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Week ending Friday 14 April 2006 |
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Next editions and entries to the briefing
- Monday 24 April
- Thursday 4 May - afternoon
- Monday 8 May
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
Your University Needs You!
The Clearing Helpline: Thursday 17 August and Friday 18 August 2006.
Volunteers are required to assist with this mission critical activity. No previous experience is required and full training will be provided.
A very rewarding opportunity exists to help a large number of young, and not so young, people who find that they have not been accepted at their university of first choice and hence find themselves in Clearing. The University requires people with a sympathetic ear and a good telephone manner who can receive calls, log initial information, and forward these enquiries to colleagues in academic areas.
Commitment would involve a 4 hour shift per day, however if you can do more that would be appreciated.
Training will be provided and will involve a morning or afternoon session whereby you will be shown how to deal with an enquiry and how to log this on SAINT.
If you would like to find out more or volunteer your services, please e-mail Meena Mistry at m.mistry@bradford.ac.uk or ext 3081. Please respond by the 5 May 2006.
Car Parking Arrangements for Annual Meeting of Court on Wednesday 26th
April 2006
Staff are advised that on Wednesday 26th April 2006, the Overflow (or
sunken) car park on the main campus (with the entrance on Longside Lane)
will be reserved all day for members of the University Court/Council who
are attending the annual meeting of Court.
If you usually park in this car park we would be grateful if you could
park elsewhere on the main campus, or alternatively, in the University
car park at the rear of Revis Barber Hall of residence on Laisteridge
Lane where there is always ample parking to be found.
Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Security.
Bradford Learning and Teaching Conference
The fifth annual Bradford Conference on Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) takes place on Tuesday 6 June 2006.
The main theme is "Enhancing the first year student experience". Guest speakers will be Professor Cliff Allan from the Higher Education Academy and Professor Sally Brown.
The programme will include sessions on assessment, progress files, referencing and plagiarism, e-learning and student support. We invite academic and support staff to offer either a presentation (25 minutes plus discussion) or workshop (45-minutes) on important issues and/or to demonstrate new approaches/materials which can enhance the first year student experience.
There will also be a plenary session to discuss further developments in the University's LTA strategy.
A buffet lunch will be provided.
The final programme will be published in the week beginning May 15.
To propose a session or book a place now, send an email to tqe-sec@bradford.ac.uk. The draft programme will be available just after the Easter break.
Notice from the JobShop
University departments are able to use the JobShop on an 'agency style basis' for internal casual vacancies. This covers short term temporary work or just odd days. The JobShop has a pool of students who have been interviewed and their skills and experience have been entered onto our database. This enables us to match students to specific jobs.
Please contact the JobShop on 01274 234992/235506 or Email JobShop@bradford.ac.uk for further information.
New links in Blackboard
Two new permanent links have been added to the banner in Blackboard.
The Learning Support Centre link offers help and support to staff and students on a range of topics. The Accessibility link helps the University to meet our legal obligations as well as offering tips for accessing online content.
Further information can be found in the Code of Practice: Web based materials. Section 10 of the code is specifically related to virtual/managed learning environments. See: http://www.brad.ac.uk/webid/
Halls Wardens - vacancies for staff
£1,250 per annum plus free accommodation. One year fixed term appointment. For halls on the main campus, halls at Laisteridge Lane and Wardley House.
Open to University staff and Postgraduate or Research Students only.
Full details are available from the Personnel jobs page at: http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/personnel/jobvacancies/internal/WEBvaccir03-04-06.pdf (pdf file, will open in a new window)
Closing date - May 12th.
Become a lifesaver with Heartstart
Staff are being invited to learn key lifesaving skills through an initiative called Heartstart.
Heartstart UK is run by the British Heart Foundation - promoting and developing Emergency Life Support (ELS) training throughout the UK. A Heartstart training scheme has recently been set up at the University of Bradford by a group of students studying Clinical Sciences.
