University of Glamorgan
News, September 2009September 30, 2009
The internal awards are an opportunity to recognise and reward excellence in learning, teaching and assessment across the Glamorgan Group. against six categories. The faculty winners were announced in July on Inform after which all were invited to the ‘Winner of Winners’ event, where the six category winners were announced ...
September 30, 2009
The closing events will be held in the Oriel Ty Crawshay Galleries tomorrow, Thursday 1 October 2009. Artists talking from 4 to 5 pm Four of the 18 exhibitors – Richard Cox, Pascal-Michel Dubois, Heather Eastes and Victoria Malcolm (2009 Student Prize Winner) – have kindly agreed to talk informally ...
September 30, 2009
The University apologises for any inconvenience caused.
September 30, 2009
Click on the links to see the coverage: BBC Wales: http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/8280008.stm Red Dragon FM: http://www.reddragonfm.co.uk/Article.asp?id=1521918 Real Radio: http://www.realradiowales.co.uk/news-sport-showbiz/welsh-student-raped-at-knifepoint/qhyhs4lr/ Western Mail: Click here South Wales Echo: Click here Coverage also appeared in the following, for which there ...
September 29, 2009
Daily ‘kitchen visits’ to all students in halls to offer informal support and advice, reassure students of their safety and reiterate the standard personal safety advice given to all new students joining the University A 24-hour support line direct to Resident Tutors Emergency contact information ...
September 29, 2009
We will do this through developing the skills and confidence of university staff and students in listening to and learning from publics across Wales. The importance and relevance of public engagement to Higher Education is never more so, particularly in light of the weight attributed to such activity by the ...
September 28, 2009
In his address, Professor Halton will detail the rationale for the University’s new vision and strategic priorities and highlight critical success factors for the institution during the next stage of its development. All staff are welcome and a buffet lunch will be provided. Any enquiries can be directed to Carol ...
September 28, 2009
Following enrolment, Faculties responsibility for the provision of all student letters has reverted to the Faculties Please note that any communication with the Student Loans Company or the Greek national authority DOATAP, should continue to be channelled through the Academic Registry.
September 28, 2009
the transfer of research based knowledge, skills and expertise to encourage business investment; the provision of business related training for high calibre graduates intending to pursue careers in business; and, enhancing the level of research and training in the knowledge base by stimulating collaborative research and forging last partnerships ...
September 28, 2009
Keep to well lit public routes don’t take risky short cuts even if you are in a hurry. Secure windows and lock the door, if you are alone in the office or if you leave the room, regardless of how short a time you are away. ...
September 28, 2009
We regret to inform users that Blackboard is currently experiencing problems with a limited number of modules. This issue is linked with the Module Registration issues of last week but should have no impact upon teaching. This particular problem relates to ‘extra’ students being registered on some modules, these students ...
September 28, 2009
Should you be interested in attending the event or submitting a conference paper please contact BLRS2010@glam.ac.uk or call the Conference Team on 01443 482002. For further information on the event please refer to www.conference2010.blrs.org.
September 25, 2009
Action groups Since the swine flu outbreak in April three sub groups of the main Pandemic Planning Group have been formed, covering operational decisions, communication and accommodation – see diagram. What staff need to know: Accommodation Services have their own operational plan for students in the event of an ...
September 25, 2009
The Park and Ride facility is on the northern end of the Treforest Industrial Estate, at Unit 2, Bridge Road: the postcode for Sat Nav is CF37 5TT. The site is easily accessible from the Upper Boat roundabout, off the A470 (A470 southbound: follow signs for Treforest Industrial Estate; A470 ...
September 24, 2009
All other Catering Units will be closed unless prior arrangements have been made
September 24, 2009
For further information please see visit the Module registration Issues news item on the ‘My Institution’ page within Blackboard. Regards, LCSS Customer Support Services/Gwasanaethau Cefnogi Cwsmeriaid LCSS University of Glamorgan / Prifysgol Morgannwg Tel/Ffôn: +44 (0) 1443 48 2882 Email: issupport@glam.ac.uk Customer ...
