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Week ending Friday 16 December 2005 |
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General University notices
Telephony Software Upgrade
A major upgrade to the University telephone system will take place, commencing Friday evening 16th December 2005. The system will go down at 5pm for approximately 5 hours; no incoming or outgoing calls will be possible during this time and the voicemail service will also be unavailable. Security Services will be provided with corporate mobiles for emergency use during this period - the mobile numbers are as follows:
07769 885972 (Richmond Building)
07747 476107 (School of Management)
07748 624120 (School of Health)
Saturday 17th December will be reserved for testing; the system will be up and running but may well have short periods of downtime during the day as we test a variety of telephony functions. First business day in service will be Monday 19th December, when telephone engineers will be on site to resolve any problems that were not immediately apparent over the weekend - please report any faults to ICT Servicedesk on ext: 3333 or email ictservicedesk@bradford.ac.uk
As part of the upgrade process, all telephony data was backed up (and frozen) on Monday 5th December. Please note, only imperative moves, changes and additions to the telephone system are currently taking place. The backup data will be reloaded on Saturday 17th December and any moves, changes and additions that have gone ahead during the intervening fortnight, will also be re-input at this time.
IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR PLANNING UNIT/DEPARTMENT WILL REQUIRE NEW EXTENSIONS, MOVES OR CHANGES OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS, PLEASE CONTACT ICT SERVICEDESK IMMEDIATELY ON EXT 3333 OR EMAIL ICTSERVICEDESK@BRADFORD.AC.UK
With regard to voicemail, there is a risk that any saved messages may well be lost during the upgrade process. We advise all voicemail users to make a written note of any important messages prior to 5pm on Friday 16th December.
With apologies in advance for any inconvenience caused.
Roger M Goodair
Telecoms & Network Support Manager
University Bank - opening times
With effect from 3rd January 2006, the opening times for the Great Horton Branch of Lloyds TSB Bank will change to:
Monday - 9:30 to 3:30
Tuesday - CLOSED
Wednesday - 10:00 to 3:30
Thursday - CLOSED
Friday 9:30 to 3:30
Blackboard unavailable 4 - 5 January 2006
Due to an essential system upgrade, Blackboard will be unavailable from the morning of the 4th until the afternoon of the 5th January 2006. We have arranged to carry out the work on dates that will cause the least disruption to the service.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Part-time Personal and Professional Development Programmes with SLED
SLED offer Foundation Degrees in Leadership and Management and Administration that can be studied part-time and on site.
The Foundation Degree in Leadership and Management is designed for people currently working in a managerial role. The course provides the necessary skills and knowledge for effective leaders and managers and augments this with practical work experience in your existing role. The programme also incorporates a Diploma in Management from the Institute of Leadership and Management so you get two qualifications for the price of one.
Also we have the Foundation Degree in Administration, this course will raise your knowledge and skills levels in order to promote excellence in administration.
Foundation Degrees are a relatively new higher education qualification worth 240 credit points and allow students to progress on to year three of an honours degree following possible bridging studies.
Our next courses start end of January 2006. To find out more visit www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/conted/cfa/foundation.html telephone Amy on ext 3210 or come along to our information drop in session on Wednesday 18 January, from 1pm to 7pm in Richmond Foyer, adjacent to the new SLED office.
First two University staff to gain EqualSkills Computer Qualification
Mohammed Azad, Security officer, and Andrew Citok, Estates joiner, received their EqualSkills certificates this week from David Dodwell, the IT Staff Training officer.
EqualSkills is a qualification offered by the British Computer Society, and is open to any member of the University staff. To gain the qualification you need to work through certain activities by attending scheduled weekly workshops to show that you:
- Understand Computer Basics
- Can find your way round the Computer Desktop
- Can browse the World Wide Web
- Can send and receive Email
If you are interested in gaining this qualification, all the skills needed are covered in the 'PC Course for Beginners', lasting three half-days on 10, 11, and 12 January 2006. For more information, see the article below.
For more information contact David or Cath on extension 5356.
PC Course for Beginners
A course lasting 3 half days which introduces you to the computer, the internet, and e-mail.
- Master the Mouse!
- Find your way round the Keyboard!
- Browse the Web!
- Communicate by Email!
Who’s it for?
People new to computers who would like to access information via the web or e-mail. No previous computer experience is necessary.
When is it?
Part 1: Tuesday 10 January 2006, 9.30 - 12.30
Part 2: Thursday 12 January 2006, 9.30 - 12.30
Part 3: Friday 13 January 2006, 9.30 - 12.30
You need to attend all three parts.
All parts will take place in F29 Richmond Building.
Gain a Qualification!
If you complete the course, you will be in a good position - with a bit more study - to gain the British Computer Society 'EqualSkills' qualification.
Further information will be given when you attend the course.
How to Book
Contact your line manager, or telephone David or Cath on ext: 5356.
Note: if you are attending in work time you will need permission from your line manager.
