Star team of Brookes staff volunteers and Jeremy Irons raise over £30,000 for Restore - Brookes Alumni

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 Star team of Brookes staff volunteers and Jeremy
 Irons raise over £30,000 for Restore
Restore is a local mental health charity, based on Manzil Way in East Oxford,
helping people who face mental health challenges to live more fulfilling lives.
One in six adults across Oxfordshire suffers from a mental disorder and
Restore supports 10% of people referred by Oxfordshire service providers.

A record-breaking £30,397 was raised at Restore’s ‘Auction of Promises’
which was hosted by Hollywood icon, Jeremy Irons on 28 February at St
Hugh’s College, Oxford.

The ‘Auction of Promises’ is Restore’s fundraising event of the year, offering
more than 50 auction lots for sale which were generously donated by local
people and businesses. The event was co-organised by Trisha Andrew
(Strategic Analytics Developer within the Directorate of Strategic Change and
Planning) and supported on the evening by a star team of Brookes staff
volunteers (pictured) — Sue Chaudhuri (Insight Analyst - Management
Information), Martina Adamcikova (Student Communications Officer) and Úna
McBreen (Social and Digital Media Manager*).
Over 130 guests attended the unforgettable evening where they enjoyed
canapés made by Restore’s patron, celebrity chef Sophie Grigson, and piano
music performed by Massimo Nicolosi.
Sue said: “My experience at the auction has left me with a sense of deep
satisfaction from having worked for a great cause. Meeting Jeremy Irons and
watching him work his magic on the smitten crowd was surreal!”
Mr Irons commented: "We had a great time with some fabulous lots, and we
raised money for an extraordinary organisation which helps people to garden,
to bake, to do carpentry, to mix with other people, and retrain to take up a
job and hold it down. Restore is a remarkable organisation.”
This year, Restore was chosen by Oxford Brookes as one of four charities to
benefit from the National Student Survey (NSS). For every Brookes student
who completes the NSS, the University will make a £3 donation and all
donations will be shared equally among the charities.

Trisha is a Trustee of Restore and expressed her thanks for Brookes’ support,
saying: “For years mental health has been underfunded. We need to feel
emotionally supported and comfortable in order to flourish. Restore changes
lives. We bear witness to this almost every day. And every penny counts.
Over the past year, Restore’s collection boxes in the Colonnade store alone
raised over £800.”
Restore also received recognition for its services as the winner of The Oxford
Times Charity and Community Award held at Oxford Brookes this year.
If you are interested in volunteering, check out our new Brookes' staff
volunteering policy (https://www.brookes.ac.uk/staff/staff-
experience/volunteering/).
It can provide up to three days additional annual leave for you to volunteer
during working hours. Current volunteer initiatives include creating 'well-
being and wildlife' gardens across campuses and team-building days
supporting local charities.

*Úna left Brookes on 8 March after over two and a half years as Social and
Digital Media Manager. Her replacement is Diana Mackie.

 Latest on the official opening by Jon Snow of Clerici,
 Sinclair and Sir Kenneth Wheare Hall
Next week our former Chancellor Jon Snow will officially open the recently
redeveloped Clerici and Sinclair buildings and Sir Kenneth Wheare Hall on
Headington Campus.

The opening reception and ceremony will take place on Friday 5 April from
11.00-11.45am in the Sir Kenneth Wheare Hall. Members of staff, students
and the local community will join members of the Wheare and Clerici family
to celebrate the recently redeveloped buildings.
The ceremony will be followed by an in-conversation event with Jon Snow
and Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the Business School Chris Blackburn,
providing an opportunity to ask Jon questions after his discussion with Chris.
The winners of the ballot that was run in January
(https://intranet.brookes.ac.uk/onstream/2019/jan/jon-snow-to-officially-
open-clerici,-sinclair-and-sir-kenneth-wheare-hall/?type=roundup) will attend
lunch at Brookes Restaurant with Jon Snow, Chancellor Dame Katherine
Grainger, Vice-Chancellor Professor Alistair Fitt, and other members of the
Vice-Chancellor’s Group. The lucky ballot winners will be notified via e-mail
within the next couple of days.
For any queries please contact Beth Hill, Head of Events, on extension 4864.

 Staff, Students and local residents spring into step to
 create a Wildlife and Wellbeing garden at Swindon
 Campus.
Erika Garratt, a second year Operating Department Practice student at
Swindon Campus, with the help of funding from alumni through the Student
Impact Fund, has created a wildlife and wellbeing garden for all staff,
students, local residents and the wildlife to enjoy.

