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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 University is moving to an upgraded voicemail service. Please note:
Please dial in to the new service on temporary extension 6969 and then enter the security code 000000; the voicemail system will then prompt you and take you through the setup process for creation of security code, name, and no answer greetings. Members of staff who use the voicemail forwarding function to a secretary or other colleague should contact ICT Servicedesk (ext. 3333 or email ictservicedesk@bradford.ac.uk) who will set this up for you.
From start of business on Friday 16 April, the new service will then use the standard voicemail number ext. 6666 and the old system will no longer be accessible. Further information will be provided via Staff Briefing, on new unified messaging (UM) functionality which provides voicemail to email and voicemail to SMS services, following a period of live testing of this new system.
If you have any queries or encounter difficulties with any of the above, please contact ICT Servicedesk in the first instance on ext. 3333 or email ictservicedesk@bradford.ac.uk
C101, the University Language Centre's Resources Centre, has just published its Annual Report. It can be found on this page:
C101 provides all kinds of resources and drop-in help for International and Home students who need help with their English. It is also a friendly, social learning space that has all kinds of educational activities every week.
Please contact m.l.allhouse@bradford.ac.uk for more information.
Do you want to find out about MyView and how you'll be able to use it to book your annual leave online? Then come along to one of the demonstrations between Monday 15 and Monday 22 March to see an overview and have your questions answered. There's no need to book, just turn up at a session to suit you.
Details of times and places can be found at: http://www.brad.ac.uk/human-resources/information-for-current-staff/hrx/hrxnews/
Workshop Block, room 24, 25th March 12pm
All members of staff are invited to come along and find out more about the estate and ask questions at this event being hosted by Clive Wilson, Estates and Facilities Director and Mark Cleary, Vice-Chancellor.
25 March, 10am - 3pm, School of Health
This one day workshop will present the outcomes of two studies undertaken at the University of Bradford. The first study focused on establishing what advantages mobile devices can offer disabled students, as well as identifying the challenges that they face when using mobile technologies. The second study then built on these findings to explore the relationship between the desirability of mobile devices and the student’s engagement with mobile learning and assessment.
The research methods in both studies proved to be innovative and the team involved will share their experiences at the workshop.
For more details and to book, go to: http://www.alt.ac.uk/workshop_detail.php?e=348 (external link)
An opportunity has arisen to undertake accredited training in project management via self-study. For a limited time (offer extended until the end of March 2010), staff and students at the University can take advantage of a reduced price offer of £175 + VAT (rrp £399) for any of the training courses below:
If members of University staff wish to take advantage of this offer, please contact Jo Hills in the Strategic Planning Office for further information (email: j.r.hills@bradford.ac.uk). Further details can be found at http://www.brad.ac.uk/briefing/ilx.pdf (PDF file)
All courses should be booked via this site: www.ilxportal.com/bradforduniversityFriday 19 and Saturday 20 March
Organisers have unveiled a line-up of award winning experts from behind the scenes of filmmaking for the 2010 Bradford International Film Festival Industry Weekend. Tickets are now on sale for the event, which takes place at the University and is aimed at anyonewanting to build a careerin the business of film.
This year's theme: Strategies for Survival, focuses on how filmmakers and organisations are creating new business models to help them survive in a challenging climate. Specialists from across a wide range of disciplines will share their experiences working in the film industry in a series of sessions and master classes, allowing for thorough discussion across a broad spectrum of topics; including finance, distribution, production, camera, new platforms, screenwriting, skills development and setting up your own production company.
Full details can be found at http://www.screenyorkshire.co.uk/news/events-archive/bradford-international-film-festival-industry-week (external link)
25 March 2010, Escalate Centre, Richmond Building
Escalate is receiving lots of interest from employers seeking the accreditation of their own training either for progression onto a University course, or as an award in its own right. Would you know how to respond to such a request?
Escalate is teaming up with the West Yorkshire Lifelong Learning Network and the Employer Based Training Accreditation Service to bring you the answers. Places are limited for this one-day workshop, so please sign up as soon as possible if you are interested.
To book your place, please contact Peng McGettigan (p.mcgettigan@bradford.ac.uk) ext. 5636.
Please note that the agenda will be uploaded shortly to our website http://www.brad.ac.uk/escalate/events/.
17 May 2010, Escalate Centre
Escalate has teamed up with Common Purpose to a offer a unique and specially designed day to provide networking opportunities and enhance understanding of how Bradford works, the issues facing local employers, and how the University can contribute.
The day will include both visits to and discussion with employers from all sectors. This event has been designed primarily for Escalate, but it is open to any University or West Yorkshire Lifelong Learning Network colleagues, subject to availability.
