All safety related information can now be found on the new Health and Safety web pages here. The pages should now be your first port of call if you are trying to find policies, procedures, guidance and information. All policies will be placed on here and kept up to date, ensuring you are always using […]
Month: November 2018
This is a short report to update all of you on the recent achievements of the club. The committee and the coaches are very proud of how well we have been performing so far this year. In the academic year 2017-2018 as a club we had 6 wins throughout the whole year. This year so […]
Library Services are pleased to offer trials of two new resources: Academic Video Online Academic Video Online is the most comprehensive video subscription available to libraries. It delivers more than 66,000 titles spanning the widest range of subject areas including anthropology, business, counselling, film, health, history, music, and more. You can access the trial here until […]
Date & Time: Friday 7 December (09:30 – 12:15) Location: WB023 Overview; this workshop will explain the appraisal process used at the University, look at some of the issues that can influence the success of conducting them. There will also be an opportunity to practice some of the skills required to make the process effective. […]
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CVP Christmas Present Collection
Following the success of previous campaigns, the Centre for Violence Prevention (CVP) within the School of Psychology, will be collecting Christmas presents for those staying in refuges during the festive season. Children and Young People We are looking for donations (toys, games, teddies etc.) that are new or in very good condition. Ages: Babies -17 […]
A special talk will take place at The Hive in Worcester next week exploring parenting in military families. Professor Mary Nolan and Dr Gabriela Misca, from the University of Worcester, will deliver a talk titled: Parenting Under 5 Year Olds in Military Families: Risk and Resilience. It takes place on Wednesday, November 21 at 5pm […]
If you love to sing, why not join the student and staff choir for this year’s University Carol Service taking place in the Cathedral on Tuesday 11 December at 7.30pm. Choir rehearsal dates: Friday 23 November Friday 30 November Friday 7 December 1.15pm-2.15pm in the Music Room- EEG119 Everyone welcome!
We will be hosting a day of bone density screening at McClelland on Monday 26th November conducted by bonematters at a price of £30. This can assess your bone density and fracture risk. Payments can be made at the end of the appointment by either cash or cheque. Tracey will assess your bone density and […]
The Students’ Union is hosting the Course Rep Conference on Monday 4 February 2019. The Conference will be an all-day event and will include a variety of development sessions, a high level panel debate, and School specific sessions where Heads of Schools and Rep Coordinators can meet with their Course Reps. This will also be […]
The following subscriptions are ending as they have low usages and the funds will be better used elsewhere. Some levels of access are still available for some titles, please see the table below for further information. Title Subscription end date Post-cancellation access Print Online AFTERALL JOURNAL OF ART, CONTEXT AND ENQUIRY 31st December 2018 Art full […]
Do you want to get more active? Do you want to be part of some novel research taking place at the University of Worcester? This study explores a new approach to how and where we exercise. High-intensity interval exercise is recently becoming a more popular mode of training based on its time-efficiency compared with traditional, […]
The Students’ Union is delighted to announce that Comedy Night is returning to The Hangar! Thursday 29 November will see some of the UK comedy circuits finest talents joining us for two hours of laugh out loud entertainment. Host Comedian – Tony Simpson Tony is full of energy and improvisation, a strong compere who can […]
TOTUM cards are available to buy from the Students’ Union, offering you great deals and discounts at a wide variety of national and local retailers. And in the run up to Christmas, TOTUM are bringing you a brand new special offer every week all the way until 23 December. TOTUM is the new name for […]
Dear Colleague, As part of our commitment in the IT Service to ensure that we provide quality solutions that evolve with the needs of the University, we would like to gain some valuable feedback from staff on our shared drive system known as the O: drive. Please could you spare 5 minutes to complete the […]
We are now offering Re-Gen Relays here at McClelland! This class is exclusive to the McClelland Health Hub as it was designed by our recreational assistant Conor Easter. It is a high intensive, full body workout that is done in teams in a ‘relay’ format to better cardivascular health and endurance, boost metabolism, and improve […]
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University Challenge series
Interested? Please try out for this on Tuesday 20 November 1.30pm EE2012 or 4.30pm in EEG164. For more information please email g.smith@worc.ac.uk
This was held on Thursday November 15th at The King’s School. We saw nine teams compete for the cup. This was a very close competition with students from years 8 to 10 from local schools. Each round really tested the students’ Geographical knowledge with subjects ranging from ordnance survey maps, to knowledge of Italy, landmarks […]
Lovetree Yoga is in Gym 1 at the St John’s Campus every Tuesday from 5:15-6:45pm providing a dynamic and invigorating Vinyasa flow (aka fitness yoga) class. There are so many benefits to practicing yoga including increased flexibility, better posture, lower blood pressure, alleviates the symptoms of stress and boosts an overall sense of wellbeing. Prices are £8 […]
