Campus News
Power outage on campus: University of Nottingham Malaysia
February 12th, 2020
There has been an unexpected power outage today (Wed 12 Feb) on our University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC).
Our team is working with utility company TNB to resolve this as soon as possible.
Gensets and generators are currently being set up to provide power to the campus. Full power will likely be restored gradually by the end of today.
All scheduled classes will be cancelled and re-scheduled for a future date. Students will be informed by their School about any re-scheduled dates and times. All other University activities will carry on as usual unless advised otherwise.
If you are staying on campus and require assistance, please contact your hall tutors.
An email has been sent to all staff on campus with more information about work arrangements.
If you are leaving the campus, please ensure that lights and power sockets are switched off.
Please check the University of Malaysia’s Facebook feed for further updates.
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STEMM Public Engagement Survey – Have your say
February 10th, 2020
The University wants to hear experiences of staff participating in scientific outreach and public engagement online.
We are keen to hear from staff working in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine)-based subjects as well as those working in social sciences (e.g. psychology, economics, sociology/sociolinguistics.)
The survey goes live today (Monday 10 February) and closes on Friday 20 March.
You can take part in the survey here. (O365 login required)
Responses to the survey will feed into ongoing research being conducted by STEMM-CHANGE, an EPSRC-funded project driving a positive change in culture and practices in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).
In undertaking this research the University hopes to better understand how the online presence of scientists, engineers, technicians, medics, and other researchers is evaluated and judged in global public spaces.
A key dimension of this study is looking at the digital discrimination, bias and harassment that may be experienced by professionals participating in these kinds of activities, and the hidden barriers to inclusion they potentially introduce when encountered.
The survey is completely anonymous – at no point will you be asked for your name or any personally identifiable information, including institutional or industrial affiliation.
For more information about this research and its role in the wider STEMM-CHANGE project at the University, please contact:
- Dr. Clare Burrage, School of Physics & Astronomy
- Professor Louise Mullany, School of English
- Dr. Jacqueline Cordell, School of English
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Travel to and from campus – severe weather warning/Clifton Bridge closure
February 9th, 2020
Travel to and from campus is likely to be affected by Storm Ciara and the closure of Clifton Bridge for the early part of the week. Please be aware of potential delays and plan journeys and working arrangements accordingly.
Clifton Bridge closure
The A52 Clifton Bridge is closed eastbound within the junction of the A453 at Queens Drive Interchange. Repair teams are carrying out investigations into damaged steel underneath the road, prompting the closure of the eastbound carriageway. The closure and diversions are expected to be in place until Wednesday at the earliest.
In addition to the eastbound carriageway closure, lane two will be closed westbound heading into Nottingham, along with the A52 eastbound entry slip from the A6005 near the Queen’s Medical Centre.
Information on the closure and diversions is available on the Highways England website and East Midlands Twitter feed.
This is causing severe delays at peak travel periods across Nottingham, including access on and off our Nottingham campuses. Colleagues should plan journeys in advance, stagger any arrival and departure times and use public transport where possible – agreeing any change of working patterns with line managers in advance.
Severe weather protocol
If you are unable to travel to your place of work due to severe weather conditions, contact your line manager, or nominee, prior to your normal start time – or as soon as possible thereafter.
Subject to approval and operational needs, employees may be able to work from home – though there will be roles that cannot be completed from home. Alternatively, you and your manager could agree annual leave, unpaid leave or other arrangements as appropriate.
Full information is available on the HR webpages.
Updates on travel delays will be posted on Staff Room and Campus News as new information becomes available.
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A52 Bramcote Roundabout to Priory Roundabout: Road closure
February 7th, 2020
Between Monday 17 February and mid-April 2020, Highways England will be carrying out safety improvement works on the A52 Eastbound and Westbound carriageways between the Bramcote and Priory roundabouts.
To keep the programme for works as short as possible and to minimise disruption to the local community, residents, businesses and road users, the work will be undertaken between 8pm and 6am, Monday to Friday.
