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Week ending Friday 7 March 2003
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Public Consultation - merger

A public consultation has been launched to allow local people to have their say about the proposed merger of the University of Bradford and Bradford College in August 2004.

The University and the College took the decision to merge into a single new institution late last year, subject to the agreement of the main funding bodies, the Department for Education and Skills and the necessary legal and statutory duties being met.

As part of an on-going consultation process, the people of Bradford and the surrounding area are being invited to attend a number of public meetings in Ilkley, Shipley, Keighley and Bradford to express their views on the merger proposal and to find out what this exciting development would mean for the region.

Members of the public are invited to attend the following consultation meetings, which will be hosted by the Learning & Skills Council West Yorkshire:

Tuesday, March 18, 7pm until 9pm
Winter Gardens, Kings Hall, Station Road, Ilkley

Wednesday, March 19, 7pm until 9pm
Salt Building, Shipley College, Victoria Road, Saltaire, Shipley

Thursday, March 20, 7pm until 9pm
Sir Swire Smith Hall, Keighley College, North Street, Keighley

Tuesday, March 25, 7pm until 9pm
Meeting Rooms 1 & 2, C Floor, Central Library, Bradford

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Unison Members - AGM

Thursday 13 March at 12.30pm in the John Stanley Bell Lecture Theatre

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TQEG Seminar - Profiling Key Skills with Progress Files

7th March - Excellence Plus Strand

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Staff Development Opportunities

Personal Tutoring Skills - This 1-day course follows on from the Introduction to Counselling Skills training and is specifically designed for people who have already attended that course and are thinking further about personal tutoring: 18 March 2003, 09.00 - 16.00.

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Appraiser Refresher - this ½ day event is an update for previously trained Appraisers on the revised Career Development and Staff Appraisal Scheme: 25 March 2003, 09.30 - 12.30.

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Managing Meetings - an opportunity to find out what you could do to improve the quality of the meetings you attend. 28 March 2003, 09.00 - 16.30. F

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Coaching skills for Managers - Coaching Skills is a staff development course for anyone who manages staff within the University and includes techniques and insights that enable managers to be more effective coaches. Date: 1 & 2 April 2003 (there is also a course on 3 & 4 July) 09.15 - 16.45.

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Appraisal Training - the University's approach to appraisal, prepare participants to undertake appraisal (from both perspectives), understand the skills required of appraisers and to become familiar with the associated paperwork. Day 1 for appraisees, both days for appraisers. 8 & 10 April 2003, 09.15 - 16.45.

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If you would like a place . . .

If you would like a place on any of these training events, please either complete the on-line booking form at: www.brad.ac.uk/admin/staffdev/programmes/booking.html, e-mail us at: staffdev@bradford.ac.uk or call us on extension 3102.

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National Science Week at the University of Bradford

The School of Life Sciences and the School of Engineering, Design and Technology are both running events as part of National Science Week which takes place between March 7 - 16.

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University pens and envelopes

University pens are now available in bundles of 50 from Inprint & Design at a cost of £10 per 50. This works out at 20p per pen. Pens are white with the University logo and web address in University claret.

White envelopes with the University logo on are available direct from Inprint & Design in boxes of 1,000. Simply send a requisition for the number of envelopes or pens you need.

Any queries regarding pens and envelopes should be directed to David Lee on ext: 3068.

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Red Nose Day 2003

Link to Red Nose Day 2003.This year's Red Nose Day for Comic Relief will take place on Friday 14th March.

Are you planning to do something to raise money for this good cause? Are you going to dye your hair red for the day? Is your whole department going to wear red?

Let us know especially if there is the chance for other staff to get involved or sponsor you.

Email: briefing@bradford.ac.uk or ring ext: 6529

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School Governor Presentations

Interested in volunteering to become a School Governor?

All staff are invited and welcome to attend one of two presentations delivered by the Governors Advisory Service taking place on Tuesday 25th March 2003 at the University of Bradford.

  • Presentation One will take place in T 0.1, Ashfield Building at 12.00 noon.
  • Presentation two will take place in T 01.1, Ashfield Building at 2.30pm.

