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Next editions and entries to the briefing
- Monday 11 September
- Monday 18 September
- Monday 25 September
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
Important news regarding access control to teaching rooms
Access control to centrally bookable teaching rooms (GTA) will be introduced for the start of the coming academic session. To gain access to these areas, it is ESSENTIAL that members of staff have a staff card (this is the same card that is used to access the Library).
Full item at: http://www.bradford.ac.uk/news/salto.html
A Smoother Way to Login to Online Resources at the Library!
The Library is introducing a new streamlined system called OneLog to login to online databases and eJournal packages. Read all about using just your University of Bradford userID and password to access resources on the web.
http://www.brad.ac.uk/library/news/newslist.php#onelog
New support arrangements for LSS videoconferencing suite
With effect from the beginning of the 2006/2007 academic year, the LSS videoconferencing suite in J B Priestley Building, will be supported by the ICT Servicedesk and Voice Communications teams.
ALL videoconferencing bookings should be made with ICT Servicedesk, on ext: 3333 or email to ictservicedesk@bradford.ac.uk. Bookings should be made at least a fortnight in advance to guarantee appropriate testing in advance of your conference. A job will be entered in to our RMS job tracking database and bookings will be confirmed by email to the specified contact person; Voice Communications staff will then liaise directly with the School/Departmental contact.
For further details or clarification, please contact ICT Servicedesk on ext: 3333, or email ictservicedesk@bradford.ac.uk
Roger M Goodair
Telecoms & ICT Support Manager
Corporate hospitality - information from Purchasing
To provide guidance on Corporate hospitality, the University has issued
an Entertainments, Hospitality & Gifts Policy. The Policy is effective
from 01 September 2006. You can view a copy on Purchasing Services website
at the following link:
http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/purchasing/uni/hospitalitypolicyaug06.doc
(word doc, will need you University username and password to access)
Should you have any queries please contact Ian Stow, i.p.stow@bradford.ac.uk, ext: 3063 or Keith Waddingham, k.waddingham@bradford.ac.uk, ext: 3132
Laboratory Supplier Exhibition
A Laboratory Supplier Exhibition is to be held on Thursday 7th September in Richmond Building J23 between 10am - 4pm.
The 17 exhibitors are primarily Life Sciences Laboratory Suppliers,
representing a wide area including chemical, consumables and equipment.
The exhibition, which is hosted by NABBS 2006 with sponsorship from SLS
& Greiner Bio-One, is open to all Staff and students.
Further information and a list of all exhibitors are available from
Kathy Illingworth (ext 2226) and at
http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/biomed/KMilling/Expo-2006.html
News from Special Collections
A star attraction for the alumni at the Big Bradford Reunion was one of the images on the Special Collections Stand: a 1972 aerial view of the campus.
Spot Richmond Building, Wardley House, and a very large gap where the Library is now!
This image, plus a fish in a wellington boot, J.B. Priestley encountering a unicorn and many more from the University Archive and other Special Collections, is on show in the J.B. Priestley Library Atrium.
http://www.brad.ac.uk/library/special/
Ilkley Literature Festival 29 Sept - 15 Oct 2006
The 2006 Festival includes a mini-season on J.B. Priestley, focusing in particular on a celebration of his 1946 novel Bright Day, which is being reprinted featuring photographs from the Priestley Archive. Special Collections will be involved in several of these events, particularly a display at the Manor House Museum which will use photographs, manuscripts and possessions from the Priestley Archive to illustrate JB's varied life from Bradford boyhood to literary success.
For more information about the Festival: http://www.ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk (external link, will open in a new window)
Alison Cullingford
Special-collections@bradford.ac.uk
Cathy Chapman - message from the Dean of SSIS
I have received a letter from Ernest Chapman asking if I would pass it on to colleagues.
He thanks all Cathy’s friends and colleagues for their touching letters. He assures us that the support and affection shown by all of us was of great comfort to Cathy and himself.
The years she worked at the University were probably the most satisfying of her working life.
John Cusworth
Dean
School of Social and International Studies
Nominations for Honorary Degrees (reminder)
Members of staff are invited to consider nominating individuals for the
award of honorary degrees of the University. Further details with regard
to current policy and associated guidelines can be found at
http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/student-registry/Degreeceremonies2005/Honorary_Degrees.htm
Proposals, to include biographical details and a full supporting statement should be sent under confidential cover to Nick Buck, Student Registry by Friday 22 September 2006 for consideration by the Honorary Degrees Committee at its 10 October meeting. Nominations received after this date can be considered at a meeting of the Committee to be held later in the session.