The scheme of work involves installing six average speed safety camera masts within the central reservation. These will be fitted with 24 cameras. New safety signs, control cabinets, electrical cables and associated ducting will also be installed.
How will the work affect traffic?
Highways England will work using a mixture of overnight lane closures and full carriageway closures. The works will be mainly completed under overnight lane closures. To minimise inconvenience and disruption, one carriageway at a time will be worked on and roads will be closed in phases.
During full road closures, signed diversion routes will be put in place – but all carriageways are expected to remain open throughout the daytime.
Please note: All planned works may be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
How will the work affect businesses, residents, pedestrians and/or cyclists?
Access to residences will be maintained wherever possible.
For safety reasons, Highways England will need to close some sections of the footpath/cycleway along the A52 Westbound carriageway while they work.
Alternative arrangements will be made for pedestrians and cyclists so they can continue their journeys safely. Footpaths and cycleways will remain open as usual outside of the planned working hours.
For any questions about this work, please email Highways England’s Public Liaison Officer, Irene Plant or call 07768 796 542.
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International Women’s Day at the University of Nottingham
February 5th, 2020
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a worldwide annual event which celebrates women’s achievements, raises awareness against bias and encourages everyone to take action for equality.
Join us in celebrating International Women’s Day 2020, at events which showcase the achievements of inspirational women across the institution, including:
A Diverse and equal world is an enabled world.
On Tuesday 3 March, the School of Education invites staff and students of all genders to attend this event in celebration of International Women’s Day. Women from all areas and levels of work will share their experiences, their achievements, but also the challenges they face.
12pm – 2pm, School of Education Atrium, Dearing Building, Jubilee Campus.
Register your attendance here.
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Mia Bellusova.
Celebrating the women of UoN
IWD takes place on Sunday 8 March, and will see colleagues representing different aspects of the University at the International Women’s Day Civic Showcase in Nottingham’s Old Market Square. Joining forces with Nottingham Trent University as part of the Universities for Nottingham initiative, women teachers, researchers, administrators and technicians from across our campuses will be chatting to the public and demonstrating their work.
The event takes place in Old Market Square between 10.30am and 2.30pm – come along with friends and family to experience and celebrate the amazing women of Nottingham.
Would you like to share your work with the public as part of this event? Read more about how to get involved here.
Who are the modern women?
Join us on Monday 9 March for the Who are the modern women? discussion and networking event for all staff, students and alumni. Introduced by Vice-Chancellor Professor Shearer West and chaired by Professor Sarah Sharples, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, this event will feature a diverse panel of the University’s inspirational women, across levels and job families.
Hear inspiring stories from University of Nottingham staff, students and alumni who have taken unusual paths, are in unusual roles or who have fantastic stories to share on what it means to them to be modern women. What advice would they give? What challenges have they faced?
Take part in roundtable discussions, share what it means to be modern women and go away feeling inspired.
Why Balance Is Good For Business
This free event on Tuesday 10 March will focus on what we can each do as leaders, employees and individuals in the workplace. to build a more equal environment to enable our businesses to flourish. Professor Sarah Sharples, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Nottingham, will share her insights into developing tools and strategies to create an inclusive environment.
7.45am – 9.30am, Institute of Mental Health, Jubilee Campus
Register for the event here.
Women in business event
On Wednesday 11 March, hear from inspirational women about achieving career success and pose a question to the panel at the Women in Business event. The Keynote speaker will be Helen Normoyle, Marketing Director of Boots UK and Ireland.
Other confirmed guest speakers and panellists include Clare Stafford, External Communications at Boots UK and Chair of the Women in WBA-UK; Mabintou Kolley, Founder of Clamp Digital and Beauty Hive; Jigna Varu, Chief Commercial Officer for Micro-fresh International and Tabitha Wacera, Founder of Sustainable Water.
1.30pm – 3.30pm – A150, Coates Building, University Park.
Book your place here.