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December Payroll – All Staff
The December payroll deadline has been set as Monday 10th December, in order to make sure payroll is finalised before the Christmas break. Please make sure all claim forms, online timesheets and expenses are submitted for approval before this date, in order to be approved and submitted by the deadline. Payslips will be sent out on […]
The International Journal of Birth and Parent Education was founded in 2013 and is edited by Mary Nolan, Professor of Perinatal Education. The Journal appears quarterly and is dedicated to enhancing education and support for parents of babies and young children across the critical 1000 days from conception to two years of age. It has an international readership among […]
International Studies Research Group blog: new post, ‘War Requiem’, by Professor Howard Cox: https://isrgworcester.home.blog/2018/11/07/war-requiem/
Knowledge Exchange (KE) describes the transfer of people, ideas, expertise, learning and skills between academic and non-academic communities. It includes CPD, consultancy, contract research and public engagement work. This session aims to enable you to be pro-active and re-active to KE opportunities. The session will provide tips on developing and working in partnership with charities, […]
After a successful round of applications to this year’s scheme, the application process for students will be open after Wednesday 7 November 2018. This is a new process designed to open up the SAP scheme to a wider range of students from across the University. The application process is straightforward and is open to all […]
School of Humanities Seminar Series: ‘Challenges and Controversies from Living with and Studying Gypsies’. By Professor Judith Okely, University of Oxford When: 5.30pm, Wednesday, 14 November 2018. Where: Studio, The Hive. Students, staff and the public welcome.
In support of International Men’s Day, the Students’ Union will be hosting activities and information stands in The Hangar on Monday 19 November. International Men’s Day aims to raise awareness of issues affecting men, and encourages positive conversations around mental and physical health. The charities, It Takes Balls to Talk and Papyrus will be in […]
On Friday 16 November the Students’ Union will be hosting a Zumbathon to raise money for Children in Need. Led by members of the Zumba Society, the Zumbathon will run from 1-4pm and is open to all staff and students at the University. All abilities are welcome and you can jump in and out at any […]
If you love to sing, why not join the student and staff choir for this year’s University Carol Service taking place in the Cathedral on Tuesday 11 December at 7.30pm. Choir rehearsal dates: Friday 16 November Friday 23 November Friday 30 November Friday 7 December 1.15pm-2.15pm in the Music Room- EEG119 Everyone welcome!
15 November 2018, 13:15 – 15:15, EE 2012 Lunch will be available from 13:00 Supporting students to achieve their ambitions, to progress after graduation to further study or to highly skilled and fulfilling employment is a key objective for higher education. Graduate outcomes are a core TEF metric and we share clear commitment to reduce attainment […]
We can now offer full access to Martindale Complete Drug Reference and ADR Checker. Unrivalled in its field, Martindale provides practical, evidence-based, global guidance, allowing you to quickly understand the characteristics of drugs and other pharmaceutical substances and their clinical uses. Martindale is part of Medicines Complete.
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RAG Week is here!
Monday 12th to Thursday 15th November is RAG Week at the Students’ Union. Our RAG Committee have put together a range of events and fundraising activities for students to get involved with. All the money raised from these events will go towards the West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC), our chosen RAG […]
Party time with Worcester Rewards – great savings on wine ! It’s not too early to start preparing for the festive season. At M&S, you can save 10% when you buy two or three selected wine cases, and 15% when you buy four or more. It’s perfect if you’re planning a party or are hosting […]
Library Services will be holding a Scopus/ Web of Science Staff Development Workshop on Wednesday, 28 November, 12:30-13:30 in EEG031. This lunchtime session will introduce you to the two abstract and index databases subscribed to by the University. Learn how to search efficiently and quickly. Use smart tools to track, analyse and visualise research. Explore […]
Share and Inspire – Tuesday 27 November 2018 Changing behaviour: Creating effective learning environments and positive learning relationships. Presenters: Dr Kerry Whitehouse, David Hunt and Yvonne Cashmore. This Share and Inspire workshop aims to provide a solution focused and interactive session exploring how we may create effective learning environments, positive learning relationships and classroom civility […]
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Staff travel survey
Want to win a free bike or gym membership? Tell us your views on travelling to and between campuses. https://ucw.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/staff-travel-survey-2018
Finance are holding a charity bake sale on Tuesday 20 November (9am onwards) in main reception, to raise funds for Children In Need. As well as a selection of homemade sweet and savoury bakes, we will be holding a raffle (Prizes include vouchers for Cote Brasserie, Worcester Racecourse, Morgan Car Factory tour, Worcester Wolves, tickets […]
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