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WelcomeWelcome to the second UAS Conference event of 2014/15, a series of two information and training events for staff involved in administration across the collegiate University.

We would also like to welcome you back to the Andrew Wiles Building, the home of the Mathematical Institute, which was first used for the UAS Conference last June. The building not only offers state-of-the-art lecture rooms and classrooms to accommodate the 52 workshops and presentations in today’s programme, but also display space for a wide range of posters – we hope you will take the opportunity to view the posters and talk to the hosts during one of the breaks.

We hope you enjoy the day and look forward to seeing you at the next UAS Conference, which will be held at the Andrew Wiles Building on Wednesday 23 September 2015.

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Breakout sessionsCheck the conference schedule in the inside back cover of this brochure to find out where workshops and presentations are taking place. All lecture theatres, lecture rooms and classrooms used for the conference are on the lower level of the building (known as the mezzanine level). The lecture theatres are to the left of the café area; the lecture rooms and classrooms are to the right. You will find a floorplan on the back cover of this brochure.

Useful Information

College and museum tours Have you booked a college or museum tour? Please be at the tour meeting point (conference registration desk by the main entrance) at least 5 minutes before the designated start time of the tour.

Poster displaysA range of over 30 posters will be on display outside the lecture theatres for delegates to view throughout the day. During the refreshment breaks the poster displays will be staffed by members of the relevant departments and sections, who can answer questions and provide further information on the areas covered.

ToiletsThere are two sets of toilets on the lower level, one at each end of the building. Male, female and accessible toilets are located behind lecture theatre 2; additional female toilets can be found next to lecture room 5; while additional male and accessible toilets are behind classroom 6. The locations are marked on the floorplan on the back cover of this brochure.

TwitterDid you find a session particularly useful? Would you like to recommend a (repeat) session at a future event? Tell us at twitter.com/OxfordUASComms or use the hashtag #UASconference. Follow us for updates about future events in the conference series.

WifiEduoraom is available throughout the building for those with correctly configured accounts (use the long address, not the shortened version). If you have a problem using Eduroam, please collect a guest account log-in from the registration desk in the main atrium or from the information desk on the lower (mezzanine) level.

Please be aware that only laptops are allowed to connect to the wifi. Smartphones and tablets have been blocked as the high level of demand made the service unstable.

Feedback We are very keen to hear your views about the conference. Please send your feedback by completing the online form, which will be emailed to you after the event, or contact us at [email protected].

Presentation slidesAfter the event, copies of the slides from the breakout sessions will be published on www.admin.ox.ac.uk/uasconference.

Refreshments and lunch Tea and coffee will be available before the start of the conference (08:30 – 09:15), in the mid-morning break (11:15 – 12:00), the mid-afternoon break (15:00 – 15:30) and after the breakout sessions finish (16:30 – 17:00). There are four refreshment points: two to the left of the café area (outside the lecture theatres), and two to the right of the cafe (outside the lecture rooms).

A range of sandwiches, baguettes, salads, hot food and snacks will be available to purchase from the catering suppliers, Charlton House, between 11:30 and 14:00:

� Deli bar: sandwiches and baguettes made to order� Hot food: meat or vegetarian main course, jacket

potatoes and soup of the day� Salads� Deli bar meal deal: choice of sandwich or wrap,

bottle of water or small hot drink, packet of crisps, 2-finger Kit Kat and a piece of fruit� Hot snack meal deal: Tikka chicken fajita served

with baby leaf and coriander salad and minted yoghurt, bottle of water or a small hot drink, coke or a hot drink, packet of crisps and a piece of fruit� Snacks, including cakes, crisps and chocolate

08:30 Registration opens Atrium, main entrance

08:30 Refreshments available Lower (mezzanine) levelRefreshment points are located outside the lecture theatres and lecture rooms

09:15 – 10:00 Opening welcome and plenary Lecture theatre 1

10:15 – 11:15 Breakout Session 1 See pages 5 – 7

11:15 – 12:00 Refreshments available and staffed poster displays

Refreshment points are located outside the lecture theatres and lecture rooms. The poster displays are located outside the lecture theatres


13:00 – 14:00 Lunch available to purchase Café – lower (mezzanine) level







17:00 Conference closes

Schedule for the day


Breakout SessionsBreakout Session 1: workshops and tours (10:15 – 11:15)

A brief introduction to mindfulness 10:15 – 11:15Dr Ruth Collins (Student Welfare and Support Services) Lecture theatre 2

Mindfulness is a simple mind-body based training that encourages a more heightened awareness of the here and now, with an attitude of non-judgemental acceptance and allowing; it is about learning to be with what is, rather than thinking about what might have been or worrying about what could be. This workshop will provide an overview of mindfulness and the opportunity to experience some basic mindfulness practices.

