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BriefingPlease keep entries concise with, if necessary, a link to further details on the web. Please check entries for accuracy and timeliness before sending. Deadline for entries is (generally) 12 noon each Friday.
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Email: briefing@bradford.ac.uk with the title "For the briefing" in the email subject.
The start of a new term is a good time for staff to remind students about keeping themselves, their friends and their personal possessions safe and secure. Advice can be found on the University's website at http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/estates/psafe.php
The University is also a partner in the Student Safe Spot scheme http://www.citycentrebeat.co.uk/safespot/
Students can also find advice on personal safety on the Students' Union website http://ubuonline.co.uk/content/156535/safety_/
The forum provides a space for staff to meet, share practice and focus on enhancing the student experience. During this academic session, we are exploring final year experiences; these link to our collaborative project with Kingston University London, Outduction – http://www.outduction.ac.uk.
All who are interested are welcome to attend. Forthcoming discussion topics are:
If you want to join the forum's Blackboard organisation you need to do the following:
Latest response rates are now on the intranet at www.bradford.ac.uk/nss
The three city car club vehicles which form the beginnings of a network of cars in Bradford are now fully operational and ready for use. The cars are low emissions vehicles so using these in preference to others will help save the environment.
Use them for business use and you will have all the benefits and flexibility of having a car at work while not having to put up with the grind of commuting in the traffic. You need to sign up and get a smart card then the cars are available 24/7 for bookings using a really flexible system.
They are also available for personal use by staff and students with discounts available for the registration fee for University of Bradford users; perfect for going to the supermarket, cinema or a trip into the countryside.
For more information go to: http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/ecoversity/travel/car.php
Or email: ecoversity@brad.ac.uk
A study at the University of Roehampton found that academic staff valued chatting and sharing as a CPD activity; our own consultations for developing the vision for the Academic Policy Framework also highlighted the benefit of engaging in conversation. To take this further, ADEPT now offers 'Let's Talk', an online space for learning and teaching conversations. As a start, I have been thinking about encapsulating what a Bradford degree is about and have posted my thoughts on Let's Talk; your views are welcomed.
To get to Let's Talk, go to the ADEPT website and click on L&T Conversations; you will be prompted for your University username and password.
Professor Nigel Lindsey
Professorof Life Science Education
Director of Learning and Teaching
LSS has undergone some restructuring following a number of departures last year. Further information is available on our website at http://www.bradford.ac.uk/lss/about/, with links to our current organisational chart. In particular we should like to welcome Priscilla Preston who joins us in the new post of Head of Customer Services, having previously held the role of Head of Student Services at York St John University. Congratulations are also due to Grace Hudson who was appointed internally last term to the new post of Head of Library Services. Finally, a new team structure has been agreed within IT Services, with Geoff Bell, Philip Briggs and Roger Goodair as Heads of the new teams.
As part of the restructuring the Learner Development Unit, Teaching Quality Enhancement Group and Graduate School are no longer part of LSS but have joined Escalate and Ecoversity within the new Academic Development Unit led by Geoff Layer.
Finally, please note that Satu Nieminen in the Library Services Systems and E-resources team has taken on the role of Copyright Licence Co-ordinator (formerly the responsibility of Peter Ketley). Satu will be providing general information, updates and support seminars on copyright, and may be contacted by anyone with a copyright-related enquiry (s.nieminen@bradford.ac.uk, ext: 3400).
Sara Marsh
Director of Learner Support Services
s.l.marsh@bradford.ac.uk; ext: 3303
The new year sees the introduction of some new frame collections including Nike, Lacoste and three new rimless collections from Silhouette; the leading rimless manufacturer.
We also have a large number of reduced frames and low cost fashion styles.
Appointments are now available for sight tests and contact lens fitting. Phone the Eye Clinic reception on ext: 4649 for appointments or further information.
The Disability Service at the University of Bradford is looking to find appropriately skilled and qualified specialist tutors and learning mentors to add to our database. We would need you to be able work 1:1 on a freelance basis with disabled students.
You will need:
Please note this is not one to one subject tuition
If you think that you have the skills, qualities and experience to undertake this rewarding work and would like to join an enthusiastic and self-motivated team of support staff, please contact Elaine Winn at: e.winn@bradford.ac.uk for further information.
Tong Euro and Great Horton are the new University taxi companies. Contact details with agreed tariffs are available on: http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/purchasing/uni/travel-suppliers.php#TaxiHire (UoB username and password required)
The old providers have been notified that with effect 31st January we will cease using their services and anyone using them after that date will have to pay. The new providers can be used with immediate effect, however, unless a valid University docket is provided to the driver, you will have to pay the driver.
