Campus News
Switch to Office 365: staff email is headed for the cloud
March 11th, 2016
Starting in April, Information Services will be making some important and exciting changes to the way that University email and calendaring services are delivered.
The University has already been using the Microsoft Office 365 email service for students in the UK, UNNC and UNMC campuses for a number of years and the service will now be extended to University staff. The switch to Microsoft Office 365 will entail moving our current localised email service to a hosted, cloud-based solution, providing greater resilience at a reduced cost to the University.
What are the benefits of moving email to Office 365?
Moving staff email and calendaring to Office 365 is the first major step in the redesign of Workplace Computing across our global University, which will ultimately include access to a full suite of Office 365 services. Following the move to Office 365 for staff email, for the first time, we will possess a single email service across our global campuses with web access from any device.
How we’ll keep you informed
For now, no immediate action is required, but Information Services will provide regular communications about the changes via University news channels (including Campus News) and will also publish a series of Frequently Asked Questions, as well as making direct contact with schools and departments.
In the meantime, if you have any queries about the upcoming move to Office 365, please contact Information Services.
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Birmingham-Nottingham Strategic Collaboration Fund
March 9th, 2016
The two universities have announced another round of the successful Strategic Collaboration Fund. £150k is available to support research, education and professional service projects undertaken in partnership with the University of Birmingham.
Previous projects have ranged from events to bring people together to explore the potential for collaboration, to larger scale research designed to deliver significant and sustainable cross-institution activity.
More information about the fund and previously funded projects can be found on the Birmingham-Nottingham Partnership website
If you have a great idea but need to identify an appropriate contact at Birmingham please get in touch with Rebecca Lewis.
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New Strategic Change Director appointed
March 9th, 2016
The University of Nottingham has appointed a new Strategic Change Director to support delivery of Global Strategy 2020.
Hâf Merrifield has been appointed to the newly-created post, and will report directly to Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen Cox, who holds overall strategic responsibility for driving delivery of Strategy 2020. Hâf will leave her current role as Head of Undergraduate Admissions which she has held at the University since 2014.
As Strategic Change Director, Hâf will work closely with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and University Executive Board to lead, co-ordinate and manage the support work required to ensure successful delivery of Global Strategy 2020. Working with the Executive Project Management Office, she will take responsibility for ensuring that the portfolio of projects which are supporting strategy delivery are well-planned, governed and delivered. Beyond this, Hâf will provide advice and support to the Provosts at University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus and University of Nottingham Ningbo China where necessary as they implement Strategy 2020 in their local contexts.
Hâf has a background not only in higher education, but also in national and regional government, and significant experience in developing and implementing strategy and managing a portfolio of change programmes and activities. She graduated with a BA in Philosophy and French from the University of Oxford in 1985 before taking roles in central government including the Departments for Education and Business, Innovation and Skills.
In 2007, Hâf became Deputy Regional Director and later Acting Regional Director for the Government Office for the East Midlands before moving into higher education. From 2010 to 2014, Hâf held the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Bishop Grosseteste University, during which she was instrumental in securing University title for BGU in 2012, implemented a governance and culture change programme across the organisation and led development of the new university strategy for 2014-2019.
Professor Cox said: “We are delighted that Hâf is joining the senior team to lead such an important area of work for the University. Her knowledge, skills and experience of strategic change and programme management will be invaluable as we implement Global Strategy 2020 over the next few years.”
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Imagine… it’s #MeantToBe
March 8th, 2016
The University’s External Relations department has launched a new campaign for 2017 undergraduate recruitment.
The ‘Imagine…it’s #MeantToBe’ campaign builds on the success of the #MeantToBe confirmation, clearing and adjustment campaign last year.
The new ‘Imagine’ element works as a device for the University to portray key recruitment messages while presenting an aspirational tone to prospective students.
Examples of the campaign can be seen in the new hard copy undergraduate prospectus and online prospectus.
The campaign also features a series of new videos providing an insight in to academic life at the University, including a university overview video (below) and a series of five faculty specific videos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_igTzMn_ZA
For questions about this campaign please contact Jayne Holgate, Undergraduate Marketing Manager: jayne.holgate@nottingham.ac.uk
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Strategy 2020 Organisation Design – Faculty vacancies APM Level 5
March 7th, 2016
Following the announcement of APM Level 5 and 6 appointments within Faculties last week, the recruitment process for the remaining APM Level 5 vacancies is now underway.
