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No briefing next week
There will be no Staff Briefing next week. Any urgent messages should be emailed to: MIS at: s.m.carroll@bradford.ac.uk for distribution via the Specialised Mailing.
The next edition of the Staff Briefing will be Monday 24 November.
Meeting of Assembly - 26 November
An ordinary meeting of the Assembly will be held on Wednesday 26 November 2003 from 1-2pm in the John Stanley Bell Lecture Theatre, Richmond Building.
The Agenda for the meeting on 26 November and minutes of the previous meeting are available on the web at http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/assembly and the Agenda will include 'Questions to the Vice-Chancellor'.
Any questions you may have can be submitted up to Wednesday 19 November 2003 to Linda Binns-Hall, email l.j.binns-hall@bradford.ac.uk, ext 5321, and a list of these questions will be tabled.
Gastroenteritis advice
In view of the recent outbreak in Bradford, advice is available from: http://www.brad.ac.uk/news/gastroenteritis.html
Pay Award or Not
At the meeting of the Joint Negotiating Committee on Tuesday 4 November, AMICUS, GMB and UNISON accepted the pay offer and modernisation framework.
AUT did not accept.
The University will therefore be following UCEA advice to pay manual, technical, clerical and related staff the pay award and will not implement the pay increase for academic and related staff for the time being.
Full
details are available in pdf format here.
Learning Support Seminars
from the TQEG
"Progress Files and Key Skills" on 17 November 2003 - Excellence Plus Strand - Further information can be obtained via: http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/tqeg/Programmes/LSSeminars03-04/excellenceplus.htm
"Reviewing Annual Monitoring Reports" on 19 November 2003 - Specialist Strand - Further information can be obtained via: http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/tqeg/Programmes/LSSeminars03-04/specialist.htm
"Competency Based (including
on-line) Applications" on 26 November 2003 - Excellence Plus Strand
- Further information can be obtained via: http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/tqeg/Programmes/LSSeminars03-04/excellenceplus.htm
To book a place e-mail tqe-sec@bradford.ac.uk or phone ext 3286.
Autumn Leaves
Now that the leaves are falling please take extra care on footpaths, steps and driveways which could be slippery.
The Estates and Facilities Department are busy clearing them but it's a big task.
Alan Harrison
Building Maintenance Officer
Estates and Facilities Department
Ext: 3423
Arts
on Campus - this week
Peasouper, Rejects Revenge
(Theatre)
Thursday 13th November, at 7.30pm | Tickets £6.50 and £3.50 concs
From the Victorian smog of the Hackney Marshes to the blistering heat of an Egyptian noon, 'Peasouper' is an epic and heart-wrenching tale of love, greed and man's inhumanity to camels. 'Peasouper' blazes across three continents, over the roof of a speeding 2nd class carriage and arrives back in time for a murder most fatal . .
"At the end I shouted "Hurrah!" Twice. I cannot remember when I last felt like doing that." The Times
The Mill is pleased to be able to welcome back the fantastic 'Peasouper' winner of both an Edinburgh Festival Fringe First and a Spirit of the Fringe award. 'Peasouper' has been performed over 500 times at venues across the world, including Pakistan, Turkey, Singapore, Israel, Spain and Greece. Come and see why! Tickets are selling fast so ring or email to reserve yours now. Ext: 3200 (24 hour booking answerphone) email: theatre@bradford.ac.uk
Select 3 at Gallery II (and
the Yorkshire Craft Centre) (Gallery)
Exhibition runs from Friday 7 November to Thursday 18 December.
A major two-venue exhibition of individual crafts by new graduates and established makers in a wide range of materials including textiles, ceramics, glass, wood and jewellery. Perfect for Christmas presents!
University Music Showcase
Concert (Music)
Saturday 15th November 7.30pm Tickets £5.00, concessions £2.00, Music
Centre Members £1
Alhambra Studio Theatre
All are invited to our showcase concert ending the autumn term. This year it will feature the University Orchestra and Singers, International Chorus, Small World Band and Recorder Players. Tickets: Box office 01274 752000, or Tasmin Little Music Centre, 01274 233191
Officer Staff Association
Shoe and Handbag sale
The Officer Staff Association invites you to a Shoe and Handbag Sale On Wednesday 19th November in the Staff Common Room F Floor room F22/23 Richmond Building between 12 noon and 2.00pm. Shoes and handbags will be on sale.