If you are interested in putting a name forward and would find it helpful to discuss the case further before doing so please contact Nick Buck on 3038 or email at n.j.buck@bradford.ac.uk.
As you will no doubt appreciate it is most important that any persons nominated for an honorary degree should not be made aware that there was any possibility of such an award being conferred upon them.
New Bulk SMS Texting Service from LSS (reminder)
Learning Support Services have recently signed up with a bulk SMS texting provider and are in a position to roll out this service to individual Schools/Departments; each School/Department will receive its own “virtual” mobile number. It is a two way service, i.e. you can receive texts as well as send them, and has a web based user friendly interface. There is a recurring monthly site licence fee of £15 per department, and outgoing texts are charged at 4.5p per message; for those that require the incoming service, these are charged at 1.5p per message. For a further £5 per month Schools/Departments can add an 11 character identifying tag to the beginning of their messages, e.g. UoBSecurity, UoBLSS, etc etc.
Much like the corporate mobile contract this will be administered centrally within LSS by the ICT Servicedesk team. ICT Servicedesk will set up the individual Schools/Departments who wish to avail themselves of the service and add individual users to the system. They will also deal with the monthly invoices, with Schools/Departments being recharged for recurring fees and monthly usage; each School/Department will receive an itemised bill for information purposes only.
For expressions of interest in the service or for further details, please contact Christine Thacker, Deputy Telecoms & ICT Support Manager, on extension 5919 or email c.thacker@bradford.ac.uk
Roger M Goodair
Telecoms & ICT Support Manager
UCAN Volunteering Fair (reminder)
The UCAN Volunteering Fair is due to be held on Tuesday 19th September, 11.00am - 4.00pm in the Students' Union Basement, Communal Building.
Owing to last years success, there will be over 40 volunteering opportunity providers ready to give you all the information you need about volunteering, ranging from The British Red Cross, to Science and Engineering Ambassadors, to Bradford Youth Offending Team to Bradford Environmental Education Service, and everything in-between!
As with all UCAN's Volunteering, the fair WELCOMES STAFF as well as STUDENTS.
Also, do you have volunteering opportunity (whether in the community, or on campus) that would benefit from this event?
If so, please contact UCAN - ucan@bradford.ac.uk
Training and Development Opportunities for Staff
Staff Training Opportunities
Latest opportunities.
| Course ID | Details/Booking form | Start date | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Start time | End time | Venue | Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBN 060911 | What's New in Blackboard and other Learning Technologies for 2006-07 | 11-Sep-06 | - | - | - | 9:30 | 12:30 | Room 1.12, Cartwright Building, School of Management | Nigel Robertson John Dermo Jak Radice |
| BBSP 060912 | Blackboard Starter Pack (getting started, assessment, collaboration: bb1-3) | 12-Sep-06 | - | - | - | 9:30 | 16:30 | Room 1.12, Cartwright Building, School of Management | Nigel Robertson John Dermo Jak Radice |
| BBN 060913 | What's New in Blackboard and other Learning Technologies for 2006-07 | 13-Sep-06 | - | - | - | 14:00 | 17:00 | Interactive Learning Centre, School of Health Studies | Nigel Robertson John Dermo Jak Radice |
| BBN 060913 | What's New in Blackboard and other Learning Technologies for 2006-07 | 13-Sep-06 | - | - | - | 9:30 | 12:30 | Room 1.7, J B Priestley Building | Nigel Robertson John Dermo Jak Radice |
| ECDL-W 0637 | ECDL Workshop Session | 14-Sep-06 | 13:30 | 15:00 | Room F29, Richmond | Elaine Smith | |||
| ECDL 0635 | ECDL Certified Tests | 14-Sep-06 | 15:00 | 16:00 | Room F29, Richmond | Elaine Smith | |||
| BBSP 060914** | Blackboard Starter Pack (getting started, assessment, collaboration: bb1-3) | 14-Sep-06 | - | - | - | 9:30 | 16:30 | Room 1.7, J B Priestley Building | Nigel Robertson John Dermo Jak Radice |
| BBSP 060915** | Blackboard Starter Pack (getting started, assessment, collaboration: bb1-3) | 15-Sep-06 | - | - | - | 9:30 | 16:30 | Interactive Learning Centre, School of Health Studies | Nigel Robertson John Dermo Jak Radice |
| HARA060915 | Personal Harassment Contacts Training | 15-Sep-06 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 16:30 | To be confirmed | Janet Jones, Jackie Emmott |
| NAOR060918 | Orientation for New Academics (2 days) | 18-Sep-06 | 19-Sep-06 | - | - | 09:00 | 17:00 | To be confirmed | Peter Hartley, Liz Dunphy and guest speakers |
