant meets any:
- Qualification or professional membership requirements for the post
- professional registration requirements for the post (please confirm how the registration was verified and expiry date)
- references from past employers (emailed references are acceptable if the department is confident that they were sent from the authorised referee)
- proof of funding (if named researchers on a grant)
References/statements should ideally be on headed notepaper and verify the person's relevant work experience. References/statements that only describe the person to be of good character are not appropriate. They must give the start and finish dates, details of the work and any experience that makes the person qualified to do the job. Emailed references/statements may be accepted as long as the source of the email is reasonably identifiable (e.g. from a recognised HEI email address, or a response to a request sent to that e-address by UCL).
If they are not in English, please send translations.
For certain professions where the person has to be registered with a UK professional organisation, for example, GMC, NMC, GDC and RCVS, please provide the person's registration number - this is acceptable instead of references/statements from previous employers, including date checked and expiry date.
This documentation will be kept by the HR department for the duration of the migrant's sponsorship, in line with UK Visas & Immigration requirements.
Please read UCL policy on payment of immigration costs.
CoS 2 – Extension to an existing CoS
You are not required to readvertise the post and meet the resident labour market test to satisfy an extension to a CoS.
The process for applying for an extension is:
- the employee do a self-assessment online using our points-based calculator , to find out if they are likely to score enough points.
- fill in the application form
- send it to HR Employment Contract Administration Team with the required supporting evidence.
If the employee wishes to submit any dependant applications at the same time as their own application, they are encouraged to send both application applications in the same envelope.
Please read UCL policy on payment of immigration costs.
CoS 3 – Transition from Work Permit to CoS
Please ensure this form is completed in a timely manner – ideally three months before the current leave to remain expires.
You are not required to readvertise the post and meet the resident labour market test to satisfy a transition to a CoS.
Employees can apply under the transitional arrangements if you have permission to stay in the following categories at the moment:
- qualifying work permit holder;
- skilled worker category (Tier 2 General) if you applied under the transitional arrangements.
You must continue to be working for the same employer doing the same job.
You cannot apply under the transitional arrangements if you are currently here and want to extend your stay:
- on a multiple entry work permit. You should apply as you would an initial application from your normal country of residence and meet the requirements of the tier and category you apply under; or
- under the training and work experience scheme arrangements;
- under the sectors based scheme.
What are the transitional arrangements?
The transitional arrangements are that you apply under tier 2 without having to meet the requirements for the tier, but you must:
- have a certificate of sponsorship from a licensed sponsor;
- have the certificate confirm the job is at NQF level 4 or higher; and
- be paid the correct salary for the job.
Please read UCL policy on payment of immigration costs.
CoS 5 – Sponsored Researchers or Visiting Academics
Before we can sponsor a Sponsored Researcher or Visiting Academic, who does not have the right to work in the UK, we need to check that the job we are sponsoring them to do meets the Tier 5 conditions before issuing a CoS. We do not have to undertake a Resident Labour Market Test or meet other specific conditions to engage someone.
What supporting documents must I submit, alongside the CoS5 form?
- Copy of Highest Qualification Certificate
- Honorary appointment (no fee from UCL) or Affiliate Academic form (fee from UCL)
- Photocopy of the passport
For sponsored researchers,
- written evidence of sponsor arrangements with the host organisation.
For Visiting Academics (academics giving a lecture or external examiners),
- a formal offer of work. Please attach the confirmation of work letter generated by Registry to the application form.
For paid student internships which come under the supernumerary research criteria,
- an outline of the research project.
For certain professions where the person has to be registered with a UK professional organisation, for example, GMC, NMC, GDC and RCVS,
- the person's registration number.
This documentation will be kept by the HR department for the duration of the migrant's sponsorship, in line with UK Visas & Immigration requirements.
Monitoring migrant's attendance and Sabbatical Leave
It is a UK Visas & Immigration requirement that UCL monitor attendance for all migrants that we sponsor. This includes:
- Attendance on day one
- Any absences of more than 10 working days that have not been authorised
UCL are required to notify UKVI under these circumstances, plus any changes to the migrant's role or sponsored status including where the migrant leaves employment with UCL. Please inform your Senior HR Consultant if you believe there may be an attendance breach and HR will liaise with UKVI.
In order to assure ourselves that we are aware of when a sponsored migrant is absent for more than 10 working days they are required to
- either maintain one of the two UCL electronic diary systems (i.e. to keep up to date any times when they are away from their desk / normal place of work) and ensure their Manager or DA (or other designated person) has viewing access, or
- maintain another agreed local notification system
Please note on the form if the applicant will use the diary or other agreed system (please state what this will be)
Please be aware that UKVI places limitations on the ability of academic staff to partake of a period of unpaid sabbatical leave in line with UCL's Unpaid Leave of Absence or Career Break Policy. Paragraph 225 of the Tier 2 and 5 sponsor Guidance states:
"If a sponsored migrant wishes to take a longer period of other unpaid leave, for example a sabbatical, you must stop sponsoring them and report this to us using your SMS account."
UCL would be obliged to terminate the certificate of sponsorship at this point which would bring the contractual relationship to an end.
There is no intention to restrict paid sabbaticals, related to work and personal career development, as long as the employee is still receiving the appropriate salary for the job.
For further information on the Points Based Scheme go to UK Visas & Immigration website.
For further information on the Prevention of Illegal Working go to UK Visas & Immigration website.


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835: Direct payments
This is one of a series of papers which select some of the data from Defra's compendium of agricultural statistics 'Agriculture in the United Kingdom 2008'.
Year of Publication2009
In 2008 direct payments made to farmers totalled £3.27 billion, an 8.9 per cent increase on 2007 Payments not linked to production, including the Single Payment Scheme, are expected to increase by 9.0% to £3.21 billion. Payments linked to production totalled £56 million, which was similar to 2007 and a 30% decrease from 2006.
