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BriefingToday the Independent Task Force on Student Finance Information have organised Student Finance Day, a national day dedicated to explaining the 2012 changes to student finance in England.
There is a stall in the atrium providing further information and offering staff and students the opportunity to ask questions related to the new fees regime and our offer here at Bradford.
Take our Student Finance 2012 quiz
The Vice-Chancellor’s Annual Address to the Assembly will be held on Wednesday 23 November 2011 at 1pm in Room C7, Richmond Building.
The Agenda for the meeting, the minutes of the previous meeting and the Vice-Chancellor’s presentation are available on the following web pages: http://www.bradford.ac.uk/legal-and-governance/assembly/meetings/ .
If you wish to submit a particular question to the Vice-Chancellor, please could you email to Lizzie Rhodes, e.a.rhodes@bradford.ac.uk, by 12 noon on Monday 21 November, 2011.
The School of Health Studies is fundraising for BBC Children in Need this Friday (18 November). There'll be a cake sale in the school's reception from 9am (all cake donations are gratefully received) and there'll also be a' Wear Spots-Donate £1 day'. All staff and students are welcome to take part.
The DMWA, based in the School of Computing, Informatics & Media, carries out commercial digital media projects for both internal & external clients utilising the skills and expertise of our students supported when appropriate by staff and/or external industry mentors.
Some of our recent clients include the NHS, GfK NOP, Ronseal, Bradford City FC, the School of Life Sciences & the School of Health
Please get in touch with us to talk about your video, mobile, photographic or digital design needs.
For more information see our Autumn newsletter at http://scim.brad.ac.uk/dmwa/newsletters/dmwa_oct_11_newsletter.pdf or visit our web site at http://www.scim.brad.ac.uk/dmwa/
A 15 month Green STEM institutional legacy project funded through National HE STEM is designed to create news links between traditional STEM subjects and sustainable development. A multi-project team working across SCIM, SEDT, SLS and estates are working on major energy and waste reductions strategies in laboratories, new green chemistry curricula, low carbon software engineering and a design competition on low carbon human powered vehicles. Additionally the project is a catalyst for a new national sustainable lab assessment tool launched this autumn, creating a national HE STEM and sustainability award scheme and hosting a major international conferenc eon STEM and sustainability in June 2012. GFor further details contact Peter Hopkinson or Nazira karodia.
Fancy a change from Bradford? Then don’t miss this year’s Study Abroad Fair!
Staff and Students are invited to come along and find out about study abroad and staff opportunities by:
For the more detailed programme visit: www.brad.ac.uk/international/
The Applied Health and Social Psychology Group is based in the Division of Psychology within the School of Social and International Studies is launching a seminar series.
http://www.bradford.ac.uk/psychology/Research/TheAppliedHealthandSocialPsychologyGroup/
The Semester 1 programme begins with a presentation by Dr Jo Ashby on alcohol misuse and coercive treatment on Wednesday 30 November.
The group includes a number of researchers from across the University. Members of this group aim to draw upon psychological principles and theory to research how a range of issues impact upon health and wellbeing.
Contact Dr Sally Johnson if you have any queries: s.e.johnson2@bradford.ac.uk
BUStA will be taking a party of members and their guests to the Ossett Brewery on Friday 25th November 2011.
The trip will leave the University at 6pm by coach. The tour finishes with the all-important sampling session in their newly refurbished brewery bar where a wide selection of Ossett Brewery products and merchandise will be available, and then onto The Old Vic, for a selection of pies and peas accompanied by a free pint. The coach will leave at around 10pm to make our way back to Bradford.
The cost of the trip is £15 for BUStA members and £17.50 for guests, which includes transport by coach, the visit, and a pie and peas supper. Contact Doreen Foster on x6620 or email her here to book your place.
No. 37. Labor Omnia Vincit: the 1882 Opening of Bradford Technical School, in silk.
http://100objectsbradford.wordpress.com/
Wednesday 23 November 2011 1-4pm
We are holding an informal Undergraduate Visit Event on the 23rd November where people will have the opportunity to learn more about the courses that we have on offer, view our specialist facilities and speak to departmental staff. They can also take a tour of the University campus and meet our current students.
The event will take place in the Small Hall in the Richmond Building where there will be University staff on hand to talk about the courses available and specialist staff from a range of our support services including the Counselling Service, Student Finance and the Nursery.
For more information and to book a place please contact Caroline Priestley: 01274 235113 or c.priestley4@bradford.ac.uk
On November 15th Professor L Alan Winters, former chief economist of DFID will be delivering a distinguished guest lecture on 'China and the World Trading System: Thrills, Chills - and a few Spills?' This lecture will take place in J19 in Richmond Building from 4-6pm.
For more details of this and other events please see:
http://www.brad.ac.uk/ssis/research/seminars/
The School of Management hosts a number of guest lectures throughout the academic year in its MBA Debating Chamber. These are periodically on Monday nights. 6.15pm sign in to start 6.30pm. They are an opportunity to receive leading and current thoughts on business ideas but also a networking opportunity for staff, alumni, students and the School’s business network as we hold an open network event in the Heaton Mount bar afterwards. To obtain further details and register log on to:
http://www.brad.ac.uk/management/careers/mba/guests/schedule/
Upcoming speakers:
Monday 14th Nov
Malcolm Cook, MD Free Flow Coaching
The lecture will explore the key factors for a successful business organisation using the legendary Liverpool Football Club as an example.
Monday 21st Nov
Malcolm McIntosh, Professor and Director of the Asia Pacific Centre for Sustainable Enterprise, Griffith Business School Queensland Australia
“Health, Wealth, Happiness, Peace and Corporate Responsibility” – the lecture talks about developing an indicator that looks at the whole of societies, at all the things that make them tick, so in the end it will combine health, wealth, happiness and air quality in one result.