Harnessing social media to engage new audiences and kick-start 10:15 – 11:15 alumni networkingGuy Collender and Victoria Savage (Alumni Office) and Lecture room 4 Georgina Brooke (Public Affairs Directorate)

This session will examine the University’s use of social media, including the remarkable success of its Facebook page, and the new platform: Oxford Alumni Community, designed to support professional networking.

Writing logically: simple structures to help get your ideas across 10:15 – 11:15Bill Dunn (Oxford Learning Institute) Classroom 2

Many documents have pre-set structures defined by main headings, but after that the writer is left to their own devices to order the content logically. This session will draw on ideas that have their origins in computer programming to identify structures that seem to have a natural appeal to the brain and it will show how these can be used to create strong structures for writing.

Dyslexia and dyspraxia in the workplace 10:15 – 11:15Caroline Moughton (Equality and Diversity Unit) Classroom 3

This workshop will explore how to support colleagues with dyslexia or dyspraxia, from recognising possible signs to confirmation, and developing dyslexia-friendly working practices within the team and getting effective support for individuals.

Opening Plenary (09:15 – 10:00)

The conference will begin with a welcome by the Registrar, Professor Ewan McKendrick, followed by an opening plenary delivered by Professor Sir Drummond Bone, Master of Balliol College and Chair of the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

Drummond Bone (MA Glasgow; DLitt hc, Chester, Liverpool, Lancaster; DUniv, Glasgow) was a Snell Exhibitioner at Balliol, and went on to teach English and Comparative Literature at the University of Warwick, before returning to Glasgow where he became Professor of English Literature, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, and Senior Vice-Principal. He was then successively Principal of Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, University of London, and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Liverpool. He was President of Universities UK from 2005 to 2007.

He has been involved in business and university interaction and in economic regeneration as a member of the CBI’s Science and Innovation Committee, as Chair of the Northern Innovation and Industry Group, and as Chair of the Liverpool ‘European Capital of Culture’ Company. In 2008 he was commissioned by the then UK government to write a report on the internationalisation of Higher Education, and from 2008 to 2011 was a consultant on internationalisation to universities both in the UK and overseas.

He chairs the i-Graduate Group and within that the Observatory on Borderless Education. He is a founding editor of the journal Romanticism; was the academic editor of the Byron Journal; has served on editorial boards of academic journals in Italy and Germany as well as the UK; is the author of ‘Byron’ in the Writers and their Work series; and is the contributing editor of the Cambridge Companion to Lord Byron. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.


Worcester College tour 10:15 – 11:15Rhian Perridge (Academic Administrator) and Simon Bagnall (Head Gardener)

A tour of Worcester College and its grounds. An opportunity to see the college, get a flavour of college life and ask questions.

Tour of the OUP museum 10:15 – 11:15Martin Maw (Archivist)

A tour of the Oxford University Press Museum led by Martin Maw, the OUP archivist.

Breakout Session 1: short presentations (10:15 – 10:40)

The General Election: what are they thinking? 10:15 – 10:40Margaret Ounsley (Public Affairs Directorate) Lecture theatre 3

Drawing on her experience of working at a party’s campaign headquarters for two general elections, Head of Government & Community Relations Margaret Ounsley will give an insight into the frantic scramble behind the scenes in the lead-up to the general election.

Student Systems Programme: delivery of graduate and 10:15 – 10:40 undergraduate admissions functionality in eVisionDenise Conway and Caroline Beadle (Student Systems Programme) Lecture room 6

An update on Student Systems Programme activity in 2015, with a focus on the scope and delivery schedule of the graduate and undergraduate admissions functionality, which is scheduled to be delivered in eVision from September.

Open Access and the next REF: act on acceptance! 10:15 – 10:40Juliet Ralph and Sally Rumsey (Bodleian Libraries) Classroom 1

This workshop will explore how to make your articles open access and make sure you’re eligible for submission to the next Research Excellence Framework (REF).

Domestic Bursar function: the Jesus College way 10:15 – 10:40Ruedi Baumann (Jesus College) Classroom 4

Jesus College is a medium-sized College, with 550 students and 120 staff. Looking after the needs of such a community is both interesting and challenging. Find out how Jesus College has redefined the role of the Domestic Bursar and where this new role sits in conjunction with other senior roles within the College.

Making life easier: improving central IT support 10:15 – 10:40Ian Teasdale and John Ireland (IT Services) Classroom 5

Find out more about the support initiatives that IT Services is working on, including the Service Desk Consolidation Project, a new help website and a host of other improvements.


