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BriefingThe School of Health Studies will commence moving staff into Horton A from Monday 25 July for a two week period. During this time, access to Horton A will be for School of Health Studies staff only but the reception area will be open for any external or student enquiries. Access to Chesham and Horton D will be fire escape access only. The old Schoold of Health Studies site will be handed over to Estates from Monday 8 August. Any surplus furniture will be going into the Furniture Reuse Store.
You can view the latest draft of the UBU's freshers' fortnight schedule. Please be aware there will be changes as some events are yet to be confirmed.
If you need to talk to Counsellor urgently please ring 07749820072. We will deal with any non-urgent emails, phone messages or online bookings as soon as possible on Monday 1 August. Visit the website for further information and self help materials.
Unique: Fitness & Lifestyle are offering complete body composition profiles in seconds including, weight, body fat percentage, body fat mass, body mass Iindex (BMI), fat free mass, estimated muscle mass, total body water and Basal metabolic rate. This service is free for staff and bookings, subject to availability, are available most lunchtimes between 12-1pm and 5-6pm on weekdays. To book, simply call Unique: Fitness & Lifestyle on 01274 234 871.
IT Services are pleased to announce that the new student email service, Outlook Live, has now gone live.
The main change for staff to note is that new students (from 21 July 2011) will now have an email address which is in the format 'initials.surname@student.bradford.ac.uk'. Returning students will migrate to this new format during the first semester. Email to existing students'
email addresses will continue to work until the end of the first semester.
The most up-to-date email addresses for students will continue to be available on the University contacts page and in SAINT.
More detailed information on what the changes will mean are online. There are separate sections for students and staff which include information on the services available via Outlook Live and support materials.
Clearing help lines open on Thursday 18 August 2011.
Training sessions for staff will be held on Wed 3 August and Wed 10 August for the QCE screen and using the clearing phones. Book onto a session here
In addition there will be a staff drop-in training session on Tuesday 16 August, 11am-2pm, room F42 Richmond for the QCE screen and phones. You do not need to book in for this, just turn up.
For more information contact Irene O’Hara, Clearing Co-ordinator, ext.6235 or email: i.ohara1@bradford.ac.uk
The University runs a robotic telescope located high up on Mount Teide in Tenerife. The telescope team has worked with over 10,000 school students this year to give them access to the telescope. This summer the project is launching my.telescope.org for all budding astronauts helping give access to the telescope to everyone.
The first mission pack explores the Moon and its many wonders and others will follow in the coming months.We are looking for kids of all ages to help us with beta testing.
To apply, contact james@telescope.org for your launch code that will get you access to the site. The first 25 are free. After that the missions will cost £5 on the web or look out for special offers on the launch pad. http://my.telescope.org
After 36 years and nine different jobs Linda Whitehead is leaving the University this week. She will be having a ‘leaving do’1–3pm on Friday 29 July in Richmond Building H35 and all are welcome.
The University’s nursery is looking for unwanted toys for their Summer Club. Many of their toys are very well loved and they would welcome any donations. For more information contact June on ext: 4866.
Watch a short video about the University's mace, its origins and use: http://youtu.be/8QhTeyjvohk
There will be a series of short courses (max twohours each) to help you update your skills and understand the new features and enhancements available in Blackboard V9.1. The initial programme will run from 18 August to 16 September. There will be both face-to-face and online training for maximum flexibility, in three areas:
Further details and booking information will be available from Wednesday 27th July 2011 at http://www.bradford.ac.uk/lss/it-services/changes/staff.php.
If you have any questions or have other training needs please email vleenhancement@bradford.ac.uk.
