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Index

• University of Bradford Chess Society
• New Laboratories agreement
• Seminar on Grantsmanship
• IT Training Courses
• Students with Disabilities: Quality Assurance Agency code of practice: Section 3
• Excellence Plus Learning Support Seminar Series
• IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL CONTRACT RESEARCH STAFF - The Contract Research On-line Survey
• Masala Club and news from Theatre in the Mill

University of Bradford Chess Society

The University has successfully re-launched its chess activities in the local and regional chess leagues. The society currently has 25 members from all around the globe, and is very active already, taking part in the local and regional league competitions and in other local tournaments. They have friendly practice nights every Monday at 7.30pm in the Latvian Club, Clifton Villas, Manningham Lane. Anyone who wishes to practice a bit more before entering the rigorous league matches on Tuesdays is welcome to join them. Don't worry about your playing strength - you will be matched with the right opponent; not too strong, not too weak. And even if you do not know how to play chess, they will teach you!

Anyone interested in joining should contact Gonzalo Shoobridge at G.Shoobridge@bradford.ac.uk or ext: 5678, and see www.universitychess.org.uk for more details.

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New Laboratories agreement

Chemicals negotiated pricing with Merck and Solvents pricing awarded to Fisher Scientific. Details of this agreement can be found at: http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/neupg/secure/azproducts2.php3 or contact Louisa Tejeda, Purchasing Officer, on ext: 3060 for further information.

The Purchasing website will be re-launched shortly, and from here you will be able to find details of other preferred suppliers. More details coming soon.

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Seminar on Grantsmanship

Wednesday 6 February 2002, 12.00-2pm Mezz, Graduate School, Richmond Building

Led by Professor Mark Pollard, this seminar will provide practical guidance on making research funding applications and is aimed at staff in all disciplines and at all levels. Tea & Coffee provided in the Common Room from noon. Lunch not provided, but feel free to bring your own.

To book a place or for further information, contact Sean Kelly - email: s.m.kelly1@bradford.ac.uk Or call ext: 5232.

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IT Training Courses

There are spaces on the following upcoming IT Training courses:

Word and Windows for Beginners
Part 1: Thurs 7 February 9.30-12.30
Part 2: Friday 8 February 9.30-12.30, Room J22

Working with Windows
Part 1: Mon 4 February 9.30-12.30
Part 2: Tues 5 February 9.30-12.30, Room J22, Richmond.

Meeting Maker Workshop
Tuesday 5 February 1.30-4.30, Room J22, Richmond.

Web Server Intro
Thursday 7 February 9.45-12.30, Room 1.7 JBP Library

For full details of our courses, visit: www.brad.ac.uk/cc/trainnews/latest/ or phone ext: 3320.
To book phone ext: 3320 or email: training@bradford.ac.uk.

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Students with Disabilities: Quality Assurance Agency code of practice: Section 3

The University's position in relation to this code of practice can be found at www.brad.ac.uk/admin/acsec/Quality/p-2001-03.html. It is a position that is being continually addressed.

Please contact Christine Vaicekauskas, Academic Standards and Support Unit, email: c.a.vaicekauskas@bradford.ac.uk or telephone ext.3897 regarding any queries.

A full copy of the QAA code of practice can be found on the QAA web site at: www.qaa.ac.uk/public/cop/COPswd/contents.htm

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Excellence Plus Learning Support Seminar Series

• Supporting Placement, Voluntary Activities on 4 February 2002 - Key Skills Strand
• Marking Schemes on 6 February 2002 - Quality Assurance and Enhancement Strand

Further information can be obtained from www.brad.ac.uk/acad/tqeg/programmes/excellence_plus.pdf. (large pdf file) or ext: 3286.

For details and to book a place, email tqe-sec@bradford.ac.uk or phone ext 3286.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL CONTRACT RESEARCH STAFF

The Contract Research On-line Survey

You should, by now have been notified either by me or by your Dean/Head of Department about the Contract Research On-Line Survey. The University of Bradford is one of several institutions nationwide that has agreed to take part in this HEFCE-backed project being led by the University of Bristol. The purpose of this message is to remind and urge you to take the time to visit the site and complete a questionnaire. (When doing so you must use a PC that has a University of Bradford IP address (i.e. a machine that is on the University's network).

By taking part in the survey you will:

1. Help the University improve the quality of the data that exists in relation to your views
2. Provide us with good quality data on a range of subjects relevant to your experiences and needs at Bradford

e.g.

• i) induction and progress
• ii) career advice and aspirations
• iii) training and development (access to training and advice)
• iv) training and development (Research Skills)
• v) training and development (transferable skills)
• vi) career development
• vii) communication

The information that you will provide to us by completing a questionnaire on line will be used to help address areas where we might improve and build further on areas where good work is already being done. Ultimately we will be in a position to share best practice amongst colleagues at other institutions taking part in the exercise with the aim of improving the employment experience for CRS at Bradford and across the sector.

So PLEASE visit the following site at: http://www.cros.ac.uk/survey/bradford

Fill out a questionnaire (it takes about 20 minutes from start to finish) and submit it. In order to complete a questionnaire you must use a PC with a Bradford University IP address (i.e. on which is on the University's network). ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE ANONYMOUS.

THE DEADLINE FOR SURVEYS TO BE SUBMITTED IS: 15 February 2002

A lot of work has gone into developing this survey and it will only be worth it from our point of view if you - CRS at Bradford - play your part in sharing with us your views and opinions. The University is committed to giving you the best possible chance in every aspect of your working life here - so please help us to help you.

Thanks in advance for making the effort.

John Hawksworth
Senior Personnel Officer (ext 5578)
Email: j.p.hawksworth@bradford.ac.uk

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Masala Club
The Masala Club is a new arts and entertainment club for young people interested in both Asian specific shows and other forms of entertainment.

What is on offer?

• Heavily discounted or free tickets to performances in Drama/Theatre, Music, Comedy, Dance
• A chance to have your say about shows; tell us what you like and what you want more of
• Access to theatre and music workshops
• A chance to meet like-minded people and have some fun
• A chance to get involved in designing print and publicising shows

The Masala Club will meet fortnightly from February, and how involved you are is up to you. The activities of the club will be shaped by what members want. It is open to anyone aged 14-30.

How Do I Join? Email milan.lad@bradford.gov.uk requesting to join, or post your name and address to:
Milan Lad
Masala Club
Alahambra Theatre
Morley Road
Bradford

There is no joining fee for the Masala Club. We will continue with information about the first meeting.

Juggling Air
Tuesdays 5th February - 12th March 5.45pm - 7.45pm
Cost £15 full, £7 conessions, £0 Music Centre Members, Tasmin Little Music Centre

This Jazz project will be a three-way mix of written music, playing by ear and improvising, and willbe run by Richard Ormrod and Jim Pywell. It culminates in a gig with Richard Ormrod's guest band on Wednesday 13th March from 8pm, which features Matthew Bourne, winner of the Perrier Young Jazz Musician of the Year.

Sounding Out Shakespeare
Saturday 2nd February 11am - 5pm Tickets £3 / £2

Acting workshop exploring Shakespeare's most notorious characters. Led by Andrew Loretto, Fellow in Theatre.

Life in the Folds
Wednesday 7th February Theatre in the Mill at 7.30pm

A very special piece of dance theatre, that is both comic and tragic by turns. It features All-Ireland dance champion Sinead Rushe, who works with partner Jenny Boot on dramatising the surrealist poems of Michaux.

Contact Theatre in the Mill on ext: 3185 or email: artsadmin@bradford.ac.uk for further details.

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