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Car Share Scheme Share the car… share the costs! Save money Make new friends Reduce your carbon footprint Join the University of Worcester car share scheme and start every day with a pick me up! For further details visit http://www.worcester.ac.uk/liftshare or download the flyer.
The Worcester Snoezelen Project is now offering: ‘Multi-Sensory Concepts Training: A different approach’. Using an open approach based on multi-sensory interaction our training days are delivered within the unique environment of the Worcester Snoezelen centre. This course is aimed at anyone who wants to know more about the concept of Snoezelen therapy. We will offer ideas about […]
STUDENTS From 12th March… Print from wherever you are, from most devices, using the new web based print submission system WEBPRINT Print @ UW from mobile devices, iPads, laptops, etc. Send assignments to print at UW overnight for collection the following morning. Print from MS Office, PDF, Open office and select Apple formats. Easy […]
Please find attached the updated research seminar programme. Apologies for the error, Dr Des McDougall’s lecture: The last glaciers in the Eastern Lake District will take place on 27th March at 1:15pm: EE1061.
Strawberry fools? Planners, protestors and polytunnels Professor Nick Evans Tuesday 28th February 1.15 EE 1061
Music and Nationalism 5 March 2011, St John’s Campus, EEG162, 10.15am-1.15pm. Speakers: Anastasia Belina-Johnson (University of Leeds/Leeds College of Music), ‘Nineteenth-century Russian music and culture: between nationalism and cosmopolitanism’. Dr Toby Thacker (Cardiff University), ‘War, death, music and religion: Joseph Goebbels and the Mozart Requiem in December 1941’. The Transnational Studies Research Group draws together […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances this year’s Learning and Teaching Conference is now Tuesday 19th June (moved from 14th June).
Wednesday 21st March, CC007 (Malvern) 12.30 – 13.30 This workshop provides training for colleagues wishing to act as Independent Chairs for MPhil or PhD vivas at Worcester. For more information about the role of the Independent Chair at Worcester please refer to the Handbook for Research Students and Research Degree Supervisors section 3.120 – 3.130. Lunch will […]
14 June 2012 Food related disorders are very common with a prevalence of over 20% in the general population. This study day will provide an update regarding the management of a variety of food related disorders, awareness of potentially harmful food components, diagnostic techniques and the treatment options available. The lectures remain clinically focused and […]
Thursday June 21st 2012 Call for papers We invite proposals for contributions to a one-day conference exploring the relevance of ‘place’ and ‘space’ to the different fields of research within the university. Place and space are integral to many of the discourses that shape our subject areas, providing important contexts and arenas for research activity. […]
You are invited to attend a Gala Celebration Evening for young people by young people to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS on Wednesday 29th February, 2012, 6.30 to 8.30pm at University of Worcester, City Campus, Infirmary Walk, Worcester, WR1 3AS. Guest speakers, buffet and entertainment included, with an international flavour. For FREE tickets, please […]
27th February to 11th March 28th February: Fairtrade sale in EE main reception from 10.30am to 3.00pm. We will be hosting: Traid Nepal selling a range of beautifully produced jewellery, scarves and crafts, supporting underprivileged and marginalised producers in Nepal. Traidcraft selling a variety of foodstuffs, jewellery and crafts and involved in campaigning, building lasting […]
Dancing in the Aisles – Thursday March 1st at 7.30pm The Cathedral at Worcester is bringing together 2 cities’ best in the world of dance. David Bintley, Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet, and the internationally known London based Spring Dance Company, in an evening of high quality and dynamic performance. Spring Dance Company will showcase […]
The University’s Welfare and Financial Advice Team are pleased to announce that they have joined Money Doctors; a nationwide programme developed by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) now overseen by the Consumer Financial Education Body (CFEB) in conjunction with universities in the United Kingdom. The project offers a framework that enables students to develop financial […]
Wanted: Green Impact Teams Green Impact challenges teams of staff to implement a number of practical actions to make your workplace greener. A large proportion of departments already take part in the scheme and have successfully gained green impact bronze, silver and gold accreditations. We now need more the teams to step up and work […]
FINAL YEAR STUDENTS – Free offers and lots of help from ILS We’ve launched a couple of offers for final year students which we hope will be helpful as you work to complete your Independent Study… Simply collect a leaflet entitled ‘Final Year Students Guide’ from Peirson or any of the social learning areas […]
Please find attached a poster with details of this semester’s research seminar programme. All staff and students are welcome to attend.
