Campus News
Triumph Road partially closed to traffic during November weekends
November 15th, 2017
The second phase to demolish the Imperial Tobacco Bonded Warehouse buildings on Lenton’s Triumph Road has now commenced. Road closures will be implemented during the third and fourth weekends in November to allow for the works to be progressed adjacent to the Triumph Road/Wollaton Road junction.
The demolition project has already seen the removal of one of the seven storeys towers next to Wollaton Road. The second phase of work, now taking place, will involve the clearing of tower near to Triumph Road.
To enable the safe demolition of the building, Triumph Road will be closed to traffic entering to/from Wollaton Road during the following weekends:
- Saturday 18 November – Sunday 19 November
- Saturday 25 November – Sunday 26 November
There will also be controlled changes at the Triumph Road/Wollaton Road Junction.
Triumph Road will remain open at the junction with Derby Road and this will allow access to Jubilee Campus.
The work is not expected to have any effect on the operations of the Jubilee hopper bus, which will be be running on its normal route as of Friday 17 November. All of the demolition work will be contained within the demolition site, with minimal impact anticipated on everyday operations at Jubilee campus.
The old John Player warehouses, located on the University’s Jubilee campus, were built by John Player and Sons to house 20,000 tons of tobacco leaf. Operations at the buildings ceased in 2016 and the University acquired the site for redevelopment. The third and final tower on the site will be cleared in 2018; more details related to clearance of the third tower will be sent out in due course.
The material from the warehouses will be recycled and eventually used in the construction of new roads and buildings. Once cleared, the buildings will provide a development site that will enable the University of Nottingham to continue the progressive and sustainable development of our world-class campuses.
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Medilink and Localink L12 free for 2017/18 academic year
November 15th, 2017
Following the introduction of charges on the Medilink bus service earlier this year, University staff and students will be able to travel for free on Medilink and the Localink L12 bus service from Monday 20 November 2017.
This is a trial arrangement for the remainder of the 2017/18 academic year, following discussions with Nottingham City Council.
Passengers will be required to show their University ID card to the bus driver.
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Flexible working guidelines for managers
November 15th, 2017
The University is committed to supporting flexible working that enables both the needs of the University and the individual to be met.
In response to the feedback from staff to the Athena Swan Survey, work has taken place to produce guidelines to support managers when considering and managing flexible working requests. We have consulted with a variety of colleagues to develop the guidelines, taking into account current working practices which exist across the University.
The guidelines aim to support managers to consider practically how a flexible working request may be able to be accommodated, covering the various flexible working requests which may arise and pointers to consider when assessing whether the request can be accommodated with a view to continuing to both achieve the University’s objectives and priorities and support employees in their work life balance.
Examples of flexible working are included, along with the benefits and potential implications of agreeing the various flexible working requests which may arise.
The guidelines also differentiate between formal and more informal requests and the steps which should be taken to consider and make decisions based on these different requests.
The guidelines are available on the HR website and support the existing Flexible Working Policy.
If you have any queries relating to the principles of flexible working and understanding these guidelines or to discuss specific cases and individual flexible working requests please contact Employee Relations (HRER@nottingham.ac.uk).
Tags: Athena Swan Survey, employee support, flexible working, HR, human resources, Jaspal Kaur, managers, Rebekah Goddard, working practices
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Book your place at the APM conference
November 15th, 2017
A dedicated conference is taking place next month for all APM staff levels 4 and above, to help celebrate the contribution made by administrative and professional staff at the University of Nottingham.
Sponsored by the Registrar, the one-day conference on Wednesday 20 December will provide a fantastic opportunity to interact with colleagues from professional services and schools right across the University, and to form new relationships with people you might not often have the chance to.
(A separate event for APM staff at levels 1-3 will also be held early in 2018. More details on that event will be made published in the next couple of weeks.)
The conference aims to help all attendees appreciate the critical role that APM staff play in supporting the University’s mission.
