Dear colleague, The call for papers for the 2016 Annual Learning, Teaching and Student Experience Conference is still open. This year’s theme is ‘Showcasing and Exploring Excellence’, and the conference aims to both showcase teaching and learning approaches, practices and methods, which have provided students with an excellent learning experience and to explore, discuss and […]
The above scheme is now open for the annual round of applications/nominations. The University of Worcester (UW) Learning and Teaching Fellowship Scheme is designed to recognise and reward excellent and outstanding practice in learning and teaching, and takes as a reference point the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme. The scheme explicitly promotes, recognises and rewards innovation […]
Dear Colleagues You are all invited and encouraged to visit the current exhibition at The Hive library featuring an international collection of outstanding books for young people with disabilities. The exhibition is on display until April 21. Best wishes The International Centre for the Picture Book in Society http://www.picturebookinsociety.org
Here is a link to additional information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gP6xPbqY4jjXmelwpKFYc_GhAtDgQ08QbJEdoYo7d8Y/viewform
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Pension Reforms
Dear colleague We are writing to share some important information with you about Government changes to your National Insurance contribution, which will come into effect in April this year. The Basic and Additional State Pensions, which are funded by National Insurance, are being reformed into a new single-tier State Pension. The options of contributing into […]
IHCA Research Seminar_20 April (Stuart Currie) IHCA Research Seminar “Framing the Picture and Picturing the Frame: Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice’ Stories and William Blake Richmond’s ‘The Sisters’, 1862-65” – Stuart Currie. Weds 20 April 2016 at 5.15pm, Conference Centre CC 009 (Hereford Room), St. John’s Campus (see attached). The event is open to all.
Two free 10 week courses to help people deal with low mood and anxiety are set to begin next month in Malvern and Worcester. They are being run by Worcestershire Healthy Minds, part of Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust – the main provider of mental health services within the county. The sessions teach skills in managing difficult […]
On Saturday 23 April as part of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, we’re organising a ‘Long Live Shakespeare’ day in The Hive when visitors will encounter Shakespeare in all sorts of unexpected and hopefully silly ways. In line with our widening participation mission, we’re asking for members of university and Hive staff to take […]
“Long Live Shakespeare” Saturday 23 April 2016 10am-4pm, The Hive To mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death on 23 April, there’s to be a ‘Long Live Shakespeare’ celebration all day in The Hive starting at 10am and finishing at 4pm. Visitors to The Hive that day will encounter favourite Shakespeare characters in unlikely locations; […]
Hive meeting rooms booked for student study From 25 April to 12 May, the meeting rooms in The Hive are reserved as student study space. Rooms are not bookable, and students can use them on an informal drop-in basis. Support with uploading to WRaP Library Services will be running another Open Access workshop on 21 […]
Everyone is welcome to attend the FREE Worcester Student Film and Screenwriting Festival next Friday 29 April. It takes place in the Hive from 2pm – 10pm, with guest speakers until 5pm, followed by live performances of screenwriting work by the drama students and screenings of student films – including ‘In a Year’ – the […]
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Research survey on social media
How do you use social media for your holidays An employee for the Chamber of Commerce is undertaking some research as a part of their MBA dissertation at the University of Worcester. Visit Herefordshire and Visit Worcestershire are undertaking a research project to understand the most commonly used social media platforms across different age groups, the […]
Weekly Menus – St John’s Campus – Week Beginning Monday 18 April 2016 Please take a few minutes to study the Catering menus on offer this week from MADE, in the Main Dining Hall, St John’s Campus. In addition, the Dining Hall, The Pear Tree and Elgar Café on St John’s Campus and City Café, […]
19 April 2016 12:15 – 13:15 JL G010 The Research Funding Office are hosting a session for those who are interested in applying to the Newton Fund. This session gives an overview of the funding opportunities available from the Newton Fund and the application process. The Newton Fund is part of the UK’s official development […]
ISE Seminar High performance computing and its application in environmental science and biology Dr Carsten Skjøth (UW) Tuesday April 19th 1.15 EE1026
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Research Degree Open Day: 16 April
If you, or your students, would like to find out more about research degree programmes at the University of Worcester, join us at our Research Open Day on Saturday 16 April 2016. This open day is for people interested in a Masters by Research (MRes), Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Professional […]
Wednesday 13 April 2016 at 6pm, The Hive Studio Please see attached flyer for further details: Andrew Dickson Seminar_13 April
The Functional Landscape Approach Project in Kankhulukulu catchment, Northern Malawi Dr. Rachael Carrie (Postdoctoral Researcher, UW) Tuesday April 12th 1.15 EE1026
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Staff dance classes go lyrical!
