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206 Next editions and entries to the briefing
- No briefing Monday 11 April
- Monday 18 April
- Monday 25 April
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
Assimilation onto a Single Spine - update
For an update of progress on the Assimilation onto a Single Spine, please see the letter to all staff from Janet Jones, Director of Human Resources.
http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/personnel/HERA/Letterallstaff%20Assimilation%20Mar05.pdf
Blood Donor Sessions at the University
Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 April
11.00am to 1.15pm and 2.45pm to 4.45pm
The Sports Centre. PLease also ask at the session about joining the British Bone Marrow Register.
Further details from 0845 7 711 711 or http://www.blood.co.uk
Transparency
Review (TR) Return and Full Economic Costing (fEC)
Message to all Staff Undertaking the TR Diary Exercise in the Schools of Management and Life Sciences from Professor Jeff Lucas (Deputy Vice-Chancellor)
Please can all relevant staff in the above schools ensure that they submit their confidential diary information in a timely manner to the Transparency Office.
Response rates for the first three diary weeks (that have taken place this academic year) have caused concern, to the degree that this exercise is now compulsory. A listing of staff who fail to respond will be sent to their respective Deans soon after each diary week.
Confidentiality of the actual diary information submitted by individuals will still be strictly maintained and it will not be used for any purpose other than completing the annual TR Return.
Low levels of response to the diary exercise will not only call into question the whole validity of the TR data that is returned but will also prevent the University from applying on a Full Economic Cost (fEC) basis for research grant applications to the Research Councils (and other research sponsors) from September 2005.
This will effectively cost the University money under the new funding regime that will apply from that date.
Many thanks to all staff that have submitted their returns in a timely and conscientious manner.
If you have any technical problems or queries in submitting the TR information, please do not hesitate to contact either Mr Tara Singh Bhogal (T.S.Bhogal@bradford.ac.uk) on extension 3139 or Mrs Pat Roberts (P.W.Roberts@bradford.ac.uk) on extension 5777 in the Transparency Office.
Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.
Professor Jeff Lucas
Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Travel Expense Claims
The new TEX, Travel Expenses Claim form and the TAP, Travel Approval and Advance form have now been in use since January 2005. We have been accepting the old forms TE1, TE3 and TE4 but as from the 1 April 2005 we will only be accepting the new forms and will return any claims made on the old forms.
The new forms can be downloaded from the Finance website http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/finance/private/forms.htm or a supply can be obtained from Room D1, Finance Office in the Richmond Building.
We would also like to point out that on the travel policy (http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/purchasing/uni/travel-policy.php) it states the travel claim forms "should be submitted within one month of incurring the expense if there has been no advance payment. Where an advance payment had been made they must be submitted within 15 days of completing the journey."
We have recently received travel claims that date back as far as 2003. This is not acceptable and travel claims that are submitted beyond the limit of one month without a valid reason may be returned to your department.
If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact either Angela Sowerbutts (ext 5049) or Kathy Bakes (ext 5742) in the Finance Office.
Childcare Vouchers
The University is introducing a childcare voucher salary sacrifice scheme. By joining the scheme parents will be entitled to a tax and national insurance saving within the limits of the scheme.
The University will be running two schemes:
1) For employees using the University of Bradford nursery, and
2) Busy Bees Childcare vouchers for employees using alternative childcare facilities.
Information on the University nursery scheme will be handed out to all parents via the Nursery by the end of April.
Busy Bees will be holding an informal forum for parents not using the University Nursery on Thursday the 28th of April in F33 (the old staff refectory) of the Richmond Building. Please drop in to discover more about the scheme between 12 noon and 2 pm.
The start date for both schemes is anticipated as the 1st of June 2005.