September 24, 2009
LCSS – IS apologises for any inconvenience this work may cause. Please rest assured that we will do our best to minimise the impact this work will have upon you. If you have any questions or concerns, please email IS Customer Support Service, or call us on extension 2882. ...
September 23, 2009
Following the Students’ Union’s move to Brecon Building (B Block), the Beacon’s bar and cafe is now open to students and staff. The cafe serves sandwiches, baguettes, hot beverages and much more. With plenty of seating, pool tables, background music and music TV, it’s ideal to chat with your colleagues ...
September 23, 2009
Three University of Glamorgan Business School staff presented papers. Dr Simon Brooks doctoral cluster leader presented a paper entitled ”“The straightjacket of economic rationality in the CSR discourse: what can be learned from the sociology of economic behaviour”. This paper won best paper in the corporate social responsibility track. ...
September 23, 2009
Due to ongoing issues with Module Registrations within Blackboard LCSS-IS regrets to inform users that Blackboard will be unavailable for the remainder of today, Wednesday 23rd September, while we resolve these issues. Unfortunately any content added to Blackboard since 4pm Tuesday 22nd September will need to be re-added. This ...
September 23, 2009
The first edition will hit desks on Monday 16th November – and it’ll be a very special edition, as you’ll be given the chance to make a lasting impression on it – all will be revealed on the 16th November! Call for Content Content is now required for the first ...
September 23, 2009
Academic Registry will be closed on Wednesday 23rd September until 4pm due to staff supporting enrolment
September 22, 2009
The service will now run from 8.00am from the Treforest campus and from 8.20am from Glyntaff campus. Full details of the service can be found on Inform.
September 22, 2009
The guide highlights the most important issues such as submission deadlines, plagiarism, re-assessment, etc and is designed to ensure that students are aware of some of the potential pitfalls at an early stage. The guide is useful for members of staff who give advice to students and contains up-to-date information ...
September 21, 2009
All staff interested in undertaking a short, flexible placement with an external partner, are urged to contact us as soon as possible, to discuss ideas. - Short placements of upto 50 hours – Funding of £50 per hour to buy out your time – Travel and ...
September 21, 2009
The pupils and teachers split into smaller groups for lectures and workshops from subject-specialists. These sessions covered a range of A-Level topics: on French Nationalism, Reformation Germany, Nineteenth Century Wales, and different aspects of the Second World War. The focus was on helping pupils prepare for independent research by learning ...
September 21, 2009
In addition to the single desk we have created a large dedicated self-service area in the Treforest library, a smaller one at Glyntaff whilst the self service area at ATRiuM already exists. Students and staff will be able to undertake loans and returns of material as well as pay off ...
September 18, 2009
The temporary marquee currently standing at the back end of G Block car park will be used by the Students’ Union to host Freshers’ week activities. It a will be in situ until Monday 28th September and is expected to be removed before Tuesday 29th September. As a result of ...
September 18, 2009
Vitae is the national organisation set up by the UK’s Research Councils to champion the personal, professional and career development of doctoral researchers and research staff in higher education institutions and research institutes. Jonthan Durrant’s application, compiled on behalf of History Research Wales, is aimed at helping early career researchers ...
September 17, 2009
Halls of Residence in Treforest are now fully booked. Therefore any students who have not secured a term time room and require emergency overnight accommodation will be offered ‘crash’ accommodation in the lounges of UA and UD blocks over Freshers weekend and Freshers week. Both areas are secure and will ...
September 16, 2009
Research tells us that Open Days are a key deciding factor for students. More than 82% decide to apply after coming to an Open Day, a strong encouragement for making our Open Days as impressive and enjoyable as possible. The Food Court & Restaurant will be busy on Thursday from ...
September 16, 2009
Come down to Brecon Block, by the main entrance, to enjoy sandwiches, baguettes, hot beverages and much more. With plenty of seating, pool tables, background music and music TV, it’s ideal to chat with your colleagues or for simply relaxing in your busy day. please note, only food bought on ...
