hi edimou I have previously seen advertisements of phd studentships in tourism/hospitality issues; these were advertised projects.
Look, I found one, try this. But do keep looking.
http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/research/studentships/how_to_apply.html
good luck
love satchi

I like to look at items on ebay
:-) :-) :-)
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hi everyone
A man from the citizens' advice bureau explained to me that I would need to get this in writing before this matter can go any further.
So I have sent the real estate agency a letter informing them of the bed issue, giving 14 days notice to hear from them if not this matter is referred to the CAB. The letter also has to be signed for as proof of delivery. Goodness. Cost me £5.05 postage fee but it is done.

hope this works
love satchi

hi clarke
welcome to the forum
do you have a bed where you live?
:-) I dont
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wow, if me I would not apply.
just a question, do you have a bed where you live
:-)
because I don't
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DanB, Stressed, everyone here
I love you people!
:-) :-) :-)
I am feeling so much better reading your posts
love satchi

hi blue, livvie, Stressed, everyone
thanks so much for writing me
I have to admit I was feeling so miserable about still-no-bed-situation but now I'm feeling much better
I am simply not assertive enough!!! I need to toughen up!!!

time easily went by; I was so caught up in my lab stuff, running in and out, my weekly (non-fruitful) visits to the real estate lady etc.
each time I went to sleep, I would think, oh maybe tomorrow the bed will come. Patience is one thing, maybe I'm stupid too.
I will definitely seek legal advice, and will post back to let you know how it goes
thanks again
love satchi

ok sneaks
thanks
I need to pull myself together first
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dont' know how to explain it,
but I still feel like a beggar :-(
don't know how to get rid of this feeling :-(
any suggestions
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I dont have copies of email to the agency.
Because I used to walk there every week and see the same lady, and then the week passes
and nothing happens.
I only have my tenancy agreement and the item inventory list.

I think I will check who is the local councillor for this area; hopefully go for their ward surgery meeting or something.
love satchi

wow thank you so much for your replies
I didn't know about my local councillor or that I could go to the citizen's aid bureau
I should do that

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hi teek
thanks for writing me
how would I get his name under the list of university approved landlords if I got this place through an agent?

the provision of "bed" is listed in the item inventory as "delivered by landlord on 3/2/10".
how good is that?

the problem is that I am still not able to deduct anything for the cost of a bed from my rent.

so it still comes to the same thing, I keep paying rent, and the landlord breaks his promise
what else can I do
love satchi

I was hoping that there is some little law somewhere that says the landlord has to keep his promise (!)
because Im keeping mine and my rent is always paid on time
and I keep the place nice and clean....
:-(
still no bed satchi

hi sneaks
I am sleeping on the floor on my duvet

I dont think the landlord will pay me anything if I leave a bed behind when I leave

I wish he had said no in the beginning; then I wouldn't be waiting

I feel like a beggar every time I go see the real estate lady; begging for a bed

love satchi