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Exeter in Times Top 10
The University has been rewarded with a top ten ranking in The Times Good University Guide 2012, one of the key UK league tables. Exeter moves into 10th place, up from 12th last year, after leapfrogging York and Edinburgh. The guide is launched formally later this month when department rankings will also be published. The Times’ ranking follows a similarly strong performance in the Guardian table which placed the University 11th, up from 14th last year.
Staff celebration
All staff will be invited to a special celebration late July to celebrate re-achieving top 10 status and the Vice-Chancellor's knighthood, announced in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. The event will also serve as a thank-you to staff for continuing to provide a top 10 service despite the inconveniences of the capital programme.
Strategy 2015
The new strategy document is almost ready for release. Following consultation with many staff and students, it sets out our mission, values and key characteristics, and brings together the main themes from our Education, RKT and Internationalisation strategies. It will be available to staff in the week beginning 20 June via the web.
Environmental Performance award
The University has received a first class award for environmental performance for the third year running in the People and Planet Green League. We were also ranked the 22nd ‘greenest’ UK university, leading our peer group.
Cornwall Open Day
The Cornwall pre-application Open Day takes place on Saturday, 18 June, 9am-3pm, with approximately 1,000 visitors expected. Please be alert to potential parking and travel difficulties. For further information, please contact Richard Prest.
DARO in Top Five
The Development and Alumni Relations Office has been ranked in the top five alumni departments globally outside of the US in the leading index. The International CASE Alumni Relations Survey is completed by most of the top alumni relations departments in the UK, including two thirds of Exeter’s top 10 competitor group.
Vodafone scheme
The University’s relationship with Vodafone enables staff to join an ‘Employee Advantage’ scheme. This gives staff with University Vodafones and up to five friends or family discounts on personal Vodafone purchases. For further information, please contact Alex Khan.
The Graduate Destinations Survey (DLHE)
Employability & Graduate Development will provide details of this year’s Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey on Friday 24 June, 3-4pm in the Xfi Lecture Theatre. Data collected from the survey is used within all national league tables and provides current and prospective students with information about the many opportunities available to Exeter graduates. For further information, please contact Leanne Fennell.
Sustainability strategy and travel plan
We have published a new five year sustainability strategy. We have also released a new Sustainable Travel Plan for the Exeter campuses. Most of the targets set out in the original 10 year plan were achieved seven years ahead of schedule.
Staff Association questionnaire
The University is launching a new Staff Association in September which will organise social events, special interest groups and other benefits. To help shape the new organisation, please complete a short online questionnaire.
DecAid set for big summer
DecAid, an appeal run by Exeter students, holds the first of its five main summer events, a Massed Pipes and Drums Parade in Edinburgh, on June 26, national Armed Forces Day.
MyPGR further rollout
Following the successful launch of MyPGR, an online tracking and management system, to first year MPhil and PhD students last autumn, the service will be rolled out to all post-graduate students this autumn. For further information, please visit the MyPGR webpages.
Dorset visitors needed for research
Are you planning to visit Dorset this summer? Cheryl Willis, a PhD student, is examining how people experience and respond to the natural environment. Volunteers will be asked to complete two short questionnaires, take a few photographs and discuss their experiences briefly with Cheryl. Volunteers will receive a £20 voucher.
St Luke’s Sports Centre refurbishment
St Luke’s Sports Centre will be closed for refurbishment from Monday 11 July until Friday 23 September. There will still be opportunities for swimming at the Cornwall House pool, Streatham.
Project Managers’ Network
The next Project Managers’ Network meeting is on Thursday 23 June 12-2pm, Amory A128, Streatham, with communication the theme. The network is open to anyone involved in or interested in working on projects. Guest speaker is Michelle Hale, Science Park Coordinator. For more information, please contact Donna Miljus.
Environmental business challenge
The Environmental Technologies iNet, managed by the University, has launched an online business idea competition. Prizes include a Kindle, digital camera and laptop. Participants will also be eligible for help in pursuing their ideas. The next heats end 17 June and 1 July.
Tremough holiday accommodation
Bedrooms are available at Glasney Village, Tremough campus, from 8 July until 17 September. Single rooms start at £20 a night. When booking online, please quote STAFF2011 for a discount, or contact the Conference & Events Team, 01326 370775.
Paddon Award ceremony
Free tickets are available for the Paddon Award ceremony which will feature live music performances and the final judging. The event will be held in the new music facilities at Kay House, Streatham, on 16 June, 3-5pm. To book a place, please email Rachael Magee as soon as possible.
Killerton run in the sun
A 10k off-road running race, sponsored by University of Exeter Sport, is taking place at Killerton on Saturday 25 June, 6pm start. Places available on the day or in advance.
Snowden Challenge 2011
Andrew Johnson in HR recently ran all six routes on Snowden in a single day to raise funds for cystic fibrosis. Donations are still welcomed.
Library update
The refurbishment of Level +1 will be completed mid-July when Level 1 closes for the final phase of the Library building works. Staff will handle book returns at the basement service desk. For information on other changes, please visit the Library web pages.