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It is clear now that the housing market has peaked and has begun to fall over the past few months. Figures for December from the Council for Mortgage Lenders show gross lending down a quarter on November and down one fifth on December 2006.
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The idea that rising house prices are a good thing has been etched in the British national psyche since 1970. Existing owners build up equity in their home, giving them a feeling of


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Movement for Rights and Freedoms leader Ahmed Dogan was going to announce his resignation in the speech interrupted by an unsuccessful assassination attempt Saturday.
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Due to Wythe Raceway running the first ever Twin 25s Carolina Clash Show on Saturday, May 17th, we WILL NOT be racing that Saturday night.
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The purpose of our research was to evaluate and compare the jumping ability among male and female basketball players according to their chronological age and major league. The sample consisted of 379 basketball players, 214 men and 165 women, ranging from 13 to 30 years old. For the evaluation, an electronic contact mat was used. A series of five vertical jumps were performed: squat jump (SJ), counter-movement jump (CMJ), drop jump (DJ), and rebound jumps for 15 seconds (RJ15s) and 30 seconds (RJ30s). A oneway analysis of variance was used for the comparison of the height of the jumps among sexes and major leagues. The results, as was expected, revealed statistically significant differences in the height of the jumps between the two sexes at all ages (p < 0.05). The only exception was the SJ at the age of 13 (p = 0.12). Regarding the male, major statistical differences were revealed between ages with respect to the older ages. It is remarkable that the ages, two by two consecutively, did not present statistically important differences in any of the jumps. Generally, an increasing tendency was observed in the height of the jumps in relation to chronological age. As far as the male leagues are concerned, statistical differences were observed between league C and A2' or B', especially in RJ30s, and between A2' and B', especially in SJ and CMJ with respect to the first ones mentioned (C in RJ30s and A2' in SJ and CMJ). Regarding the females, less statistically significant differences were observed among ages. An unsimilar course appeared with a declining tendency of the height of the jumps, especially at the age of 16. On the contrary, as far as females' competitive leagues are concerned, no statistically significant differences were revealed in any of the jumps.
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i broke my favorite rod this past october and finally sent it in for the no fault warranty. man they flipped it at light speed, it was there and back in less than a week! the problem is, since it is a custom built rod they sent me back the new broken portion as a blank, along with the original broken piece, and a new blank tip. (it was stated in the warranty that custom rods would be replaced with blanks but i was hoping they wouldn't notice) now i have 5 pieces to a 4 piece rod and only 3 of them are usable. i was wondering if there was anyone local who could put this back together and is reasonably priced? i would also like the tip finished so i have a spare when i inevitably slam a door shut on it. the only difference with this rod as far as i can tell is it does not have snake guides, and the guides are black. it has gold wrap above the ferrules but i don't know if that is standard or not.
right now i am just looking for an estimate. i still have contact info for the man in alabama who built this rod but i would like to avoid shipping yet again, and to buy local this time if i can.
I have an idea
Steve Darnell who leads my water sampling team for the acid water samples is going to teach a rod building class in the next few months. I'm sure you could just build the one segment instead or a whole rod, or you may want to build a whole rod plus fix your segment:biggrin:.
Steve has been meeting with several people including myself teaching fly tying over the past year, and really knows what he is doing. A lot of rod building from what he said comes down to having the right jigs, etc.
It will be free in West Knoxville most likely at Faith Lutheran Church for you or anyone else who is interested to join in. No religious overtones or anything like that just some avid fly fisherman trying to learn something:biggrin:
I would like to attend that. Will you post my info when time comes?
thats an interesting idea
i will have to give that some thought, mostly as to whether or not i need to go that far down the rabbit hole. i don't know if that is something i would continue doing once the class is done. i wouldn't want to just use the class to fix my rod on the cheap when someone else who would put that knowledge to good use could have my seat.
Well it turns out I know someone who builds rods as a hobby and guiding is slow right now so he has the time to fix my rod. Maybe someday I will have the space and time to take up this art, its not now though. Thanks for the offer anyways ducky!
Steve ended up having to buy a house real quick, so I'm not sure when we will get class going, but I will post it for everybody here for sure:biggrin:
Glad you got it worked out:smile:
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Fans of their first two albums have known this about the band, but those who are reluctant to try the Elms based on their past history should get past their doubts, because this album proves that this quartet is a good rock & roll band by any standard.
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- transitive v. To make or become tight or tighter.
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- v. To make tighter.
- v. To become tighter.
- v. To make money harder to borrow or obtain.
- v. To raise short-term interest rates.
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- transitive v. To draw tighter; to straiten; to make more close in any manner.
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- To make tight; draw tighter; straiten; make more close in any manner; constrict.
- To become tight; be drawn tighter.
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- v. restrict
- v. narrow or limit
- v. become tight or tighter
- v. make tight or tighter
I can't, she thought, watching his expression tighten with anger.
Otis saw the youngster's expression tighten and knew it had nothing to do with the difficulties of the game.
We winos are having to tighten, which is to say loosen, our belts.
So I don't think anybody thinks the moment is to tighten is today.
He said their mission was to set up checkpoints and "tighten" the area around the protest, but "there have been attempts to agitate the officers."
If the race continues to 'tighten' at this rate, Obama is looking at a 15-point blowout.
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In 1986 when Amnesty was passed they promised to "tighten" the border, and enforce laws, same hollow sentiments by the same hollow shills.
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"In meets, I just kind of tighten up and don't do things correctly," he says.
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Apple iPad 3. Gen 2012-03
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Testrapporten voor de Apple iPad 3. Gen 2012-03
Verbeterd? Het uitkomen van de iPad 3 is waarschijnlijk een van de highlights van 2012 - tenminste, als het ligt aan de aandacht van de media. Er was veer rumoer over verbeteringen, zelfs voordat het apparaat uitgebracht werd. Dit is het moment van de waarheid - zijn de veranderingen het waard voor iPad 2 gebruikers?
