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Email: briefing@bradford.ac.uk with the title "For the briefing" in the email subject.
The University will be holding an Open Day this Wednesday (10 February, 1pm - 6pm). Please join us in welcoming prospective students and their families to campus. There will be around 1,000 visitors exploring the courses and facilities available here at the University. Please guide any lost visitors to the registration desk at the Norcroft Centre.
More details can be found at www.bradford.ac.uk/openday
The National Student Survey (NSS) is now entering its fifth week. Response rates for many courses are behind where they were at the same point during last year's survey and so members of staff are reminded to encourage all final year students to complete the survey. The University is aiming for a minimum 70% response rate across all schools and needs a 50 percent response for any courses entries to be valid. Good NSS Scores can help protect the University’s future affecting our league table positions and promoting us to potential students. To help encourage students to complete the survey staff can:
Display the NSS PowerPoint slides available on the intranet at the start or end of lectures http://www.brad.ac.uk/nss/media/NSS/NSS_2010_Presentation_Slides_English.ppt
Utilise 10 minutes at the start or end of computer room based sessions to ask students to complete the survey
Contact Mark Dolby, Internal Communications Officer if you require any further promotional materials or support (m.dolby@bradford.ac.uk)
Latest response rates are now on the intranet at www.bradford.ac.uk/nss
Members of staff are encouraged to promote the Study China Programme (external link, Word doc) to students and support them by completing the online reference form. Posters and leaflets will be distributed to schools shortly. If you would like to know more about the Study China Programme please go to www.studychina.org.uk (external link)
In particular there is a page of information specifically for staff at UK universities and colleges: http://servalan.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/studychina/advice (external link)
Could your students do with a little support in developing their learning skills? Would they like to improve their assignment or exam results? The Learner Development Unit (LDU) is here to help.
Advisors are available to offer individual sessions to discuss how to improve learning skills (academic, maths or interpersonal). We hold 'Drop-in' sessions (first-come first-served) for academic skills (Wednesdays 12.00-1.30pm), and a maths clinic (Wednesdays 12.00 till 4.00pm) for anybody to come along to practice and get help with their maths.
We now provide advice for students undertaking group work. Check out the student development web pages for more info: www.brad.ac.uk/lss/learnerdevelopment/studev/
For further information, visit our reception on C Floor in Richmond (opposite room C30). Reception is open 10.00am till 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 10.00am till 2.00pm on Fridays. Email: learner-development@bradford.ac.uk, ring: 01274236849.
Alternatively you can find us on the web at www.bradford.ac.uk/lss/learnerdevelopment/, and a list of the workshops we offer can be found at www.brad.ac.uk/lss/lssworkshops
Ecoversity are planning a shake up of our travel plan strategy and will have a launch in the spring.
We're looking for people who'd like to represent their form of travel, whatever it may be. Praise the advantages and be honest about the drawbacks, be presented on the web and blog occasionally on your experiences.
If you'd be interested please email b.tongue@brad.ac.uk
Andrea Wilson and Wendy Hudson from the Academic Standards and Support Unit (ASSU) have organised a charity dinner dance in aid of Yorkshire Cancer Research. The event will be held on Saturday 8 May 2010 at Cedar Court Hotel, Bradford from 7:00pm until 1:00am.
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22 February, John Stanley Bell lecture theatre, D floor, Richmond Building
We all know that we need to take responsibility for our financial affairs, but we don’t always know where to start. To help, the Financial Standards Authority will be coming to the University on February 22 to provide help and information for staff about subjects such as borrowing money, budgeting, savings and investments and retirement. No selling. No jargon. Just the facts about making the most of your money.
There will be three sessions and you don’t need to book. Just come along at one of the following times:
Leeds College of Music Contemporary Jazz Orchestra, Thursday 11 February , 7.30pm
Joe Kriss and Friends, Friday 12 February and Friday 30 April, 8pm
Raw. Dark. Funny. Live - Moving and original poetry and music from Word Life
http://www.brad.ac.uk/theatre/watch-us/performances/spoken-word/joe-kriss-and-friends/#d.en.7486
Unique: Fitness & Lifestyle now has its own Facebook group. Join up for news on events, classes, promotions, discussions, personal training or to find yourself a gym buddy.
Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May, University of Bradford
This course gives a nationally recognised qualification in sports first aid in the UK and has been validated by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
It is aimed at anyone who is working in and around sport, whether you are a pitch-side physio, a player, an undergraduate physio and sports science student, a concerned parent or if you are over sixteen and looking for a comprehensive first aid qualification.
Over two days, particular attention is given to applying first aid to sports specific scenarios and the course incorporates real life examples and experiences from our tutors, who all work in elite sport and have been to Olympic, World Championship and Commonwealth Games.
The course costs £125 and more information can be found at www.firstaidphysio.com (external link)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| ECDL-W 1008 | ECDL / ITQ Workshop | 25-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 15:00 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Elaine Smith |
| ECDL 1004 | ECDL Tests | 25-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 15:00 | 16:00 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Elaine Smith |
| WN-ESS 1001 | Windows XP and File Management | 25-Feb-10 | 26-Feb-10 | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Cath Hooson, Elaine Smith |
| MBPPR100225 | Understanding Yourself and Others: The Myers Briggs Personality Profiles | 25-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | JB Priestley Library, Room 1.7 | Catherine Gregory (Careers) |
| ETH2100225 | Ethics in Your Research 2 | 25-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Chesham C2.08 | Judi Sture (Graduate School) and Tamsin Holt (Research Support) |
| WEB-MWF 1002 | Making Word Forms | 26-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 16:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Jacqueline Cuthbert |
Wednesday 24 February, 6pm, On Location, National Media Museum
David S. Wall, School of Law, University of Leeds: "Elvis and the Synoptic Panopticon: Intellectual Property and Popular Culture in the Information Age". In the talk David will draw upon socio-legal research conducted into the ways that intellectual property regimes that protect celebrity, music and also luxury fashion brands act in the information age.
All seminars are FREE and begin at 6pm, On Location, National Media Museum, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1NQ. Tel: 0870 70 10 200 http://www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/
For more information on the series contacts: Mark Goodall: m.goodall@bradford.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)1274 236071
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.
Bradford Achievement Forum is holding its first Achievement Conference on Saturday 27 February in the Norcroft Centre. The theme is Raising Achievement: A Whole Community Approach.
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
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
Friday 19 February at Liverpool John Moores University
The performance of the heating system serving Horton A building will be affected over the next two 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 plant room. 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
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.
For more information go to: http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/ecoversity/travel/car.php
Or email: ecoversity@brad.ac.uk
From lunchtime Monday 7 June through to teatime Tuesday 8 June 2010.
The Disability Service at the University of Bradford is looking to find appropriately skilled and qualified specialist tutors and learning mentors to add to their database. We would need you to be able work on a freelance basis with individual disabled students.
Please contact Elaine Winn at: e.winn@bradford.ac.uk for further information.
The University has launched four awards to celebrate its successful engagement with industry and other partners. Three of the categories reward staff for their positive impact on society, the economy and the environment through knowledge transfer activity.
See: www.bradford.ac.uk/gateway/awards.
Every Wednesday, 12.15pm, leaving from Unique reception.
Full details: http://www.bradford.ac.uk/briefing/we-05-february10.php#running
Exhibition runs until 23 February 2010.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) History Month takes place every year in February. For more information about the month, and to learn about events at the University go to: http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/equalopp/networks/LGBT-event.php
17 May 2010, Escalate Centre
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