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Supporting Students with Dyslexia – Wednesday 1 February
A Supporting Students with Dyslexia workshop is being held on the Lansdowne Campus on Wednesday 1 February, 2pm to 4pm. This workshop will explain what a Specific Learning Difference (SpLD), particularly dyslexia, is and how it impacts on life and learning. |
Essential maintenance – Thursday 26 to Sunday 29 January
Please be advised that legacy servers are being decommissioned between Thursday 26 January and Sunday 29 January. The work is not expected to be service affecting, however should you experience any issues accessing or authenticating with any services, please contact the Service Desk on 01202 965515. |
Scheduled IT change - 31 January, 1 and 2 February from 6am to 8.30am
As part of IT Services regular maintenance to ensure systems integrity, we will be patching servers between 6am and 8:30am on Tuesday 31 January, Wednesday 1 February and Thursday 2 February. During this period all IT Services should be considered as at risk. |
An Audience with Professor Janet Beer – Thursday 9 February
Due to popular demand An Audience with Professor Janet Beer on Thursday 9 February has been moved to the Barnes Lecture Theatre, Talbot Campus. There are still places available if you would like to attend. Click here for details and to book a place. |
School of Applied Sciences fundraiser raises £80
Staff in the School of Applied Sciences raised more than £80 for Julia’s House at their ‘wet sponge’ fundraiser on 26 January. Photos and a collection bucket are in the School’s admin officer, C237, Christchurch House, Talbot Campus, if anyone wants to show their support by donating. |
Volunteering fayre - Friday 27 January
There will be a one-day information fayre about volunteering on Friday 27 January. Staff and students are invited to go along to K101, Kimmeridge House, Talbot Campus, between 12.30pm and 4pm to find out about volunteering opportunities with local charities. For more information email The Hub, BU’s one stop shop for volunteering: thehub@bournemouth.ac.uk |
Using QR Codes in Higher Education workshop – Tuesday 31 January
David Hopkins and Milena Bobeva in The Business School will be running a workshop on experiences and good practice in the use of QR codes within higher education on Tuesday 31 January. |
January/February edition of staff newsletter Bulletin is now available
This edition includes a feature about BU's new Queen's Anniversary Prize, details of the new physiotherapy clinic that's been launched for staff and students at Lansdowne Campus, and one member of staff's experience sampling a sportBU fitness class. View the electronic edition here or pick up a copy in The Retreat, Talbot Campus, or at all main reception points on the Lansdowne Campus. |
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B2B Marketing Conference – Wednesday 28 March
BU will be hosing a B2B Marketing conference on Wednesday 28 March that seeks to explore and discuss the opportunities and challenges in Business to Business Marketing. The conference is open to internal and external guests, so staff are welcome to extend the invite to others. Please click here for more information and to book a place. |
Grant writing workshops for BU Studentship Competition – Tuesday 31 January and Wednesday 1 February
To assist staff in preparing applications for the internal PhD funding competition John Wakeford, Director of the Missenden Centre, is coming to BU to deliver two one-day workshops on Tuesday 31 January and Wednesday 1 February. The workshops will run from 9.30am to 4.30pm and will provide an opportunity to learn more about bid writing in general as well as honing applications for the studentships. |
Fusion seminar – Wednesday 22 February
Staff are invited to attend the third in the Fusion Seminar and Conference Series on Wednesday 22 February. The seminar will focus on the Sharing element of BU2018: Creating, Sharing, Inspiring, and will be led by David Willey. The seminar will run from 11.45am to 1.30pm and will be held in EB708, Executive Business Centre, Lansdowne Campus. Click here for more details and to book a place. |
BU student Gordon Fontaine featured in British Universities and Colleges Sport series
BU student Gordon Fontaine, three time British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Surf Champion, is featured in a new series about the association’s High Flyers. Each episode will follow a selection of elite student athletes as they compete for the top spot in BUCS Championship competitions. Click here to watch the video. |
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Global Learning Seminar Series – Wednesday 1 February
As part of the Global Learning Seminar Series, Gaynor Smith of the British Red Cross, will present a seminar exploring the concepts of humane treatment, distinction and restraint, while considering the application of these laws in modern warfare. The interactive workshop, titled: ‘Wars are brutal… but not lawless’ will be in the Stevenson Lecture Theatre from 1pm to 2pm on Wednesday 1 February. All are welcome. |
