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BriefingThe University's annual alumni magazine, The Braduate is currently in development. This magazine is made available at graduation ceremonies, is mailed to a selection of UK alumni, and emailed to others in the UK and abroad. It is our key publication of the year for graduates and a great opportunity to share news, opportunities and information.
The Alumni team are looking for interesting stories from across the University which could be featured as articles in the magazine. If you would be interested in submitting a story for consideration, please complete the online press release form, clearly stating in the 'date' field that your story is for consideration in The Braduate.
Alternatively, if you would like to suggest an alumnus/a who would make a good profile, or have any other suggestions for content that you would like to discuss, please contact Ayo Bakare, Alumni Relations Officer, at a.bakare@bradford.ac.uk by 6 May.
There are a number of new cash machines on our campuses. You can now withdraw cash from a machine on the Learning Mall or in the Sports Bar in Student Central. There is also a new machine in the Atrium on the School of Management Campus.
Following a number of staff workshops and consultation with the campus trade unions HR are pleased to announce that a new and improved set of grading role descriptors are available on the HR website
The changes have been made to better describe roles within grade. Role descriptors are grouped into type of role, illustrated by typical examples of work activities provided by existing role holders.
The Re-Grading (previously promotion) process has also been revised.
Further information is available on the HR website. Staff who wish to discuss a possible re-grading of their role should speak to their line manager in the first instance.
Following a review of the University's current examination policies and procedures the University's Senate has approved recommendations from the Learning and Teaching Committee of important changes to the University’s Examination Policies and Procedures to be implemented from the May 2011 examination period onwards.
Student information will be sent to all students taking examinations in the May 2011 examination period to inform them of the important changes and the implications associated with them.
A series of lunch time drop in briefing sessions on the University Examinations - latest developments has been arranged to update examination invigilators on these important changes and procedures in preparation for the May exams.
The flag will be flown at half mast on Monday 18th April to mark the funeral of Kazimierz 'Kaz' Lewalski, from the University's security team, who died recently.
IT services will not be running the Open Access drop-in sessions in Richmond F29 during the Easter break (20 and 27 April). If you require any IT support during this time please contact the IT Help Desk in the JB Priestley Library.
Sessions at the School of Health Studies and School of Management will both be held on 20 April dependant on demand.
Wednesday 20 April: 10am - 4pm
Lister Park, outside Cartwright Hall Art Gallery
Drop by to see internationally-acclaimedgraffiti artist Mohammed Ali make finishing touches to his stunning artwork on building site hoardings designed for the University'’s student accommodation The Green. A section of these hoardings have now been moved to Lister Park to share the message of 'the power of education to shape the world' and spark debate about environmental issues with the wider Bradford community. They will be on show until late September as part of the Art in the Park exhibition.
Mohammed will also have an exhibition taking place inside Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, which will include sketches and plans for his project at the University, which made the headlines as it was the UK’s longest graffiti mural.
Due to bank and customary University holidays, the Counselling Service will be closed on a number of days between 18 April and 3 May. There will be no drop-in sessions during this time.
Full details: http://www.bradford.ac.uk/briefing/we-15-april11.php#counselling
This week: J.B. Priestley’s 'scribbling books'. See how the famous Bradford author began his career writing in home-made notebooks, and find out about his first ventures into print.
http://100objectsbradford.wordpress.com/Countries European Region continue to battle large measles outbreaks that are spreading between countries and to other regions of the world. To date, 24 countries in Region have reported measles cases in 2011.
The measles virus spreads very easily and rapidly, and consequently these outbreaks will likely continue as long as there are people who have not been immunised or were not immunized on time, according to the routine immunisation schedule. Measles remains one of the leading causes of death among young children globally, despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine.
Staff are reminded that they can find out if they have had their MMR jabs or book an appointment to have it by contacting their GP. Individuals need to have had 2 doses to be fully protected.
The BBC are holding open auditions for Mastermind on Thursday 21 April at the Midlands Hotel in Forster Square.
Full details: http://www.bradford.ac.uk/briefing/we-15-april11.php#mastermind
LERSIG - ALT's Learning Environment Review Special Interest Group will be holding their next one-day workshop at the University on Wednesday 4 May.
Entitled Changing Learning Environments - What’s going on? the aim of the workshop is to establish current trends and issues surrounding institutional learning environments.
There will be mini-keynotes representing interesting developments in learning environments:
This will be followed by a brief review of the sector in relation to learning environments and an opportunity for participants to share recent developments and current issues.