Bron: PC Advisor EN→NL
Overall the iPad 3 is a decent upgrade from the iPad 2 in a number of key areas. The retina quality display is the most impressive and there's a faster processor and better cameras. 4G connectivity is handy if you want that feature. All this for roughly the same price refurbished makes this a no brainer.
Vergelijking, online beschikbaar, Kort, Datum: 01-07-2013
Bron: V3.co.uk EN→NL
Each tablet wins the same number of categories, so choosing which to buy really depends on what you're looking to use it for. While it's worth pointing out that the £600 Infinity and £559 iPad are much closer in price for their respective 64GB versions, Apple gives the option to buy a cheaper model with less storage so we took that into account for our head to head.
Vergelijking, online beschikbaar, Gemiddeld, Datum: 07-09-2012
Bron: V3.co.uk EN→NL
For those looking for a premier, top end tablet experience, Apple's iPad remains the best choice, featuring the best screen on market and a streamlined operating system that allows it to match the performance of similar devices packing more powerful components. This means that while we would recommend the iPad over the Nexus 7 to users with cash to burn looking for a top end tablet experience, we'd equally recommend the Nexus 7 over the iPad to anyone shopping on a budget or casual tablet users looking for basic media and web browsing services.
Vergelijking, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 27-07-2012
Bron: PC Authority EN→NL
If you already own an iPad 2 – or to a certain extent, the original iPad – the core tablet experience remains similar; if you avoid looking at any new iPads, you could carry on as before. But when you've seen that new screen, it will be hard to resist the temptation to stick your old iPad on eBay and pay the cash difference for the upgrade
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Gemiddeld, Datum: 25-06-2012
Beoordeling: prijs: 67% prestatie: 83% functionaliteiten: 100% ergonomie: 100%
Bron: PC World EN→NL
As we've seen in previous iPad battery tests, the third-generation iPad, with its brighter, higher resolution screen and quad-core graphics, was only able to last 5 hours and 40 minutes when playing the same movie with the same, full brightness, settings.
Vergelijking, online beschikbaar, Zeer kort, Datum: 01-05-2012
Bron: PC Perspective EN→NL
Some have called the iPad 3 an incremental upgrade. I disagree. As I think this comparison shows, the new iPad is substantially better than the next-best competitor. When judged relative to the competition the iPad 3 is the best product Apple makes and among the best consumer electronics products available today. Everyone else is still trying to catch up.
Vergelijking, online beschikbaar, Gemiddeld, Datum: 06-04-2012
Bron: PC Perspective EN→NL
The Apple iPad is the standard by which all other tablets are judged. The iPad 3 does nothing to change that. The iPad 2 was the best tablet you could buy, so it's little surprise that the iPad 3 has replaced it in that role. The new iPad is the best tablet money can buy and its release has transformed the gap between it and the competition into a canyon. Our praise can't be much clearer than that, and the new iPad is worth every word of it.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Gemiddeld, Datum: 30-03-2012
Bron: Reg Hardware EN→NL
Apple New iPad 3 Wi-Fi + 4G The iPad remains my favourite tablet. I prefer the screen size and aspect ratio; it delivers the right performance and functionality for what I want a fondleslab to do; USB – without the need for an adapter – would be nice, but otherwise it has the connectivity I need; third-party apps have got me over the walled garden without jailbreaking; the battery life is great. Android buffs and Apple biters won't care anyway. But the iPad 3 is a good tablet, and its screen sets a higher bar for Apple's rivals to try and leap over.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Kort, Datum: 27-03-2012
Beoordeling: Totale score: 85%
Bron: It Pro EN→NL
The iPad 3 is a solid device that outperforms it predecessor in almost all areas except battery life. We were particularly impressed with the Retina display and high-speed mobile internet as well as the improved camera. Users wanting the best iOS tablet need not look any further.
Vergelijking, online beschikbaar, Zeer kort, Datum: 26-03-2012
Bron: V3.co.uk EN→NL
While the display and processor improvements on the new iPad are immediately noticeable, we'd still advise iPad 2 owners to hold off on an upgrade until a killer feature is added to the next tablet model.