Erika explained why she launched the project: “Being a healthcare student is
quite stressful and is different to being a regular degree student, we have to
be on placement a lot. I thought it would be nice to have an area to relax in
and also beneficial for the wildlife in the area.”

On Saturday 23 March, Erika and a group of student, staff and local resident
volunteers helped to start work on the garden and by lunchtime it was really
taking shape. The garden will be an area filled with wildflower and sensory
plants, habitats for wildlife with bug and bird boxes as well as a hedgehog
house (see image below). Visitors will be encouraged to use the garden,
which encompasses a picnic area, to relax and unwind from their teaching
and studies.

Volunteers who helped out on Saturday commented: “A little peace amongst
the working environment for all to enjoy,” said Marilyn, local resident.

“It would be nice for volunteers to come and work in the garden to maintain
it. There is great satisfaction in seeing it take shape, it will look beautiful -
such a worthwhile project,” said Caroline Robertson, site coordinator,
Swindon Campus.

Get involved

The new staff volunteering policy (https://www.brookes.ac.uk/staff/staff-
experience/volunteering/) allows you to apply for one day of paid leave for
volunteering activities.

There are now several horticultural garden projects across our campuses:
discover the Sensory Garden at Harcourt Hill; bring life to Swindon's
Wellbeing and Wildlife Garden; and get digging at the new Peace Garden at
Headington (https://intranet.brookes.ac.uk/onstream/2019/feb/dig-in-to-
bring-the-peace-garden-at-headington-campus-to-life-this-spring/?
type=rolling).

To get involved or for more information please contact the Community
Engagement team on community@brookes.ac.uk
(mailto:community@brookes.ac.uk) and follow progress on the Community
Engagement Twitter (https://twitter.com/BrookesCLO)feed.

 A reminder to save the dates for spring Open Forums
 
The next round of Open Forum sessions will be held across all our campuses
over April and May. These informal sessions for colleagues will be led by
Professor Anne-Marie Kilday, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Student and Staff
Experience, and Helen Ellis-Jones, Deputy Director of HR.

You can attend at the following times (no need to book):

Wheatley: Tuesday 2 April, PG203, 12.00-1.00pm

Swindon: Wednesday 3 April, JOF 1.08, 12.30-1.30pm

Harcourt: Thursday 4 April, F114, 2.00-3.00pm

Headington: Wednesday 1 May, JHB 408, 12.00-1.00pm (new date)

Marston Road: Wednesday 8 May, MR119, 10.00-11.00am (new date)

If you have any questions, or can’t make the above session times and would
like to request a bespoke session for your team, please email Pam Fortescue
via pfortescue@brookes.ac.uk

 The Library and Learning Resources Update: latest
 issue now available
The Spring issue of the Library and Learning Resources Update has now
been published and is available for staff to read online
(https://www.brookes.ac.uk/learning-resources/library-and-lr-update/).
In this edition you can find out more about the prestigious Accreditation
Certificate, received by the Special Collections team, which recognises the
standards of the University’s Special Collections. The award demonstrates
that our services meet strict national archiving standards and has been given
to only 29 universities and colleges nationwide.
The new issue also includes:
  details of the new virtual tour (https://poly.google.com/view/e8lsjfk2WK8)
  of Headington Library, offering 360-degree images accessible from
  anywhere in the world, which is hoping to be rolled out to all our libraries
  soon
  an introduction to the LR News Blog
  (https://brookeslibrarynews.blog/2019/01/21/welcome-to-our-new-lr-user-
  group/), a new platform for the discussion of current campaigns which will
  also allow feedback and news on initiatives to be disseminated, alongside
  the already established Twitter (https://twitter.com/BrookesLibrary) and
  Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oxfordbrookeslibrary/) accounts
  an update on how Learning Resources (LR) colleagues have been involved
  in setting up a new Moodle course
  (https://moodle.brookes.ac.uk/enrol/index.php?id=36421) to help students
  prepare for their digital future, following the recent JISC Digital Experience
  Insights Survey
  more information on so-called ‘Plan S’ – the open access requirements for
  academic journals – and what it might mean for us at Oxford Brookes.