Funeral arrangements for Chris Wood
Following the sad news of the unexpected death of Chris Wood, the funeral details have been confirmed. |
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BU Professor’s poems premiered on anniversary of Scott of the Antarctic’s death
Poems written by Bournemouth University Emeritus Professor Seán Street are to be performed to music composed by Cecilia McDowall as part of the Scott 100 Festival of Events. Click here for details. |
Instructional classes at sportBU
sportBU’s instructional classes will again be running this term. Whether you’re new to the classes or a returning participant there are a range of activities open to staff and students. |
Sculpture and Form: Atrium Gallery Preview – Wednesday 8 February
Staff and students are invited to an Atrium Gallery Preview of the Sculpture and Form Exhibition on Wednesday 8 February. The exhibition will include sculptures in bronze, wood, stone, willow, from Frink and a later generation of artists who explore other sculptural techniques and materials. The preview will run from 5.30pm to 8pm in the Gallery, Poole House, Talbot Campus. |
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In memory of Chris Wood – a message from Professor Gail Thomas
It is with the very deepest regret that I let you know of the unexpected death of our colleague, Chris Wood. Chris was a member of academic staff in the School of Applied Sciences from September 1996 until he retired from teaching in October 2011. |
Save the date: Queen’s Award Celebration – Friday 24 February
All staff and students are invited to attend a University event to celebrate BU’s Queen’s Anniversary Prize. Celebrations are planned on both campuses on Friday 24 February, when Vice-Chancellor Professor John Vinney and other BU representatives will attend the Buckingham Place ceremony to formally receive the award from Her Majesty, The Queen and HRH, the Duke of Edinburgh. In addition, from 4.30pm in The Atrium, Poole House, there will be a food and drink reception for staff and students, coinciding with the return of the Buckingham Place party. More details will be published on the Staff Portal in the coming weeks. |
Disruption to the U3 bus service
The U3 bus service will not be able to travel along the full length of Holdenhurst Road towards Springbourne from today for three weeks due to emergency gas works. From Lansdowne Campus the service will travel to the Wellington Road roundabout and then double back on itself, travel via St Paul’s Road and the A338 to the exit at Richmond Park Road and continue as normal. The journey from Talbot Campus to Lansdowne Campus will not be affected. Please click here for a map of the affected area. |
Staff Survey 2012 is now open
Every member of staff at BU is invited to complete the Staff Survey 2012. The survey provides you with the opportunity to give feedback and comments on your experience as a member of staff. Conducted independently by Capita, the survey will be distributed to all staff by email or post and all responses are anonymous and confidential. The deadline for completion of the questionnaire is Monday 13 February. |
Educational Development and Quality Programme 2011/12
Educational Development and Quality (EDQ) is responsible for the development and maintenance of the system and processes of academic quality assurance and for facilitating quality enhancement throughout the University and its collaborative partnerships. |
School of Applied Sciences research seminars
The School of Applied Sciences is running another series of seminars this academic year that are themed around ecological and anthropological research. Topics will include counterfeit medicines and the evolution of running in humans. The seminars are open to all staff and students and run until March 2012.
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Display Screen Equipment (DSE) remedial equipment recycling
The University’s Health and Safety Team have instigated an internal recycling scheme for DSE remedial equipment (foot-rests, monitor raisers, document holders etc). All areas of the University have ongoing expenditure regarding such equipment and often, due to office moves, staff leaving or no longer having a requirement etc, this equipment can become surplus. |
School of Health and Social Care Open Research Seminar – Wednesday 8 February
Staff and students are invited to attend a lunchtime seminar in the School of Health & Social Care titled: ‘Constructing vulnerability: the problems of virtual cross-country research on the curriculum’. The seminar, hosted by Jonathan Parker and Sara Ashencaen Crabtree, will be from 1pm to 1.50pm on Wednesday 8 February, in B126, Bournemouth House, Lansdowne Campus. Please feel free to take your lunch. |
Information for staff about the 2012 tuition fee regime
BU’s UK Marketing team has developed a poster that has been sent out to Schools and Colleges explaining the 2012 fee regime and the scholarships and bursaries available at BU. |
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Education Excellence Masterclass: Learning and Teaching with Technology: Helping not hindering?