Vergelijking, online beschikbaar, Gemiddeld, Datum: 26-03-2012
Bron: T Break EN→NL
Priced identical to the iPad 2, the new iPad continues to provide the best experience in a tablet form factor. If you are looking to jump on the tablet-bandwagon, the new iPad should certainly be on top of your list. For those of you who want to upgrade, the new iPad is better than any Android tablet that I have reviewed in the last year as well as a substantial improvement over the original iPad. About the only segment of people that I might not recommend the new iPad to is one that owns the iPad 2. Amongst them, it will mostly be the tech savvy that would want the new display and GPU and I say that because I belong to this exact group. However, my wife is fairly happy with her iPad 2 and not the least bit interested in getting the new one.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Zeer kort, Datum: 25-03-2012
Beoordeling: Totale score: 90%
Bron: Techspot EN→NL
That's not to say that there aren't some great Android tablets available right now. Asus's Transformer Prime would be our next choice, but it's a tough sell given the new iPad's Retina display and the sheer size of Apple's app ecosystem.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 22-03-2012
Beoordeling: Totale score: 90%
Bron: Slashgear EN→NL
That ecosystem is the new iPad's biggest draw. The hardware feels, for the most part, like it's settled; I'd expect Apple to tweak it in future iterations, yes, but the company has a tendency to polish its designs and then avoid change for its own sake. That's certainly been the case in Apple's computing lines, and the iPad looks to be following the same route. I'd like to see Google – and others, for that matter; Windows 8 certainly has its points of interest, particularly with ARM support for more frugal, multimedia-centric models – mount a more compelling offense, if only because I like Android and I think the competition is good for the end consumer, but there's no doubting that, for a great proportion, the new iPad ticks most of the boxes. Upgrading from my first-gen iPad is a no-brainer; the problem for Google and others is that opting for an iPad is likely to remain a no-brainer for many new tableteers, yet to be convinced with what the rest of the market can deliver.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Kort, Datum: 22-03-2012
Bron: PC Advisor EN→NL
Extra horsepower from the revised quad-core graphics processor has been funnelled into maintaining the iPad 2's top-notch graphics performance when tasked with driving four times as many pixels. An improved rear camera is not universally essential, and nor is an uprated modem for next-gen cellular services that are unavailable in most parts of the world. But just a short time using the iPad with its entrancing Retina display gives ample reason alone to consider an upgrade, even if you have an iPad 2. Once you've tried a third-gen iPad, iPad 2's text looks plain blurry. For a newcoming tablet buyer, Apple has just handed you, at an unassailable price, the device that unequivocally retains the iPad at the zenith of tablet computing.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Zeer kort, Datum: 21-03-2012
Beoordeling: Totale score: 90% prijs: 90% prestatie: 90% functionaliteiten: 90% ergonomie: 100%
Bron: Tom's Guide EN→NL
The Retina Display was the most complex and difficult bit of engineering, and yet that seems to be working fine. Visual creatures that we are, people are downright entranced by the screen. I have to add my voice to it. Even with ClearType on, my desktop screen looks downright chunky by comparison. It's certainly a beautiful screen, and the device is very fast and responsive. Hopefully Apple learned its lesson from Antennae-gate over how to handle a PR problem. They don't have the Reality Distortion Field to rely on any more.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Kort, Datum: 21-03-2012
Bron: It Pro EN→NL
Although LTE of little use in the UK for now, the Retina display still makes the new iPad a highly desirable tablet, though it may a short while for apps and web sites to fully exploit it. The fact that prices are the same as the old model is impressive too, although the cheapest 16GB model may not have enough capacity for heavy tablet users.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Zeer kort, Datum: 19-03-2012
Beoordeling: Totale score: 100%
Bron: Laptop Mag EN→NL
Apple could be accused of delivering more of the same with the new iPad. More pixels, more speed, better camera. And that's exactly why it's our favorite tablet. This sequel builds on everything we loved about the iPad 2. Is it worth the upgrade? For owners of the original iPad, definitely. iPad 2 owners will need to weigh the benefits of the Retina display and additional graphics oomph versus the expense. Just keep in mind that you'll likely want to get a higher capacity than 16GB if you plan on downloading a lot of games or 1080p video.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Kort, Datum: 19-03-2012
Beoordeling: Totale score: 90%
Bron: Reg Hardware EN→NL
If you don't already own an iPad or an Android tablet then the new iPad could be the one that finally breaks down your resistance. It certainly blows away the Android competition and should ensure that the iPad continues to dominate the tablet category – especially with the iPad 2 still on sale at a reduced price. Existing owners of the iPad 2 are faced with a trickier decision. The new display is lovely, but is perhaps more of a luxury than a must-have. But you'll want it all the same, and all that bottled-up techno-lust will keep the iPad at the head of the pack for another year.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Gemiddeld, Datum: 19-03-2012
Beoordeling: Totale score: 90%
Bron: Ubergizmo English EN→NL
I hope that this review has given you a good idea of how it is to use the new iPad in the real world. If it did, share it, like it and spread the word out. If there are things that were not clear, or that I did not cover, feel free to leave a question below, and I'll do my best to address it.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Gemiddeld, Datum: 19-03-2012
Bron: PC Pro EN→NL
If, on the other hand, you're on the hunt for your first tablet, it's very difficult to recommend anything else. The new iPad's screen isn't only a joy to use, it makes other tablets feel dated by comparison.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Kort, Datum: 19-03-2012
Beoordeling: Totale score: 83% prijs: 67% prestatie: 67% functionaliteiten: 100% ergonomie: 100%
Bron: V3.co.uk EN→NL
This could be due to the minimal upgrade it offers on the iPad 2 - more on this in our full new iPad versus iPad 2 head to head review, to follow soon - or rising competition from Android tablets such as the Asus Transformer Prime, which comes with a quad-core processor, 1280x800 10.1in screen, and keyboard dock that pushes the tablet to up to 18 hours of battery life.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Gemiddeld, Datum: 18-03-2012
Beoordeling: Totale score: 100%
Bron: PC Mag EN→NL
If you want a large-screen tablet, the new iPad is the one to buy. While the 16GB iPad 2 costs $100 less ($399), you're likely to be staring at this thing for a couple of years. The smooth, ultra-clear images on the new Retina display are more than worth the difference.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Kort, Datum: 17-03-2012
Beoordeling: Totale score: 90%
Bron: PC World EN→NL
No one knows how successfully Apple's rivals will respond to the challenge posed by the new iPad. But it's going to be fun to watch non-Apple tablets and operating systems as they come to grips with this powerhouse tablet.
