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Next editions and entries to the briefing
- Monday 25 June
- Monday 2 July (afternoon)
- Monday 9 July
Please 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.
Email: briefing@bradford.ac.uk
General University notices
Hub - summer opening hours
From 18 June the Hub Front of House opening hours will vary somewhat taking into account customer demand.
Full details are available at: http://www.brad.ac.uk/hub/
Go By Bike - bike lockers for visitors
There are now two enclosed bicycle lockers close to the Richmond Building for the use of visitors. These lockers are managed by Security Services, and locked by a number lock. Staff in the University can reserve a locker for visitors by booking it with Richmond Reception.
The visitor then collects the locker code from Richmond Reception upon arrival at the University. Please encourage any visitors to fasten the locker securely on leaving.
Thanks.
Black Gold - The Film
This fascinating film about coffee, the second most traded item in the world after oil, comes to Bradford in June.
Full details are on the Fairtrade website: http://www.brad.ac.uk/fairtrade/
Bike to Work Week, 16th - 24th June 2007 (reminder)
A number of events and activities are taking place for Bike to Work Week 2007. All events are free of charge and there are events for all levels, from beginners sessions through to a morning ride in from Keighley to the University of Bradford main Campus.
Full details are at: http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/ecoversity/econews/bike.php
All welcome.
EcoverCity Symposium - Education Architecture Regeneration (reminder)
19th June 2007, 9.30am - 4.00pm
@ The Norcroft Centre, University of Bradford
In celebration of Architecture week 2007, the University of Bradford and Arup invite you to be part of symposium based on the themes of Education and the Built Environment. The event will showcase international innovation in the area of educational architecture and sustainable development including perspectives from our own Ecoversity Programme and Harvard’s University’s Green Campus Initiative.
A detailed itinerary and information on booking are available from the Ecoversity website:
http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/ecoversity/econews/city.php
All welcome.
Staff attendance at the July Award Ceremonies (reminder)
Information for staff who wish to attend the award ceremonies on 18, 19 and 20 July 2007 is now available on the web. If you wish to participate in the academic procession or apply for a guest ticket please complete the Staff Reply Form available on line at:
http://www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/student-Registry/DegreeCeremonies/staff.htm
If you have any queries with regard to the arrangements please contact Louise Stead ext. 3057 or email: l.j.stead2@bradford.ac.uk
Please note the closing date for applications is Monday 25 June 2007.
Training and Development Opportunities for Staff
Additional date for Performance Review training!
Performance Review (formerly ‘Appraisal’) training
Friday 6 July 2007, 9.30 - 16.30
This course is mandatory for all NEW Reviewers (Appraisers) at the University of Bradford, and recommended for new Reviewees (Appraisees) at the University. The aim is to inform participants about the University's approach to performance review, prepare participants to undertake performance review, understand the skills required of reviewers, and to become familiar with the associated paperwork
Further information and booking form: http://www.brad.ac.uk/dev-prog/development/index.php?course=APRL
Staff Training Opportunities
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECDL-W 0676 | ECDL Workshop Session | 20-Jun-07 | 9:30 | 11:00 | Room F29, Richmond | Elaine Smith | |||
| UIT2 0706 | NVQ Using IT Candidate Programme | 21-Jun-07 | 9:30 | 16:30 | Room 1.7, J B Priestley Building | Cath Hooson | |||
| MM8-1 072 | Introduction to Meeting Maker | 22-Jun-07 | 9:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond | Cath Hooson, David Dodwell | |||
| PP-ECDL4-A 071 | PowerPoint 2003 Advanced | 25-Jun-07 | 02-Jul-07 | 03-Jul-07 | 9:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond | Cath Hooson, David Dodwell | |
| SAF1070626 | Office Safety | 26-Jun-07 | - | - | - | 09:00 | 13:00 | To be confirmed | Graham Seed |
| RRWR070626 | Research Report Writing | 26-Jun-07 | - | - | - | 09:15 | 16:30 | To be confirmed | Various |
| ECDL-W 0677 | ECDL Workshop Session | 28-Jun-07 | 13:30 | 15:00 | Room F29, Richmond | Elaine Smith | |||
| ECDL 0675 | ECDL Certified Tests | 28-Jun-07 | 15:00 | 16:00 | Room F29, Richmond | Elaine Smith | |||
| RSUP070628 | Research Supervision Workshop | 28-Jun-07 | - | - | - | 09:15 | 16:30 | To be confirmed | Prof Tony Fell, Pete Sayers et al |
| WEB-CSSC 0702 | Web - Cascading Style Sheets | 28-Jun-07 | 29-Jun-07 | 9:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond | Jacqueline Cuthbert | ||
| NSIN070702 | New Staff Induction | 02-Jul-07 | - | - | - | 11:45 | 15:00 | To be confirmed | People Development Team and guest speakers |