Gods in Colour exhibition at the Ashmolean 10:50 – 11:15Professor Bert Smith (Classical Archaeology and Art, Faculty of Classics) Lecture theatre 3

The current display in the Ashmolean’s Cast Gallery, Gods in Colour: Painted Sculpture in Antiquity, explores the vibrant colours of the ancient world through full-size colour reconstructions of Greek and Roman sculptures. Find out more about the complex and exuberant nature of ancient statues from the exhibition’s curator.

The Student Advice Service: who are we and what do we do 10:50 – 11:15Cate Hemingway and Lisa Stokes-King (Student Advice Service) Lecture room 6

An update on the changes in the Student Advice Service, which is part of the Oxford University Student Union (OUSU) and the only independent advice and information service available exclusively to all Oxford students.

Examination Regulations new website 10:50 – 11:15Philippa O’Connor (Education Policy Support) Classroom 1

A new website for the Examination Regulations will be launched at Easter 2015. This presentation will look at the structure and functionality of the new site, and how staff and students can help build on those functions to make the site even easier to navigate.

National Networks of Collaborative Outreach 10:50 – 11:15James Slattery (Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach) Classroom 4

Find out more about the £22m scheme that aims to encourage more young people into higher education, of which the University is a member.

Oxford Nexus: a future in the cloud? 10:50 – 11:15Lyn Waddington (IT Services) Classroom 5

What’s the future for the Oxford Nexus services? Hear what has been recommended and what users said were the most valuable features and functionality of Nexus services.


Breakout Session 2: workshops (12:00 – 13:00)

Manage your resilience to improve your performance 12:00 – 13:00Donna Graham and Nicola Whiteley (Occupational Health Service) Lecture theatre 2

Resilience may seem like a complex subject with no “one size fits all” solution and there is no single way to be resilient that works every time. However a small number of tools and techniques practised regularly can notably increase your resilience and alter your thinking style to enable you to better manage your energy for improved health, and ensure continued high performance at both work and home.

Public speaking: top tips to deliver a presentation with impact 12:00 – 13:00Andrea Stewart (Centre for Tropical Medicine & Global Health, Lecture theatre 3 Nuffield Department of Medicine)

Presenting in public, at work, for an interview, or even to a group of friends can be intimidating for many of us. This workshop will help you to think about what you should be doing to prepare, practise and deliver great presentations. You’ll learn some of the golden rules to follow when you speak in public, top tips of what works and what doesn’t, and start to build your own presentation style and confidence. This will be a practical workshop with simple group exercises to help you share stories with colleagues and put some of your learning into practice.

Giving and receiving feedback 12:00 – 13:00Hannah Boschen (Oxford Learning Institute) Lecture room 6

Giving and receiving feedback isn’t easy and can be challenging to get right. It’s an essential communication skill and one that isn’t only used in formal processes such as Personal Development Reviews. It’s a skill which contributes to building and maintaining effective working relationships. This workshop will provide people with the opportunity to learn how to prepare for and structure the giving and receiving of feedback. There will also be an opportunity to practise these skills.

So you always wanted to learn Spanish 12:00 – 13:00Rosa Bercero (Language Centre) Classroom 2

A fun-filled interactive language session. Within an hour you will be able to greet, count, order food and ask for directions.

Enhancing student health and welfare communications 12:00 – 13:00 across the collegiate UniversityCatherine Paxton (Student Welfare and Support Services) Classroom 3

Does your role involve an element of student health and welfare advice or support provision? Would you like to help enhance communications in this area? Across Oxford, hundreds of staff have roles involving an element of supporting or advising individual students or promoting health and wellbeing of students in general. In this workshop early feedback is being sought from representatives of the target audience to help facilitate pan-Oxford welfare communications.

University visa challenge 12:00 – 13:00Sue Castle-Miller, Jo Aldhouse and James Tibbert (Student Immigration) Classroom 4

A pub-quiz style introduction and update on the visa maze faced by international students. Working in teams, demonstrate what you know and learn a bit too.

Fundraising for non-fundraisers 12:00 – 13:00Liesl Elder, Christine Jeffery and Ben Plummer-Powell (Development Office) Classroom 6

Working across the University, with departments and colleges, the Development Office helps raise philanthropic income from a wide range of donors – individuals, corporations and foundations – both in the UK and internationally. This session sets out how the University raises philanthropic donations and how the Development Office works to support the fundraising activities of the divisions and collections.