The event agenda will include:
- An address by keynote speaker Eric Stoller, who will aim to challenge conventional thinking on the future of higher education
- Informative talks by a number of speakers discussing the changing face of the Higher Education sector
- Insights from several of the University’s senior leaders into the forces that will shape the Higher Education sector, the University and your role in the institution as we move forward in an increasingly competitive world
- Breakout sessions focusing on helping staff understand the opportunities available to develop their career and professional skills here at the University, as well as opportunities to support their wellbeing
This conference will take place between 9.00am and 4.00pm on Wednesday 20 December, in Business School South on Jubilee Campus. The full detailed schedule will be available shortly on the website for the conference.
You can book your conference place and choose your breakout sessions here.
More details — including venue details — will be published over the next few weeks.
Tags: administrative and professional, Administrative Professional and Managerial, APM, APM Conference, Eric Stoller, Paul Greatrix, professional services, Registrar
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Introducing Disability December 2017
November 15th, 2017
Disability December 2017 is nearly here — it’s the second year that we have celebrated this programme at the University of Nottingham.
The University of Nottingham’s Disability December programme stems from International Day of Persons with Disabilities which falls on 3 December each year. This day aims to promote empowerment for people with disabilities, helping to create real opportunities in all aspects of life.
Sarah Stephenson-Hunter, Chair of the Disabled Staff Network says:
“It is important to celebrate Disability December because it helps to raise awareness of the difficulties experienced by people with disabilities. As an institution we will not be able to challenge these issues if we do not feel able to talk about them. This is what we hope to do during December. We also want to celebrate the diversity within our communities at the University and learn from others with different experiences and unique perspectives on the world around us.
Disability December also gives us the opportunity to promote the importance of disclosure of disabilities in the workplace. Understanding your disabilities enables the University to ensure the right adjustments are made to your working environment and helps to foster an inclusive and positive workplace culture.”
Schedule of events
This year, our Disability December programme includes:
Stress and mental health at work
Friday 1 December, 12:00 – 1:30pm. A13, Pope Building
Steve Metcalf, Director and Chief Trainer at Robustmind Mental Fitness Ldt will be talking about the causes and impact of stress in the workplace, what employers can do to minimise stress and what we can do to improve our own mental health and wellbeing at work. Lunch provided. Book now.
Managing Mental Health and Disability
Monday 4 December, 10:30am – 1:30pm. C5, Coates Building
Hosted by the Faculty of Engineering, this event includes guest speaker, Rick Carnell from Forces in the Community to talk about mental health, the causes of poor mental health and the impact it can have on the workplace. The event will also include a talk from Justine Wallis-Leggett and Katharine Carter from HR on declaring a disability and requesting reasonable adjustments. Lunch provided. All welcome, no need to book.
Let’s talk about Disability
Tuesday 5 December, three sessions. University Park, Jubilee and Sutton Bonington
Disability Rights UK is a charity whose vision is for equal participation for all. They will be delivering three, one-hour talks throughout the day which aims to raise awareness of disability and the importance of disclosing disabilities at work. Book now.
Comedy Live
Thursday 14 December, 7:00pm onwards. Nottingham Lakeside Arts
A live comedy show with internationally acclaimed comedian Francesca Martinez and the truly unique, warm and witty comedian, Steve Day. Both disabled comedians, Martinez and Day are able to bring authenticity and laughter as they talk about their experiences of living with disabilities. Book now.
Book now and don’t miss out!
We hope that you enjoy Disability December 2017 and find it interesting, informative and stimulating.
To find out more about the University’s Disability December programme please email the People and Culture team.
For updates throughout December, please subscribe to the People and Culture blog and for further details of events taking place this month, please visit the University’s event listings.
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Join a creative workshop and help shape UoN’s public engagement future
November 14th, 2017
Through the Research Vision and Nottingham World Institute, the University is refreshing its approach to coordinating, supporting and promoting public engagement with research.
On Wednesday 13 December, public engagement practitioners, enthusiasts and supporters are encouraged to join a creative workshop with stand-up comedians, illustrators, research funders and external partners to shape the future of public engagement at Nottingham.
