Campus News
Applications invited for Stonewall Leadership Programme 2017
July 25th, 2017
Applications are now being accepted for the Stonewall Leadership Programme 2017: an intensive and inspirational two-day residential for lesbian, gay, bi and trans leaders.
Taking place from Wednesday 29 November to Friday 1 December at Fanham’s Hall, Hertfordshire, this competitive and highly-regarded leadership programme has been described as both energising and beneficial by previous participants from the University of Nottingham.
Participants of this year’s programme will be able to work with leaders from across a range of sectors and see how to achieve their own goals whilst being authentic leaders.
The University will support any lesbian, gay, bi or trans member of staff who is in a leadership position at the University of Nottingham, or who can demonstrate leadership on LGBT issues, and who wishes to apply for this event. Professional Development will pay the programme fee, travel costs and overnight accommodation of successful individuals. We can also put interested parties in touch with past participants and help with application writing if support is requested well in advance,
All applications for the programme should be made to Professional Development by Monday 4 September. For more information please contact Katharine Carter.
You can find out more about the Stonewall Programme in this booklet.
Tags: leadership, LGBT, Professional Development, Stonewall, stonewall leadership programme, training
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Attitudes Towards Faecal Transplant — add your thoughts to a research survey
July 25th, 2017
The University of Nottingham has been asked to participate in an international survey assessing attitudes towards faecal transplants. Can you provide your thoughts on the subject?
The survey is intended to help researchers understand the public’s view in the UK, USA and Canada on stool donation and faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT).
Survey participants will be asked to complete a short, anonymous questionnaire with their thoughts on the subject of FMT.
Please note: there are no risks associated with this survey and participation is completely voluntary. All questionnaire submissions are anonymous and cannot be traced back to the participant.
By participating in the survey, you will be helping to discover the attitudes of potential donors towards faecal donation. This may help with future donor recruitment and will directly benefit future FMT patients. The study will also help raise awareness about stool donation and FMT.
The survey closes on Thursday 31 August.
You can find the questionnaire, containing more information about the survey, here.
Tags: Digestive Diseases, faecal microbiota transplantation, FMT, Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, study, survey, transplant
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Green Flag success for Nottingham campuses
July 25th, 2017
The University of Nottingham has once again secured prestigious Green Flag awards — the mark of a quality park or green space — for both its Jubilee and University Park campuses.
Nottingham was the first university to be awarded a Green Flag in 2003 for University Park and this campus has now received the award for 15 years in a row.
It is the fifth year that the Jubilee campus has also received the accolade.
Our University campuses are among a record-breaking 1,797 UK parks and green spaces that have received a prestigious Green Flag award this year.
This international award, now into its third decade, is a sign to the public that the space boasts the highest possible environmental standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent visitor facilities.
Andy Sweeney, Director of Estates (Operations) at the University of Nottingham, said: “We are delighted that our University Park and Jubilee campuses continue to be recognised as worthy of a Green Flag award. It’s a testimony to the hard work and dedication of our Grounds team who create and maintain such wonderful spaces that enhance biodiversity and the University’s commitment to a sustainable place to work and study.”
International Green Flag Award scheme manager Paul Todd said: “Each flag is a celebration of the thousands of staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award.”
Tags: andy sweeney, campuses, environment, green, Green Flag, green spaces, Jubilee Campus, sustainability, University Park
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Do you travel between campuses? — Help with a study!
July 25th, 2017
The University of Nottingham’s N-SERP programme (Nottingham Summer Engineering Research Programme) is on the lookout for staff and students to complete a study about distance and travelling between UK campuses.
The ‘Smart Campus’ study is being carried out to gain improved understanding of how accurately members of the University perceive distance and travel time between key points on the campuses — as well as their likely choices of travel mode.
The data collected through the study will be used to help the University improve commuting and movement between and around campuses.
If you’re a current member of the University of Nottingham and you’d like to help out by taking part in this survey, please follow this link to complete the questionnaire.
In addition, participants are needed for a separate interview or “talk aloud” study. This study will be carried out in person and its volunteers will receive a £5 and £10 Amazon voucher, respectively, for their time. To find out more, please email eayjcla@nottingham.ac.uk.
Tags: campuses, commuting, N-SERP, smart campus, smart campus survey, travel
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My details, my payslip, MyView.
July 24th, 2017
*UPDATE: as shared on your July payslip, MyView went live on Friday 28 July. More details, including how to log on to MyView, can now be found by clicking this link.*
‘MyView’ is the University of Nottingham’s Human Resources (HR) employee self-service platform.
Using MyView — a module within the University’s HR System — you’ll be able to view and update your personal information, such as your address, demographic information, bank details and emergency contact information.
You will also be able to use MyView to view and print your payslips and P60s.
Payslips go paperless
Following the launch of MyView, paper payslips will be phased out across the University. Instead, you’ll be able to access your payslips electronically on MyView.
These e-payslips will look the same as the paper versions and will contain the same types of details. You’ll be able to use MyView to view all your previous payslips in one place, with records currently dating from April 2017. What’s more, all future payslips will be stored securely on the platform, for you to access as long as you work for the University.
The rollout for e-payslips is as follows:
- Employees in the Research and Teaching, Technical Services and Administrative, Professional and Managerial, and Childcare Services job families are anticipated to receive their last paper payslip in July 2017.
- Employees in the Operations and Facilities job family are anticipated to receive their last paper payslip in September 2017.
