The staff enewsletter is brought to you by the Communications team. If you'd like to let us know what you think of the enewsletter, be it positive or negative, please send your comments to webcomms@leeds.ac.uk
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New staff website
Our new and dedicated website For staff, which replaces Campusweb, is now live - take a look and let us know what you think - http://forstaff.leeds.ac.uk
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Government response to Browne report
The Government has announced plans for major reforms to higher education and student finance.
Read more at http://goo.gl/GF1aE
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Staff survey
The 2010 staff survey is now open, giving you the opportunity to share your views about what it's like working at the University.
Further details and how to access the survey are available at http://goo.gl/J4Tyr
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Contribution pay
The University wants to reward exceptional performance and is again making the opportunity to apply for contribution pay available. For more information see http://www.leeds.ac.uk/hr/progression/contribution_pay.htm
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Leeds for Life website new functionality New functionality has been added to the Leeds for Life website to support the personal tutoring process.
Find out more at http://goo.gl/qprkj
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Print & Copy Bureau
Due to the pond area outside the Roger Stevens Building being redeveloped, the main entrance to the Print & Copy Bureau (PCB) and café is closed until 6 December. Access can be gained via level 7.
PCB has introduced a new parcel tracking system which sends an email notification to customers when deliveries are leaving the despatch department and also upon delivery of the goods. If customers wish to identify who signed for their goods, the email provides a link to this information, including name and signature. The confirmation of delivery also provides an opportunity to provide feedback to PCB regarding the overall service received.
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Remembrance Day
LUU is organising an event to observe Remembrance Day on behalf of the Union and the University, with a ceremony outside the Union Building at 11am on Thursday 11 November. Anyone wishing to participate should gather outside the Union at 10.50am.
Find out more at http://forstaff.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/1143/remembrance_day
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Guidance on the new Equality Act
The Equality Act became law on 1 October 2010. It replaces previous legislation (such as the Race Relations Amendment Act 2000 and the Disability Discrimination Act 2005) and makes equality law simpler and easier to understand. The Act provides a legal framework to protect the rights of individuals and advance equality of opportunity for all.
For details see http://goo.gl/asO0g
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2011 Year Planner now available
Previously known as the Reporter calendar, the planner gives details of dates for terms and teaching starting and stopping, exams and degree ceremonies, plus when the University will be closed. It will also indicate when the Reporter is published and give dates for submitting story ideas and small ads.
Download a copy of the Year Planner at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/download/389/2011_year_planner
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Readerships and grade 10 promotions
Details regarding the latest round of the Readerships exercise and the new process for promotion to grade 10 are now available on the HR website at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/hr/promotions/index.htm
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Green Impact
The University has signed up to 'Green Impact' which is an environmental accreditation scheme empowering staff to take an active role in reducing their environmental impact.
Find out how you can get involved at http://goo.gl/DyITF
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Edward Boyle Memorial Lecture: 21st Century Enlightenment Matthew Taylor, Chief Executive of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA), will speak on '21st Century Enlightenment' in the Great Woodhouse Suite on Tuesday 30 November.
For more information and to book tickets visit http://boylememorial.eventbrite.com/
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Vision for Leeds
The University is supporting a city-wide consultation on the future of Leeds.
Leeds Initiative have produced a public consultation document called 'What if Leeds .', and it's your chance to shape the long-term future of the city.
For information about how to get involved see http://forstaff.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/1190/vision_for_leeds
Send your story or comments on the For Staff website to the Communications team, email internalcomms@leeds.ac.uk or call extension 38562