| OF-ECDL4 061 | Microsoft Office 2003 Essentials | 18-Sep-06 | 19-Sep-06 | 9:30 | 12:30 | Room F29, Richmond | Cath Hooson, David Dodwell | ||
| CRCD060920 | Contract Research Staff - Career Development Opportunities | 20-Sep-06 | - | - | - | 12:00 | 14:00 | To be confirmed | Prof Tony Fell et al |
| LRAF 060920 | Get to Know the Lecture Room and its Facilities | 20-Sep-06 | - | - | - | 13:00 | 14:00 | Room N4, Richmond Building | David Beebe |
| ECDL-W 0638 | ECDL Workshop Session | 20-Sep-06 | 9:30 | 11:00 | Room F29, Richmond | Elaine Smith | |||
| UIT2 0608 | NVQ Using IT Candidate Programme | 21-Sep-06 | 9:30 | 16:30 | Room 1.7, J B Priestley Building | Cath Hooson | |||
| YCIP060922 | Your career is important - strategies for CV design and effective interview skills | 22-Sep-06 | - | - | - | 09:15 | 16:30 | To be confirmed | Catherine Gregory |
| ECDL-W 0639 | ECDL Workshop Session | 25-Sep-06 | 13:30 | 15:00 | Room F29, Richmond | Elaine Smith | |||
| ECDL 0637 | ECDL Certified Tests | 25-Sep-06 | 15:00 | 16:00 | Room F29, Richmond | Elaine Smith |
Works on Campus
Richmond Building main staircase
Replacement of defective full height glazing.
The main staircase will re-open on Monday 11 September, apart from N floor which should re-open on Tuesday 12 September. During the next few days there will be structural work to the stairs being undertaken as well as decoration works, therefore the staircase will not be accessible for normal use, however, it will remain accessible in the case of an emergency.
The main lifts will remain in operation during this period, and the secondary staircases will also be available.
Queries to Mr Brian Ford on extension 3421.
Shearbridge Green Hall
Erection of boundary fence along Great Horton Road and Shearbridge Road to include gates at the driveway into Shearbridge Green Hall for use when demolition begins.
It is anticipated that the works will commence on Wednesday 6 September and will be completed in one week after that date.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused during these works.
Should you have any queries regarding the work, please direct them to Mr Alan Harrison, Building Maintenance Officer on extension 3423.
News from Bradford Council
Junior Chamber International - invitation to participate
Junior Chamber International - known as the JCI - will hold a re-launch party on 10 October from 6pm at the Chino Thai restaurant in Centenary Square.
The organisation helps young professionals and entrepreneurs (in their
20s and 30s) develop business and personal skills as well as support local
initiatives and projects.
For more information please contact Andy Cullwick on 01274 777887 or by
email: jcibradford@bradfordchamber.co.uk
Lectures, seminars and newsletters
Bradford School of Management Research Seminars
You are invited to a seminar entitled "Language and International Management: Critical Reflections from Case Study Research" to be given by Professor Rebecca Piekkari.
Professor Piekkari is an internationally recognized expert on international business and on the role of language in international management processes. Her ‘Handbook on Qualitative Research Methods for International Business’ is one of the most borrowed books of the University’s library and has achieved international acclaim.
The seminar will take place on Friday 15 September 2006 11.00 am - 1.00 pm at the School of Management, Kempner Room, Heaton Mount.
Light refreshments will be available prior to the seminar.
Please let me know if you wish to attend - Kathy Cousens, Research Office, School of Management, email: K.A.Cousens@Bradford.ac.uk, ext: 4323.
Research Bulletin
The latest Research Bulletin No. 52, dated 1st September 2006 is now
available on the website at:
http://www.brad.ac.uk/rkts/researchsupp.php?content=researchbulletins
Included in this issue:
- Environment Research Funders' Forum (ERFF) Interpretation Study - views sought
- Royal Society - Electronic Grants Bulletin
- British Association - Festival of Science
- Science on your Doorstep
- Biodiversity: What on Earth is it?
- Royal Academy of Engineering/EPSRC Fellowships
- AHRC/EPSRC/JISC - e-Science Research Projects Scheme
- UK-India Education and Research Initiative Fellowships
- European Science Foundation - Call for Research Networking Programmes
- Royal Society - application closing dates
- EPSRC - Calls for Proposals
- Energy and International Development
- Fundamentals of Complexity Science
- Cooperative Activities in Materials Research between US and UK Investigators
- Details of Applying for a personal account with ResearchResearch.com; joining the UKRO mailing list and subscribing to the ub-research mailing list at the University
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.
All queries should be directed to Personnel: ext: 5347, email: personnel@bradford.ac.uk
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