Accelerating Innovation Through Inclusion
Join us at this free event on Tuesday 24 March, hosted in partnership with the Creative Quarter, where we’ll explore how we can accelerate innovation in the games and immersive sectors through inclusion. This is an externally-facing event, but the public talk is open to members of staff and students at the University of Nottingham.
8.30am – 1.30pm, Broadway cinema, Nottingham City Centre
Register your attendance here.
Non-centrally led events include:
Women’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu self-defence class
Try out Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and learn how you can protect yourself in a strong community of girls. This session will be led by World champion Charlie who will be going through the best of the basics. All attendees will receive a complimentary goody bag after the session.
Monday 2 March, 8.30pm, David Ross Sports Village (Martial Arts Dojo)
Book your place here.
Yoga and Meditation
Join us for our special International women’s day mixed ability yoga and meditation classes led by in-house specialist Yasmin. This session is sponsored by Enterprise-rent-a-car and all attendees will receive a complimentary goody bag.
Wednesday 4 March, 9.45am Yoga, 10.30 Meditation. AT1 Space, Triumph Road, Jubilee Campus.
Book your place here.
Netflix and chill…But like girls
Casual evening, film screening of new blockbuster Equity. Expect drinks and of course, lots of pizza.
Friday 6 March, 6pm – 9pm, AT1 Space, Triumph Road, Jubilee Campus.
Book your place here.
Supper Club
Join us for an evening of culinary delights. Ignite your senses with a two course meal in the serene AT1 space dining area and network with different females from all walks of life.
Saturday 7 March, 7pm – 9pm, AT1 Space, Triumph Road, Jubilee Campus.
Book your place here.
The Art of Networking
Whether you’re wanting to climb the corporate ladder or start your own business networking is key. Often it can feel inauthentic, awkward and intimidating but during this session we will break down some key networking strategies. Join us for an evening of guest speakers with a challenge of crafting a 30 second elevator pitch and the chance to practice it in a safe space. Master the humblebrag and extend your network here in Nottingham amongst peers and professionals.
Sunday 8 March, 6pm-8pm, AT1 Space, Triumph Road, Jubilee Campus
Book your place here.
Schools and departments across the University are celebrating International Women’s Day with their staff and students. These include the School of Maths hosting speakers from under-represented groups in mathematics; a Women in Chemistry conference; and a School of Psychology brunch event celebrating the non-academic achievements of women staff and students.
The University’s central International Women’s Day events are open to all.
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Update on marks processing and Exam Boards
February 4th, 2020
To help manage the volume of marks that are currently being processed, we’re asking academic colleagues to submit your completed marks as soon as possible.
Please note the following points:
- The deadline for submitting marks is Wednesday 12 February. It is anticipated that marks returned on Wednesday 12 February will be processed by Friday 14 February.
- Any changes following exam boards should be returned by 12noon on Tuesday 18 February to ensure marks released to students on Thursday 20 February include your changes.
- Student Services colleagues are aware of the dates for interim Exam Boards and will work with you to ensure you have the information required to run your Board.
We have identified that students will not appear on marksheets if there is an issue with their module enrolment. The marksheet completion guidelines provide guidance on how to add missing students into marksheets. Any amendments that you make must be highlighted to Student Services either by adding a note (as detailed in the guidelines) or by contacting the relevant Student Services assessment team. The team are also on hand if you require further assistance.
Resit marksheets for 2018/19 modules being reassessed in January 2020 will be distributed to academic colleagues this week by Student Services. We would like to remind you that Saturn is the authoritative source of all marks for the 2018/19 year, therefore we will be inputting resit marks into Saturn. Student marks will be moved into Campus Solutions for students that qualify for an award or are continuing with their studies.
The functional and technical rehearsal of marks processing and Exam Boards has indicated that marksheets can be generated, marks can be uploaded and the various calculations can take place as required. The Language Centre and Medicine PGT had early Exam Boards last week and a workaround was put in place to manage this.
The Exam Boards User Group recently met to review marks and Exam Board reports that have been generated by the functional and technical rehearsal. Colleagues reviewed the reports and verified the calculations that the system generated. The group identified that the process for incorporating Extenuating Circumstances and generating Exam Board reports is different in various schools, so they will agree on a recommended best practice approach. The group will be meeting again on Wednesday 5 February.
