Campus News
December 18th, 2018
All members of University of Nottingham Sport can bring their children (aged 16 years and under) free-of-charge during the winter 2018 holiday period.
This offer runs from Friday 14 December 2018 – Sunday 13 January 2019 and is open to all UoN sport and fitness members including students, staff, associates, alumni and public members.
Members may take their children to any of our sports centres where they have access via their membership – for example, Sutton Bonington public members may visit our Sutton Bonington sports centre only.
(Not a member? If you are a University of Nottingham student or staff member or an alumni or associate of the University, then you will be charged £6.50 per adult per visit. Your children will then be able to use our facilities free-of-charge. Unfortunately this offer is not open to non-members from the general public.)
For full details of this offer, including areas and facilities that can be accessed by visiting children, please visit the Department of Sport website.
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December 18th, 2018
We would like to update you on the rollout and support plan as we move to our new Campus Solutions student records system over the coming weeks.
Work is continuing on the transfer of student records from Saturn into Campus Solutions. The records of our current students have been transferred over for use in the new system and we are currently completing some data checks and updates to the records. We want to reassure you that you will continue to be able to view current student information in Saturn Web until at least the end of February.
In addition, we are working through the various linked IT systems that take data from Saturn, to change the data source to Campus Solutions. This work is phased and will continue until the end of February.
The Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellors and the Operations Managers in each School and Department have reviewed and checked the lists of colleagues in their areas that require access to the new system to complete key tasks in their roles. The user accounts for these colleagues are now being created.
We are expecting to give colleagues in Student Services, Finance and External Relations – those that will be updating core student records – access to Campus Solutions from Friday 21 December. Many of these colleagues have taken part in classroom training sessions for Campus Solutions and these will continue into the new year. They will also have access to a range of online help guides to support them.
During the week commencing 14 January, we will email all other colleagues that will be given access to Campus Solutions to confirm their access and highlight what they will be able do in the system. These colleagues will be able to start using Campus Solutions from week commencing 21 January, when they will receive an email with a link to the new system and details of a range of support options available to them.
Colleagues using Campus Solutions will be fully supported through:
- Expert users in each School and Faculty, who will be able to offer expert on-hand advice and guidance on how to use the system
- Support coordinators in each School, Faculty and Department will be able to support colleagues should they experience any issues with access or data using Campus Solutions
- Drop-in sessions and webinars for each School and Faculty will be available from the end of January to February
- Online support materials, consisting of step-by-step user guide documents and video guides
A small number of new students will be joining the University in January and these students will be the first to complete their online registration in Campus Solutions. Our existing students will be given access to the student-facing part of Campus Solutions, the MyNottingham website, during the week commencing 21 January. Once logged in, they will be able to check and update their personal details and submit some online support requests.
The finance part of Campus Solutions will go live later, towards the beginning of the 2019/20 University financial year. The cutover period for this part of the system will commence in April.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we work through the transition period for our student records system.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email campussolutions@nottingham.ac.uk.
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December 18th, 2018
Proposals are invited for a two-year collaborative research programme offering a grant of up to £40,000.
The call for proposals has been announced by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), Brazil, the University of Birmingham and The University of Nottingham, to fund joint collaborative research projects under the Scientific Cooperation Agreement between the institutions.
This is an opportunity for research teams affiliated with the University of Birmingham and The University of Nottingham and researchers affiliated with Higher Education and Research Institutions in the State of São Paulo.
Up to the equivalent of £40,000 per awarded proposal will be provided, to cover research-related expenses directly pertaining to the project as well as travel (air tickets), health insurance, and living allowances for researchers in scientific mission between the two countries, for up to two years.
The call invites Research Proposals across all active research disciplines. Further details, including terms and conditions, can be found here:
UoB UoN FAPESP_Call for proposals 2018_EN.
The deadline for submissions is Friday 12 April 2019.
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December 17th, 2018
The Aleph library system is being updated to start taking data from the new Campus Solutions student records system. As part of this work, the PIN numbers that students use in their library accounts will be reset to the last 4 digits of their Library Card Number on or after Tuesday 18 December.
The Library Card Number (shown on the front of their student ID card) and the PIN number are used for library self-service machines, making room bookings and accessing online forms.
