Staff Briefing

Computer Training Courses

Places are currently available on the following training courses:

**Weave your own Web**

An introduction to hypertext mark-up language (HTML) for those needing to put information on to the World Wide Web. Experience of using a Web browser using hypertext links is essential. Thur 19 Sept 9.30-12.30, JBP Library Room 1.7

**FrontPage**

Front Page is Microsoft's Web Authoring tool. This course demonstrates how to create Web pages incorporating text, images, hyperlinks and tables, and how to publish these on the WWW. No knowledge of HTML is required but experience of using a Web browser is essential. Wed 25 Sept 9.30-12.30, JBP Library Room 1.7

**Web Server Intro**

This course examines Web server file structures, the difference between relational and absolute hyperlinks, and how to restrict access to Web pages. It also provides "hands on" experience of transferring files to the Web server. Wed 2 Oct 9.30-12.30, JBP Library Room 1.7

If you would like to book onto any of the above courses, please email training@bradford.ac.uk or telephone ext: 3320.

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International Office news

The International Office has moved and can now be found in F25 Richmond Building. All phone and fax numbers remain unchanged.

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Are you from an Ethnic Minority background?

If so, you may be interested in the following information. The Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 came into effect on 31st May 2002. The Act places both statutory and non-statutory responsibilities on public authorities, including Higher Education institutions. Universities have a statutory general duty to work to eliminate unlawful racial discrimination, promote equality of opportunity, and promote good race relations. Under the Act, the University is required to 'assess the impact of the institution's policies on students and staff from different racial groups'. The purpose, therefore, of this note is to invite staff, from ethnic minority backgrounds to feedback on the University's approach to racial equality both in policy and practice in a number of areas.

The meeting is to be held on Tuesday 17th September, 12:30 - 2:30, in F29, Richmond Building (lunch provided).

For the full details see below

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Administrative/Professional Career Development Scheme

Invitation to become a mentor to a participant joining the scheme in 2002/2003

Deadline for interest and profiles: Friday 11th October 2002

The administrative/Professional Career Development Scheme is now entering its fifth year and we are looking for Academic Related staff who would be interested in acting as a mentor to a participant joining the Scheme this autumn. Your involvement would provide not only valuable support to a participant but a development opportunity for you. All you need to be eligible is experience of working on administrative/professional grades for at least a few years and an interest in supporting a member of staff with their development.

Details about volunteering and training to become a mentor can be found at: www.brad.ac.uk/admin/staffdev/Careerdv/ or can be posted to you if you call Helen Dennett in the Staff Development Unit on ext. 3096.

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For Clerical and Technician Staff

Administrative/Professional Career Development Scheme - invitation to participate for 2002/2003

Deadline for interest: 21 October 2002, Final Commitment: 4th November 2002

This scheme provides a supportive framework to enable secretarial, clerical, technician and other non-academic related staff develop competencies in preparation for working in academic related posts. If you are interested in knowing more then:

• Read the full invitation for participants on the web at: www.brad.ac.uk/admin/staffdev/careerdv
• Attend a meeting on 9th October from 12 - 2pm. Please contact Helen Dennett on ext: 3096 or e-mail: h.dennett@bradford.ac.uk for the venue.
• Contact Helen Dennett on the above for further details.

Applications for participation in 2002/3 need the agreement of your Head of Department or School and should be made in writing to Helen Dennett, Staff Development Unit as soon as possible and no later than 4th November.

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Career Development & Staff Appraisal Scheme

The Scheme's Guidance Notes and related documentation have been updated to support the objective of achieving full implementation of the Scheme to cover all staff in all areas of the University during the current session. The changes reflect organisational and other changes since its original introduction.

A memorandum addressed to all staff, outlining the changes is available at: www.brad.ac.uk/admin/personnel/

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Holding an event?

If you have any forthcoming events within your School or department why not let us know so that we can add it to the University's events listings page. Email us with a brief overview of the event, a web link to further info (if you have one) and contact details.

Email: c.s.gibbons1@bradford.ac.uk or phone ext: 6529

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New Postgraduate Prospectus

The new Postgraduate Prospectus (2003 entry) is due to be delivered to the University this week and departments will automatically receive an initial supply within the next couple of weeks. Further copies can be obtained from Fiona in Corporate Communications, ext: 3035 or email: f.d.duthoit@bradford.ac.uk.

However, due to the high printing costs involved in producing the prospectus we would ask that you only order the minimum amount required at anyone time.

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New Institute of Pharmaceutical Innovation building (IPI)

Work will commence on the new IPI building starting Monday 16th September 2002. This will undoubtedly cause some inconvenience, as the car park on Tumbling Hill Street and Norcroft Brow will have to be temporarily closed while the construction work takes place. We regret any problems this may cause and thank you for your tolerance during this period.

If you would like to know more about the project please contact Clive Wilson on ext: 3110.

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Invitation to SAINT lunchtime briefing session

There will be an opportunity on September 10th (repeated on September 12th) to gain an introduction and brief demonstration of the SAINT system reporting and output capabilities. These sessions will both be held in lecture theatre E59 starting at 12:30pm for an hour maximum, and are suitable for existing SAINT users who would like to find out more about the various ways that information can be extracted and reported from the system.

There is no need to book for these sessions - please just turn up on the day.

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Students' Union Sabbatical Officers for academic year 2002-2003

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Purchasing Services staffing changes

We said our goodbye's to Dorothy Broadbent who retired in August and welcome Gayle Padgett into the role of Purchasing Co-ordinator as of 30th September 2002. All insurance matters will now be managed by Keith Waddingham, Central Finance.

Please direct any enquiries in the first instance to Cathy Smith or Sandra Filby (previously Sandra Eastwood). Telephone ext: 5044.

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Web Accessibility Course

9.30 to 12.30 Room 1.7 (J B Priestley Library) Thursday 12th September 2002

The course uses group discussion to explore what accessibility issues exist and what can be done to make Web sites more accessible.

Places for the course can booked via the Online Booking Form at: www.brad.ac.uk/cc/trainnews/latest/fccourses.php

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Information for all staff involved in the provision of Open/Focus Days, Feature Visits, Taster Classes, Revision Classes and Summer Schools (or other similar activities) for school pupils in Years 11 and 12.

Click for details of workshop.

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October Open Day - it's sooner than you think!

The next general open day is only 5 weeks away. If you have any additional requests ie. PC's for your stand, new posters, extra tables, chairs or power supplies, please let me know by 20 September.

Email Lynda on l.isaac@bradford.ac.uk or call ext. 3034

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Adult Learners' Awards 2003

If you know an adult learner whose achievements could inspire others, why not nominate them for an award?

Everyone nominated will receive a certificate of achievement from the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) and the adults they select for an award will receive a £200 learning voucher and be invited to a national ceremony.

Contact Lynda on ext 3034 or email l.isaac@bradford.ac.uk for nomination forms or info.

Closing date 10 January 2003.

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Last updated: 9 September 2002
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