A Busy Bees information pack
is available in pdf form (will
open in a new window)
Research Bulletin No. 19 dated 18 March 2005
Bulletin No. 19 is now available on the Research Support Unit website at: http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/rsil/Newsletter/newsletterfp.htm
Included in this issue:
- University Procedures for completion of RO1 and RO2 forms
- EPSRC - Resource Audit Committee - Applications are invited for a new Committee Member
- EPSRC - Electron Paramagnetic Resonance National Service
- Medical Research Council - New Investigator Award 2005
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Calls for Proposals
- Governance, Good Practice and Service Structures
- Governance, People
and Places
- Food Standards Agency - March Newsletter
- Nuffield Foundation - Funding for Social Science Research Small Grants Scheme
- March of Dimes (Prevention of Birth Defects) - Research Programme and Prematurity Research Initiative
UBU What's On
UBU recently launched 'What's On' to coincide with the UBU Executive Election. If you have not seen it and would like a copy please contact UBU Reception on (23) 3300 or e-mail ubu-whatson@bradford.ac.uk.
What's On is to be published fortnightly during term time; the next edition is due out for the start of term on 18th April. The period covered by this edition is 18th April to 1st May 2005.
Any items that you would like considering for inclusion should be sent to ubu-whatson@bradford.ac.uk - the deadline is 4th April 2005.
Lynda Smith
UBU Reception
PGCE and M.Ed in Training and Development
The University of Bradford is now in its fourth year of successfully running part-time Distance Learning Postgraduate courses of study for Training and Development professionals. These are run at Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma and Masters Degree levels at the University's prestigious Heaton Mount campus.
These choices build upon those transferred to Bradford from Sheffield University who originally ran the MEd in Training and Development from 1988 to 2000.
The intention of this approach is to allow students options of choice based on study methods, previous academic and professional experience, and real time learning in terms work based assignments and research.
The philosophy of each course is to provide a range of learning opportunities designed to meet the needs of busy professionals who are involved in or are likely to be involved in training and development activity and initiatives at a strategic level.
For the full details, and testimonials from successful student see: http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/conted/td/
Salsa and Latin Dance at the Sports Centre
For all those who tried and loved the trial session on Thursday 10 March, look out for new classes starting in the new term.
Classes will start with Pedro Thursday April 21st 8.30 - 9.30pm in the sports centre.
£3 for students, £5 for all others.
All welcome, complete beginners welcome!
Just turn up and pay on the day.
Regulars
People Development Courses
Mental Health Awareness
- Tuesday 5 April 2005, 09.00 - 17.00
Target Audience: Personal Tutors and other staff who work closely with
students, and manage staff The number of students with mental health problems
in HE is increasing and this brings new challenges. Additionally, mental
health problems are the third most common cause of sickness absence. This
course aims to assist staff in dealing with students, and other staff
who have mental health problems, by knowing how to help or where to get
help. For more information and booking: http://staffdev.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/cgi-bin/staffdev/enduser_course.pl?event_id=301
Appraisee Training
- Thursday 7 April 2005, 09.15 - 16.45
Target Audience: All staff Informs about the University's approach to
appraisal, gives an overview of the appraisal interview, and familiarises
participants with the associated paperwork. For more information and booking:
http://staffdev.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/cgi-bin/staffdev/enduser_course.pl?event_id=59
Appraiser Training -
Friday 8 April 2005, 09.15 - 16.45
Target Audience: Staff who appraise other staff. The aim of this course
is to inform about the University's approach to appraisal, prepare participants
to undertake appraisal interviews, understand the skills required of appraisers,
and for them to become familiar with the associated paperwork. (NB prior
attendance at an Appraisee training course is a requirement of this course).
For more information and booking: http://staffdev.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/cgi-bin/staffdev/enduser_course.pl?event_id=61
Project Management -
Wednesday 13 April 2005, 09.30 - 16.30
Target Audience: For anyone who wishes to gain a basic understanding of
the principles of Project Management. Demonstrates how Project Management
can be applied to your activities at the University (eg. consultancy,
planning your workload, etc). The session will be a mixture of interactive
work and presentations. For more information and booking: http://staffdev.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/cgi-bin/staffdev/enduser_course.pl?event_id=480
Managing Meetings -
Thursday 14 April 2005, 09.00 - 16.30
Target Audience: Any staff who attend meetings An opportunity to find
out what you could do to improve the quality of the meetings you attend.