September 16, 2009
In such circumstances, the University’s Financial Contingency Fund might be able to assist by providing a short term emergency loan. Successful applicants will then need to repay this loan to the University as soon as they receive their payment from the Student Loans Company. Please be aware that each application ...
September 15, 2009
Atrium – 16.09.09 – CA411 – 12pm-2pm The session is an informal opportunity for a coffee and chat about your personal learning requirements. Bydd y sesiynnau yn gyfleoedd anffurfioll i drafod beth sy’n addas ar eich cyfer chi
September 15, 2009
The Glamorgan Professional development programme offers training sessions to support the Glamorgan Professional improve their skills and knowledge. The sessions have been developed and will be delivered by relevant specialist from across the University. Staff are encouraged to work with their line mangers to identify which courses from the programme ...
September 15, 2009
ALT is the professional body for all those involved in Technology Enhanced Learning it has over 200 organisational members and over 600 individual members. It represents and supports its members; provides services for them; facilitates collaboration between practitioners, researchers, and policy makers; spreads good practice in the use of ...
September 14, 2009
MAIN CAMPUS Gallery 8am – 5pm Crawshays 8am – 4pm Bytes 8am – 4pm G’s Coffee Shop 8am – 4pm GLYNTAFF Zone foodcourt 8am – 4pm Belladonnas 8.30am – 4pm Mon – Thurs 8.30am – 3.30pm Friday
September 14, 2009
The review found that the usual start of autumn term parking congestion is likely to be experienced again this year, although the impact could be reduced with careful journey planning and consideration of other forms of transport at peak times. Our position and the measures we are taking are set ...
September 14, 2009
Escape at ATRiuM The new Students’ Union bar, Escape, and shop at ATRiuM will open from Tuesday 15th September. Opening times at start of term: Shop 8.30 – 4.30. Cafe Bar 11.30 – 4.30. From Saturday 19th, normal opening hours. Weekends Cafe 11.00am – ...
September 11, 2009
A limited number of hard copies are also available upon request. Please email Mike Normansell with your request by 5pm Tuesday 15th September
September 11, 2009
It is possible that users may experience a lack of service for all networked facilities, including logging on, checking email, and networked printing during this period. Please regard these services as running ‘at risk’ while necessary security patches and upgrades are applied. We respectfully request that, if using the systems ...
September 11, 2009
The review found that the usual start of autumn term parking congestion is likely to be experienced again this year, although the impact could be reduced with careful journey planning and consideration of other forms of transport at peak times. Our position and the measures we are taking are set ...
September 11, 2009
Martin had been giving a public lecture at the British Science Festival in Guildford, and joined presenter Geoff Watts to discuss the literary and artistic influences on the British Association for the Advancement of Science. ‘It is not very often that the UK’s leading science show talks about literature for ...
September 11, 2009
Atrium – 16.09.09 – CA411 – 12pm-2pm The session is an informal opportunity for a coffee and chat about your personal learning requirements.
September 10, 2009
‘Masterminding’ and Enhancing your Teaching, Research & Learning Thursday 22nd October 2009 at the Glamorgan Conference Centre from 12.00 – 2.00 p.m. Join CSO on campus for a lively lunchtime session where we will present ideas and opportunities for enhancing your teaching and research output via real-life, ...
September 10, 2009
The University is shortlisted in the ‘Outstanding Employer Engagement Initiative’ category for its Network 75 project which helps students to gain work experience placements. Almost all higher education institutions in the UK enter the awards, making competition for awards fierce. Network75 was introduced at Glamorgan in 2000 and is a ...
September 10, 2009
Please be aware that a member of LCSS Customer Support will never ask you for your password. We would recommend deleting these emails as they are received. Guidance on how to automatically move these emails to a junk mail folder, or delete them as they are received can be ...
September 9, 2009
The Treforest and Glyntaff campuses and surrounding areas are experiencing electrical supply problems. This is not under the control of the University and Western Power are dealing with the underlying problems. It is hoped that the matters will be resolved within the next hour. This may affect computer usage, so ...