ORDS: Oxford’s Online Research Database Service 12:00 – 12:25James Wilson (IT Services) Classroom 1

The Online Research Database Service (ORDS) is a free, centrally supported service for Oxford researchers. This session is designed to give staff whose role involves supporting researchers an overview of what the system does, how it can help and how it fits into Oxford’s broader research data management infrastructure. Chorus: modern communications in action 12:00 – 12:25Alan Williamson (IT Services) Classroom 5

Chorus is the University’s new unified communications service. Learn about its new features and how it has the potential to improve the way people work together in Oxford, and see a live demonstration of the service prior to its deployment across the wider University from 2015 to 2017.



Up and running: an illustrated insight into the early days 12:35 – 13:00 of the Weston LibraryDr Christopher Fletcher (Bodleian Libraries) Lecture room 4

Dr Chris Fletcher has spent much of the last five years planning the Weston Library with colleagues. Now installed in the building with readers, an ever-increasing stock of collections and, from 21 March open to the public, he reflects on how the building is sizing up.

Making effective use of Oracle Financials in VAT accounting 12:35 – 13:00 on purchases Philip Hayes (Finance Division) Classroom 1

An overview of the key problem areas in VAT treatment for purchases, what to expect from Oracle Financials, and a logical approach to troubleshooting. The session is applicable both to those who routinely approve individual requisitions and to those who review costs at a high level.

HRIS v20 project: updating software and infrastructure 12:35 – 13:00 to bring business benefitsAnne Harkness, Mandy Zaccheo and Amber Georgeson Classroom 5 (Personnel Services and IT Services)

An overview of the scope and timescales for the HRIS v20 project, the implications for existing users of the system, and an overview of the immediate improvements users can expect to see. The aim of the project is to update the system and infrastructure to bring it fully into support, implement some of the improvements sought by users since initial go-live, and undertake the groundwork for future projects such as employee self-service and academic recruitment.

Breakout Session 3: workshops and tours (14:00 – 15:00)

Using Your Brain, Part 2 14:00 – 15:00David White (IT Services) Lecture theatre 2

Sequel to ‘Using Your Brain’, the workshop at the June 2014 UAS Conference about decision-making and persuasion. This session will look at emotions and their influence on how we think. The session will cover the role of emotion in our relationships at work, as well as tips for handling nerves, and preparing for negotiations. If you didn’t attend ‘Part 1’ last year, don’t worry. There will be a short recap at the beginning.


The challenge of leading change 14:00 – 15:00Sharon Neal (Oxford Learning Institute) Lecture theatre 3

Introducing and implementing change is a fundamental part of being a manager or leader. Most of us will see opportunities to do things differently or better, perceive the need to introduce a new practice or tool or are asked to make changes to the way our teams work and what they do. The challenge of leading change can often be rooted in bringing people with us when we attempt a transition. This session will look at the reasons why bringing people with you is so important and propose some tools and approaches to help you succeed.

Getting students’ views and feedback in an academic setting 14:00 – 15:00James Blythe and Matt Tennant (Oxford University Student Union) Lecture room 6

This session will explore a range of ideas about how to gather feedback from students: how to get items from students on the agenda; dealing with issues and solutions; managing expectations; and improving the student feedback process. The session will look at practice carried out within the University and across the sector, and it will provide a forum for staff to share ideas and take away potential changes to the way their course takes on board student feedback and representation.

So you always wanted to learn Chinese 14:00 – 15:00Dr Wendy Che (Language Centre) Classroom 2

Would you like to learn some Chinese words, phrases and culture? Discover the four tones, basic sounds and characters of Mandarin Chinese.

St Anne’s College tour 14:00 – 15:00Lisa Simmons (Deputy Domestic Bursar) and Shona Quinn (Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach Officer)

A tour of St Anne’s College and its grounds. An opportunity to see the College, hear about roles, get a flavour of College life and ask questions.

Green Templeton College tour 14:00 – 15:00April López (Academic Registrar) and Michael Pirie (Head Gardener)

A tour of Green Templeton College and its grounds, including the Observatory Tower, led by Head Gardener Michael Pirie and

Academic Registrar April López. An opportunity to see the College, hear about roles, get a flavour of College life

and ask any questions.


An introduction to finance at the University 14:00 – 14:25Rob Williams (Finance Division) Lecture room 4

Are you new to a finance role at the University? Have you recently picked up finance tasks as part of your existing responsibilities? Then this session is for you. It will give you a high-level overview of how finance is managed at the University, where you can find finance information, and what support and training is available.

How the media is rooting for Wytham Woods 14:00 – 14:25Nigel Fisher (Estates Services) Lecture room 5

Nigel Fisher, Conservator of Wytham Woods, will reveal how the diverse range of research at Wytham is attracting growing national media coverage. Plus, find out about the great programme of free visits lined up for 2015.