The scheme aims to promote and develop ELS throughout the University and will be launched in the Richmond Foyer on Wednesday 26 April.
The scheme offers invaluable knowledge and skills - helping civilians deal with common emergencies such as heart attacks, unconsciousness, resuscitation, choking and life-threatening bleeding until professional help arrives.
To enquire about ELS training or for more information about Heartstart at the University of Bradford, contact:
Farhan Safdar
E-mail: m.f.safdar@bradford.ac.uk
Tel: 07950 349 375
or
Shazaad Ali
E-mail: S.ali44@bradford.ac.uk
Tel: 07813 961 940
For more information about Heartstart UK visit: http://www.bhf.org.uk/hearthealth/index.asp?SecID=1&secondlevel=75 (external link, will open in a new window)
Chris Walsh - Estates and Facilities Department
Following a long illness, Chris Walsh has retired after 37 years at the University. Chris started in 1969 & has worked in Textiles, Psychology, Pharmacy &, for the past 17 years in Estates & Facilities where he was Estates Departmental Support Manager. An account has been set up in Finance for anybody wishing to contribute, please quote ref 78055 83001 0044.
Anybody wishing to sign his leaving card should contact the Estates Help Desk on 3001.
Training courses and events
KnowledgeRICH Workshop
Organised by Research & Knowledge Transfer Support
Wednesday 26th April 12:00 - 2.00pm (lunch provided) at IPI Conference Room (2.11)
KnowledgeRICH offers academics innovative opportunities to create new commercial collaborations with industry. It enables the exchange of ideas, research results and skills between universities and business.
This workshop is for staff interested in working with industry. It will provide an overview of what KnowledgeRICH is all about and how Knowledge Rich can benefit academics as well as the University.
It will also give attendees the chance to sign up to the Knowledge Rich programme.
To book your place please go to: http://www.brad.ac.uk/dev-prog/knowledge/index.php?course=WRKB
Making online documents accessible - lunchtime presentation - 28 April
2006
We work in an age where the electronic transfer of information is increasingly important, but what steps must you take to ensure that the end user can access this?
This session explores some of the issues involved in making online documents accessible to a wide audience. For full course outline see http://www.brad.ac.uk/lss/training/courses/details/ and http://www.brad.ac.uk/lss/training/courses/details/web-doc-accessibility.php
People Development Events
Performance Management - Wednesday 12 April 2006, 09.30 - 16.30
Target audience: Any members of staff who are line managers.
http://www.brad.ac.uk/dev-prog/development/index.php?course=PERF
Get that Interview - Wednesday 3 May, 14.00 - 17.00
To help participants understand the process of getting shortlisted for
internal jobs and how to improve their skills in this area.
http://www.brad.ac.uk/dev-prog/development/index.php?course=APPL
Dealing with Conflict - 2 Thursday 4 May 2006, 09.30 - 16.30
Target audience: Any members of staff.
http://www.brad.ac.uk/dev-prog/development/index.php?course=CON2
Details of all the People Development training events for 2005-6 may
be found at the following web page:
http://www.brad.ac.uk/dev-prog/index.php?section=development
Learning Support training from TQEG
Assessment in Practice on 25 April 2006 at 1300 -1400 in Room 01.58, JBP Library Building - Presented by Dr Chris Alder and Ken Panko of the Teaching Quality Enhancement Group.
Diversity in the Curriculum on 26 April 2006 at 1300 -1400 in Room 01.58, JBP Library Building - Presented by Nadira Mirza of the School of Lifelong Education and Development
Chairpersons of Board of Examiners Induction Training on 28 April 2006 at 0900-1300 in the Board Room, Richmond Building - Presented by Alison Carass of the Academic Standards and Support Unit and Pete Sayers of People Development.
What Makes a Good Module Descriptor on 3 May 2006 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 Amanda Hughes of the Academic Standards and Support Unit.