September 9, 2009
The BBC’s My Story will kick off online on the 7th of September. For more information, please see the press release, also available in Welsh
September 8, 2009
Fri 18th Sept 6 – 8 pm K Block University of Glamorgan Llantwit Road Treforest Pontypridd CF37 1DL K9 Art Practice Final Shows K4 Arts in the Community & Arts in Health Exposition Exhibition continues 10.00am – 5.00pm until Wed 23rd Sept www.hass.glam.ac.uk tel 01443 ...
September 8, 2009
The shop will be stocking specialist art supplies, general stationery and computer peripherals such as pen drives, CDs etc. and is based at Glamorgan Print, Level 1, Learning Resources Centre, Treforest – accessible from Central Avenue. The shop will be open for business to staff and students from Monday September ...
September 7, 2009
The University of Glamorgan has exciting professional development opportunities in Law. We are the only institution in South Wales that offers an LLB (Hons) on a flexible, part-time basis. Delivered in afternoons and/or evenings, it’s an ideal way to combine work and study. As well as professional development, an ...
September 7, 2009
Please therefore ensure ALL work is saved and that any running applications are closed to avoid any loss of data. Server patching and rebooting will take place on Sunday 13th September 2009. LCSS – IS apologises for any inconvenience this work may cause. If you would like any ...
September 4, 2009
The deadline for completion of the questionnaire is Friday 25th September 2009. The Research Conference is hosted annually by the PVC (Research), Professor Brian Hobbs and the Central Research Office and aims to address current and future issues around research. It’s an excellent networking opportunity, bringing together researchers and ...
September 4, 2009
This work will effect several servers based in the Atrium at Cardiff and the main campus at Treforest. It is possible that users may experience a lack of service for all networked facilities, including logging on, checking email, and networked printing during this period. Please regard these services as running ...
September 4, 2009
The LRC operation and facilities will resume as normal from Monday 7th September.
September 3, 2009
Please contact Liza van Zyl (LvanZyl@glam.ac.uk) to book a place on this session. Date: 10th September 2009 Time: 1.00–3.00pm Venue: TBC
September 3, 2009
The University is seeking expressions of interest from appropriate staff to undertake the role of Student Conciliator in the light of the impending retirement of Peter McIntyre, who currently holds the title, and the revision of the University’s Student Complaints Regulations. A description of the role of the Student Conciliator ...
September 2, 2009
Several members of staff have recently reported receiving emails which appear to come from the Inland Revenue advising them that they may be eligible for a tax rebate, and which requests personal information and credit card details from the user in order to secure the rebate. After consultation with the ...
September 2, 2009
Schedule of Visits Thursday 03/09/09 Gowerton School Welsh Baccalaureate Induction Visit Glynneath Building (G Block, Language Labs) Thursday 10/09/09 Tredegar Comprehensive School & Ebbw Vale Comprehensive School 6th Form Induction Visit Glynneath Building (G block: G219, G303, G304 & G305). Friday 11/09/09 Tredegar Comprehensive School & Ebbw Vale Comprehensive School ...
September 2, 2009
New Marketing contact details, effective immediately, for all OT1 queries are: Kelly Kibble (ext 4345) or Leanne Gibbs (ext 4285). The fax number for both is 4465. Please ensure all completed forms are authorised by your head of department before sending them to marketing.
September 1, 2009
Due to a number of requests, LCSS has re-enabled the digital dropbox until the end of the week (5pm Friday 4th September 2009). After this date staff will need to contact the Customer Support Services at 2882 to access any file in the Dropbox as a usual process for ...
September 1, 2009
There is limited availability to this event to hear a truly world class performer offer his views on leadership in higher education and the wider world. Contemporary, entertaining and above all highly thought-provoking, this is a unique opportunity to experience a presentation from a genuine leadership expert. Co-author of the ...
September 1, 2009
Changes to the SIAN Wireless Service A new wireless service has been introduced to replace the current Student Internet Access Network (SIAN). glamstudent, like SIAN, is intended for staff and students using their own personal equipment and has identical network access to the current SIAN ...