Vergelijking, online beschikbaar, Zeer kort, Datum: 16-03-2012
Bron: PC World EN→NL
Although the extra weight is a disappointment, in the scheme of things it doesn't hurt the new iPad's ascent to the throne. Apple remains firmly ahead in terms of an app ecosystem, with more than 200,000 apps deemed "iPad" apps. The new, high-resolution display will pose some challenges to the iOS developer community, but I have no doubt that the community will rise to the occasion quickly, thanks to Apple's insular product strategy.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Zeer kort, Datum: 16-03-2012
Beoordeling: Totale score: 90%
Bron: PC World EN→NL
The new iPad is just that: The iPad, updated for a new year and millions of new iPad users. It's not smaller or lighter, but it's got a remarkable screen, a much better rear camera, and support for cellular networking that can run at Wi-Fi speeds. It's the iPad that millions of people have embraced, only one year better.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 15-03-2012
Bron: MacRumors EN→NL
The embargo has lifted on the reviews for the 3rd Generation iPad, and they are starting to trickle out. Here are links and summaries of some of the more prominent reviews:
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Zeer kort, Datum: 14-03-2012
Bron: Slashgear EN→NL
Steve Jobs would have approved of the new iPad. With its focus on the holistic experience rather than individual boasts around its constituent parts, it's the epitome of the Post-PC world the Apple founder envisaged. No lag or delay; no frustrating cloud settings or arcane minimum software requirements. Simply pick up, swipe, and you're immersed in a joined-up ecosystem. Apple doesn't need another revolution, it has already started one, and the new iPad brings a fresh degree of refinement to a segment in which it is undoubtedly the king.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Gemiddeld, Datum: 14-03-2012
Bron: T3 EN→NL
The new iPad looks and feels almost identical to the Apple iPad 2 at first glance, but it brings a fair bit more to the table, not least the impressive Retina display with that massive screen resolution. The result is pin-sharp images and huge improvements in video playback from the Apple iPad 2.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Zeer kort, Datum: 09-03-2012
Bron: PC Advisor EN→NL
Overall the new iPad is a decent upgrade from the iPad 2 in a number of key areas. The retina quality display is the most impressive and there's a faster processor and better cameras. 4G connectivity is a good upgrade but irrelevant for UK users at the moment. Apple has managed all this and stuck to the same price points as the iPad 2 and maintained the 10 hour battery life.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Zeer kort, Datum: 08-03-2012
Bron: Reg Hardware EN→NL
At least Apple isn't charging extra for the new machine – it matches last year's pricing, starting at £399 for the 16GB Wi-Fi only model, rising to £659 for the 64GB 3G/4G version. Apple is taking orders now, and the new kit will arrive on 16 March.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Zeer kort, Datum: 08-03-2012
Bron: Slashgear EN→NL
"It's Resolutionary" Apple says of the new iPad, and we have to agree. We've just grabbed some hands-on time with the new Retina Display iOS 5.1 tablet, and the difference from the iPad 2 – which, remember, stays on sale alongside it – is vast. The pixels in the 2048 x 1536 display are, at regular arm's length, completely indistinguishable: it's only when you get up close that you can make them out.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Zeer kort, Datum: 07-03-2012
Bron: Trusted Reviews EN→NL
Last but not least there's the question of value, where the iPad 3 continues to impress because it won't cost a penny more than the iPad 2 did at launch. That means the 16GB Wi-Fi model can be yours for as little as £399, which is superb value for the amount of tech the iPad 3 packs into its casing no matter how you look at it. Do keep in mind though that, unlike on an Android tablet, memory is not expandable, so you're stuck with what you buy. Unfortunately, Apple charges a rather hefty £479 for the 32GB Wi-Fi model and it goes up from there, bringing it more in line with the kind of pricing we were expecting for Apple's newest tablet. The new iPad/iPad 3 will be available in most countries on the 16th of March.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 07-03-2012
Bron: Stuff TV EN→NL
With its Retina Display, 1080p video and quad-core graphics, the new iPad – or iPad 3, whatever you want to call it – is without a doubt the best tablet you can buy.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Kort, Datum: 01-03-2012
Beoordeling: Totale score: 100%
Bron: Connect - 5/12
Enkel testrapport, , Lang, Datum: 01-04-2012
Beoordeling: Totale score: 82% prestatie: 87% functionaliteiten: 70% mobiliteit: 96% ergonomie: 84%
Bron: Chip.de - 5/12
Enkel testrapport, , Lang, Datum: 01-04-2012
Beoordeling: Totale score: 93% functionaliteiten: 93% beeldscherm: 87% mobiliteit: 81% ergonomie: 100%
Bron: PC Magazin - 5/12
Enkel testrapport, , Gemiddeld, Datum: 01-04-2012
Beoordeling: Totale score: 100%
Bron: c't - 8/12
Vergelijking, , Lang, Datum: 01-04-2012
PowerVR SGX543MP4:
Grafische kaart met 4 cores en 16 unified shader cores.
Deze grafische kaarten voor notebooks zijn niet bruikbaar voor games. Als ze al games kunnen draaien, dan doen ze dat met grafische afwijkingen en heel lage framesnelheid. Voor gamers zijn deze chips ongeschikt! Kantoor en internet taken zijn, daarentegen, geen probleem voor deze GPUs.
>> Meer informatie kan gevonden worden in ons Vergelijk van Mobiele Grafische Kaarten en de passende Benchmark Tabel.
A5x: Dual-core System on Chip (SoC) van Apple, gebruikt in de iPad 3, met een geïntegreerde quad-core grafische kaart (hoogstwaarschijnlijk PowerVR 543MP4).
>> Meer informatie kan gevonden worden in ons Vergelijk van Mobiele Processors.
9.7": Deze schermdiagonaal wordt toegepast in kleine tablets.
Grote schermformaten laten hogere resoluties toe. Details zoals letters zijn groter. Anderzijds is het energieverbruik lager bij kleine schermdiagonalen en de toestellen zijn kleiner, lichter en goedkoper.
>>Om de fijnheid van het scherm te vinden, kijk in onze DPI-lijst.
0.662 kg: Meestal hebben grote tablets en convertibles dit gewicht.
91.38%: Er zijn weinig modellen die beter gescoort hebben. De meeste krijgen scores die iets lager zijn.