Places are going fast — to book a place, email Alex Miles.
For more information about Public Engagement at UoN, sign up to the Nottingham Public Engagement Network mailing list.
Tags: Alex Miles, Nottingham Public Engagement Network, Nottingham World Institute, public engagement, research, research vision
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Work, Learn, Qualify — staff apprenticeship programme
November 13th, 2017
The recent apprenticeship reforms mean that anyone, regardless of their age or past qualifications, can become an apprentice. Professional Development has now launched an initiative called the ‘Work, Learn, Qualify programme’ to provide development opportunities for staff across the University.
The Work, Learn, Quality programme provides a means for staff members to participate in a government-approved apprenticeship Standard that is beneficial to their current or future role. You can find a list of approved standards here.
By completing an apprenticeship standard, you could gain valuable opportunities and qualifications while helping strengthen the University as a world-class teaching and research organisation.
Here are some of the key reasons to consider undertaking the Work, Learn, Qualify programme:
- Gain new knowledge and skills
- Gain additional qualifications and transferable skills to bolster your CV. Although not directly linked to promotion, it is an opportunity for you to get qualified in your industry area
- Various Higher and Degree level apprenticeships are available
- No changes to your salary or terms and conditions
- No financial cost to you or your Department/School
Our online brochure contains more information about the Work, Learn, Qualify programme and individual eligibility.
We’ll also holding the following series of lunchtime roadshows to promote the opportunities available to staff through the programme:
- Monday 4 December 2017, 12:30-13:30: Jubilee Campus – Room B18, Xu Yafen Building
- Tuesday 5 December 2017, 12:30-13:30: Sutton Bonington – Room B13, Main Building
- Thursday 7 December 2017, 12:30-13:30: University Park – Room B23, Physics
- Monday 11 December 2017, 12:30-13:30: King’s Meadow – Room A18
- Tuesday 12 December 2017, 12:30-13:30: Medical School – Room D96a
Register your place on one of these events by clicking here.
If you would like to discuss any of the specific standards in more detail, please contact Claire Cawthorne, Apprentice Programme Manager or email apprentices@nottingham.ac.uk.
Tags: apprenticeship, development, learning, qualification, staff development, staff learning, Work Learn Qualify
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Nottingham Student Experience Survey
November 10th, 2017
The Nottingham Student Experience Survey is now open — with all students encouraged to let us know their thoughts about the University of Nottingham.
The survey provides a chance for our students to make a difference at the University. It’s a way for them to tell us what they feel is working well, what’s frustrating, and what we can do to improve.
The Student Experience Survey will directly impact the decisions we make when it comes to teaching, libraries and IT, student support services and campus facilities.
By now, all of our students will have received an email containing a personalised link to the survey. After they complete the survey, they’ll also be entered into a prize draw (One University of Nottingham student will win a £200 Amazon voucher, while one lucky winner of an international prize draw will take away £1,000).
Staff can support the survey by encouraging students to get involved.
The survey can be found here. It closes on Friday 1 December.
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Professor Dame Jessica Corner joins Research England
November 10th, 2017
Professor Dame Jessica Corner, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange, has been confirmed as one of the inaugural members of the newly formed Research England Council.
Research England is being set up by UK Research and Innovation to support a healthy and dynamic research and knowledge exchange system in English universities. It will oversee grant funding of over £1.9bn to English universities for research and knowledge exchange in 2017-18.
Research England will also develop and implement the Research Excellence Framework in partnership with the UK higher education funding bodies and oversee the £900m UK Research Partnership Investment Fund.
Dame Jessica joins 10 other members of the Council, which will draw on expertise from across the higher education and business sectors to help shape the strategic direction and priorities for Research England.
She said: “I am delighted to join Research England and represent the University of Nottingham as one of founding members of its first council. To be asked to join this diverse group will be stimulating and exciting as we work together to support and challenge English universities in their role as key drivers in a knowledge-rich, innovative UK.”
Find out more on the Research Exchange blog.
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