You can also read about the fifth birthday celebrations of Headington Library
in the last edition of Onstream
(https://intranet.brookes.ac.uk/onstream/2019/mar/happy-fifth-birthday,-jhb-
library/?type=rolling), remembering its move into the John Henry Brookes
Building in 2014.
If you have any comments about The Library and Learning Resources
Update or you would like to get in touch, email lr-
editorialteam@brookes.ac.uk (mailto:lr-editorialteam@brookes.ac.uk)

 Changes to the HR Information System
The HR Information Systems Team (Supporting CoreHR - the HR and Payroll
System and Staff Portal), are changing the way they receive and manage
incidents. As of 1 April, you will be able to submit an incident direct to the
team via ServiceNow, where you can track and manage your incidents as
you do with IT Services and Estates and Campus Services.

Demonstrations and manuals for the system can be found here
(https://www.brookes.ac.uk/human-resources/hr-information-
system/demonstrations-and-manuals/ )
A guide for how to submit an incident to the team can be found here
(https://www.brookes.ac.uk/Human-Resources/Site-
assets/Documents/HRS45---Logging-an-Incident-to-the-HRIS-Team/).

Unimart
Accommodation / Property to let
 Affordable Accommodation

  Tuesday, 26 March 2019

 Homeshare Oxford carefully matches up older people who live in Oxfordshire, and who are looking
 for help or companionship at home, with another person who needs affordable accommodation, and
 can lend a hand. In return for the accommodation the Sharer gives the Householder up to 10 hours
 of their time each week as a combination of companionship and practical help. Each Homeshare
 match is individual and carefully agreed. It may include some cooking and light housework, help with
 computers and technology, maybe some shopping or gardening, spending time together over a meal
 or cup of tea as well as occasional trips out. The reassuring presence of another person in the house
 overnight is often an additional benefit for the Householder. A Homeshare match does not involve
 any personal care. For further information go to https://www.ageuk.org.uk/oxfordshire/our-
 services/homeshare-oxford/

 Contact: Sue Holton
 Tel: 01865485158
 Mob:
 Email: sholton@brookes.ac.uk

 Affordable Accommodation

  Tuesday, 26 March 2019

 Homeshare Oxford carefully matches up older people who live in Oxfordshire, and who are looking
 for help or companionship at home, with another person who needs affordable accommodation, and
 can lend a hand. In return for the accommodation the Sharer gives the Householder up to 10 hours
 of their time each week as a combination of companionship and practical help. Each Homeshare
 match is individual and carefully agreed. It may include some cooking and light housework, help with
 computers and technology, maybe some shopping or gardening, spending time together over a meal
 or cup of tea as well as occasional trips out. The reassuring presence of another person in the house
 overnight is often an additional benefit for the Householder. A Homeshare match does not involve
 any personal care. For further information go to https://www.ageuk.org.uk/oxfordshire/our-
 services/homeshare-oxford/

 Contact: Sue Holton
 Tel: 01865485158
 Mob:
 Email: sholton@brookes.ac.uk

Classified for sale
 Trek FX 7.4 Hybrid Bike

  Thursday, 28 March 2019

 New in Feb 2014 and used as my primary means of transport to and from work right up to Nov 2018
 when I got my new bike. Only replaced due to me needing a bike that was more aligned to off road
 tracks. Quite lightweight and nimble around the city and quite fast on the open road as it has more
 of a flatbar fitness/road bike geometry to a full-on hybrid. Condition is pretty good for age as it had
 frame protection tape applied to it shortly after purchase but there is a few marks here and there f

 Contact: Kieran Denton
 Tel:
 Mob:
 Email: kdenton@brookes.ac.uk

 Acer Chromebook R11 (2016 model)

  Wednesday, 27 March 2019

 This is a 11.6 in Chromebook in 'Denim White', in excellent condition with a 360 degree hinge that
 allows it to be converted into a tablet. It has a 720p HD screen and a good selection of ports
 including HDMI and USB 3.0. It has 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage (around 22GB is
 usable). It can also run many Android Apps available on the Google Play store. It will also accept full
 sized SD cards. Google will support this device with updates for until at least June 2021. The only
 thing I should mention is the internal microphone has never worked well, so I suggest using this with
 an external microphone or headset if you wish to use it for video calls etc. I have really enjoyed using
 this device for the last two years and have only replaced it because I wanted one with more RAM on
 board. I'm looking for £100 for this (it was around £270 new). I would request payment is made
 electronically rather than cash.