On Wednesday 1 February, Professor Shirley Williams from the University of Reading, will be presenting a masterclass to consider the use of new technologies as a means of fostering student engagement. |
Southern Universities Research Excellence Framework event – Wednesday 22 February
BU will be hosting a half day Research Excellence Framework (REF) event, supported by the REF team, on Wednesday 22 February to which all staff are invited to attend. This event will provide an update on the current developments with the REF and the confirmed REF panel documentation, focusing specifically on the assessment of impact within each of the four Main Panels. |
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Traffic lights to be replaced at Cemetery Junction
From Monday 16 January works will be carried out to replace the traffic lights at Cemetery Junction. It is anticipated that this will take four weeks and will inevitably cause delays when travelling inter campus. In order to enable the works the number of traffic lanes will be reduced with temporary four-way traffic signals being required for two weeks, from Saturday 28 January. |
A fresh start to the new year
A handy BU guide has been produced to help those staff looking to free up some space and de-clutter their office at the start of the new year. |
National Student Survey 2012
BU will be launching the National Student Survey (NSS) on campus from Monday 6 February. The attached sheet contains information on the BU approach that will useful for all staff. |
Relationship Awareness Workshop – Friday 23 March
An Interpersonal Relationship Skills (using the Strength Deployment Inventory) workshop is being run on Talbot Campus on Friday 23 March. This workshop is intended to give you an insight into people’s motivations and how they impact on our own and other’s behaviours and perceptions. It will help to give you an insight into dealing with people who you find more difficult to build relationships with and give you a strategy for working with them. The Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI®) is an effective and widely used self-development tool that helps us to understand what really makes people tick. |
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You're Brilliant Student Rep and Staff Awards
The Students’ Union have launched a new award to run alongside the ‘You’re Brilliant’ Staff Award, to recognise the work of Student Reps at BU. Any student (including Reps), or member of staff can nominate any current Student Rep for an award. |
‘No Strings’ Badminton sessions for staff
Staff-only ‘No Strings’ Badminton sessions are now running every Thursday from 7pm to 8pm. Members of staff looking for some fun and exercise can go along to sportBU reception, Talbot Campus. Sessions cost £1.50 each and there is no need to book. |
Copyright Licensing Agency staff photocopying survey
The Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) is running a staff photocopying survey at the University from Monday 16 January to Friday 24 February inclusive. Staff will notice that yellow ‘collection boxes’ have been provided next to various photocopiers within School offices/resources rooms to record details of copyright materials that are being photocopied. Simple instructions are given on posters near collection boxes. |
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Qualitative Research Masterclass: An Introduction to Focus Group Research
The Centre for Qualitative Research in the School of Health & Social Care is holding a two-day masterclass, introducing the method of 'Focus Group Interviews'. The masterclass will be on Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 February. |
Scheduled maintenance affecting staff H drives
Please be advised that due to scheduled maintenance work, the ‘H’ drive will be available but at risk between 6pm and midnight from Monday 16 January to Fri 20 January. Staff are asked to ensure that any work is saved prior to this time and that they are logged off during these periods. |
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An Audience with Fiona Jeffery – Wednesday 14 March
Tourism expert Fiona Jeffery, who is chair of annual trade exhibition the World Travel Market, will provide a unique insight into her career on Wednesday 14 March, in a public lecture at BU. All staff and students are invited to attend. |
Global Citizen Competitive Awards Scheme 2011/12
The Global Citizen Competitive Awards Scheme 2011/12 offers students the opportunity to gain a worthwhile international experience during their degree. There are different categories in support of international placements, volunteering, research, summer schools and more, and award categories are for foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate students. The deadline for applications is Monday 5 March 2012. Click here for more information. |
Are you looking for a flat to rent?
There are two apartments available to BU staff through Residential Services, one with Welfare support duties and one without. |
Opportunity to gain a Microsoft Office Specialist qualification
Do you think your Office 2007 skills are really good? Would you like to get a Microsoft Office Specialist qualification that recognises this fact? |
University Book Club meeting - Wednesday 15 February
The next meeting of the University Book Club will be on Wednesday 15 February at 12.30pm in Chaplaincy, Talbot House, Talbot Campus. This month’s book is "The Virgin Blue" by Tracy Chevalier. New members to the club are very welcome. Please contact Sharon Hartwell via email at: shartwell@bournemouth.ac.uk or call: 65587. Copies of the book are available to borrow. |
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Psychology Research Seminars
Click here for information about this term’s Psychology Research Seminars. |
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Personal items acceptable use policy – a gentle reminder
The Personal Items group was set up as an informal way of supporting the University's staff community. Many have found it a very useful facility for exchanging useful information and as a simple market place to sell and buy small items. |
BU biomass project wins approval
BU has received planning permission from the Borough of Poole for a Carbon Management Plan project to provide heating for the Poole House complex from renewable woodchip. |
Staff Survey 2010 Update: What’s happened since…
A message from Jim Andrews, Executive Director of Organisational Development. |
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New midwifery facilities for BU
Part of the Midwifery department within the School of Health & Social Care has relocated to refurbished facilities within the grounds of St Mary’s Hospital in Portsmouth. The new facilities include two new lecture theatres each seating 50 students, two seminar rooms, a PC lab, and a three-bed practice skills room with specialist equipment set out like a midwifery delivery suite. |
Staff reminder: Parking on campus
Staff are reminded that valid BU parking permits are required all year round. Parking restrictions apply Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm and all vehicles it must be registered with Poole House reception, Talbot Campus. |
Nominations for Honorary Awards
The online process for nominating individuals to receive honorary awards in 2012 is now in place and all staff are invited to make nominations.
