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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.
Please keep items concise, 150 words or less with a link to further information online if you have it.
Email: briefing@bradford.ac.uk with the title "For the briefing" in the email subject.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff who have helped ensure that the University could continue to operate during the recent bad weather. There have been many examples of staff enduring long journeys in order to make it in to work, whilst our Estates staff deserve praise for their hard work to keep the campus safe and passable. This has been particularly important for our students during their examination period which has been able to continue thanks to your efforts.
Best Wishes,
Mark
This year's National Student Survey is now live at www.thestudentsurvey.com and all home or EU undergraduates in their final year should have received an e-mail inviting them to complete some 22 questions about their course and University experience. This year we are aiming for a 70% response rate across the University (up from 67% in 2008/9) and your support in achieving this through encouraging eligible students to complete the survey is greatly appreciated.
To encourage students to share their opinions in the survey, two prizes of £250 for an on campus party are up for grabs. These will be awarded to the courses with the highest and most improved survey response rates.
The new building is now open to both staff and students. Please click on the following link for the document which has the current opening times of the new facilities. Please note that these times will be reviewed and may be extended in the future.
Andrea Wilson and Wendy Hudson from ASSU have organised a Charity Dinner Dance in aid of Yorkshire Cancer Research. The Dinner dance will be held on Saturday 8 May 2010 at Cedar Court Hotel, Bradford from 7pm until 1am.
Tickets are £40.00 per personincluding a 3 course dinner (with wine). Entertainment will be provided by Kalasangam and The John Higgins Jazz Quintet, followed by an evening of dancing.
Tickets are now on sale at the Payzone, The Hub, telephone 01274 236996 University of Bradford Box Office for card payments. Cash, cheque or cards payments in person to the Payzone, Richmond Building or alternatively cheque payment by post and made payable to the 'University of Bradford'. Opening times Monday to Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm.
The University has launched 4 awards to celebrate its successful engagement with industry and other partners. 3 of the categories reward staff for their positive impact on society, the economy and the environment through knowledge transfer activity.
The Vice Chancellor's Excellence in Knowledge Transfer Award will see Mark Clearly looking to reward one member of staff with £500 cash for their exceptional contribution to KT success.
All award application forms and details are available on the Web at: www.bradford.ac.uk/gateway/awards.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 17 February. Awards will be announced at a prestigious dinner in the University on Wednesday 21 April.
17 May 2010, Escalate Centre
Escalate has teamed up with Common Purpose (external link) 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 WYLLN colleague, subject to availability of places.
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 of the day and booking form.
The West Yorkshire Travel Plan Network (WYTPN) are offering up to £700 in cash to encourage employees to share their journey to work by car.
To enter the free prize draw you must share a journey to work by car at least once before February 14, 2010 and record it in a travel diary. The travel diary must be returned to the WYTPN no later than 26 February 2010. The diary can be downloaded and photocopied and returned using the free reply service.
More details at: http://www.wytravelplan.com/NewsAndEvents/CoordsCS.htm (external link)
Tong Euro and Great Horton are the new University taxi companies. Contact details with agreed tariffs are available on: http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/purchasing/uni/travel-suppliers.php#TaxiHire (UoB username and password required)
The old providers have been notified that with effect 31st January we will cease using their services and anyone using them after that date will have to pay. The new providers can be used with immediate effect, however, unless a valid University docket its provided to the driver, you will have to pay the driver.