The University is opening its doors to potential postgraduate and undergraduate students on Wednesday 10 February, 1pm – 6pm. Please share this date with any current students considering a postgraduate course or any friends or family thinking about higher education. More details can be found at www.bradford.ac.uk/openday
This Open Day will differ from previous events as follows:
For the most up to date University news and announcements follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/bradforduni
Every Wednesday, 12.15pm, leaving from UNIQUE reception.
We usually run for around 30min, just to get out, be active, get some fresh air, and help you prepare for any upcoming races. The club is for intermediate to advanced runners but if you are a beginner who is interested please contact Maedi at Unique, ext 4871.
Unique: Fitness & Lifestyle will be hosting Swimathon sessions on April 16, 17 and 18. Take part in the world's biggest charity swim event and help to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care.
To register or find out more visit www.brad.ac.uk/unique
7.30pm Great Hall, Richmond Building
Leeds College of Music Sinfonietta conductor John Anderson (Piano Yuki Kagajo)
The Bradford Singers conductor Jonathan Brigg
`The Book of Lists' (new work) - Barry Russell, `Mass for Voices' - William Byrd 1543-1623, `Piano Concerto No. 4' - L.V. Beethoven 1770-1824
Tickets £5/£4 from 01274 233200 or music@bradford.ac.uk
Exhibition runs until 23 February 2010. http://www.brad.ac.uk/gallery/whats-on/spring-summer10/kate-mellor/
For further information on how to book please contact Helen Hogg h.j.hogg@bradford.ac.uk
Also see: http://www.brad.ac.uk/dev-prog/index.php?section=diary
| Course ID | Details/Booking form | Start date | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Start time | End time | Venue | Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECDLA 1001 | ECDL Advanced Tests | 09-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 11:00 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Cath Hooson, Elaine Smith |
| RRWR100210 | Research Report Writing | 10-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 14:00 | 16:30 | Horton D01.25 | Graham Burt (Language Centre) |
| ECDL-W 1006 | ECDL / ITQ Workshop | 11-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 15:00 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Elaine Smith |
| ECDL 1003 | ECDL Tests | 11-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 15:00 | 16:00 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Elaine Smith |
| HMYS100211 | How to Manage Your Supervisor | 11-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Chesham C2.08 | Judi Sture (Graduate School) |
| WEB-CMSM100212 | Using Site Manager for Moderators | 12-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 16:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Jacqueline Cuthbert |
| WD-EMM 1001 | Word 2007 MailMerge | 12-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Cath Hooson, Elaine Smith |
| ITS-ESS 1001 | IT Systems at Bradford | 15-Feb-10 | 16-Feb-10 | - | - | 13:30 | 16:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Cath Hooson, Elaine Smith |
| UIT2.5 1004 | NVQ IT Workshop | 15-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Cath Hooson |
| DAU2100215 | Data Analysis Using SPSS 2 | 15-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 10:00 | 17:00 | JB Priestley 2.7 | Mansour Pourmehdi (Graduate School) |
| ENDR100216 | Endnote for Researchers | 16-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 16:30 | JB Priestley, Room 2.7 | Grace Hudson |
| BMFR100216 | Basic Maths for Researchers | 16-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 09:00 | 17:00 | Richmond L30 | Valentina Zharkova (SCIM) |
| WD-A 1001 | Make your documents accessible | 16-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Jacqueline Cuthbert |
| THES100217 | Submitting Your Thesis | 17-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 14:00 | 15:30 | Horton D01.25 | Guy Woodhouse (The Hub) |
| VIB1100217 | Vibration Awareness Course | 17-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 14:00 | 16:00 | To be confirmed | Diane Butterworth |
| ECDL-W 1007 | ECDL / ITQ Workshop | 17-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 15:00 | 16:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Elaine Smith |
| MATL100217 | Maths and MATLAB Workshop | 17-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 09:00 | 17:00 | Horton D0.19 | Valentina Zharkova (SCIM) |
| MSRW100218 | MS Word for Researchers Workshop | 18-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 16:30 | JB Priestley Library, Room 2.7 | Cath Hooson (LSS) |
| MWRS100218 | Managing Work Related Stress | 18-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 09:00 | 16:00 | D3, Richmond Building | Graham Seed |
| ETH1100218 | Ethics in Your Research 1 | 18-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Chesham C2.08 | Judi Sture (Graduate School) |
| WEB-CMSC100218 | Using Site Manager for Contributors | 18-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Jacqueline Cuthbert |
| MM8-1 1001 | Meeting Maker Intro | 19-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Cath Hooson, Elaine Smith |
| PP-ESS 1001 | PowerPoint 2007 Essentials | 22-Feb-10 | 23-Feb-10 | 01-Mar-10 | 02-Mar-10 | 13:30 | 16:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Cath Hooson, Elaine Smith |
| APPI100222 | Applications with Impact | 22-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 14:00 | 16:00 | Horton D0.16 | Heather Marshall (Careers) |
| WEB-CMSM100223 | Using Site Manager for Moderators | 23-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Jacqueline Cuthbert |
| ELLU100223 | Introduction to Elluminate | 23-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 10:30 | 11:30 | Not applicable. | Will Stewart, Neil McKeown |
| DYLX100224 | Supporting Students with Dyslexia | 24-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 13:00 | 14:00 | JB Priestley Room 01.4 | Fiona Van Marken |
As part of the Faith and the City programme the University is holding an 'Election Special' lecture on Wednesday 10 February 2010 at 6:00pm in the JSB Lecture Theatre, Richmond. Places are free, but must be booked in advance.
