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Week
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Staff BriefingA joint initiative by MIS, Corporate Communications and Inprint & Design |
Edition
185 
Next editions of the briefing
- Monday 18 October
- Monday 25 October
- Monday 1 November
Please send entries through in plenty of time to guarantee entry to the briefing. Please don't use capital letters for headings or sentences - they only get changed back to sentence case!
Email: briefing@bradford.ac.uk
Blood Donor Sessions
This week - http://www.brad.ac.uk/news/blood.html
Works are to be carried out in Chesham B0.22 - 25 and B1.21 - 26 (excluding
B1.23)
Details of Work: Proposed Digital Arts Studio and refurbishment to accommodate School of Informatics.
Please note that the B0 level corridor servicing rooms B22 - 33 will also be undergoing refurbishment.
Access to the corridors will be severely limited during the period of the works.
Student access to Lecture Room B0.33 will be from the external doors, not via the corridor.
The works will commence on Monday 11th October 2004 and will be completed within approximately 9 weeks.
Should you have any queries regarding the work, please direct them to Mr Brian Ford on extension number 3421.
Health and Safety News
Victor Marshall Conference
The University will be holding an enjoyable and informative health and safety conference during the afternoon of Wednesday, 20 October 2004. Full details, including the programme and booking form, are available from the Health and Safety Services site at http://www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/safety
European Week of Safety and Health 18 - 22 October 2004
An exhibition will be provided in Richmond Building Foyer during week commencing 18 October 2004. There will be a theme each day of the week, which will be aimed at both staff and students. A full programme is available from the Health and Safety Services site at http://www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/safety
Music Events this week
Café Cabaret Lunchtime Concert - Sun Circle
Richmond Foyer, Great Horton
Road, Bradford, BD7 1DP
Wednesday 13 October at 12.15pm
Poi, a type of traditional Maori fire dance includes Staff Juggling, Diabolo and juggling with Devil Sticks. Sun Circle developed from a fanaticism with Poi, through exploring different styles of juggling and adding a vital rhythmic backing. They are the founder members of the University's Twirl Society and you can join the society at this event.
Blues Workshop in the Tasmin Little Music Centre
Wednesdays 13 and 20 October
2.30 - 4.30pm
Free to Tasmin Little Music Centre Members or £3 to non members.
The second in a series of workshop/lecture/demonstrations from Blues Guitarist James O'Hara. The workshops will look at the history, culture and development of The Blues from 1920 - 1970, Playing The Blues by way of instrumental lessons with primary source, innovative resources and through case study. No formal qualifications are required to take part but 2 years playing experience is essential.
For more info 01274 233 191
Careers Opportunities Day -
Wednesday 3rd November
Career Development Services are holding a Careers Opportunities Day on Wednesday 3rd November. The event will be held in the Great and Small Halls and will run from 10am to 3pm. A range of local and national employers and organisations have booked their stands at the event which will be open to all students and graduates.
In addition to employer information stands there will be a number of short workshops on offer covering topics like 'How to put together a CV', 'Law for non Law Graduates', 'Self employment', Working Abroad' and lots more.
CV quick checks will be on offer throughout the day.
We are hoping for a really good turn-out from students so please encourage anyone that you think might be interested to come along.
For further information please contact Ann Berry a.berry@bradford.ac.uk or Shirley Marsland s.marsland@bradford.ac.uk
Learning Support Seminars and Events from TQEG
New University Awards for Excellent Teaching and the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme on 13 October at 1300-1400 in Room 01.58, JBP Library Building - Presented by Prof Peter Hartley of the Teaching Quality Enhancement Group.
Widening Participation on 20 October at 1300-1400 in Room 01.58, JBP Library Building - Presented by Nadira Mirza of the School of Lifelong Education and Development.
Developing and Approving Programmes and Units on 27 October at 1300-1400 in Room 01.58, JBP Library Building - Presented by Amanda Huggon of the Academic Standards and Support Unit.
The Role of CART Members on 1 November at 1300-1400 in Room 01.58, JBP Library Building - Presented by Amanda Huggon of the Academic Standards and Support Unit.
Progress Files1: University Framework on 15 November at 1300-1400 in Room 1.7, JBP Library Building - Presented by Prof Peter Hartley of the Teaching Quality Enhancement Group.
