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Has the briefing worked for you?

The briefing is *100 editions old * today and we would like to know of any success stories that the Staff Briefing may have helped with.

Have you managed to reach staff you may not have otherwise reached? Has your event been a success thanks to advertising in the briefing? We would like to find out if the briefing works as a means of reaching all staff throughout the University.

Please email your comments and suggestions to briefing@bradford.ac.uk. These will help improve the service in the future.

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Name of new institution - have you filled in your questionnaire?

On behalf of the University and College, Priority Research Limited are conducting a survey to find out what you feel about some of the possible names that have been put forward for the proposed new institution. The questionnaire is hosted by Priority Research Limited on a secure website and individual replies will not be disclosed to the University.

Please, please fill in the questionnaire by Tuesday 4th February. Every member of staff's opinion is crucial. Do it now!!

Find the questionnaire at: http://priority-research.com/wbs/bradford/

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Personal Safety Week from the Students' Union

This week is Personal Safety Week.

Wednesday 29th - Reclaim the Night Vigil.
Meet at 5pm outside the JB Priestley Library - come and tell the SU if you feel unsafe anywhere in the area.

Friday 31st - Phone Safety from West Yorkshire Police.
The Police will be in the Richmond Building Foyer all day helping you security mark your phone and giving out safety advice.

For the full details see the posters around the campus or email: ubu-womens@bradford.ac.uk

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Part-time Modules at SLED

  • Have you thought about doing a module with SLED, where if you meet the criteria there won't be any fees to pay?

The School of Lifelong Education and Development at the University of Bradford are offering modules in Local and Regional Studies. The qualification consists of three levels: a Certificate in Pennine and Yorkshire Studies and Diploma and BA in Local and Regional Studies. Several members of staff at the University have already completed, or are in the process of completing the qualification.

This coming semester we have Level 1 (Certificate) modules in Yorkshire History from 1750, Medieval Yorkshire Towns, and Yorkshire Transport Systems 1700 to 1914.

For further information please contact Paul Jennings on (23)6226 or p.jennings1@bradford.ac.uk. SLED also has a wide range of other modules to choose from. You can get the full list from http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/conted/cfa/. Alternatively, call 3210 for general enquiries.

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Limited places available on the following Staff Development Unit events

SPRINGBOARD WOMENS DEVELOPMENT - a 4-day women's development course: 11 Feb, 11 Mar, 15 Apr & 13 May 2003.

REPORT WRITING - awareness of, and assistance with, different types of business reports: 13 February 2003, 09.30 - 12.30.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT - ½ day session on eating disorders. May be of particular interest to anyone working closely with students (lecturers, personal tutors, departmental secretaries) or in pastoral care areas: 17 February 2003, 13.30 - 16.30.

BASIC MEDITATION TECHNIQUES - two 1-hour sessions at Heaton Mount. This is the 3rd of it's kind. This one is mainly for the benefit of those working at the School of Management: 20 & 27 February 2003, 12.30 - 13.30.

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Towards a shared future in Britain: challenges to religions

Speaker: Lord Parekh, Chair of The Future of Multi-Ethnic Britain Commission.

This last session from a series of colloquia will be held on Friday 21 February, in the John Stanley Bell Lecture Theatre, Richmond Building, at 6.30pm until 8pm - refreshments will be available from 6.15pm.

Further details are available from the Short Course Unit, Ext 3213/6, email: scu@bradford.ac.uk

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News from Catering

  • Chinese Day in the Main Refectory

Come and celebrate Chinese New Year with some freshly prepared Chinese cuisine. Thursday 30th January - 11.30am - 2.00pm. Pdf of info.

  • Missing Flasks

Please would any flasks belonging to catering be returned as soon as possible as we are in very short supply. Thanks.

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Self Drive Vehicle Hire

Further to a recent tender for self Drive Vehicle rental, JCT600 Peugeot will be superseding Sunwin Rentals as from 3rd February.

For details please see http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/purchasing/private/news.htm

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Learning Support Seminars from the TQEG

Assuring Quality and Standards of Off-site Provision

29th January - Quality Assurance and Enhancement Strand

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In the Picture - volunteers needed

Would you like to be interviewed to be in the next edition of the Merger newsletter - In the Picture?

University staff interested in doing an interview should contact Fiona Boyce at f.boyce@bilk.ac.uk or tel 753113, fax: 753456

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Last updated: 27 January 2003
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