Warwick Network sessions - 11am
017 The good, the bad & the ugly – a guide to good nutrition - Chris Nagle and Graham Crump
Nutrition is considered one of the key factors in improving performance and ability. Helping you to get the most out of your working day, the session will highlight the good foods, the bad foods & the ugly foods. It will also go through some of the simple steps that can be taken to increase nutritional value in your meals and explain the steps being taken across the Campus to ensure our catering provision is not only delicious but nutritious!
001 The International Gateway for Gifted Youth (IGGY) - Ken Sloan and Gareth Bennett
The International Gateway for Gifted Youth is developing at a rapid pace, and colleagues are invited to attend this session to find out more about the progress of IGGY, and the plans for the future.
The first IGGY face-to-face programme, Summer U, was held a year ahead of schedule in July / August 2008 and was hugely successful. At the time of the Warwick Network, IGGY will be running its first overseas programme, the Winter U, which is being held in Singapore.
Find out what’s next for IGGY, and how you or your department could be involved.
002 Warwick Institute of Advanced Study – an update - Margot Finn and Alison Bell
The Warwick IAS was established in April 2007 to promote collaborative research projects of international calibre and profile across the full range of University Departments, Schools and Research Centres.
This session will start with an overview of Warwick IAS – its goals and facilities - before looking at the highlights from programmes run in 07-08. This will be an opportunity to hear about best practice, and the activities and outputs which the awards and fellowships are generating.
The session will then focus on the 08-09 awards and fellowships – showing the distinctiveness of the range of programmes which address, for example, the needs of refugee academics and Early Career researchers, as well as attracting eminent and distinguished scholars to stay as Visiting Fellows.
The session will finish with a discussion about programmes for the future and participants will be encouraged to share ideas on what Warwick needs and how Warwick IAS can help.
003 Introducing the Digital Press - Tom Abbott
In this session you will learn about the Warwick Digital Press and how the University is investing in digital production resources for research and academic communications. The session will explain what the Digital Press aims to achieve and how you can work with it to develop rich media content. This session will also explore the relationship between communications and elearning as we discuss topics around open-learning, dissemination and the digitisation of academic content.
004 The Arts Centre - Past, Present and Future - Alan Rivett
A brief introduction to the history, vision and mission of Warwick Arts Centre. This will be followed by a more detailed view of the ideas and reasoning behind the redevelopment of the Butterworth Hall, its place in making the University Strategy come alive and an indication of how the Butterworth Hall will provide for the University in the future.
005 Points-based immigration system: what does it mean for Warwick? - Laura du Plessis
Between 2008 and 2010 the UK government is radically re-structuring the immigration system for those coming to the UK to work or study. The changes will have significant implications for Warwick in how it recruits international students and employs international staff. This session will give you an insight to the proposals and an understanding of the impact on Warwick.
006 Applications of CRM technology - Darren Wallis and Richard Harrison
Customer Relationship Management packages are increasingly common in higher education. The University has purchased a system to support its recruitment function, which will be launched in the Spring term. The session will provide a demonstration of the system and enable members of the audience to experience both the 'front' and 'back' ends of the system. The demonstration is intended to lead into a wider discussion of the potential use of the system by departments and to consider further applications of CRM technology.
007 The University’s Energy Challenge - Nick Hillard
The University is committed to the responsible use of energy associated with its operations. Stimulated by recent volatility in global energy markets, there are a series of ongoing initiatives across the University to reduce consumption and to reduce our dependency on fossil fuel derived energy.
During this session, you will find out about the University’s energy management, what we have already done, what we are planning to do and how you can help. We will also be looking for your ideas about how we can improve our environmental initiatives even further.
008 Presence and Presentation - Jonny Heron (research associate at the capital centre)
Please note, this session is now full
This session enables participants to be more fully present in everyday situations and in public presentations. Using the concept of non-verbal communication as a starting point, this practical workshop then uses status games to enable group members to begin 'reading' body language and other signifiers. Although there will be no requirement to act in this session, we will explore the transferable skills of the theatre practitioner. After working on physicality, we will consider the importance of vocal clarity and active listening to develop presentation skills.