Students will be required to change their library account PIN number on or after Tuesday 18 December to ensure their library accounts remain secure.
This change only affects student accounts – all other users remain unaffected.
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December 17th, 2018
As highlighted in the Campus Solutions implementation update last week, we will need to make an adjustment to student ID numbers for existing UK students so their records can be added into Campus Solutions.
ID numbers for students in the UK are generally seven-digits in length but ID numbers in Campus Solutions are eight-digits long.
New students that will be commencing their studies in January 2019 will be given new eight-digit Campus Solutions ID numbers and these will be displayed on their student ID cards.
The majority of UK students that commenced their studies before 2019 will be given a ‘1’ in front of their student ID number from January 2019. Their University student ID cards will display their old ID number and will continue to work as normal. These students will not be given new ID cards, so please bear this in mind if you work with student ID numbers.
The students where this rule does not apply are detailed in the table below.
Messages will be issued to students to provide them with the details of this change. Exam Invigilators will brief students about the use of ID numbers on exam papers in January 2019.
If students require a new ID card they can request a new one by emailing their name and student ID number to universitycard@nottingham.ac.uk.
Thank you for your support as we make these changes to student ID numbers across the University.
Please do not hesitate to email campussolutions@nottingham.ac.uk if you have any questions.
Updated 13 Dec 2018: Dates changed for when intercampus mobility students from China/Malaysia that started in the UK from September 2018 need to start using student ID cards from China/Malaysia.
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December 17th, 2018
Sir Keith O’Nions has been appointed Chair-Designate of Council for the University of Nottingham, taking up the role from January 2020.
Sir Keith is a renowned scientist and former President and Rector of Imperial College London. His career includes roles as Director-General Science and Innovation, at the Department for Innovation and Universities and Skills, and Chief Scientific Advisor to the Ministry of Defence.
President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nottingham Professor Shearer West said: “I am delighted with Sir Keith’s appointment. He brings a wealth of expertise from his academic background, significant roles in government and his expertise in innovation and the application of research. I am sure his appointment will further enhance and support the University, and build from the impressive legacy our current Chair, John Mills, has established over more than 13 years of dedicated service for the University.”
The University’s Chair of Council is responsible for leading the University’s Council, a body of high profile and influential individuals, which makes key decisions and senior appointments, influences strategy, and acts as ambassadors for the University, helping it to fulfil its mission and delivering impact across the communities that the University is part of both locally and globally.
Sir Keith, who was Head of Earth Sciences and Professor of Physics and Chemistry Minerals at Oxford, is currently Chairman of Cambridge Enterprise Limited, a company responsible for supporting the commercialisation of the ideas that emerge from the University of Cambridge. He was knighted in 1999 for services to Earth Science.
Sir Keith O’Nions said: “I am delighted to accept the role for one of the country’s most prestigious universities. The University of Nottingham enjoys a well-deserved reputation as a global research-intensive institution with deep connections to the city and region it is proud to call home. ”
The current Chair of Council, John Mills, said: “I’m delighted that Sir Keith has accepted the appointment and look forward to working with him in continuing to develop Nottingham’s reputation as a leading global institution. It is a privilege to Chair our Council and work with inspiring colleagues to respond to the changing dynamics of the sector and increasing challenges and opportunities.”
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December 17th, 2018
New guidance on registering clinical research studies and trials has been published to define what, why and where these should be publicly registered.
The Clinical Research Governance Policy – Trial Registration is applicable to all University staff conducting clinical research where results are intended to be published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Read the PDF document or visit the Research Governance page to find out more.
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December 14th, 2018
Details on the new AXA Voluntary Private Medical Insurance Scheme have now been published on the Employee Hub.
This is a company scheme with payments taken direct from salary: this approach allows the University to secure discounted rates for members of staff who wish to take cover. Partner and family cover is also available.
The first application window will run during December 2018 with the cover commencing on Tuesday 1 January 2019. A further application window is likely to launch early in 2019.
All the details are available through the Employee Hub. Key points to be aware of include:
- All plans are based on Full Medical Underwriting (FMU). This means that medical history, including any pre-existing conditions, is declared in advance. FMU cover offers additional assurance in relation to future claims/cover
- Monthly premiums will be deducted direct from salary
- Cover will cease if an employee leaves the University
For more information, please visit the Employee Hub: www.uonemployeehub.com.