Any staff member who is unable to access MyView for a reason connected to a disability can contact payroll@nottingham.ac.uk or HR@nottingham.ac.uk to discuss suitable alternative options as a reasonable adjustment.
Reminder: An updated article, including details of how to log into the system, FAQs and a user guide, can now be found by clicking this link.
Tags: e-payslips, emergency contact, HR, myview, payroll, payslips
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New IT status page launched
July 24th, 2017
Information Services has launched a new, improved IT status page.
The new page features a service dashboard for key services and an easy-to-read summary of service availability. The webpage is also scalable on mobile devices — making it much easier to read and browse on any device.
The page can be viewed here. Staff and students are advised to bookmark this page, to help keep up to date with the latest service statuses and planner service maintenance.
Users can also choose to subscribe to email notifications to be informed of new incidents, service updates and planned work on an ongoing basis.
Tags: Information Services, IT, IT Service Desk, service maintentance, service status
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Maternity/adoption/shared parental leave: focus groups announced
July 21st, 2017
Focus groups are being held to explore experiences of maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave at the University of Nottingham.
The focus groups follow on from the Athena SWAN survey conducted earlier this year, which aimed to understand some of the equality and diversity issues across the University. Picking up on a key area in that survey, we’d like to explore your experience of taking maternity/adoption/shared parental leave, and returning to work following that leave, in more detail.
Focus groups are being held for staff who have experiences we can draw on, both positive and negative. Separate focus groups will also take place for line managers who have supported, or are supporting, people going on leave or returning from leave.
We’d like to gain perspectives in the round to understand the issues for staff and line managers, and the barriers and opportunities for the institution to make improvements. The information gained will be held confidentially and used to help us develop action plans for future equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives.
Focus Groups will be run between August and November. If you would like to take part, please click on the appropriate link below:
Tags: adoption, adoption leave, Athena SWAN, maternity, parental leave, paternity
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Participants required for driving simulator study — earn an Amazon voucher
July 21st, 2017
During the study, you will be asked to complete short tasks while driving in the simulator and wearing eye tracking glasses.
Volunteers will need to meet the following criteria:
- Active driver with valid driver’s license held for more than one year
- Aged 18 – 65
- Have perfect or corrected vision
Please be aware that there is a risk of induced motion sickness when using a driving simulator. If you are susceptible to motion sickness, migraines, epilepsy, dizziness or blurred vision, or are pregnant, then you should not volunteer.
The study should last no more than 1.5 hours and you will be given a £10 Amazon voucher for your time.
Please send an email to eayac8@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk if you have any questions and/or would like to participate in the study.
Tags: driving simulator, Human Factors research group, research
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Extenuating circumstances — policy and procedure change
July 20th, 2017
The extenuating circumstances policy and procedures are changing, in order to provide consistency across schools and clarity over processes.
The policy and procedures are applicable when handling claims from students who believe their ability to study or take assessments has been affected by circumstances beyond their control.
The new documentation is now available for reference on Workspace. The documentation will also be made live on University webpages when the procedure is launched on 25 September 2017.
If you’re a member of staff who is directly involved in the handling of claims, you can find out more about the change at a workshop hosted by Rachel Newnham, Complaints and Conduct Manager.
Details of the workshop sessions can be found below:
| Date | Time | Venue |
| Thursday 27 July | 14:00-15:30 | C5, Trent Building, UP |
| Friday 28 July | 10:30-12:00 | B141, QMC |
| Wednesday 2 August | 10:30-12:00 | B35a Exchange Building, Jubilee |
| Thursday 3 August | 14:00-15:30 | B141, QMC |
| Friday 4 August | 10:30-12:00 | C16, Trent Building, UP |
| Tuesday 8 August | 14:00-15:30 | B13, Main Building, Sutton Bonington |
| Monday 14 August | 14:00-15:30 | B35a Exchange Building, Jubilee |
| Friday 1 September | 10:30-12:00 | B139, QMC |
| Friday 1 September | 14:00-15:30 | B12, Main Building, Sutton Bonington |
| Tuesday 5 September | 10:30-12:00 | B1 Hemsley, UP |
Please note that attendance to these workshops is limited and places will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you wish to book a place, please email Rachel Newnham.
Alternatively, Rachel is happy to come and deliver small, in-house sessions to work with groups who will be implementing the new procedures. Please contact her to arrange this.
Tags: complaints, conduct, ecs, extenuating circumstances, policy and procedure, student services
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Business School’s MSc Banking and Finance recognised as Centre of Excellence
July 20th, 2017
The Chartered Banker Institute (CBI) has formally recognised The University of Nottingham Business School’s MSc Banking and Finance as a Centre of Excellence in banking and finance education.
We are one of only four UK business schools to be awarded this status, which recognises the high standards of education available for banking and related topics.
The CBI aims to help potential banking leaders of the future to develop and maintain high standards of professional competence and an appreciation of conduct issues.
The Centres of Excellence initiative brings the commercial and academic world together, providing leadership, research and support to students helping them to embed the skills and knowledge required to work in the industry.
Graduates of Nottingham’s MSc Banking and Finance will have an industry-recognised professional qualification, together with a pathway into the industry, helping to distinguish them in a competitive market.
While they are studying, students will be able to maintain a student membership with the Institute. When they complete the course, students will be qualified to become a Member and eligible for Chartered Banker Status, the highest award available in global banking.
Find out more about the CBI Centres of Excellence initiative on the CBI website.
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