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Paperclip Lamp | Not For Craigslist
Contributing Monkie Sarah Backhouse
Published on February 5, 2009
Filed Under Architecture / Interior Design, G Living Tags LED Lights, Light
You may have heard of Kyle MacDonald, the guy who traded a red paperclip for a house on Craigslist. It was last year's light news day darling: "We'll leave you with an incredible tale of… blah, blah." Well, after 14 trades, Kyle now owns a house in the town of Kipling Saskatchewan (wherever the hell that is). The point is this: that guy missed the point. The paperclip is a thing of beauty. If you ask me, he should have held on to it.
Luckily for us, the visionaries at Seattle-based Teague Design saw the inherent beauty of this everyday object. Born from an innovative internal program designed to nurture creativity, the paperclip lamp debuted at the Seattle DWR Lighting Exhibition and after gaining recognition internally shone at the Korean Gwangju Design Biennale, a festival which puts 21st century design trends under the spotlight.
On a scale obviously larger than an actual paperclip, its creators were inspired by the item's brilliantly simple design. Adding lights for illumination was all it took to see this cultural icon in a new light. Its sleek, chic design is so appealing, users will be tempted to "bend, twist and transform it into a new shape."
The paperclip lamp got me thinking: what other everyday objects could be transformed into a design sensation? The clothes peg coat stand?


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First introduced to the U.S. public through multiple highly watched PBS airings of their spectacular hour show; Celtic Woman followed that up with a live performance of their music on NBC's Today Show on St. Patrick's day. Since that point, they seemed to have developed of somewhat of an inexplicable phenomenon. Their albums continually rise to the top of Billboard Magazine's World Music Album Chart and their PBS specials continue to be among the most watched. Celtic Woman returns to Jacksonville once again with their electrifying new show!
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Batman: Arkham Origins takes us back many years before the events of the other two Arkham games, and that means we'll be seeing a very different side of the old Bat and of the Arkham we know and love. One of those sides will be an Arkham shrouded in a snowy winter, and the game's latest artwork and screenshots give us a taste of what to expect.
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Electronics giant Samsung introduced 17.3" Notebook called 'Samsung NP770Z7E-S01UB'. This laptop comes with features like Pre-installed Windows 8, RAM accelerator, Quad Core i7 processor, AMD Radeon HD graphics card, 8.5 hours of battery life, Full HD 17.3" screen, JBL stereo speakers with sub woofer, Backlit Keyboard and it is very compact & portable too.
Let us start with the OS, Pre-installed Windows 8 64-bit Operating System powered by Intel Quad Core i7-3635QM 2.40 GHz processor, RAM accelerator & Turbo Boost the laptop takes only less time to boot up & load Applications. External AMD Radeon HD 8870M 2GB graphics card delivers awesome visual performance in watching HD videos and Playing games by avoiding buffering & lagging. In case if the user is not using the graphics card the laptop automatically change to internal graphics to save battery power.
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Regarding the battery, The laptop battery is 8 cell Li-Polymer battery and in a single charge the laptop can run up to 8 hours. Now the display part With 300 nit SuperBright Technology this laptop delivers clear, bright and sharp images through Full HD 17.3" screen along with Image Enhancer Software at a resolution of 1920 x 1080. Standard System Memory of the laptop is 8GB DDR3 (1600MHz) and that is maximum.
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It has an 5400RPM SATA2 Hard Drive with Capacity of 1TB. Super Multi Dual Layer Optical DVD +/-RW disc drive of playing DVD's and CD's. Powerful JBL 4W Stereo Speakers and 5W Sub woofer with SoundAlive Sound Technology for better Music experience 1.3MP HD Web Cam for videos chats. For connectivity Wi-fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, WiDi, Gigabit LAN.
|Samsung NP770Z7E-S01UB //image credit : Samsung
Now Let move to the ports it has VGA port, HDMI, Mini DP Port, 4 USB Ports that is 2x USB 2.0 & 2x USB 3.0, 3-in-1 Multi Card Slot, Headphone & Mic jack & RJ45. Backlit Keyboard with separate Numeric keys. For Security Kensington Lock Slot. The laptop is made with Aluminium and the color is Titan Silver. The laptop weighs around 2.9Kg and It is priced around $1,299.99.
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The famed New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is set to take place April 26 - May 5, 2013 at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, LA. The Festival announced yesterday the seven-day event will host artists like George Benson, Earth, Wind & Fire, John Mayer, Jill Scott, Billy Joel, B.B. King, Gipsy Kings, Jimmy Cliff, Hall & Oates, Stanley Clarke/George Duke Project, Jeffrey Osborne and hometown favorite and New Orleans native, Aaron Neville. Tickets and the full daily schedule for the Festival are available here.
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This week's publication of the British Medical Journal examines long-term maintenence of weight loss with non-surgical interventions in obese adults.
Dr Falko Sniehotta and colleagues from the United Kingdom systematically review and describe currently available approaches to supporting maintenance of weight loss in obese adults, and assessed the evidence for the effectiveness of these interventions.
The team performed a systematic review with meta-analysis of Medline, PsycINFO, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials.
Studies were identified through to 2014.
Randomized trials of interventions to maintain weight loss provided to initially obese adults after weight loss of ≥5% body weight with long term follow-up of weight change were included.
The research team screened potential studies independently and in duplicate, and extracted study characteristics and outcomes.
Meta-analyses were conducted to estimate the effects of interventions on weight loss maintenance with the inverse variance method and a random effects model.
Results are presented as mean differences in weight change, with 95% confidence intervals.
The research team included 45 trials involving 7788 individuals.
Behavioral interventions focusing on both food intake and physical activity resulted in an average difference of −1.56 kg in weight regain compared with controls at 12 months.
The team found that orlistat combined with behavioral interventions resulted in a −1.80 kg difference compared with placebo at 12 months.
The team noted that all orlistat studies reported higher frequencies of adverse gastrointestinal events in the experimental compared with placebo control groups.