REF2014: results and funding implications 14:00 – 14:25Helen Watson and Gillian Rendle (Planning and Resource Allocation Section) Classroom 1

HEFCE (Higher Education Funding Council for England) announced the results of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) in December 2014. The quality profiles generated for each institution by the exercise will drive HEFCE research funding for at least the next six years. This presentation will look at the outcome of the results, what it might mean for the University’s research funding for 2015/16 onwards and how we may reflect this funding in our internal resource allocation.

The changing context for disability support 14:00 – 14:25Anwen Jones (Student Welfare and Support Services) Classroom 3

This session will outline the key parts of the new Common Framework on Supporting Students with Disabilities, which calls for some changes to roles and communication methods in colleges and departments. The session will set out immediate priorities as well as the broader context for support in light of changes to the Disabled Students Allowance.

Improving information security 14:00 – 14:25Jonathan Ashton and James Smith (IT Services) Classroom 5

A progress report on the University’s Information Security Improvement Programme and a heads-up about current threats.



Hidden treasure from the Chest: a short history of finance 14:35 – 15:00 at the UniversityRob Williams (Finance Division) Lecture room 4

Learn more about the fascinating history of the finances of the University. Discover how accounting started with parchment scrolls, why chests were used to keep money and valuables, how scandal and embezzlement threatened the University’s reputation, and how the University’s finances have developed to meet 21st-century needs.

Proposed changes to USS: an overview for busy people 14:35 – 15:00Jan Killick (Finance Division) Lecture room 5

A consultation is taking place about proposed changes to future benefits in the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). Find out more about the proposed changes and how they might affect you.

IT Services Research Support team: how can we be of service? 14:35 – 15:00Howard Noble (IT Services) Classroom 1

The IT Services Research Support team provides advice, training, and hands-on support on IT-related matters for University researchers and other research support staff. This presentation will explain how the team operates, with examples ranging from encoding William Godwin’s diaries and simulating the evolution of cancer cells, to making computer games with farmers in Cameroon.

Equality at Oxford: how can you get involved? 14:35 – 15:00Sara Smith and Trudy Coe (Equality and Diversity Unit) Classroom 3

This session will provide an overview of the University’s recently published Equality Report for 2013–2014, highlighting the main equality gaps and the wide range of activity underway to address them. Culture change doesn’t happen in a vacuum, so participants will be asked to contribute their suggestions on how to foster equality and diversity at Oxford, and how to get more people involved - whether it’s by joining a network, raising awareness in their department or asking testing questions in meetings and committees.

Lighting up the Ashmolean 14:35 – 15:00Alan Wood (Estates Services) Classroom 5

Alan Wood, Energy Manager, will discuss the exciting project undertaken by Estates to revamp the gallery lighting at the Ashmolean Museum. The challenge was to design and install a new track lighting system to both improve the visitor experience and reduce energy costs. Hear how the Environmental Sustainability and Building Services teams worked together to meet the museum’s requirements and deliver improvements in this fabulous space.

Breakout Session 4: workshops (15:30 – 16:30)

Strategies to promote emotional resilience 15:30 – 16:30Alan Percy (Student Welfare and Support Services) Lecture theatre 2

This session will look at definitions and characteristics of resilience and explore how stress and work life pressures can detrimentally affect us. Practical strategies to help develop emotional resilience will be offered.

Social media best practice: how to make the most of 15:30 – 16:30 Facebook, Twitter and InstagramStuart Fowkes (Public Affairs Directorate) Lecture theatre 3

An introduction to social media best practice across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, with examples from the University and the wider social media world. The workshop will offer practical tips on how to increase engagement, grow audiences and measure success, and provide interactive group sessions in which participants will work on real-life social media posts and campaigns.

Would a central recruitment service for the University 15:30 – 16:30 be of benefit to departments?Vanessa Howe (Personnel Services) Lecture room 6

In the coming months Personnel Services will be conducting a consultation about the recruitment function within the University, with a view to developing a shared or central service to help improve recruitment processes and outcomes. In this workshop attendees will be given a summary of the issues, have an opportunity to provide feedback and discuss any additional challenges which might be resolved by a shared service. There will also be a chance to hear about and comment on some of the recruitment models currently operated in other universities and how they might be adapted to suit Oxford’s requirements and structure.