9 February 2010, 9am - 1.45pm, Norcroft Centre.
Energy Saving is a crucial issue for all in the University and something we need to address rapidly. This informative and participatory conference will combine information regarding current and new initiatives, workshops and discussion. Open to staff and students it seeks views regarding how we can collectively address energy and carbon reduction issues at the University.
Keynote speaker: Joanne Pollard (Chairperson 'C02 Sense').
The conference also features an introduction to 'Green Impact'; a new environmental accreditation scheme. 22 universities are currently taking part. The scheme offers individuals and teams the opportunity to work towards a series of awards aiming to promote and celebrate environmental good practice.
There are currently 13 areas signed up to take part in the scheme and if you would like to get involved you can speak to us at the energy conference, visit the website: http://www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/ecoversity/green-impact.php or email: ecoversity@bradford.ac.uk
Bradford Achievement Forum is holding its first Achievement Conference on Saturday 27 February 2010 in the Norcroft Centre. The theme is Raising Achievement: A Whole Community Approach.
Wednesday 3 February, 2010. Richmond Building E1. Time 4.00pm.
Speaker: Professor Geoffrey Scarre (University of Durham).
Wednesday 3 February 2pm - 3.30pm, Old Lecture Theatre, School of Health Studies.
Speaker: Dr Gerry Armitage (Bradford Institute for Health Research and University of Bradford)
All are welcome. See: http://www.brad.ac.uk/health/dementia/Seminars/CaringforPersonswithParkinsonsDiseaseinCareHomes/
Friday 12 February 2010, 10:00am - 4:00pm (lunch included) at University of Bradford School of Management.
This is a free event, but spaces are limited, so book fast. Contact Julie Briggs or Elizabeth Brealey ext: 4323, email: j.briggs3@bradford.ac.uk
Speakers include:
More information on the seminar series.
Friday 19 February at Liverpool John Moores University
Advances in networks and new ways to access services and data are having a profound effect on the research that can be done and the way researchers work across all disciplines.
This JISC-sponsored roadshow for researchers and those providing IT support, will introduce some of the infrastructure and Web 2.0 tools available to help researchers collaborate in teams spanning disciplinary, institutional and/or national boundaries.
It is anticipated that the works will commence on Wednesday 3 February from 12 noon to early evening and will be completed during the evening of Thursday 4 February.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused during these improvement works.
Should you have any queries regarding the works, please direct them to Alan Harrison, Building Maintenance Officer on ext: 3423.
The performance of the heating system serving Horton A building will be affected over the next 2 to 3 weeks, it has been necessary to isolate the main air supply fan which serves the "blown air" areas. This is needed to enable the removal of asbestos insulating board within the plantroom. The perimeter heating systems will remain functional during this work.
Please contact: Keith Maven, Mechanical Maintenance Officer on ext. 3437 if you have any queries regarding these works
See the latest developments at the communal building via this webcam www.ubuonline.co.uk/webcam
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) History Month takes place every year in February. It is a month of celebrations of the lives and achievements of the LGBT community and LGBT people around the world
Full details: http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/equalopp/networks/LGBT-event.php17 May 2010, Escalate Centre
http://www.bradford.ac.uk/briefing/we-22-january10.php#escalate
Half-term Sports Camp is back for February, at Unique Fitness & Lifestyle.
Activities include football, cricket, climbing, basketball, trampolining, hockey, badminton, arts, crafts and fun swim sessions.
http://www.bradford.ac.uk/unique/childrens-activities/Sports_Camp/
Thank you to all staff who took the time to respond to the Quality of Working Life Survey, distributed at the University in March and April 2009. The results have now been published and the executive summary, full analysis, FAQs and initial action plan can all be viewed online at http://www.brad.ac.uk/qowl/
From lunchtime Monday 7 June through to teatime Tuesday 8 June 2010.
Run by the Communication Culture and Media research group in the Bradford Media School, School of Computing Informatics and Media (SCIM), this regular seminar series explores the increasingly important relationship between media, technology, culture and society.
Full details:http://bms.brad.ac.uk/research/timecode.php
Current vacancies at the University can be found on the Human Resources website.
The weekly bulletin can also be found as a pdf from the same page.
Would you like to receive the weekly vacancy bulletin? Contact HR: ext: 5347, email: human-resources@bradford.ac.uk