Geophysics in Archaeology and Forensics 22nd Feb 2012. 19:30. University of Worcester, St John’s Campus. WR2 6AJ. Room EE G089. Ms Claire Graham, BA. Stratascan, Upton-upon-Severn. Stratascan is a local company specialising in near-surface geophysics with applications in archaeological, engineering, forensic and environmental underground mapping. Ms Graham will illustrate her talk with some examples from archaeology and forensics and describe the […]
Monday 27th February, PLG011, 9.30am – 1pm This workshop provides an overview of the examination process for research degrees at the University of Worcester and identifies good practice for research degree examiners both in marking the thesis and at the viva. It will be useful for any staff who wish to act as a research degree […]
On Friday 24 February, the University of Worcester will be hosting a Race Night, sponsored by MSE Electrical Contractors. A small number of tickets are still available to purchase for the evening, which promises to be a fun and social way to enjoy the adrenalin rush of the races in the warm! The Race Night […]
The need to use a children’s hospice can strike at any time – children can be born with a condition or diagnosed at any point in their lives, regardless of race, religion, financial or other circumstances. The vision of Acorns Children’s Hospice is that every child and young person living in the region that is […]
Want to make a difference for someone else? Well here’s your chance! The football society at the University have joined forces with members of the charity “Sight Concern” to create a fire walk that will raise much needed money for both the visually impaired and blind in Worcestershire. The charity event, scheduled on Tuesday 27th […]
The Staff Common Room is going to be out of use for ISES interviews on Wednesday 22nd February (all day 08.30 – 17.30). Apologies for any inconvenience.
Timetable preparation for 2012/13 is now underway, and we will shortly be requesting key information from you for Planned University Events for the next academic year. For the purposes of this exercise, we have classified the following as ‘Planned’ University events (this list is not exhaustive): Award Ceremonies Visit Days Artwork Assessments Auditors Non-UMS Induction […]
On Wednesday 22nd February at 5pm-7pm, members of the University and the Students’ Union will be playing against students from the University netball teams to raise funds for a graduate of the University who recently passed away. It will take place in the Sports Centre. We want to raise enough money to be able to […]
Worcester Students’ Union is currently seeking an external trustee to join three officer trustees, four student trustees and two external trustees on its board. The three-year term of office will commence on 1st June 2012. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to take responsibility for the direction of this student-centred charity. In order to […]
Takeshi Kitano is arguably Japan’s most important director today; and Splendid Cinema is screening his latest film, Outrage, on 26 February. In order to demonstrate his loyalty to the boss-of-bosses in a contemporary Yakuza crime family, a high-ranking captain moves aggressively against a rival family which sparks an all-out crime war. Loyalty and fealty are […]
Please see the attached poster for details of the Independent Custody Visitor role. If you would like further information please see http://www.westmerciapoliceauthority.gov.uk or email: police.authority@westmercia.pnn.police.uk
Final year students – Free offers and lots of help from ILS We’ve launched a couple of offers for final year students which we hope will be helpful as you work to complete your Independent Study… We have ‘Free Document Binding Vouchers’ and if you need an additional copy of your ‘Referencing Guide’ we […]
Over 500 potential students have registered to attend Wednesday’s Open Afternoon. Car Parking Due to the volume of additional cars expected on campus, students and staff are encouraged to use additional off-campus parking provided at Oldbury Park Primary School, 2 minutes’ walk away from Malvern Gate entrance, Coppertops pub on Oldbury Road, and at Riverside. […]
Geophysics in Archaeology and Forensics 22nd Feb 2012. 19:30. University of Worcester, St John’s Campus. WR2 6AJ. Room EE G089. Ms Claire Graham, BA. Stratascan, Upton-upon-Severn. Stratascan is a local company specialising in near-surface geophysics with applications in archaeological, engineering, forensic and environmental underground mapping. Ms Graham will illustrate her talk with some examples from archaeology and forensics and describe the […]
Are you allergic to grass pollen? Do you get itchy eyes? If you do, you could help NPARU with a study investigating the efficacy of artificial tear supplements and cold compresses for the treatment of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis You must not suffer from asthma or have had eye surgery in the last 3 months. You […]
Details of forthcoming and interesting educational development workshops, being run by the Academic Planning and Development Unit: Please book them through the University staff development portal: https://secure.worc.ac.uk/staff/index.html Should you require further information on any event, please contact John Peters (j.peters@worc.ac.uk) in the meantime. ‘Applying for HEA Fellowship’ – Tuesday 21st February 2012 (Room EE 1062, […]
Monday 27th February, PLG 011, 9.30am – 1pm This workshop provides an overview of the examination process for research degrees at the University of Worcester and identifies good practice for research degree examiners both in marking the thesis and at the viva. It will be useful for any staff who wish to act as a research […]
A day of dance… a night-time spectacular Worcester set to come alive with dance at 12 Moves: After Dark Worcester comes alive with dance on Saturday 24 March 2012 A FREE spectacular outdoor performance transforms the Croft Road railway arches into a giant cinema screen The Hive, Worcester’s new library and history centre, opens for […]
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