The vacant positions (listed below) are open to all University of Nottingham employees and the adverts can be found on our jobs pages under ‘Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)’. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 22 March.
Vacancies
Business School & School of Contemporary Chinese Studies
Operations Manager
Divisions of Cancer and Stem Cells and Child Health, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Operations Manager
School of Education
Operations Manager
School of Mathematical Science
Operations Manager
School of Psychology
Operations Manager
School of Politics & International Relations and School of Sociology & Social Policy
Operations Manager
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University of Nottingham Badminton vs Team Derby
March 4th, 2016
In this National Badminton League fixture, University of Nottingham Badminton take on 2015 Champions Team Derby.
While Nottingham have already secured themselves a place in the finals on the 8 May, Team Derby need all the points they can get to give them the opportunity to compete to retain their title. This Midlands battle will be one not to miss.
Monday 21 March
Jubilee Sports Centre, Jubilee Campus
Doors open: 6pm
Game start: 7.30pm
Book your tickets online. Tickets start at £5 for students, £12 for adults.
For more information, visit the UoN Badminton website. You can also follow the team and their progress on Twitter @UoN_NBL.
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Nottingham Calibre Programme 2016
March 4th, 2016
The University is offering staff with a declared disability* the opportunity to book on to a three-day personal development and leadership programme tailored to address the challenges and experiences of disabled staff from any grade/job family.
The programme will be delivered by an expert disabled researcher and trainer across three sessions in late April/early May, and is led by the Professional Development Unit supported by the University’s Disabled Staff Network. Workshops are designed to support participants to develop strategies to develop themselves and their careers, including managing key relationships at work, image and positive communications.
Feedback from previous years has been very positive. A past participant commented: “The programme was really excellent in every respect. It was highly empowering for disabled staff to fulfil their roles effectively within the University.”
To find out more and to book, visit the Short Courses website. If you have queries, contact katharine.carter@nottingham.ac.uk
*as defined in the 2010 Equality Act
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CASE Europe Educational Fundraising Graduate Trainee Scheme
March 3rd, 2016
Are you seeking a stimulating and varied career which will enable you to make a difference to the world?
CASE Europe is looking for up to 13 highly motivated graduates with a keen interest in developing a professional career in fundraising, to participate in this highly successful national scheme to develop the educational fundraisers of the future. Candidates will be fully immersed in the world of fundraising, project management and donor support within one of our partner universities. This year’s participating institutions are The University of Nottingham, University of Bristol, University of Cambridge, Cancer Research UK, Cardiff University, King’s College London, The Open University, University of Surrey, University College London, Trinity College Dublin and Newcastle University.
This is a hands-on training programme which will give you the opportunity to experience the full range of functions involved in educational fundraising. You will learn the skills and knowledge to cultivate and manage philanthropic relationships as well as implement strategies to secure support. You will also work with external organisations, potential donors and develop an understanding of your host institutions strategic goals and priorities.
Salary circa £18,000 (London £20,000).
Apply by 6pm on Monday 14 March. Visit the Prospects website for more information and to apply.
Successful applicants will be invited to attend an assessment day on 5 May 2016. (All applicants must be available to attend the assessment day).
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Strategy 2020 Organisation Design faculty appointments
March 3rd, 2016
We are delighted to announce that, as part of Project Strategy 2020 Organisation Design, the levels 5 and 6 appointments within faculties have now been made.
Many roles continue unchanged (including externally funded posts). The appointments to the level 6 Head of Operations/Faculty roles and the level 5 Operations Manager roles can now be viewed on the HR Workspace.
Faculty vacancies – APM Level 5
The recruitment process for the remaining APM Level 5 vacancies is now under way.
The vacant positions are open to all University of Nottingham employees and the adverts can be found on our jobs pages under ‘Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)’. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 22 March.
Tags: Faculty, Global Strategy 2020, HR, human resources, Strategy 2020, Strategy 2020 Organisation Design, Strategy 2020 Organisation Design Review, structure
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