| CLH2070703 | Clearing Helpline Training | 03-Jul-07 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 16:30 | 01.4 and 01.53, J B Priestley Building | Irene O’Hara, Liz Dunphy, Mike Mooney |
| CLH1070703 | Clearing Helpline Training | 03-Jul-07 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | 01.4 and 01.53, J B Priestley Building | Irene O’Hara, Liz Dunphy, Mike Mooney |
| ECDL-W 0678 | ECDL Workshop Session | 04-Jul-07 | 15:00 | 16:30 | Room F29, Richmond | Elaine Smith | |||
| WD-A 0702 | Make your documents accessible | 05-Jul-07 | 06-Jul-07 | 9:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond | Jacqueline Cuthbert | ||
| EX-ECDL4 072 | Excel 2003 Essentials | 09-Jul-07 | 10-Jul-07 | 16-Jul-07 | 17-Jul-07 | 9:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond | Cath Hooson, David Dodwell |
| ECDL-W 0679 | ECDL Workshop Session | 10-Jul-07 | 13:30 | 15:00 | Room F29, Richmond | Elaine Smith | |||
| ECDL 0677 | ECDL Certified Tests | 10-Jul-07 | 15:00 | 16:00 | Room F29, Richmond | Elaine Smith | |||
| RSK3070711 | COSHH Risk Assessment Course | 11-Jul-07 | - | - | - | 09:00 | 16:30 | To be confirmed | Graham Seed |
| HARA070711 | Personal Harassment Contacts Training | 11-Jul-07 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 16:30 | To be confirmed | Janet Jones, Jackie Emmott |
| CLH2070712 | Clearing Helpline Training | 12-Jul-07 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 16:30 | 01.4 and 01.53, J B Priestley Building | Irene O’Hara, Liz Dunphy, Mike Mooney |
| CLH1070712 | Clearing Helpline Training | 12-Jul-07 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | 01.4 and 01.53, J B Priestley Building | Irene O’Hara, Liz Dunphy, Mike Mooney |
| WEB-UBT 0702 | Web - Using the Bradford Template | 12-Jul-07 | 13-Jul-07 | 9:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond | Jacqueline Cuthbert |
Works on Campus
Richmond Building Lift Number 4
As of 15th June 2007 the No. 4 lift in the Richmond Foyer will be re-programmed not to stop at D & E floors. It will not be possible to select these floors either from the lift car or the D & E landing buttons.
An alternative lift from C floor to floors D, E & F is the new scenic lift in the Atrium.
Temporary notices to this effect will be placed at the lift.
If you have any queries regarding this work please contact Mr Geoff Simpson on Ext: 3431.
Removal of Hoses from all Laboratory Water Taps in all University
Buildings
Following an inspection by the Water Regulations Office of Yorkshire Water several areas of non-compliance regarding the Water Regulations have been identified.
As an interim measure to ensure the safety of our water supplies it will be necessary to remove all hoses from laboratory water taps as soon as practically possible.
If there are problems complying with this requirement, or you have any queries regarding this request, please contact Russell Smith, Estates Manager Engineering on ext 3496 or Keith Maven, Mechanical Maintenance Officer on ext 3437.
We will be meeting with Yorkshire Water as soon as possible to agree a more practical solution to the non-compliance issues.
Please Note: It is the responsibility of the laboratory users to remove any such hoses within their laboratories.
Estates and Facilities Hotline: ext: 3001.
Lectures, seminars, conferences and newsletters
Programme for the Wellbeing of the District - two FREE half-day conferences
The University of Bradford's Centre for Community Engagement in partnership with Bradford Trident present a fresh approach to the wellbeing of the District with two events:
Tuesday 26 June - 'How Happy is Bradford?' top academics and respected local speakers help you to explore what makes a happy District, and what can we all do to make it even happier!
Tuesday 10 July - 'Growing up in Bradford: ensuring the wellbeing of Bradford's young people' - investigating what makes young people happy or unhappy and what we can all do to help them feel valued, respected and supported to succeed in life.
Places note must be booked in advance - see the link below for more information and to make your booking.
http://www.brad.ac.uk/sled/well/
Centre for Citizenship & Community Mental Health (CCCMH) seminar
CCCMH is very please to announce that Prof. Uduak Archibong will be our next seminar guest speaker on Thursday 21st June at the University of Bradford, School of health Studies, Main Lecture Theatre, 3.30 till 5pm (title to be confirmed).
CCCMH seminars are free and open to everyone interested in mental health issues. No need to book just come along - all welcome. Please see flyer for more information. We look forward to seeing you there.
- Seminar flier (Word doc, will open in a new window)
http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/health/research/cccmh/events.php
Jobs
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.
If you would like to receive the weekly vacancy bulletin by either e-mail or a paper copy please email Alexa Copley at a.copley@bradford.ac.uk
All queries should be directed to Personnel: ext: 5347, email: personnel@bradford.ac.uk
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