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December 13th, 2018
The University of Nottingham’s Vision for Technical Talent launched on Tuesday 4 December 2018 — the event included a celebration of technical talent across our University and the launch of our new strategy to ensure increased profile, recognition and opportunity for technical colleagues.
We were delighted to have so many technicians together in the room during the launch event. It was a real pleasure to have the opportunity to showcase and share the diverse activities and wider impact of technical staff across our University. The contribution of technical colleagues to research and teaching here in Nottingham and beyond was clear to see.
James Key, Technical Director – Formula One, addressing attendees at the launch of ‘Our Vision for Technical Talent’
Here’s a recap of key highlights of the event:
Launching our Vision for Technical Talent
The President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Shearer West launched the new strategy entitled ‘Our Vision for Technical Talent’ and presented some key areas of progress. These included:
- The extension of the Technical Services job family to levels 6 and 7, in line with the University of Nottingham’s Research & Teaching (R&T) and Administrative, Professional & Managerial (APM) job families and a number of other higher education institutions. Technical Services Level 6 descriptors (specialist and managerial routes) will be launched on August 1st 2019. Technical Services Level 7 descriptors are being developed.
- February 2019 will see the launch of a new Technical Skills and Conference Fund dedicated to ensuring technical colleagues can apply for funding to ensure they can continue to develop their technical skills and expertise.
- The development of a new and refreshed University of Nottingham Technician Network, led by Joanne Green (School of Chemistry) and colleagues across the University who have put together a full calendar of events for 2019 including courses, development opportunities and open afternoons at various facilities, laboratories and workshops across our University.
- The creation of placement opportunities for technical colleagues. Technicians will be able to apply to undertake technical placements of up to a week to learn new techniques and methods at universities and research institutes across the UK via a successful EPSRC Inclusion Matters award and through support from the Midlands Innovation consortium. Details of these schemes, and how to apply will be released in early 2019.
Technicians on film
A short film made in celebration of technical colleagues was previewed at the event and can be found here: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/technicians/home.aspx.
Technical talent in Formula One
We were delighted to welcome James Key, Formula One Technical Director to the event. James was one of the youngest Technical Directors of a Formula One team, at the age of 33 years and is a University of Nottingham Alumnus (Mechanical Engineering, 1996). James has spent his working life developing innovative technical solutions for a number of Formula One teams including Lotus, Jordan, Sauber, Force India and Scuderia Toro Rosso. James gave a fascinating talk on the roles of technicians in motor sport and higher education and drew on personal experiences to convey the impact of technical skills and expertise.
Science Council Employer Champion Award
The University of Nottingham was formally presented with an Employer Champion Award in recognition of our support for the continued professional development and professional registration of technical staff. This was presented to the Vice-Chancellor by Professor Patrick Kniveton, Trustee of the Science Council.
Showcasing our Technical Talent
Speeches and presentations were followed by a poster session where technical colleagues from across the University presented aspects of their roles and activities to internal and external guests. This offered an opportunity for networking and festive refreshments.
Next steps
We’d love to hear your thoughts on the event – please complete our short survey to help inform future events and activities.
Keep in touch with progress on the new Vision for Technical Talent strategy from the University —- see our refreshed webpages for news, events and development opportunities and look out for details of our next event in spring 2019.
Many thanks once again to all who contributed. If you have any further questions on any aspect of the strategy please contact Director of Technical Skills and Strategy, Kelly Vere.
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December 13th, 2018
During Disability December, we are opening up a number of sessions for disabled staff and students to access. These include inclusive climbing sessions and supported fitness sessions at our David Ross Sports Village and Jubilee Sports Centres.
Through the work of our Disability Sport Officer, the wider UoN Sport team, volunteers and student clubs, we are striving to deliver an inclusive offer which will best meets the needs of disabled members.
Whether you’re looking to exercise to help maintain a good level of wellbeing through going to one of our classes, taking a dip in the pool for a social swim, challenging yourself on the climbing wall or training for a 10km race, we have the facilities and staff to support you in these ambitions.
Find out more on the Sport at UoN blog.
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