Audio and Video on the Web: Going beyond text on 9 May 2006 at 1330 -1530 in Room D1.21 Horton Building - Presented by Dr Chris Alder and Carol Higgison of the Teaching Quality Enhancement Group.
Self and Peer Assessment on 10 May 2006 at 1300 -1400 in Room 01.58, JBP Library Building - Presented by Peter Hughes of the Teaching Quality Enhancement Group.
Annual Review of the Work of the Course Approval and Review Panel (CARP) on 24 May 2006 at 0900 -1230 - Presented by Amanda Hughes of the Academic Standards and Support Unit.
Annual LTA Conference on 6 June 2006 at 0930 -1630 in the John Stanley Bell Lecture Theatre
Blackboard Starter Pack on 7 June 2006 at 0930 -1630 in Room 1.7, JBP Library Building - Presented Carol Higgison and Ken Panko of the Teaching Quality Enhancement Group and Jak Radice of the School of Health Studies.
Details of the above events and online booking can be found in at: http://www.brad.ac.uk/dev-prog. All the Teaching Quality and Enhancement Group's Seminars are listed on the "Learning and Teaching" link.
Please contact Christine Rayment or Beverley Lyons on 5138 or email tqe-sec@bradford.ac.uk if you have further enquiries.
Works on Campus
Richmond Road Closure Amendment
Although erection of compound fencing will proceed week commencing 10 April, we do not now need to physically close the road until the following week.
Should you have any queries regarding the work, please direct them to Mr Peter McCluskey on extension 3422.
Horton D Building
Details of Works: Due to the extensive refurbishment of Level 5 in the Horton D Building, and other associated works on Level 4 and Level 0, there is a need to have a complete shut-down of electrical power throughout the Horton D Building.
The proposed dates for the shut-down are the weekend, Saturday 22nd April and Sunday 23rd April 2006.
During the weekend shut-down, there will be no power or lighting. Essential services, (fire alarm and emergency lighting) will be maintained for a period of time, on battery back-up.
For Health and Safety reasons it is imperative that staff and students do not use/enter/occupy Horton D during the weekend shut-down.
Could all staff and students effected by the shut-down, ensure that any lighting, equipment and computers are switched/turned off, prior to the shut-down. This measure should prevent problems arising on the reinstatement of electrical power.
Should you have any queries regarding the work, please direct them to Mr Mario Szkwarczuk on extension 5022 or e-mail your query to m.v.szkwarczuk@bradford.ac.uk.
Lectures, seminars and newsletters
Research Bulletin, No. 44
The latest issue of the Research Bulletin, No. 44, dated 4th April can be found on the Research Support Unit website at: http://www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/rsil/Newsletter/newsletterfp.htm
Included in this issue:
- NERC - Consultation of next Strategy
- Royal Society
- European Science Exchange Programme (Western Europe) Joint Projects
- Wolfson Foundation Lab Refurbishment Scheme
- International Joint Projects: South America and Cuba
- EU Sixth Framework - Research and Innovation Programme
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation - 'A Better Basis for Benefit Uprating'
- EU - Preparatory Action for Security Research (PASR-2006)
- Leverhulme Trust - Major Research Fellowships in the Humanities and Social Sciences
- ESRC/EPSRC - Research on Technology Enhanced Learning
- EPSRC - Latest Calls for Proposals
- Springboard Fellowships
- Towards a Sustainable Urban Environment - Call for Knowledge Transfer Bids
- Science and Innovation Awards
- Towards a Sustainable Urban Environment - Call for Research Consortia Outline Proposals
School of Health Studies
Guest Speaker - Peter Linnett, Thursday April 20th, 3.30pm - 5.00pm
School of Health Studies New Lecture Theatre
"Beyond Mental health or Illness: the deeper meaning of crisis and
distress"
Further details at: http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/health/research/cccmh/events.php
All welcome.
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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