Spring is here and the world is full of sunshine and smiles. Why not take the opportunity to try some really easy lyrical dance classes, running Fridays from 13:25 – 13:55 in the Dance Studio at St Johns. No experience needed. Any questions, contact Paul p.golz@worc.ac.uk
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Zumba class at Riverside
A new Zumba class has started on Wednesdays at Riverside from 6-7pm. Please see attached poster for further details. Zumba Class
Wednesday 13 April 2016 at 5.15pm, Conference Centre CC009 Hereford Room Please see attached flyer for further details: IHCA Research Seminar_13 April (Bill Davies)
Open Access support from Library Services Workshops to support staff with the Open Access requirements for the next REF are taking place and staff can sign up via the Staff Development Workshop portal. April 14th: 12:15-13:15 (EE1062) “This session will introduce the idea of Open Access Publishing and how to use WRaP, the University’s Institutional […]
Due to staff training, the Timetabling Office will be offering a limited service on Tuesday 19th April and Wednesday 20th April. Please be patient during this time. If you need to book a room, you can provisionally book this via the link on the staff web page. If you are enquiring about your room allocations for […]
Show your University Staff card at Top Barn farm shop and get 10% off your payment at the till. Also the Students’ Union is now selling fresh locally sourced vegetable boxes supplied by Top Barn through the Campus Shop. We have two delivery days, Fridays for the weekend and Mondays. Come and check the boxes […]
During week commencing 11th April 2016 (timetabling week 33), a space utilisation survey is being carried out to ascertain the relationship between the timetabled booking of rooms and the actual usage. The survey is being conducted by student ambassadors and may involve them coming into your room to briefly count the number of occupants. If […]
Dear Colleagues Applications are invited from colleagues for the title of professor. Download the Policy and Procedures on Professorial Titles which sets out the criteria for applicants and the process. Applications should be submitted to me by 5:00pm on the 30th April 2016. Kind regards Helen Johnstone
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PebblePad user group meeting
We will be hosting a PebblePad user group meeting on 21st April, 2016 14.15-16.15 in CC009 (Hereford). There is a new version of the software which has just been released and Debbie Holmes from PebblePad will be here to talk us through the latest updates and news from the PebblePad developers. Current PebblePad users will share their […]
St John’s Campus – MADE Weekly Menus – Week beginning 11th April 2016 St John’s Campus Weekly Menus Take a few minutes to study the menus on offer in MADE, in the Main Dining Hall, on St John’s Campus, this week. Working late? We offer an early evening meal too, to keep hunger pangs at […]
Dear Colleagues The Jenny Lind Car park will be reserved on Saturday 16 April for the Research Degree Open Day. If you are disabled/a blue badge holder with specific requirements, please contact Graham Cozens on carparking@worc.ac.uk or call Graham on ext.2189. Many thanks for your understanding. Best wishes Events Team
Nominations are now open for The Students’ Choice Awards (SCAs). The awards are an opportunity to celebrate the very best of the educational experience at the University of Worcester. All short-listed nominees will be invited to the Students’ Choice Awards event which will be held in the Conference Centre from 12:45 – 14:15 on Tuesday […]
Tuesday April 5th 1.15 EE1026 Unpicking a multi-period landscape: archaeological excavations in Priddy, Somerset Dr. Jodie Lewis (UW) Tuesday April 12th 1.15 EE1026 The Functional Landscape Approach Project in Kankhulukulu catchment, Northern Malawi Dr. Rachael Carrie (UW) Tuesday April 19th 1.15 EE1026 High performance computing and its application in environmental science and biology Dr Carsten […]
Please find below a list of all upcoming Training and Development courses taking place in the academic year 2015/ 2016. You can now book yourself onto these courses through the online workshop booking system, along with a variety of dates to choose from. Please beware certain courses do fill fast so book quickly to avoid […]
You are cordially invited to the Worcester Business School Annual Lecture and Launch of the University of Worcester Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship “Ending the Accidental Manager: The Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship as a game-changer” Keynote speaker: Ian Myson, Director of HE Partnerships and Product Management at CMI “Bridging The Gap: The Worcester approach to Degree […]
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Campus shop
New to the Campus Shop. A new range of Urban Eats Vegetarian, Gluten Free and Halal sandwiches and salads. Also available as a Meal Deal, £3.29 for the sandwich, drink and crisps. Available from Wednesday the 6th of April onwards.
Due to staff training, the Timetabling Office will be offering a limited service on Tuesday 19th April and Wednesday 20th April. Please be patient during this time. If you need to book a room, you can provisionally book this via the link on the staff web page. If you are enquiring about your room allocations […]
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