009 Meeting Different Users' Needs - the Teaching Grid and Research Exchange - Emma King and Robin Green
This session introduces two of the newest facilities on offer from Library services and consider what these offer to the Warwick communities.
The Teaching Grid offers users the opportunity to experiment with new ways of using space and technology to support teaching and learning. Participants attending this session will get the opportunity to hear more about what's been happening in the Teaching Grid and reflect on how the service could support them.
The Research Exchange provides staff and research students with a dedicated space to carry out and share their research, hold seminars and workshops, and develop skills. The session will look at what it provides, how it is being used – 3 months after opening – and discuss how services might be developed.
010 Pulse: Staff Survey 2008 and beyond! - Michael Blair, Lora Morris and Leonie Walls
Can your views make a difference? What can the University do once it has your views? This session explains why the University ran the Pulse: Staff Survey in 2008, what the results show about life at the University, and what actions have been taken since receiving those results. The session will give participants a chance to feedback on their experiences of the central University action plan and local action plans in Departments and to hear about plans for the next Pulse: Staff Survey in January 2009.
011 Warwick Advantage - Sean Russell and Anne Wilson
Warwick Advantage is a new website which helps students to make the most of their time at University by encouraging them to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities in order to develop their graduate employability skills. Students are encouraged to reflect on their learning by undertaking activities designed to help them translate and articulate their skills and experiences to graduate recruiters. In addition, students may apply for recognition for their extra-curricular involvement through the Warwick Advantage Award. Come along to this session to find out more about Warwick Advantage, how we worked in collaboration with the Students' Union and other partners and to see a demonstration of the new website.
012 The Central Campus Landscape - Roger Boxall
Please note this session is now full
Take a walk around the buildings and planted areas of central campus to understand the concepts that influenced the design of some of the recent landscape schemes. The walk will also take in the new digital building and will include discussion on how the University is working with its landscape to produce a greener built environment.
013 - The E-Squad & Flag Team: Exciting new staff and student collaborations in media production - Rob O'Toole
Well-produced online video and audio programmes greatly enrich your communications, whether for 'internal' or 'external' audiences.
Furthermore, participating in the production process itself provides valuable opportunities for research, learning, collaboration, skills enhancement, reflection and personal development.
By forming small production teams, with staff and students in collaboration, all of the necessary skills can be brought together, with results that can re-invigorate and empower individuals and groups. The Arts E-Squad and Social Studies Flag Team undertake such productions.
In this session, working in a small team, combining a range of skills, you will create a short video that promotes an aspect of the university that you believe to be particularly important.
Using simple but effective software (including PowerPoint, iMovie and Screenflow), you can combine a range of media to realise your creative potential.
014 De-stressing - Richard Worsley
Stress crops up in many forms and presentations in today’s life. Sometimes the workplace is a major contributor to this. This session will help participants learn a little about the nature of stress, and then teach a relaxation technique which can be practised regularly to reduce stress.
015 Joined-up Thinking: Warwick HRI
(27.11.2008 - please note - this session has now been cancelled)
Warwick’s research strategy talks about innovation and exploring new models for collaboration and networking. Some key targets are:
- Multi-disciplinary research activities in strategically important and emerging areas, as centres of excellence in research, doctoral training centres and knowledge transfer activities…
- Closer relationships with key stakeholders, research funders, business and industry, policy makers, user communities and entrepreneurs…
- A raised profile for the research through collaborations and partnerships…
Come along to hear about the benefits of a ‘joined up thinking’ approach to interdisciplinary collaborations to support research and teaching activities.
016 Pilates taster session - Alex Hatfield
Pilates is a complete exercise method that focuses on building your body's core strength and improving your posture through a series of low repetition low impact stretching and conditioning exercises. The taster session will allow you to learn some basics of pilates with an experienced instructor from the Warwick Sports centre.