A number of places are still available at a workshop on stress awareness on Wednesday 27 July, 0915-1230. This event is open to any staff. For further details and online booking form see: Practical Stress Awareness Workshop
Staff Training Opportunities:
| Course ID | Details/Booking form | Start date | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Start time | End time | Venue | Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD-A110801 | Make your documents accessible | 01-Aug-11 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Jacqueline Cuthbert |
| UIT2.5 1116 | NVQ IT Workshop | 02-Aug-11 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Cath Rose |
| EVAC110803 | Evac+Chair Training | 03-Aug-11 | - | - | - | 13:00 | 16:00 | D1, Richmond Building | Steve Wiggins |
| ECDL-W 1131 | ECDL / ITQ Workshop | 03-Aug-11 | - | - | - | 15:00 | 16:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Elaine Smith |
| CLHT110803 | Clearing Helpline Training | 03-Aug-11 | - | - | - | 11:00 | 13:00 | F42 Sunray PC Cluster, Richmond Building | Irene O'Hara, Mandy Ainsworth, Mike Mooney |
| WEB-CMSC110804 | Using Site Manager for Contributors | 04-Aug-11 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Jacqueline Cuthbert |
| ECDL-W 1132 | ECDL / ITQ Workshop | 08-Aug-11 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 11:00 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Elaine Smith |
| ECDL 1116 | ECDL Tests | 08-Aug-11 | - | - | - | 11:00 | 12:00 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Elaine Smith |
| CLHT110810 | Clearing Helpline Training | 10-Aug-11 | - | - | - | 14:00 | 16:00 | F42 Sunray PC Cluster, Richmond Building | Irene O'Hara, Mandy Ainsworth, Mike Mooney |
| WEB-CMSM110811 | Using Site Manager for Moderators | 11-Aug-11 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Jacqueline Cuthbert |
| EVAC110817 | Evac+Chair Training | 17-Aug-11 | - | - | - | 13:00 | 16:00 | D1, Richmond Building | Steve Wiggins |
| ECDL-W 1133 | ECDL / ITQ Workshop | 17-Aug-11 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 11:00 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Elaine Smith |
| WEB-CMSC110818 | Using Site Manager for Contributors | 18-Aug-11 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 16:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Jacqueline Cuthbert |
| UIT2.5 1117 | NVQ IT Workshop | 19-Aug-11 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Cath Rose |
| WEB-CMSM110823 | Using Site Manager for Moderators | 23-Aug-11 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 16:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Jacqueline Cuthbert |
| ECDL-W 1134 | ECDL / ITQ Workshop | 26-Aug-11 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 11:00 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Elaine Smith |
| ECDL 1117 | ECDL Tests | 26-Aug-11 | - | - | - | 11:00 | 12:00 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Elaine Smith |
| WEB-CMSC110830 | Using Site Manager for Contributors | 30-Aug-11 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Jacqueline Cuthbert |
| EVAC110831 | Evac+Chair Training | 31-Aug-11 | - | - | - | 13:00 | 16:00 | D1, Richmond Building | Steve Wiggins |
| ECDL-W 1135 | ECDL / ITQ Workshop | 31-Aug-11 | - | - | - | 15:00 | 16:30 | Room F29, Richmond Building | Elaine Smith |
The July Newsletter can now be viewed online
Construction works will be carried out in phased sections to enable continued access to the Richmond Building, however for short periods of time where disruptive work can not be completed over a weekend there will be a need to use a temporary entrance which will be directed through the Atrium patio doors, there will be adequate signage to advise when this redirection is in place.
The restrictions are due to the refurbishment of the entrance foyer which will involve the extension of the raised floor and ramp, create a barrier control to the cash machine and the upgrade of all wall, floor and ceiling finishes.
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.
Please keep entries concise (around 150 words maximum) with, if necessary, a link to further details on the web. Please check entries carefully for accuracy, grammar and timeliness before sending.
Entries will not routinely be repeated but a further entry is welcome when additional information or clarification is provided for publication.
Please also ensure information is signed off and suitable for general public consumption. Deadline for entries is (generally) 12 noon each Friday.
Email: briefing@bradford.ac.uk with the title "For the briefing" in the email subject.