Both presentations will last approximately one hour. If you require further information please contact Caroline Chambers on ext 3278 or email C.Chambers1@bradford.ac.uk

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Student Financial and Information Services news

We have a small stock of Tax Credit Application Forms. They can be collected from Student Financial & Information Services Reception, Top Floor, Communal Building. Please note that students with children should apply.

We are in need of non-perishable food again. If you have any tinned or non-perishable food, please either call into our Reception, Top Floor Communal Building, or give us a call on ext: 6505, we'll collect from your office. A lot of students are in hardship and this food can make all the difference to them.

Don't forget the Students' Union has a second hand shop, anything you would like to donate-clothes, especially for children and babies, unwanted household items etc etc. This helps students and raises a small amount of cash for the union.

Next week the Council launches its Zero Tolerance Policy. If you, or someone you know, needs information about how to deal with domestic violence the new web site is excellent. www.bradford.gov.uk/council/social_services/ We have information from many support groups covering a wide range of issues. This is made available to students but staff are welcome to email to see if we have information they might find useful.

Contact: Rosemary Neat or Andrea Moorhouse, Student Financial and Information Services

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Calling all Rugby Players

Rugby players needed for TV extras in 'The Royal' preferably with old style or dark rugby boots. Paid work for one day on the following dates 31st March ­ 11th April at Woodhall playing fields.

  • If you are interested please call Claire on ext: 4868.

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Travelling Abroad

Please be aware that if the Foreign Office advise that you should not be travelling to certain locations where there is a potential for conflict i.e. Iraq, travel insurance is not available and in such circumstances arrangements should not be made to visit these countries.

To check the latest position in respect of any country you may be proposing to visit please look at the Foreign Office web site for continued up dates - www.fco.gov.uk, under Travel, Country Advice & Tips

If you need any further clarification, insurers can be contacted via Cathy Smith or Sandra Filby at c.m.smith@bradford.ac.uk or s.filby@bradford.ac.uk or ring ext: 3133.

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The Quest for Britain's Most Succinct Scientist

If you are a scientist (professional, amateur, or student), The Times Higher Education Supplement invite you to devise a "24/7 Seminar" about your subject (biology, chemistry, medicine, astronomy, or whatever).

You will explain your subject TWICE:

  • FIRST, a complete technical description in TWENTY-FOUR (24) SECONDS
  • THEN a clear summary that anyone can understand, in SEVEN WORDS.

For the full details see: http://www.thes.co.uk/competition/

If you are planning to enter please let Corporate Communications know - email: press@bradford.ac.uk or ring ext: 3089.

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Motor Insurance Legislation

Further to a recent European Motoring Directive we as a University are responsible for declaring any car hire for periods of 15 days or over.

If you hire cars through the University please email: s.filby@bradford.ac.uk or c.m.smith@bradford.ac.uk or phone ext: 3133, Insurance services, Finance to inform of any car hire of 15 days or over where your details will be passed on to the Motor Insurance Information Centre.

Thank you for you co-operation.

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Lunchtime Special - Pancake Day

Tuesday 4th March in the main refectory. 11.30am - 2.00pm. All welcome.

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IT Training Needs for next Academic Year

We are about to start planning IT training for the Academic Year 2003-2004 and are in contact with Planning Units about their training needs. However we would also like to get an idea of the training needs of staff as individuals.

If you would like your needs to be taken into account could you please take 2 - 3 minutes to let us know by completing the short on-line survey at: http://www.brad.ac.uk/lss/training/tests/trainingneeds.tp3

A printable version of the survey can be found at: http://www.brad.ac.uk/lss/training/tna.doc or you can request a printed copy to be sent to you by phoning ext: 5356.

Completed surveys need to be returned by Wednesday, 5th March if possible, but information received up to the end of March will still be helpful.

Any queries can be addressed to David Dodwell, Computer Centre, ext. 5356.

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When was the last time you had a sight test?

The Eye Clinic is open to general public, staff and students. Our clinics are open Monday to Friday offering morning and afternoon appointments.

There are many benefits, including a variety of frames all with 25% discount. Many other clinics available, including contact lens, diabetic, low vision and binocular vision.

  • For more information or to book a sight examination please contact our reception on ext: 4649.

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