If you require any further information please contact a.gallagher@bradford.ac.uk
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IE-ESS 1001 | Using Internet Explorer 7 | 25-Jan-10 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 16:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Cath Hooson, Elaine Smith |
| OL-ESS 1001 | Using Outlook 2007 at Bradford | 26-Jan-10 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 16:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Cath Hooson, Elaine Smith |
| ECDL-W 1004 | ECDL / ITQ Workshop | 26-Jan-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 11:00 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Elaine Smith |
| ECDL 1002 | ECDL Tests | 26-Jan-10 | - | - | - | 11:00 | 12:00 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Elaine Smith |
| EXIP100127 | Exploitation and IP | 27-Jan-10 | - | - | - | 13:00 | 16:00 | D2, Richmond Building | RKTS |
| PMRS100127 | Project Management for Researchers | 27-Jan-10 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 16:30 | JB Priestley Library, Room 01.4 | Ian Fouweather (Graduate School) |
| WEB-CMSM100128 | Using Site Manager for Moderators | 28-Jan-10 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 16:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Jacqueline Cuthbert |
| CRLA100128 | Creative Labs | 28-Jan-10 | - | - | - | 14:00 | 15:00 | D3, Richmond | TQEG |
| WEB-HTML 1001 | Learn to write (x)html | 29-Jan-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Jacqueline Cuthbert |
| SDAT100201 | Using Secondary Data | 01-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Horton D01.28 | Mansour Pourmehdi (Graduate School) |
| META100202 | Using MetaLib and Databases | 02-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 12:00 | 14:00 | JB Priestley, Room 2.7 | Grace Hudson |
| GBPR100202 | Getting the Best out of my Performance Review | 02-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 16:30 | To be confirmed | Antonia Ridge et al. |
| UIT2.5 1003 | NVQ IT Workshop | 02-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Cath Hooson |
| RAD1100203 | Radiation Users Course | 03-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 15:00 | To be confirmed | Graham Hart |
| ECDL-W 1005 | ECDL / ITQ Workshop | 03-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 11:00 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Elaine Smith |
| NSIN100203 | New Staff Induction | 03-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 11:45 | 15:00 | To be confirmed | People Development and guest speakers |
| ENLA100204 | Enhancing Learner Autonomy | 04-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 15:00 | JB Priestley Room 01.4 | Peter Hughes |
| XRAY100204 | X-Ray Users Course | 04-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 15:30 | To be confirmed | Graham Hart |
| WEB-CMSC100204 | Using Site Manager for Contributors | 04-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 16:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Jacqueline Cuthbert |
| LAS1100204 | Laser Safety Awareness | 04-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 09:15 | 11:45 | To be confirmed | Graham Hart |
| WD-ESS 1001 | Word 2007 Essentials | 04-Feb-10 | 05-Feb-10 | 11-Feb-10 | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Cath Hooson, Elaine Smith |
| ECDLA 1001 | ECDL Advanced Tests | 09-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 11:00 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Cath Hooson, Elaine Smith |
| RRWR100210 | Research Report Writing | 10-Feb-10 | - | - | - | 14:00 | 16:30 | Horton D01.25 | Graham Burt (Language Centre) |
From lunchtime Monday 7 June through to teatime Tuesday 8 June 2010.
A celebration of Teaching & Learning @ Bradford with a focus on enhancing the student experience, the programme includes workshops, poster presentations, theatre, action planning, evening buffet, awards and more.
Please book the dates in your diaries now - more information will be published later.
See the latest developments at the communal building via this webcam www.ubuonline.co.uk/webcam
An audience with Kenan Malik - chaired by Professor Yunas Samad.
Full details: http://www.bradford.ac.uk/briefing/we-15-january10.php#malik
27th January 2010, 13:00 - 16:00
Full details: http://www.bradford.ac.uk/briefing/we-15-january10.php#IP
The University of Bradford are implementing half day skills update sessions for all first aiders in line with recent recommendations from the Health and Safety Executive. This training will be funded by the Health and Safety department.
For any further details please email either Helen Hogg or Jonathan Hare in First Aid training.
For the first time ever, Unique Fitness & Lifestyle are offering 20% off their therapy treatments. Experience a session with one of their qualified therapists.
Unique have also launched a series of lunchtime fast classes:
Full details: http://www.bradford.ac.uk/briefing/we-15-january10.php#unique
Dates and details: http://www.bradford.ac.uk/briefing/we-15-january10.php#english
Run by the Communication Culture and Media research group in the Bradford Media School, School of Computing Informatics and Media (SCIM), this regular seminar series explores the increasingly important relationship between media, technology, culture and society.
Tuesday 26th January 2010, 6pm
Full details: http://www.bradford.ac.uk/briefing/we-15-january10.php#timecode
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