A dose-response relation for orlistat treatment was found, with 120 mg doses 3 times a day leading to greater weight loss maintenance compared with 60 mg and 30 mg three times a day.
Dr Sniehotta's team concludes, "Behavioral interventions that deal with both diet and physical activity show small but significant benefits on weight loss maintenance."
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There you are, I hope it helps
A student was recently asked this question by his instructor:
Converge or diverge?
I feel a little dumb for not being able to answer it. The following tests fail to prove convergence or divergence:
nth term test for divergence (limit is 0)
ratio test (limit is 1)
root test (see ratio test)
limit comparison with (not sure why I thought that'd work)
Something I did try was using the fact that
to rewrite as
However, I'm not sure what to compare this to. According to wolfram alpha this series "diverges by the comparison test", but comparison to what? There is a similar problem in Baby Rudin, but for , and a simple nth root test resolves that series [convergence] in a hurry. Any ideas? Have any of you encountered such an easy looking series before? Thanks.
Thank you for this!
I found the answer through another recently, though. One way to show divergence was to use the inequality for all and . Then substituting gives
Therefore the series diverges. Your solution is very nice because it gives a direct verification of the necessary inequality for the comparison test, which I find a bit more intuitive than "find the right Analysis inequality to get the job done" kind of argument.


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While the erotic author in me applauds the idea of the greatness of Eros, I also love the idea that his power, and therefore that of the erotes, stems primarily from a woman (yep!), the Greek goddess Aphrodite, born of the sea. She is purported to be the mother of the erotes. Her influence will be evident throughout the Gods of Love series. But my celebration of the ancient Greek gods of love begins in Platinum Passion with the gorgeous Pothos, god of sexual yearning.
I'm currently writing the second novella in the series, Aphrodite Calling. This one is about Himeros, god of sexual desire, and the woman he meets in modern-day Melbourne, Australia. I am aiming to have Gods of Love #2 out by the end of March.


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A national consumer watchdog group is urging state insurance regulators to dig into auto insurers charging them with pricing the poor out of their cars.
Consumer Federation of America sent letters and a press release out on Wednesday saying more insurers are adopting a price optimization strategy which charges people the most they are willing to pay for insurance rather than using more traditional calculations to set policy rates. Those rates were based on things like, risk of accidents, cost of repairs and replacement.
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Comes with the Enjoyment-Boosting Performance Pack
Rega's new RP1 turntable was designed and engineered to achieve outstanding performance way beyond the expectations of a product at this price point.
For even more amazing performance, this version of the RP1 includes the enjoyment-boosting Rega Performance Pack. The Performance Pack includes the Rega Bias 2 moving magnet phono cartridge, an upgrade drive belt, and the high-performance turntable mat usually supplied with the more expensive P3, P5, and P7 turntables. Also included in this money-saving package is a handy and easy-to-use cartridge alignment protractor.
"It Sounds Surefooted and Confident"
"Its a budget deck that doesnt sound like one," raves England's What Hi-Fi? magazine in a Five Star review for November 2010. "It sounds surefooted and confident."
"For the audiophile who has yet to take the vinyl plunge the Rega RP-1 is an easy, enthusiastic recommendation," observes Art Dudley in the May 2011 issue of Stereophile magazine. "And for all prospective owners, the RP-1 Performance Pack is a no-brainer - but wait a while before buying it, if only so you can luxuriate in the fun of hearing such small things make such a big difference. Warmly recommended."
Excellent build quality, reliability and ease of use combine to make a product, which will offer a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Omitting all the usual gimmicks allowed Rega to concentrate the manufacturing costs on the high quality parts necessary to reproduce records accurately.
"Solid Performance, Excellent Value"
"The RP1 offers solid performance, excellent value and is a great place to start listening to vinyl," notes Jeff Dorgay in Tone Audio magazine. "After extended listening sessions in three very different levels of systems, the RP1 definitely delivers a solid helping of analog magic."
"Rega's new RP-1 turntable might just be the perfect source for Stereophile's new monthly column, 'The Entry Level'," reports Stephen Mejias in his Stereophile blog for July 30, 2010. "All the cool kids are going to want one of these."
"The RP1 is a great turntable and one that will force the competition to up its game," opines Jason Kennedy in issue 339 of Hi-fi Choice magazine.
Money-saving Design Delivers High Performance Extras
The RP1 uses a highly accurate manual speed change rather than an automatic mechanism. This approach eliminates speed inconsistencies and also reduces wear of the drive belt. It has a huge added benefit, too. The money which Rega saved is spent across the design, including a new hand assembled RB101 tonearm, precision main bearing, phenolic resin flywheel effect platter, and a high quality low vibration motor which would normally be used on a turntable costing two or three times the amount.
The minimalist design of the Rega RP1 and the use of extremely high quality components ensure that this turntable will last for many years just like every product that Rega manufactures. The RP1 is the first in a new generation of Rega turntables offering far greater performance than their predecessors.
The performance of this amazing new product will knock you out. The only thing entry level about the RP1 is the unexpectedly low price!
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You'll enjoy the benefits of the upgraded drive belt in this package. The 'increased drive' results in greater speed stability and accuracy. This is especially noticeable during extended musical notes and greatly adds to the musical enjoyment of the turntable.
Bias 2 MM Phono Cartridge
The Bias 2 is a hand-assembled MM moving magnet phono cartridge that uses a high quality elliptical stylus and parallel wound coils that are usually found in cartridges costing many times the price. Housed in Rega's lightweight, high rigidity cartridge body, the Bias 2 offers a detailed, balance performance with tight bass and excellent stereo imaging.
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The Performance Pack comes with a high quality turntable mat manufactured from 100 percent natural wool. Because wool has stiffer fibers than synthetic manmade materials, the wool mat directly improves coupling between the RP1's phenolic resin platter and the vinyl LP.