As part of MEMORY THEATRE, we will be making an entire gallery wall into a secret place of wonder. Behind a series of miniature doors photographed on location in Bradford, will be the images or objects that you have sent us which inspire or mean something special to you. We are looking for your inspiring photos, memories and stories.
15-20 November
Asbestos removal works will be undertaken within the residences plant room, Chesham C0.02. During this time there will be strictly no access to this area. The plant room to the front of C02.10 will be unaffected and accessible throughout the duration of the works.
Shirley Congdon, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Learning & Teaching, invites all teaching and learner support staff to the next Learning & Teaching Open Forum:
1.00 pm Tuesday 15 November 2011, Room C7 Richmond building.The following subjects will be covered:
Please join Shirley Congdon, PVC Learning & Teaching for an open discussion on why student feedback is important, how we can gather student feedback beyond module evaluations, how those involved in teaching and learner support can contribute to that process and how we can use that feedback to ensure future success.
Costing Your Research Grant – 17 November 10-12pm
From different funders, eligible costs and fEC to overheads and understanding what happens once you receive an award, the RSU and members of the Finance team will talk you through how to get the most out of your grant and the resources available. This workshop will give you an overview of issues to think about when planning your proposal, and provides a great opportunity for talking to all the central team involved in supporting your grant.
To book, please go to the development programme website:
http://www.brad.ac.uk/dev-prog/index.php?section=researchsupport
NEW: Taking on Collaborative and Interdisciplinary Research – 30 November 1.30-4pm
Funding bodies are increasingly focusing their resources on longer and larger projects that require collaborative and interdisciplinary working. We will explore disciplinary differences, communication methods, ideas of shares knowledge and team identity, as well as approaches to teamwork and grant writing. This seminar will also identify potential funding sources.
To book, please go to the development programme website:
http://www.brad.ac.uk/dev-prog/index.php?section=researchsupport
Please note that places are still available at the following courses which are scheduled to take place between now and the Christmas break.
Staff Training Opportunities
| Course ID | Details/Booking form | Start date | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Start time | End time | Venue | Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01010414 | Excel Essentials | 21-NOV-11 | 22-NOV-11 | 28-NOV-11 | 29-NOV-11 | 13:30 | 16:30 | F29, RICHMOND | IT Training |
| 01010929 | Managing Work-Related Stress | 21-NOV-11 | - | - | - | 09:00 | 16:30 | To be confirmed | Health and Safety Services |
| 01010492 | Turning Customer Problems Into Opps. | 21-NOV-11 | - | - | - | 10:00 | 11:30 | To be included with joining instructions | Staff Development Unit |
| 01010862 | How To Handle A Complaint | 23-NOV-11 | - | - | - | 14:00 | 15:30 | To be included with joining instructions | Staff Development Unit |
| 01010384 | ECDL/ITQ Workshop | 23-NOV-11 | - | - | - | 15:00 | 16:30 | F29, RICHMOND | IT Training |
| 01010561 | Assertiveness Group | 25-NOV-11 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 15:00 | To be included with joining instructions | Staff Development Unit |
| 01010800 | Delivering An Excellent Customer Service | 25-NOV-11 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 16:00 | To be included with joining instructions | Staff Development Unit |
| 01010590 | Sexual Orientation in the Workplace | 28-NOV-11 | - | - | - | 14:00 | 17:00 | F27, Richmond Building | Equality and Diversity |
| 01010482 | Customer Service: How Good Are You? | 29-NOV-11 | - | - | - | 14:00 | 15:30 | To be included with joining instructions | Staff Development Unit |
| EVAC111130 | Evac+Chair Training | 30-Nov-11 | - | - | - | 13:00 | 16:00 | D1, Richmond Building | Steve Wiggins |
| 01010854 | Collaborative & Interdisc. Research | 30-NOV-11 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 16:00 | F35, RICHMOND | Research & Knowledge Transfer Support |
| 01010919 | Transactional Analysis 101 | 30-NOV-11 | 01-DEC-11 | - | - | 09:15 | 16:45 | To be included with joining instructions | Staff Development Unit |
| 01010253 | Make Your Documents Accessible | 01-DEC-11 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 16:30 | F29, RICHMOND | IT Training |
| 01010385 | ECDL/ITQ Workshop | 01-DEC-11 | - | - | - | 09:30 | 10:59 | F29, RICHMOND | IT Training |
| 01010641 | Being Peer Reviewed | 01-DEC-11 | - | - | - | 10:00 | 11:00 | 01.58, JBPRIESTLE | Centre for Educational Development |
| 01010395 | ECDL Tests | 01-DEC-11 | - | - | - | 11:00 | 12:00 | F29, RICHMOND | IT Training |
| 01010563 | Assertiveness Group | 02-DEC-11 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 15:00 | To be included with joining instructions | Staff Development Unit |
| 01010313 | Using Site Manager for Moderators | 05-DEC-11 | - | - | - | 13:30 | 16:30 | F29, RICHMOND | IT Training |
| 01010639 | Being a Great Peer Reviewer | 05-DEC-11 | - | - | - | 14:00 | 15:00 | 01.58, JBPRIESTLE | Centre for Educational Development |
| 01010415 | Access Essentials | 05-DEC-11 | 06-DEC-11 | 12-DEC-11 | 13-DEC-11 | 09:30 | 12:30 | F29, RICHMOND | IT Training |
| 01010693 | Electronic Plagiarism Detection Turnitin | 06-DEC-11 | - | - | - | 13:00 | 15:00 | L24, RICHMOND | Centre for Educational Development |
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.