Commercialising research: demystifying Isis, IP and commercialisation 15:30 – 16:30Dr Fiona Story, Dr Andrew Bowen, Roy Azoulay Classroom 3 and Kerry Antcliffe (Isis Innovation)

Learn about Isis, forms of intellectual property and various ways researchers and the University can benefit from closer links with business and industry to create income and impact. This interactive session will guide participants through three modules designed to inform and stimulate discussion about commercial activities within the University. Short presentations are followed by work in small groups and discussions will conclude with real-life case studies.


Moving examination administration processes to SharePoint 15:30 – 16:30Karen Arnold and Gavin Taylor (Examinations & Assessments) Classroom 4

From Trinity term 2015, applications for examination alternative arrangements, and for factors affecting performance to be notified to examiners, will be processed using SharePoint. This will provide better information security, transparent workflows and speedier transmission, and provide a secure online repository for departments and colleges to access records and information. This session will include a demonstration of the new SharePoint sites, and an opportunity to raise any questions about policy, processes or systems.


NDM Excellence finance tools 15:30 – 15:55Mark McDermott (Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine) Lecture room 5

NDM has developed a suite of easy-to-use finance tools designed to supplement University Enterprise Level Systems in the control and management of research, and NDM are now making these available to purchase.

• Research Project Management: View your entire Project Portfolio on one page with salary commitments included and easily distribute reports to multiple recipients;

• Financial Compliance: Review monthly key performance indicators for Research Projects, Applications, Awards, Purchase to Pay, GL Cost Centres and VAT, and;

• Facility Costing: Ensure full cost recovery of your facilities and generate auditable rates compliant with the main sponsors’ terms and conditions.

Helping researchers to manage their research data 15:30 – 15:55Sally Rumsey, Amanda Flynn and John Southall (Bodleian Libraries) Classroom 1

An overview of the services available to Oxford researchers to support them in meeting their funder’s or publisher’s requirements for research data outputs. Topics will include where researchers can go for help; data archiving; data citation; funders’ data management policies; and ORA-Data, the University’s new research data repository.

Planning for your retirement with OSPS 15:30 – 15:55David James (Finance Division) Classroom 2

The session will outline the basic benefits offered to members of the University of Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS), explain the technical terms used and where to find information about your pension. It will point out some of the features that you need to think about when planning for pension saving and retirement.

The University Security Service 15:30 – 15:55Paul Sullivan and Darrell Moss (Estates Services) Classroom 5

Find out how the Security Services team work to keep all University staff, students and visitors safe 24/7. Discover the wide range of services they offer, such as lone worker monitoring and vetting for confidential posts, and find out how they can help to make your building more secure.


Exhibiting Science and War: Behind the Scenes at the Museum 16:05 – 16:30Dr Stephen Johnston (Museum of the History of Science) Lecture room 4

How does an exhibition get put together, where do the ideas and objects come from? We’re working on a centenary commemoration of the Oxford physicist Henry Moseley. Dear Harry – Henry Moseley: A Scientist Lost to War is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and presents Moseley not only as a scientist, but also as a soldier and son. He died aged just 27 at Gallipoli in 1915. His death cut short a brilliant research career and posed fundamental questions about the role of scientists in war.

Life as a College Senior Tutor 16:05 – 16:30Nicola Trott (Balliol College) Lecture room 5

Can you be a Senior Tutor without being a) Senior or b) a Tutor? The answer – since this is Oxford – is yes and yes. Can you be a Senior Tutor who is also Tutor for Graduates? Again, yes. The presenter has held a Senior Tutor post since coming back to Oxford, from London and then Glasgow, in 2007. She will be talking about doing this job on a full-time basis, though in some colleges academic fellows hold the role in rotation.

Heading in the right direction: how the new University 16:05 – 16:30 interactive map can work for you Niall Strawson (Estates Services) Classroom 1

The new interactive University map is packed full of data about the collegiate University, making it a useful tool for those who want to reach your website or your front door. Find out more about the dynamic map that’s perfect for your website and for helping guide academic visitors, new students, staff and tourists. Hear about the map’s features and how it can help you in your role.


Poster DisplaysTitle Description

Childcare at the University University nurseries and University-supported places at other nurseries

Conference Oxford Finding the perfect venue for your meetings and events

Department for Continuing Education Part-time programmes for adult learners

Oxford Thinking – The Campaign for the University of Oxford

The Campaign priorities

Estates Services The wide range of services offered across the University

Finance Division Payments team What Payments does and what they can do for you

Planning for your retirement The importance of planning for your retirement

Oxford Mutual Ltd Insurance A comprehensive range of insurance protection for the University

Financial Systems Support Centre

Formed to support Oracle Financials and other financial systems used across the University

The Visual Resources Centre and its collections

Promotes and supports the use of digital images in teaching, learning and research as well as conserves analogue image collections