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"Its a budget deck that doesnt sound like one."
"It doesnt take long to see that the RP1 is a terrific performer for the money. It sounds surefooted and confident whether playing a heavily used copy of Holsts The Planets or a factory fresh pressing of The XXs Mercury-prize winning debut. In each case the Rega digs up plenty of information."
- What Hi-Fi? magazine, November 2010
"At a time when most manufacturers of high-value gear are either chasing the bigger profits they think exist upmarket or throwing in the towel altogether, Rega Research seems more dedicated than ever to the giving of more for the taking of (relatively) less."
"For the audiophile who has yet to take the vinyl plunge, and to whom a $445 purchase isn't too big a deal, the Rega RP-1 is an easy, enthusiastic recommendation. For the record lover of humbler means to whom such an investment requires months of saving and sacrificing, the Rega also transcends its cost, and has the potential for being much more than just an appliance."
"And for all prospective owners, the RP-1 Performance Pack is a no-brainer - but wait a while before buying it, if only so you can luxuriate in the fun of hearing such small things make such a big difference. Warmly recommended."
- Art Dudley, Stereophile magazine, May 2011
"Rega's new RP-1 turntable might just be the perfect source for Stereophile's new monthly column, 'The Entry Level' All the cool kids are going to want one of these."
- Stephen Mejias, Stereophile Blog, July 30, 2010
"The RP1 offers solid performance, excellent value and is a great place to start listening to vinyl.
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- Jeff Dorgay, Tone Audio magazine
"We think the RP1 is a great turntable and one that will force the competition to up its game. This is, of course, excellent news for vinyl lovers and all hi-fi aficionados."
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|Noticeable ground hum and platter wobble.
Considering the price I paid for this, I didnt think the RP1 would have such noticeable ground hum and platter wobble. Do your research on this issue, there are numerous videos on youtube displaying the often severe platter wobble. Audio Advisor and Rega do not consider this as something to repaired under warranty. When I contacted Audio Advisor about this, they told me they had to contact Rega and ... they are going to tell me that some wobble of the platter is normal.
I am just now starting into vinyl and the RP1 w/Performance Pack has been great i am shocked at how much of an improvement vinyl is over digital. My RP 1 has the British flag very cool. I also have a parks audio Budgie tube amp a Shannon Parks design, he sent out the tube amp and singed the manual. the turn table and tube amp are connected to a pair of Audio Engine A5+ speakers and an Audio Engine S8 sub. The A5s are very good but not very revealing to the tube amps settings, but this turntable still makes the most of theses great speakers with the tube sound as an added bonus. Cannot go wrong on this one folks.
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About The Drews
Describing their music as "Americana with a punch line," the Drews are a rotating cast of musicians centered around the husband/wife team of Andrew and Jen DiMartino. The pair met on a Seattle beach in late 1992 and soon began performing and writing together. Andrew had been playing guitar for many years; Jen had classical training in piano and a degree in drama, but switched to bass and percussion before the group was formed. Occasionally featuring as many as nine players, the Drews began playing a variety of Seattle-area venues, as well as European dates. Their debut album, Strategically Interrupted Silence, was released in 2001, and featured many of the musicians who had played with the band throughout the years. It earned positive reviews at home and in Europe, receiving regular play on Radio ATL in Bree, Belgium. In 2002, the Drews pared down to a trio, with Chris Adams (snare/percussion) joining as a permanent member in 2001. ~ Jim Smith, Rovi
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You can take plastic putty knife in pry it off then clean with a good glass cleaner. I have had to do that to 2 of my cars.
The second previous owner of my '95 coupe apparently had some kind of early mobile phone or cell phone in the car. The antenna is one of those through-the-glass units near the roofline of the rear hatch.
I have unscrewed the antenna itself, but not sure how to remove the mounting. It looks glued on both sides of the glass.
Being concerned about doing damage to the hatch, I thought I would consult the experts! How do I get this thing off properly?
Thanks, Bob
Bob at NC Beach
You can take plastic putty knife in pry it off then clean with a good glass cleaner. I have had to do that to 2 of my cars.
I moved this to General Restoration forum Bob, in hopes that someone with experience from another generation may be able to help.
Heat (gentle), dental floss or fishing line.
Well? How goes it?
Thanks for asking!
I am sorry to say that I haven't gotten to it yet! Now, we are not snowbound here at the NC Coast, nor has the weather been that bad, BUT between my job and the weather there hasn't been a good day yet.
The Vette has been out plenty of times, and I just had new tires put on, so she has gotten plenty of attention.
Bob at NC Beach
Just checking! Let us know, when the spring thaw comes ...
Well, it thawed here a long time ago, but when you live down here too long your blood begins to thin and even 55 is cold!
Anyhow, did it today (59). Heat and plastic putty knife worked great, cleaned up with some Goof Off Goo Remover.
Thanks all!
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For the second consecutive time at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Juan Pablo Montoya captured the pole position, this time for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday.
Driving the No. 42 Target Chevrolet, Montoya turned a lap time of 28.781 seconds with a top speed of 132.337 mph.
"Pretty much every week, as a team an as a driver, we try to drive the wheels off the car," Montoya said. "We always seem to qualify well and race well here."
Kasey Kahne driver of the No. 9 Budweiser Ford qualified second with a lap time of 28.820 seconds and at a speed of 132.158 mph.
The third starting position went to Kurt Busch, driving the No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge, with a speed of 132.062 mph and a lap time of 28.841 seconds. Busch is a former race winner, taking the checkered flag in the 2008 LENOX Industrial Tools 301.
Tickets are still available for both "D-Day" featuring Danica Patrick in the Nationwide Series New England 200 and the ground pounding New England 100, and Sunday's LENOX Industrial Tools 301. Please call our Ticket Hotline at (603) 783-4931 or visit the speedway online at www.nhms.com.
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