For more information and booking: http://staffdev.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/cgi-bin/staffdev/enduser_course.pl?event_id=309
Learning Support Seminars and Events from TQEG
How Can I Use the VLE? on 4 April at 0930-1230 in Room 1.7, JBP Library Building - Presented by Carol Higgison and Ken Panko of the Teaching Quality Enhancement Group.
Multimedia on the Web - Enhancing Learning and Teaching on 5 April at 1330-1630 in Room 1.7, JBP Library Building - Presented by Prof Peter Hartley, Carol Higgison and Ken Panko of the Teaching Quality Enhancement Group.
Facilitating Online Group Learning on 6 April at 0930-1230 in Room 2.7A JBP Library Building - Presented by Presented by Carol Higgison and Ken Panko of the Teaching Quality Enhancement Group.
Practical Assessment - Strategies, Marking Schemes, etc on 6 April at 1330-1630 in Room 01.58, JBP Library Building - Presented by Presented by Dr Chris Alder and Ken Panko of the Teaching Quality Enhancement Group.
Writing High-Quality MCQs on 8 April at 0930-1230 in Room 01.58, JBP Library Building - Presented by Carol Higgison and Ken Panko of the Teaching Quality Enhancement Group.
The New Professional Standards Framework for Lecturers on 18 April at 1300-1400 in Room 01.58, JBP Library Building - Presented by Prof Peter Hartley of the Teaching Quality Enhancement Group and Pete Sayers of People Development.
What Makes a 'Good Module Description'? on 20 April at 1300-1400 in Room 01.58, JBP Library Building - Presented by Prof Peter Hartley and Dr Chris Alder of the Teaching Quality Enhancement Group and Dr Jon Owen of the Academic Standards and Support Unit.
The Three Cycle Model: Curriculum Change or Rebranding on 27 April at 1230-1330 in Room 01.58, JBP Library Building - Presented by Prof Geoff Layer of the School of Lifelong Education and Development.
Chairpersons of Board of Examiners Induction Training on 29 April at 0900-1300 in The Board Room, Richmond Building - Presented by Dr Jon Owen and Alison Carass of the Academic Standards and Support Unit.
Details of the above events and online booking can be found via: http://staffdev.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/cgi-bin/staffdev/enduser_courselist.pl
Please contact Christine Rayment or Beverley Lyons on 5138 or email tqe-sec@bradford.ac.uk if you have further enquiries.
Notifications of Works around Campus
The Estates and Facilities website now carries details of works going on around the University campus areas.
- Main Campus: External
- Horton Building D Wing
- Richmond Building
- Unity Building
See: http://www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/estates/notice.html for full details and keep checking back for updates as they happen.
Arts on Campus this week
Gallery II - www.bradford.ac.uk/gallery
Andrew Whamond - Retrospective
Friday 4 March - Friday 15 April 2005
Weekdays 11am-5pm (except Thursdays until 6pm) | free"Each of my works seeks to identify and isolate a particular aspect of what it is to be human, and to intensify that perceived state through the process of painting, intertwining elements of personal history into a symbolic language of the body.
"Every work is a representational painting of an abstract emotion, visualised using one or more experienced situations drawn from memory, but sometimes using empirical sources to fulfil the emotional resonance of the subject."
Andrew Whamond This exhibition is presented with the aim of showing the development of, and the engagement with, the subject over a period of years,1984-2005.
Job Vacancies at the University and College
Current vacancies at the University and College 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.
All queries should be directed to Personnel: ext: 5347, email: personnel@bradford.ac.uk
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