Does Work in Widening Participation Really Raise Aspirations? on 17 November at 1300-1400 in Room 01.58, JBP Library Building - Presented by Caroline Hart and Nadira Mirza of the School of Lifelong Learning and Development
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Practices on 24 November at 1300-1400 in Room 1.7, JBP Library Building - Presented by Dr Chris Alder of the Teaching Quality Enhancement Group.
Details of the above events and online booking can be found via: http://staffdev.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/cgi-bin/staffdev/enduser_courselist.pl
Please contact Christine Rayment or Beverley Lyons on 5138 or email tqe.sec@bradford.ac.uk if you have further enquiries.
e:vision
e:vision is the web access to student and module records held in SAINT. Access to e:Vision has recently been rolled out to all academic, administrative and clerical staff, and staff in these categories can now log in (via the Quick Links section of the University's home page) using their usual email name and password.
Once logged in, staff can view student personal and course details, student marks, module lists showing who is registered on particular modules, and can amend student addresses.
We will be adding additional functionality, such as module mark entry, over the course of this academic year.
The SAINT Team will be attending School assemblies over the next few months to demonstrate e:Vision, but don't wait till then, why not log in today and have a go!
http://sipr.admin.brad.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_lgn (will open in a new browser window)
Feedback welcome, please email us at SAINT@bradford.ac.uk
Auditions for 'Off the Page'
Monday 11 October at 7:30pm
Open to all over the age of 16 regardless of experience
Off The Page is a collection of short plays staged by both new and experienced directors, taking established writing 'off the page' and into the spotlight.
To get involved, come along to our informal workshop auditions on Monday 11th October at 7:30pm at Theatre in the Mill, all experience levels are welcome.
Alternatively we hope to see you at the performances - Thursday 25, Friday 26 & Saturday 27 November
http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/theatre/page.php
Places available on the following Staff Development Unit events:
Health Emergency Helpline - a 1 day event to train and brief Health Emergency Helpline volunteers for the possibility of an Emergency Helpline. The training will enable you to learn more about meningitis and other emergency situations, to network with colleagues and further develop your telephone communication skills. Tuesday 19 October 2004, 10.30 - 16.30.
Appraisee Training - a 1-day course for any staff who have not yet attending the training. All staff are expected to be appraised on an annual basis, usually be their manager. This course helps the appraisee understand what the purpose of appraisal is, what they can expect during an appraisal interview and how they can get the most out of it. Wednesday 20 October 2004, 09.15 - 16.45.
Places available on the following Knowledge Transfer events:
Commercialisation of Research - Come and learn about the main types of intellectual property, how to protect it and what are the ways it might be commercialised. Monday 18 October 2004, 12.00 - 14.00.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships - a lunchtime session to discuss Knowledge Transfer Partnerships in more detail. Tuesday 26 October 2004, 12.00 - 14.00.
Introduction to Change - a lunchtime session to explore what is meant by change and how it effects organisations and individuals. Thursday 28 October 2004, 12.00 -14.00.
University Business Travel Services
The University has recently appointed both Key Travel and Hourds Business Travel to provide services to meet its Business Travel requirements.
Full details are available for the Purchasing Services website.
News from SFIS
Late Student Funding
A lot of student loans are late this year due to problems with the new computer system which LEAs are using to assess applications. We are loaning small sums to home students awaiting loans. If a student is worried about finance please remember to send them to SFIS in the Communal Building (not EU or International students).
A Very Big Thank You . . .
. . . to the staff who supplied non perishable food for students. We are running out now though. If you have any non-perishable food that you can spare for students without funds please let us know and either drop them into SFIS or we will come and collect them. You could make a student very happy.
Any clothes, especially for children and babies, prams, household goods that you no longer need, the Students' Union recycling shop would love to have them for needy students.
Rosemary Neat, Student Financial and Information Services, ext: 6503, email: r.neat@bradford.ac.uk
Sports Centre - New Classes
Aquarobics
Starts Monday October 4th, 7.15 - 8.00pm with Sarah.
Street Dance
Starts Monday October 4th, 5 - 6.00pm with Max.
All welcome!
Officer Staff Association Events
Victorian Christmas Fair
- November 20th 2004
Venue: Black Sheep's Victorian Christmas Fair at Masham
Bjorn Again - November
18th 2004
Venue: St. George's Hall, Bradford
All welcome - full details of the events and how to book are available from the OSA website.
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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