The company Shiny Shoes sells quality shoes and matching handbags at reasonable prices. Orders will be taken on the day and delivery is normally 10 working days later.
Some stock will be available to take on the day.
Non-members welcome.
Saturday Day Schools
Places are still available on the following Saturday day schools:
15 November - Putting Local
History on the Web
29 November - Medieval Hospitals
Further details can be found at http://www.bradford.ac.uk/sled/
Alternatively please contact the Short Course Unit on 3213/6.
News & Views - double edition in December
Due to the number of important University events that have recently taken place we have decided to produce a double issue of News & Views for November/December.
The November/December 2003 issue will be available the week commencing 1st December 2003.
If you have any queries or questions please contact Emma Scales in the Press Office, ext: 3089, email: e.scales@bradford.ac.uk
BBC
Children in Need Appeal
Most of you will know that the annual BBC Children in Need Appeal helps groups of disadvantaged children by means of fundraising events organised by individuals throughout the country.
The secretaries in the Department of Languages and European Studies thought they would help this year and will be going back to school for the day, with a St Trinians theme.
Please feel free to support the secretaries (you can dress up too if you wish!) and drop into C31 on Friday 21 November to contribute - pennies or larger sums welcome as every little bit counts!
We also have a catalogue of Children in Need products available for purchase from C31 (eg Pudsey Bear mugs, keyrings, T-shirts etc etc).
Thanks!
Paula Frost, p.e.frost@bradford.ac.uk, ext: 4574
Message from the Anglican Chaplain
Due to a computer problem I have lost all of my email contacts. Any staff that would like to remain on my contacts list for events and other information please email me back with your contact details, and I will (re!) add you to my list. It was an ecumenical list held on behalf of all the chaplains.
Andii Bowsher: anglican-chaplain@bradford.ac.uk
Please pass this message on to any colleagues, friends who may also like to be added to our list.
Adult Learners' Week 15 - 21 May 2004
If you know an individual or a group who have changed their lives through learning, why not nominate them for and Adult Learners' Week Award?
Nomination Forms can be obtained from the NIACE website.
Closing Date for applications is Friday 9 January 2004.
Finance for Managers
Places available on the following Staff Development Unit event:
Finance for Managers
18 November 2003 Time: 09.15 - 12.30
Tutors: Sue Kershaw and Pete Sayers
Target Audience: New and existing Heads of Planning Units and Heads of
Departments
Aims:
To give participants an overview of the University“s financial position
and the challenges it faces.
Outcomes:
It provides a forum to discuss the key financial risks at School and non-academic
Planning Unit level and the information and support needs of those individuals
responsible for managing the finances. A detailed programme will be available
nearer the time but as well as a financial overview it will include, a
look at the budgeting cycle, a guide to monthly management accounts, a
brief introduction to the finance support team and an insight into using
the Purchasing Office to help save you money!
If you would like a place on this event, please access the relevant course and complete the on-line booking form at: http://staffdev.bradfordcollege.ac.uk or call us on extension 5571.
Is your office heating behaving badly?
The answer is probably yes.
In response the University recently set a target to reduce gas consumption 2% by 2006.
Do you know that when heating your office above 19°C, for every extra degree you consume 10% more gas and add 10% more to your heating bill?
Save Energy - Turn your heating down by 1°C.
For further heating and money saving tips at work and in the home, visit: www.brad.ac.uk/admin/estates/environ/energy
Eye Clinic, Forster Building, Listerhills Science Park
A reminder to all staff the Eye Clinic is open to both staff and general public.
Appointments are available morning and afternoon Monday to Friday offering 25% discount off all frames. We also have available contact lens clinics.
To book your appointment contact 234649. http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/lifesci/optometry/clinics/index.htm
Staff Development Opportunities
The 2003/4 Training Programme is a joint programme with Bradford College. It includes other staff development providers' courses from around the University, such as the Computer Centre (IT training) and Teaching Quality Enhancement (Teaching & Learning seminars). All events can be viewed and booked on-line.
Take me to the Staff Development Training Events site
Job Vacancies at the University and College
Current vacancies at the University and College can be found at the Personnel website:
http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/personnel/jobvacancies/
The weekly bulletin can also be found as a pdf from the same page.
All queries should be directed to Personnel: ext: 5347, email: personnel@bradford.ac.uk
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