New Wi-Fi zones
As part of the ongoing Network Upgrade Project, several buildings have recently been given additional Wi-Fi hotspots, as shown on a Wi-Fi map.
Netball and hockey sessions
Turn up for friendly sessions of netball or hockey at the Sports Park, Streatham. Netball starts 21 June, 7-8.30pm, on the outdoor netball courts. Sessions cost £3 pay as you go or £20 for all 10. All abilities welcome. Hockey, aimed at out of practice players, has commenced and also takes place on Wednesdays 7-8.30pm, on the water pitch, for £3 a session. For further information, please call 01392 724452.
Race for Life
A DARO team is taking part in Cancer Research UK’s 5k Race for Life, the country’s largest women-only fundraising event, on Sunday 24 July at Exeter’s Westpoint. Other women are encouraged to participate or to sign up for the race at another venue.
Exeter sports summer offer
Platinum membership is on offer for £22 a month until mid-September and covers both Streatham and St Luke’s (before the latter closes for refurbishment on 11 July). For further details, please visit the sports webpages.
Anti-money laundering training
The University is holding a training session on Thursday June 30 on its anti-money laundering policy. Attendance is crucial for those involved, on the University’s behalf, in taking receipt of money, requesting new customer accounts, refunds to suppliers, and recruiting and registering new students. The policy applies to all employees. For further information, please contact Bridget Atkins. |
Thurs 16 June, 11am-1pm
Workshop: The Emergence of Artificial Culture in Robotic Societies, part of the ‘Creativity from an Interdisciplinary Perspective’ project funded through Bridging the Gaps. Bookings: Helen Butler.
Location: Peter Chalk 1.5+6, Streatham.
Thurs, 16 June, 1pm
Ecology & Conservation seminar: Dr John Fanshawe, Birdlife International, ‘BirdLife – sustaining the local in a global partnership’. Further information: Dr Nick Royle.
Location: Lecture Theatre A, Daphne du Maurier, Tremough.
Fri, 17 June, 6.30pm
Charity event: Newsreader Martyn Lewis talks about his life and career, followed by questions. In aid of Devon-based Hospiscare. Tickets: £15 including sparkling wine and canapés. Bookings: 01392 688 020.
Location: Xfi, Streatham.
Mon, 20 June to Tues, 21 June
Egenis conference: ‘Making Sense of Large Datasets’. Registration: Laura Dobb, 01392 725140.
Location: IAIS, Streatham.
Mon, 20 June, 2-3.30pm
Seminar: Dr Steve Boorman about leading the NHS Health and Wellbeing review. Registration: Susannah Downing.
Location: Room G10, ECEHH, Knowledge Spa, Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust, Truro.
Tues, 21 June, 4-6pm
CCSF Seminar: Dr Saffron O’Neill, University of Melbourne, ‘Visualising climate change’; Dr Duncan Russell, ‘Corporate Climate Strategy, market forces and regulatory drivers. Registration: Jen Delmaestro.
Location: Poldhu Room, Kay Building, Streatham, with video-link to Peter Lanyon Lecture Theatre 1, Tremough.
Tues, 21 June, 5pm
Research seminar: Dr Adam Lefstein, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel, ‘Classroom Interaction and Dialogue: Processes of Continuity and Change’. Further information: Tamara Snell.
Location: G18, PMS Building, St Luke’s.
Wed, 22 June, 5.45pm-9pm
Business Leaders Forum: Professor Jo Horton, ‘It’s not what you know, but who you know and more importantly who they know!’ Followed by dinner. Further information: Business School’s website. Bookings: Kay Bishop.
Location: Holland Hall, Streatham.
Thurs, 23 June, 1pm
‘Staying Safe Online - What every internet user needs to know’ Seminar: Alumnus Nick Murison, Principal Architect, McAfee. Booking essential: Paul Sandy.
Location: Margaret Rooms, Queen’s Building, Streatham.
Tues, 28 June, 4-5.30pm
Seminar: Professor Mats Alvesson, Lund University, Sweden, ‘Leadership: Alignment or misfit?’
Location: Conference Room 1, Xfi, Streatham.
Wed, 29 June, 4-5.30pm
Seminar: Professor Yvonne Due Billing, University of Copenhagen, ‘A Male Norm – Phantom, phantasy or a continuing reality for women managers?’
Location: Seminar Room A, Xfi, Streatham.
Mon, 6 July, 2-2.45pm
Research Speed Updating: quarterly session hosted by RKT. Further information and to speak at the next session: Pete Hodges.
Location: Xfi Lecture Theatre, Streatham, with video-link to Peter Lanyon LT1, Tremough.
Northcott highlights
Wed 15 and Thurs 16 June, 7.30pm
Carmina Burana
Fri 17 and Sat 18 June, 7.30pm and Sat matinee
Beauty and the Beast
Wed 22 June, 7.30pm
A Corner of the Ocean
Fri 24 June, 7.30pm
The Virginia Monologues
Sat 25 June, 7.30pm
Pluck! Musical Arson
Sun 26 June, 3.30pm and 7.30pm
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