For more details, telephone ext: 5356. Alternatively ask a colleague to e-mail training@bradford.ac.uk and to view the Course Outline at: http://www.brad.ac.uk/lss/training/courses/details/getting-started.php
Adrienne Metcalf's leaving 'do'
Dear friends and colleagues
As some of you may already know I am leaving at Christmas but would like to take the opportunity to see you before I go.
I have arranged to have a 'bit of a do' on Tuesday 20 December from 12 noon until 2.00 pm in the Courtyard Bar, which is located in the Communal Building. It's very easy to find so do please come and join me for a drink on the 20th. If you are unsure where the Bar is please give me a ring on 3039 for directions.
With very best wishes to everyone.
Adrienne
Dave Taylor's Retirement
Dave Taylor joined the University of Bradford in September 1964 as an assistant lecturer and he will be retiring as the School of Management's Associate Dean of Collaborative Programmes at the end of this month. During his 41 years at the University he has made numerous friends and no doubt many of these friends and colleagues would like to reminisce and raise a glass with him and wish him well for the future. There will be an opportunity to do just that on Tuesday the 10th January 2006 from 4 - 6pm at Heaton Mount. Please make a note in your diaries.
For those of you who would like to contribute to a leaving gift, there
is a central account available (Account Code: 078055 83001 0036) as
well as a retirement card for signing at the Cashier Desk in the Richmond
Building. There is also a card and envelope in the reception of the Emm
Lane building.
Book your staff Christmas dinners! (reminder)
Celebrate Christmas with your colleagues! Lunches from 12th - 16th December.
Book now so not to miss out.
- Christmas menu and contact details (word doc, will open in a new window)
Events this week
Free Christmas concert in the Richmond Foyer
Thursday 15 December at 1.00pm
Brass and Voices - Christmas Carols
Mince pies and traditional Christmas music performed by the University Singers accompanied by the University Brass Group. Come and sing through your favourite carols around the Christmas tree and get into the spirit before the spirit gets into you!
http://www.bradford.ac.uk/university/music/cafe.php#carols
Christian Union Carol Service
The Christian Union is organising a Carol Service on the 15th December, in the Courtyard area of the communal building. It will start at 7.30pm.
All welcome.
Works on Campus
Airedale Building, School of Management
mprovements to the existing fire alarm system within the building.
It is anticipated that work will commence from Monday 19 December 2005 until 22 December 2005 and from Tuesday 3 January 2006 to Wednesday 4 January 2006.
Should you have any queries regarding this work, please direct them to Colin Overton on 3425.
Chesham C
There will be a crane in the car park of Chesham C on Saturday 17th December 2005 which will be delivering and hoisting scaffold onto the roof on Chesham B (not 10th December as previously notified).
These works are in connection with the refurbishment of the Lecture Theatre in Chesham C which will be completed by Easter 2006.
If you have any queries regarding this work please contact Mr Brian Ford on ext 3421.
Holroyds will be cleaning the Service Ducts in the Chesham C Wing. Work is due to commence Friday 9th December and will be completed in 2 weeks.No access will be allowed to Ground Floor ducts during this time.
If you have any queries regarding theses works please contact Mr Ray Pinkstone on extn. 5051 or S/C 1459.
Lectures, seminars and newsletters
Learning Support Seminars and Events from TQEG
Sharing Good Practice for the Annual Monitoring of Collaborative Provision on 17 January 2006 at 1200 - 1400 in Room 01.58, JBP Library Building - Presented by Kirsty Priestley and Allison Campbell of the Academic Standards and Support Unit.
Managing Student Diversity on 18 January 2006 at 1330 -1630 in Room 01.58, JBP Library Building - Presented by Professor Udy Archibong of the School of Health Studies.
Assuring the Quality and Standards of Collaborative Provision on 23 January 2006 at 1300 - 1400 in Room 01.58, JBP Library Building - Presented by Allison Campbell of the Academic Standards and Support Unit.
Blackboard Starter Pack on 24 January 2006 at 0930-1630 in Room 1.7, JBP Library Building - Presented by Carol Higgison and Ken Panko of TQEG and Jak Radice of the School of Health Studies.
Online Assessment (CAA) using QuestionMark Perception on 25 January 2006 at 0930-1230 in Room 1.7, JBP Library Building - Presented by Carol Higgison and Ken Panko of TQEG and Jak Radice of the School of Health Studies.
Centre for Community Collaboration on 1 February 2006 at 1300-1400 in Room 01.58 JBP Library Building - Presented by Steve Skinner of the School of Lifelong Education and Development.
Details of the above events and online booking can be found in at: http://www.brad.ac.uk/dev-prog. All the Teaching Quality and Enhancement Group's Seminars are listed on the "Learning and Teaching" link.
Please contact Christine Rayment or Beverley Lyons on 5138 or email tqe-sec@bradford.ac.uk if you have further enquiries.
Job Vacancies at the University
Current vacancies at the University 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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