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WLV Insider March 2015 WLV Insider March 2015 Welcome to the staff e-zine for the University of Wolverhampton. Each month, we’ll be bringing you the latest news, showcasing departments, celebrating staff successes and publicising events. There will also be competitions and giveaways. We want to give you the chance to tell colleagues about your successes and projects and are keen to have your input and ideas. Please email your information before the last week of each month to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you. Have your say on University building names New names are being sought for key buildings around campus – and staff and the rest of the University community are being encouraged to get their thinking caps on. The idea is to make finding the way around and giving directions easier. The buildings will keep their two letter prefix (such as MA), as well as gaining their new names. It is hoped that the whole University community – students, staff, governors and recent alumni – can get involved. At each stage a new name will be proposed, alongside the opportunity for people to make their own suggestions. Last year this exercise was carried out at the Walsall Campus and the suggestion scheme realised new names for: WA Building The Jerome K Jerome Building WN Building The Samuel Johnson Building WD Building The William Penny Brookes Building Now the University is looking for suggestions for names for some of the buildings at the City Campus and Telford Innovation Campus. Building prefix Current name Suggested new name CITY CAMPUS MA Marble reception The Wulfruna Building MX To be suggested by staff and students MK The Charles Wheeler Building TELFORD INNOVATION CAMPUS SC To be suggested by staff and students People can make suggestions using the form at: www.wlv.ac.uk/haveyoursay and there is also further guidance available on this webpage. Suggestions for new names for the MX and SC Buildings are welcomed and your feedback on the proposed names for the MK and MA Buildings. The suggestion scheme will remain open until 31March 2015. Elections 2015 and Pro-Chancellors Elections 2015 The University is electing two staff representatives on the Board of Governors (one teaching staff rep, one non-teaching staff rep) and five posts on Academic Board (one per faculty and one for teaching staff as a whole). The call for nominations for these posts closes on Friday 20 March. Staff have been contacted directly by email regarding these elections but further information is available on this webpage:https://www.wlv.ac.uk/staff/services/ours/elections/ Pro-Chancellors The Board of Governors is asking staff and students of the University to nominate individuals who they believe are suited to the honorary role of Pro-Chancellor. Pro-Chancellors differ from honorary graduates as Pro-Chancellors are appointed by the Board of Governors for a five year term of office and act as “roving ambassadors” for the University at external events. They are also able to deputise for the Chancellor in his absence. Pro-Chancellors will be highly regarded in their field of expertise and will have an existing close relationship with the University. The Board can appoint up to six Pro-Chancellors at any one time. Nominations can be submitted between 16 March 2015 and 17 April 2015. Further information is available: www.wlv.ac.uk/current-students/nominations-for-the-office-of-pro-chancellor/ University to improve Walsall Campus access following investment The University plans to make Walsall Campus more accessible to the public following investment of more than £50 million in the site. A major redevelopment of Walsall Campus recently has brought much needed investment into the town, creating local opportunities and becoming the home of the UK Olympic Judo squad, as well as outstanding sports and arts facilities. The University is now seeking to further improve the campus, with proposals to enhance the public access and make create a new, more visible entrance. Plans for a new access road and car park have been submitted to Walsall Council. Vice Chancellor Geoff Layer said: "Universities are pivotal to the development of the local economy and building a better and more informed future. As the University of Opportunity we want to make sure that we are at the heart of our communities and economic growth. We are therefore seeking to significantly enhance physical access to our campus, further raising its profile in the town.” The proposals would replace the existing Magdalene Road entrance to the campus with new access from Broadway. In addition, a new 248-space overflow car park would replace the existing temporary overspill one. The Campus is home to the University’s Faculty of Health, Education & Wellbeing (which includes the Institute of Sport), and the Faculty of Arts (which includes Performing Arts). Walsall is the University’s ‘Hub’ for Sport and has undergone significant development in recent years, with outstanding facilities used by the community and a Judo Centre of Excellence. It is also home to the flagship Performance Hub building, which houses world-class music and arts studios and equipment. Potential impacts on amenity of residents of the new access have been carefully considered in the design of the car park and access. There is a sensitive lighting scheme and high quality landscaping, which will soften visual impact and help protect residential amenity. It is anticipated that the plans will be considered by the Council at a meeting in late April/Early May 2015. University blackout to save energy Staff and students will be taking part in a big switch off event this month as part of the University’s commitment to energy efficiency. The University will be taking steps towards its carbon savings targets by taking part in the Blackout Weekend Event with NUS UK. On Friday, 20 March, teams of staff and student volunteers alongside security, will visit buildings after 6.30pm and physically turn off any office equipment that has unnecessarily been left switched on or on standby. Anything from phone chargers, PCs, computer screens, printers and lights will go off and energy levels will be measured and compared to levels on a normal day where these electrics would usually be left on. The comparison will then enable the University to see differences that can be made simply by switching a minor piece of equipment off. The event will take place at City Campus in MG, MN and MX building and at WA and WP Building in Walsall Campus on Friday, 20March. Participants will switch off all unnecessary equipment that gets left on throughout the weekend in both offices and lecture theatres in City and Walsall campus. The purpose of the event is to: - Demonstrate that by taking small actions we can all make a difference - Prove that everyone can make a larger and greener impact on the environment - Raise the environmental profile of the University amongst its staff and students - Support the University’s carbon management programme - Raise awareness and engage students in the environmental agenda - Help to change behaviour and attitudes towards environmental issues Environment and Services Manager for NUS, Trish McGloin, said: “We believe this exercise will highlight the big impact that little collective actions can have on our campuses.” Organisers are also hoping to raise strong awareness and gain student support and engagement in future events supporting the environment. NUS is keen to make this project more widespread given the importance of raising awareness, particularly amongst student communities which is why staff input is essential. The Blackout event has already been a huge success at Southampton University who implicated careful planning and team recruitment to gather accurate data and recognise the differences in energy used. This is the first big event since the University announced the plans to deliver its carbon savings target and promises to be an engaging and exciting experience for all who take part. A team of volunteers and supporters of the project within the University departments, staff and students alike, will be appointed to assure the event runs smoothly. For more information, visit: http://www.wlv.ac.uk/current-students/blackout/ Business Achievement Awards 2015 Do you know a graduate who deserves recognition for their amazing achievements? The Business Achievement Awards are back and nominations are now open for our Alumni of the Year categories. As a lecturer, personal tutor, or one of the many members of support staff who guide our students to their graduation day, you can nominate alumni who you think deserve to be recognised for their achievements since leaving us, whether in their career or personal life. Award categories Do these describe an alumnus you know? 1. 1. Alumnus of the Year: Enterprise and Leadership An alumnus of the University who has gone on to make an important contribution to a business, industry or community through innovative leadership. This award recognises the significant achievements and talent for leadership of a University alumnus. Judges are looking for an outstanding leader who has made a positive impact within their business and/or industry, since graduating. The winner of this award will be able to demonstrate a rise to a position of leadership and how their professional skillset has enabled them to contribute as a leader to improvements within a business, industry or community. 1. 2. Nominations now open! of the Year: Contribution to Society An alumnus of the University who has made a notable contribution to society by overcoming personal adversity and/or improving the lives of others. The search is on for a graduate who has shown to have enriched or transformed the lives of others. The winner of this award will demonstrate personal and professional qualities that have allowed them to make a considerable impact in society.
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