Isis Innovation: intellectual property, spin-outs, software incubator, academic consultancy

The research and technology commercialisation company of the University of Oxford

IT Services - not just managing networks and desktops A range of interesting projects managed by IT Services

IT Innovation Seed Fund Latest call now open. Opportunities and how to apply

Languages for all at Oxford Facilities and support available for departments and individual language learners

NDM tools Websites, PINFOX, Financial Excellence tools

Manage your resilience Support available from the Occupational Health Service to employees and managers to improve resilience

Title Description

Safe to travel Management of health and safety risks while traveling on University sponsored / related trips

OU Endowment Management and The Oxford Funds

The purpose of OU Endowment Management, The Oxford Funds and investing the collegiate University’s charitable endowments

Oxford Learning Institute Provides voluntary courses and online resources

Oxford Limited The internal market service for colleges and departments

Oxford University Sport Swimming at Oxford University

Oxford University Sport Sport and fitness at Oxford University

Oxford University Student Union (OUSU)

OUSU exists to represent, support and enhance the lives of Oxford students

Apprenticeships – a firm foundation for the future

How the University’s apprenticeship scheme operates and how it can benefit departments

Personnel Services Support available from the Senior Appointments team, Staff Immigration team, Apprenticeships, Temporary Staffing Service and HR Policy team

Personnel Services Support available from the Divisional HR teams, Reward team, Human Resources Information team, HRIS Support Centre and HRIS data service

REF2014 results Sector-wide REF outcomes

The University Events Office Who we are, what we do, how we can help

Oxford University Images – capture the moment A superb collection of University photos to use in print and online

The University Design Studio – an in-house, on brand, creative design and print service

Creative services offered by the Studio

Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach Information on undergraduate admissions and outreach activity


UAS Conference Series 2014-15: Andrew Wiles Building, Mathematical Institute, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Tuesday 24 March 2015Lecture theatre

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L3 Lecture room L4 Lecture room L5 Lecture room L6 Classroom 1 Classroom 2 Classroom 3 Classroom 4 Classroom 5 Classroom 6Registration desk, main entrance

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08:3009:15-10:0010:15

The General Election: what

are they thinking?

Student Systems Programme: delivery of

graduate and undergraduate

admissions functionality in

eVision

Open Access and the next REF: act on acceptance!

Domestic Bursar function: the

Jesus College way

Making life easier: improving central IT support

10:4010:50

Gods in Colour exhibition at the

Ashmolean

The Student Advice Service: who we

are and what we do

Examination Regulations new

website

National Networks of

Collaborative Outreach

Oxford Nexus: a future in the

cloud?

11:1512:00 ORDS: Oxford’s

Online Research Database Service

Chorus: modern communications

in action

12:2512:35 Up and running:

an illustrated insight into the

early days of the Weston Library

Making effective use of Oracle Financials in

VAT accounting on purchases

HRIS v20 Project: updating software and infrastructure to bring business

benefits

13:0014:00

An introduction to finance at the

University

How the media is rooting for Wytham

Woods

REF 2014: results and

funding implications

The changing context for

disability support

Improving information

security

14:2514:35 Hidden treasure

from the Chest: a short history of finance at the

University

Proposed changes to USS: an

overview for busy people

The IT Services Research

Support team: how can we be

of service?

Equality at Oxford: how can you get

involved?

Lighting up the Ashmolean

15:0015:30

NDM Excellence finance tools

Helping researchers to manage their research data

Planning for your retirement

with OSPS

The University Security Service

15:5516:05

Exhibiting Science and War: Behind the Scenes at the

Museum

Life as a College Senior Tutor

Heading in the right direction: how the new

University interactive map

can work for you16:3017:00 Conference closes

Strategies to promote

emotional resilience

Registration opens. Refreshments

Opening welcome and plenary: Professor Ewan McKendrick, Registrar; Professor Sir Drummond Bone, Master of Balliol College (Lecture theatre L1)

Bre

akou

t ses

sion

1

Harnessing social media to engage new audiences and kick-start

alumni networking

Writing logically: simple

structures to help get your ideas across

Dyslexia and dyspraxia in the

workplace

Worcester College tour

Tour of the OUP museum

Refreshment break. Staffed poster displays

Bre

akou

t ses

sion

2

Giving and receiving feedback

So you always wanted to learn

Spanish

Enhancing student health and welfare communications

across the collegiate University

Public speaking: top

tips to deliver a presentation with impact

Lunch break

Bre

akou

t ses

sion

3

Using your brain, Part 2

The challenge of leading

change

Getting students’ views and feedback

in an academic setting


Chinese

Fundraising for non-fundraisers

A brief introduction to mindfulness

Manage your resilience to improve your performance

Refreshments break. Staffed poster displays

St Anne's College tour

Green Templeton

College tour


Bre

akou

t ses

sion

4 Social media best practice:

how to make the most of

Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Would a central recruitment service for the University be of benefit to departments?