Marks processing and Exam Boards FAQs and tips for using Business Intelligence (BI) reports, along with other useful information, are now available for you to view on Workspace.
Key dates
- Circulation of resit mark sheets for Autumn Semester – W/C 3 February
- Deadline for submission of marks – Wednesday 12 February
- Exam Boards – Locally arranged
- Deadline for submission of amended marks – 12noon, Tuesday 18 February
- Publication of Autumn Semester results – Thursday 20 February
- Publication of award outcomes (Education) – BlueCastle switch-on planned for Thursday 20 February
Help and support
For questions regarding completing marksheets please contact the Student Services assessment team:
- University Park Central
- University Park East
- University Park West
- Sutton Bonington
- Jubilee Campus
- Queen’s Medical Centre
If you have any questions regarding Exam Boards, User Groups or arranging briefings please email Sandra Mienczakowski
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Digital Experience Insights Survey
February 4th, 2020
The Digital Experience Insights Survey has launched and will be live throughout February for staff and students – with ten £100 shopping vouchers to be won.
This is an opportunity for you to share how you use digital technologies and engage with the University’s digital environment so we can improve them in a way that is meaningful to you.
The survey only takes 10-15 minutes to complete and it’s a chance to reflect on your own digital experience which will help us to better understand how we can support your digital needs.
There are four separate surveys for:
Staff
Students
Staff are invited to complete the survey, and to encourage students to also complete the survey where appropriate.
We are requesting that staff do not promote the survey to final-year undergraduates, as it runs concurrently to the National Student Survey.
About the survey
This national survey is being carried out by the University of Nottingham in conjunction with digital solutions specialists, JISC. We’re running the survey to find out more about how the University community uses digital technologies and how we can improve the digital experience at the University.
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Review of support for disabled staff at the University of Nottingham
February 3rd, 2020
A review of support for disabled staff at the University of Nottingham has been published, examining the levels of support available and how this is accessed and experienced by disabled staff.
The review, chaired by Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Professor Sarah Sharples, acknowledges that – though there are pockets of good practice – current levels of support for disabled staff are not as consistently high as they should be.
The scope of the review included:
- On-boarding support for staff following appointment
- Induction support and reasonable adjustments when joining the University
- Response to disclosure of a disability whilst working at the University, and support available following disclosure
- Support for progression and promotion
- Inclusive management
- Inclusion on campus
The review identified strengths and areas for improvement across the following themes:
- Experience of being disabled
- Physical and digital infrastructure
- Culture and behaviour
- Support for line managers
- Specialist Support provision
A comprehensive action plan to address the issues raised in the review, increase access to consistent support and encourage the sharing of best practice has also been published.
Professor Sharples said: “I, along with the other members of the review panel, want to thank colleagues – particularly the members of our Disabled Staff Network – for their openness in both describing good practice across the University, and the challenges that disabled staff face while working here.
“While there are many strengths in the services and support we provide to disabled staff, the experience is not consistent and needs to be improved. There are many improvements to be made, and we are committed to making these quickly and efficiently.”
For more information on the review and action plan, visit the University’s EDI webpages.
Read Professor Sharples’ blog on the review process and findings.
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New Information Security Modules
February 3rd, 2020
To help us all to protect the data we handle, we are continuing our compulsory information security awareness training for all UK-based staff.
On Monday 10 February you will receive an email from “UoN Information Security” with a safe link to the training modules.
There are three modules: spotting phish emails on a mobile device; using USB sticks securely; and handling personal data.
Staff who joined the University since we ran the previous modules (summer 2019) will also have a module on GDPR, and an introduction to phishing.
The total viewing time is about 15 minutes each module, depending on how much you already know about the subject. The modules can be watched separately or together and each one ends with a quiz.
It’s compulsory for all staff at our UK campuses to complete the modules and they will be available until Friday 1 May.
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