Participants will be able to discuss the themes and issues arising from the keynotes with colleagues at the event or via Elluminate and to frame questions for a panel discussion.
The workshop will also be available via Elluminate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEB-CMSC110428 | Using Site Manager for Contributors | 28-Apr-11 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Jacqueline Cuthbert |
| WEB-CMSM110503 | Using Site Manager for Moderators | 03-May-11 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Jacqueline Cuthbert |
| COYG110504 | Costing your Research Grant | 04-May-11 | - | - | - | 10:00 | 12:00 | D2, (New Board Room) Richmond Building | RKTS / Finance |
| EXPD110505 | Experts Directory Training | 05-May-11 | - | - | - | 13:00 | 15:30 | B0:29 Mezz, Chesham Building | RKTS / Marketing and Communications |
| NSIN110505 | New Staff Induction | 05-May-11 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 17.00 | To be confirmed | Staff Development and guest speakers |
| ECDL-W 1118 | ECDL / ITQ Workshop | 05-May-11 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 15:00 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Elaine Smith |
| ECDL 1109 | ECDL Tests | 05-May-11 | - | - | - | 15:00 | 16:00 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Elaine Smith |
| IE-ESS 1102 | Using Internet Explorer 7 | 05-May-11 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Cath Rose, Elaine Smith |
| DILTA110506 | Diversity and Inclusion in Learning Teaching and Assessment (DILTA) Conference | 06-May-11 | - | - | - | 12:30 | 16:00 | Escalate, F Floor, Richmond Building | Sean Walton (CED) |
| MCHA110506 | Managing Change | 06-May-11 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12.30 | To be confirmed | Liz Proctor |
| OL-ESS 1102 | Outlook Essentials | 06-May-11 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Cath Rose, Elaine Smith |
| UIT2.5 1110 | NVQ IT Workshop | 09-May-11 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Cath Rose |
| DYLX110511 | Supporting Students with the Specific Learning Difficulty, Dyslexia | 11-May-11 | - | - | - | 13:00 | 14:30 | JB Priestley Library 01.58 | Fiona Van Marken (Disability Service) |
| IPAC110511 | Advanced IP Seminar | 11-May-11 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 16:00 | D2, Richmond Building | RKTS |
| ECDL-W 1119 | ECDL / ITQ Workshop | 11-May-11 | - | - | - | 15:00 | 16:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Elaine Smith |
| EVAC110511 | Evac+Chair Training | 11-May-11 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | D1, Richmond Building | Steve Wiggins |
| QSCP110512 | Sharing Good Practice - Collaborative Provision | 12-May-11 | - | - | - | 13:00 | 15:00 | JB Priestley Library 01.4 | Rizwana Ahmed (ASSU) |
| WEB-CMSC110512 | Using Site Manager for Contributors | 12-May-11 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 16:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Jacqueline Cuthbert |
| AC-ESS 1102 | Access 2007 Essentials | 12-May-11 | 13-May-11 | 19-May-11 | 20-May-11 | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Cath Rose, Elaine Smith |
Imtaz Khaliq MBE FRSA, internationally known and award winning bespoke tailor, will give a talk on Wednesday 18 May at 6.00pm in the JSB Lecture Theatre. Entry is by e-ticket only and must be booked in advanced.
The University has launched its first supporters' newsletter, Foundations (PDF). The aim of the newsletter is to let people know about some of the wonderful gifts the University receives from its graduates, stakeholders, staff and friends.
Work will be taking place onMonday 18 April to resurface paved area around Ford Suite, Chesham, and Sports Centre. Work is expected to last all of that week and some minor disruption for access will occur.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused during these improvement works.
Should you have any queries, please direct them to Chris Mudd on ext. 3424
The Horton D number one lift (office wing) will not be available to all users whilst a new floor covering in the lift car from Monday 18 April at 8am until Tuesday 19 April at 12pm.
Should you have any queries, please direct them to Geoff Simpson on ext: 3431.
There will be disruption to power and lighting in the ICT building between Tuesday 26 and Thursday 28 April due to the routine statutory inspection of electrical installations of the building.
Please contact Geoff Bird on ext: 3433 if you have any queries regarding these works.
Current Internal Job Vacancies at the University can be found on the Information for Staff section of the Human Resources website (UoB username and password required).
The page is password protected so you need to click on the Internal Job Vacancies link on the left hand side and you will be prompted for your details.
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