Commercialising research:

demystifying Isis, IP and

commercialisation

Moving examination

administration processes to SharePoint

(examination alternative

arrangements & factors affecting

performance)

University visa challenge

UAS Conference Series 2014-15: Andrew Wiles Building, Mathematical Institute, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Tuesday 24 March 2015Lecture theatre

L2Lecture theatre

L3 Lecture room L4 Lecture room L5 Lecture room L6 Classroom 1 Classroom 2 Classroom 3 Classroom 4 Classroom 5 Classroom 6Registration desk, main entrance

Registration desk, main entrance

08:3009:15-10:0010:15

The General Election: what

are they thinking?

Student Systems Programme: delivery of

graduate and undergraduate

admissions functionality in

eVision

Open Access and the next REF: act on acceptance!

Domestic Bursar function: the

Jesus College way

Making life easier: improving central IT support

10:4010:50

Gods in Colour exhibition at the

Ashmolean

The Student Advice Service: who we

are and what we do

Examination Regulations new

website

National Networks of

Collaborative Outreach

Oxford Nexus: a future in the

cloud?

11:1512:00 ORDS: Oxford’s

Online Research Database Service

Chorus: modern communications

in action

12:2512:35 Up and running:

an illustrated insight into the

early days of the Weston Library

Making effective use of Oracle Financials in

VAT accounting on purchases

HRIS v20 Project: updating software and infrastructure to bring business

benefits

13:0014:00

An introduction to finance at the

University

How the media is rooting for Wytham

Woods

REF 2014: results and

funding implications

The changing context for

disability support

Improving information

security

14:2514:35 Hidden treasure

from the Chest: a short history of finance at the

University

Proposed changes to USS: an

overview for busy people

The IT Services Research

Support team: how can we be

of service?

Equality at Oxford: how can you get

involved?

Lighting up the Ashmolean

15:0015:30

NDM Excellence finance tools

Helping researchers to manage their research data

Planning for your retirement

with OSPS

The University Security Service

15:5516:05

Exhibiting Science and War: Behind the Scenes at the

Museum

Life as a College Senior Tutor

Heading in the right direction: how the new

University interactive map

can work for you16:3017:00 Conference closes

Strategies to promote

emotional resilience

Registration opens. Refreshments

Opening welcome and plenary: Professor Ewan McKendrick, Registrar; Professor Sir Drummond Bone, Master of Balliol College (Lecture theatre L1)

Bre

akou

t ses

sion

1

Harnessing social media to engage new audiences and kick-start

alumni networking

Writing logically: simple

structures to help get your ideas across

Dyslexia and dyspraxia in the

workplace

Worcester College tour

Tour of the OUP museum


Bre

akou

t ses

sion

2

Giving and receiving feedback


Spanish

Enhancing student health and welfare communications

across the collegiate University

Public speaking: top

tips to deliver a presentation with impact

Lunch break

Bre

akou

t ses

sion

3

Using your brain, Part 2

The challenge of leading

change

Getting students’ views and feedback

in an academic setting


Chinese

Fundraising for non-fundraisers

A brief introduction to mindfulness

Manage your resilience to improve your performance

Refreshments break. Staffed poster displays

St Anne's College tour

Green Templeton

College tour


Bre

akou

t ses

sion

4 Social media best practice:

how to make the most of

Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Would a central recruitment service for the University be of benefit to departments?

Commercialising research:

demystifying Isis, IP and

commercialisation

Moving examination

administration processes to SharePoint

(examination alternative

arrangements & factors affecting

performance)

University visa challenge

Conference schedule

Andrew Wiles BuildingMezzanine Level

12

3Lecture Theatre

Lecture Theatre

Lecture Theatre

Stairs to ground floor

CAFE

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FIRE EXIT

FIRE EXIT

FIRE EXIT

FIRE EXIT

LIFT

LIFT

Classroom

C1Classroom

C2Classroom

C3Classroom

C4Classroom

C5Classroom

C6

Lecture Room

L4Lecture Room

L6Lecture Room

L5

Male, female and Accessible Toilets

Male and Accessible ToiletsFemale

Toilets

Information Point

Refreshments

Refreshments

www.admin.ox.ac.uk/uasconference@OxfordUASComms

Refreshments

Refreshments

Poster Displays

Poster DisplaysPo

ster

Disp

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