To find out more information, please visit our website http://www.brad.ac.uk/escalate/news/ where you will be able to download the programme for the day and booking form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UIT2.5 1007 | NVQ IT Workshop | 29-Mar-10 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 16:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Cath Hooson |
| MENG100329 | Managers Engage (3): Setting the Management Agenda | 29-Mar-10 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 16:30 | Small Hall, Richmond Building | Various. |
| MENG100329 | Managers Engage (3): Setting the Management Agenda | 29-Mar-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Small Hall, Richmond Building | Various. |
| WEB-CMSC100330 | Using Site Manager for Contributors | 30-Mar-10 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 16:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Jacqueline Cuthbert |
| ECDL-W 1013 | ECDL / ITQ Workshop | 31-Mar-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 11:00 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Elaine Smith |
| MSGR100401 | Creating and Inserting Graphics in MS Word | 01-Apr-10 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 16:30 | JB Priestley Library, Room 2.7 | Cath Hooson (LSS) |
| WD-A 1002 | Make your documents accessible | 08-Apr-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Jacqueline Cuthbert |
| UIT2.5 1008 | NVQ IT Workshop | 12-Apr-10 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 16:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Cath Hooson |
| AFCT100413 | Audio for Creating Teaching | 13-Apr-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 11:30 | JB Priestley LearnHigher Room 01.58 | Will Stewart |
| WEB-CMSC100413 | Using Site Manager for Contributors | 13-Apr-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Jacqueline Cuthbert |
| WIGF100414 | Winning Grant Funding | 14-Apr-10 | - | - | - | 13:00 | 16:30 | 2nd Floor Conference Room, IPI | RKTS / Prof. Simon Tait |
| MWRS100414 | Managing Work Related Stress | 14-Apr-10 | - | - | - | 09:00 | 16:00 | To be confirmed | Graham Seed |
| ECDL-W 1015 | ECDL / ITQ Workshop | 14-Apr-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 11:00 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Elaine Smith |
| ARAM100415 | Annual Monitoring Review: Collaborative Provision | 15-Apr-10 | - | - | - | 12:00 | 14:00 | JB Priestley 01.4 | Rizwana Ahmed |
| PP-ADV 1001 | PowerPoint 2007 Advanced | 15-Apr-10 | 16-Apr-10 | 22-Apr-10 | 23-Apr-10 | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Cath Hooson, Elaine Smith |
| WEB-MWF 1003 | Making Word Forms | 19-Apr-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Jacqueline Cuthbert |
| FIR1100420 | Fire Safety and Practical Fire Training | 20-Apr-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 13:00 | D1, Richmond Building | Steve Wiggins |
| CBEI100421 | Induction Training: Chairs of Assessment Committees and Boards of Examiners | 21-Apr-10 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 17:00 | D2, Richmond | Chris Toft, Alison Carass |
| ECDL-W 1016 | ECDL / ITQ Workshop | 22-Apr-10 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 15:00 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Elaine Smith |
| ECDL 1008 | ECDL Tests | 22-Apr-10 | - | - | - | 15:00 | 16:00 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Elaine Smith |
| MENG100422 | Managers Engage (3): Setting the Management Agenda | 22-Apr-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Kell Room, Heaton Mount | Various. |
| PCPD100422 | Practical Podcasting | 22-Apr-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 11:30 | JB Priestley LearnHigher Room 01.58 | Will Stewart |
Theatre in the Mill, 25 - 27th March
Orphaned pirates, crazy policeman, beautiful daughters and a Major General all add to the fun of this comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W.S.Gilbert.
Come and watch BUSOM perform The Pirates of Penzance at the University of Bradford, Theatre in the Mill from 25 to the 27 March.
There will be evening performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday with a matinee on the Saturday too. Tickets cost £5.00 each or £3.50 for concessions, tickets are available from the cast or by emailing theatre@bradford.ac.uk.
Further details can be found at www.ubuonline.co.uk
BUSOM also require a Trumpet player for the production. If you are interested please email Deborah Moore d.l.moore@bradford.ac.uk
To enable the Phase 1 Road Widening Works to be carried out, the Longside Lane to Shearbridge Road exit barrier will be closed to all traffic from Thursday 18th March until Wednesday 24th March 2010. All users are advised that during Phase 1 of the works, exit from Longside Lane and the affected car parks will be via the Longside Lane to Richmond Road barrier. Entry to Longside Lane will remain unaffected during Phase 1 of the works.
To enable the Phase 2 Road Widening Works to be carried out the Lonsgside Lane from Shearbridge Road entry barrier will be closed to all traffic from Thursday 25th March until Wednesday 31st March 2010. All users are advised that during Phase 2 of the works, entry to Longside Lane and the affected car parks will be via Longside Lane from Richmond Road barrier. Exit from Longside Lane will remain unaffected during Phase 2 of the works.
Please advise all visitors, delivery companies and contractors under your control of these temporary changes to Longside Lane access.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any queries or require additional information please contact Mr Dexter Wright on ext. 3432.
A new gas supply pipe to serve the existing boiler plant for Horton D Lecture Theatre is currently being installed. This may affect pedestrian routes along part of the Horton D Building. Connection to the Utilities network will be from their main in Richmond Road on the opposite side to the entrance of Richmond Building terminating within a meter housing inside the bicycle enclosure. The heating system within Horton D Lecture Theatre will remain unaffected.
The work commenced on Thursday 11th March 2010 and will take seven days to substantial completion and a further five days to final completion (including a temporary re-surfacing) although work may be completed before this time.
Please note: following the excavation of the grassed area, further reinforced concrete has been discovered which will involve the use of a pneumatic hammer to break out. This drilling work will commence on Monday 15th March and staff and students working within the vicinity will experience periods of constant noise which unfortunately is unavoidable.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused during these works.
If you have any queries regarding the work please contact Paul Lambourne on ext. 3751.
See the latest developments at the communal building via this webcam www.ubuonline.co.uk/webcam
The West Yorkshire Lifelong Learning Network is delighted to announce the third annual West Yorkshire Adult Work-Based Learning Awards. These awards recognise the achievements of employees who have succeeded in progressing onto a higher education course while continuing to work.
Two-day conference: Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 September 2010, MacLaurin Building, No.4 Bishops Square Business Park, Hatfield.
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