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Business School research seminars
This term’s Business School research seminars have now been finalised. Please click here for the details. |
Academic Offences – identification, prevention and investigation
Three new dates have been set for Academic Offences workshops. These sessions are intended to support academic staff in the identification, prevention and investigation of academic offences. The session will include assessment design, detection approaches (including a session on the use and interpretation of Turnitin software) and the processes for dealing with students suspected of having committed academic offences. |
sportBU joins JustPlay campaign
BU is part of a new scheme called JustPlay, which aims to get everyone of any age and ability participating in football, putting the enjoyment back into playing sport. BU is offering the chance to play on the new 3G pitches for just £1.50 and up to two hours. The JustPlay sessions will run every Monday from 3pm to 5pm from January until the Easter Break. |
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Participants needed for Erasmus 25th anniversary celebrations
As part of the celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of the Erasmus programme, the British Council is looking for former Erasmus participants who would like to take part in a variety of activities in 2012, such as alumni case studies, events, surveys and promotional materials.
If you were one of our brave first Erasmus staff members who took part, please get in contact with the British Council by 29 February 2012 at Erasmus@britishcouncil.org to register your interest, stating in which year you participated and where you went.
Please also notify Deborah Velay, BU Erasmus Coordinator. |
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Grants Application Workshop – Wednesday 29 February
Are you thinking of applying for a health related research grant? Would you like guidance on improving your chances of success at receiving funding? The Grants Application Workshop, run by the Research Design Service – South West, is designed to help you with your application. They will be running a free workshop in the Executive Business Centre, Lansdowne Campus, on Wednesday 29 February. |
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Changes to the service desk in Estates and IT Services
Estates and IT Services are launching a new Service Management Suite on Thursday 8 December which will replace Service Desk Express, the current system used to log faults and requests. This initial phase will deliver a flexible and intuitive front end for requesting services and reporting IT faults |
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BU recognised in Queen’s Honours List
BU has been awarded The Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education. The award recognises the University’s contribution to world-leading excellence and pioneering development in computer animation. The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes form part of the national honours system and are the most prestigious awards in UK education. BU Chair of the Board of Governors, Sue Sutherland, and Vice-Chancellor Professor John Vinney attended the official prize winners’ reception on Thursday night at St James’s Palace, London.
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Find out how the REF will assess research at subject level - Wednesday 22 February
BU will be hosting a HEFCE-supported Research Excellence Framework (REF) event on Wednesday 22 February 2012. To read more and to book your place, visit the BU Research Blog. |
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Mobile access to academic timetables
The University has developed a trial version of a web application which will allow academic staff and students to access their timetable through their mobile phone. |
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Research Excellence Framework (REF) update
The Research Development Unit (RDU) has produced the 10th in a series of regular highlight reports intended to disseminate information about the development of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) to staff. The REF highlight report provides a summary of the external developments of the REF, and also the internal preparations. |
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Eye care vouchers
Please note that the procedure for obtaining eye care vouchers has changed and a dedicated email address has been created in order to streamline the process. In future all requests should please be directed to the ‘Eye Care Voucher’ email address: eyecarevouchers@bournemouth.ac.uk. All requests for eye tests should be made via a DSE assessor. |
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BU launches a Travel to Work Loan Scheme
A new BU interest-free loan scheme is now available to purchase bus and train season tickets or a bicycle and associated safety equipment. This Travel Plan measure has been developed as a part of BU’s continuing efforts to encourage reduced staff dependency on car use and to reduce the environmental impacts of the University. |
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Update on BU’s new wireless network
Many buildings across BU have now been upgraded to a new and improved wireless network. |
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The Retreat - read the new menu
The Retreat is open to all staff and their guests and is located in Poole House, Talbot Campus. Click here to read the new menu.
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