 Contact: Ray Stimpson
 Tel:
 Mob:
 Email: rstimpson@brookes.ac.uk

Nextbase 312GW Dash Cam

 Wednesday, 27 March 2019

Nextbase 312GW Dash Cam – 1080p recording About three years old and in full working order. Only
replaced due to upgrading to dual channel front and rear dash cam. Full details found at the
Nextbase website linked below. Comes with box, cables, manuals, suction mount and 32GB
microSD card. Hardwire kit available online and at Halfords if you don’t want to use the included
plugin 12V adapter. £50 ono

Contact: Kieran Denton
Tel:
Mob:
Email: kdenton@brookes.ac.uk

Air purifier

 Wednesday, 20 March 2019

Air purifier with remote controller in a very good condition. I am asking for £25. Collection from
Kidlington or Headington/Wheatley.

Contact: Hanna Czarnecka-Nagy
Tel: 01865 485704
Mob:
Email: hczarnecka-nagy@brookes.ac.uk

Room to let

 Thursday, 14 March 2019

Good sized single room OX3 close to JR and OBU headington is a 25 min walk away. Mixed family
and let household. Use of shared kitchen, lounge/diner, washing machine and WIFI. Fully furnished.
Non smoker thank you. No household pets but dogs visit regularly. Sunday to Thursday considered.
£550 per calendar month, all bills inc.

Contact: Annamaria Plescia
Tel: 07442504156

Mob: 07932923594
Email: p0054241@brookes.ac.uk

IKEA armchair £75

 Monday, 11 March 2019

IKEA armchair in a very good condition. Collection from Kidlington.

Contact: Hanna Czarnecka-Nagy
Tel: 01865 485704
Mob:
Email: hczarnecka-nagy@brookes.ac.uk

Motor for sale
Classified for free

Notices
 Finding time to write

 Tuesday, 19 March 2019

 Looking for some space to write your research, report, grant application, or Senior Fellowship of the
 HEA Claim? Take advantage of OCSLD's new Writing Days, which will take place on the first
 Thursday of every month during semesters. The supportive environment of a Writing Day will help
 you plan to meet your deadlines and increase your productivity. You should come along with a
 project to work on and your laptop, ready to crack on independently. Upcoming dates: 2 May 2019,
 Simon Williams Building, Room W2.08, Wheatley Campus 6 June 2019, Room JHB 302, Headington
 Campus, Gipsy Lane 4 July 2019, Room CLC 2.03, Headington Campus, Gipsy Lane Before you
 attend: Please confirm that you can bring along a laptop and any resources you need to write. If you
 need to borrow a device, see: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/library/library-services/borrowing/google-
 chromebooks/ Please bring along some lunch or refreshments for yourself. Please book to attend.

 Fraud and Cyber Prevention Fair

 Sunday, 10 March 2019

 What does a large yellow sofa, a shark and an award-winning member of the Inner Magic Circle all
 have in common! they will all be at Oxford Brookes University on Wednesday 20th March. This event
 which is being run by Thames Valley Police and supported by Oxford Brookes University to raise
 awareness of the increase in cyber fraud and scams currently taking place in our communities. With
 one in ten people now falling victim of some form of scam often taking place online or on the
 telephone, this is a unique opportunity to engage with the top leading experts in this country. The
 Forum area will hold host to a variety of fraud prevention organisations, who are there to provide
 face to face advice and answer any questions you may have. Three engaging lunchtime
 presentations will also be taking place in the John Henry Brookes Lecture Theatre with Trading
 Standards, Take Five to Stop Fraud and the Thames Valley Police Specialist Detective in this area of
 expertise.

 Questioning the givens of academic writing across the disciplines.

 Thursday, 07 March 2019

What is academic writing? In this symposium we undertake a transdisciplinary stance to examining
 the tightly regulated practices of disciplinary writing. So doing, we will shed light on some of the
 hidden dynamics and tensions within. Our intention is to position academic writing as an object of
 inquiry from different methodological and epistemological perspectives such that alternative
 theoretical and pedagogical approaches to this central aspect of both student and educator
 everyday life might be facilitated. Whilst this will be a one-off event, we intend it to be the first step in
 building a research community focused on exploring different approaches to theorising and teaching
 writing in and across the disciplines. Starting at 10 am and finishing at 3.30 pm, the day will include:
 · two transdisciplinary panels on theorising and teaching writing in and across the disciplines ·
 workshop sessions to spark ideas, dialogue and collaboration · morning coffee and lunch Venue:
 JHB 303, Oxford Brookes University, Headington Campus, OX3 0BP For all queries contact: Juliet
 Henderson jhenderson@brookes.ac.uk

 Questioning the givens of academic writing across the disciplines.

 Thursday, 07 March 2019

 What is academic writing? In this symposium we undertake a transdisciplinary stance to examining
 the tightly regulated practices of disciplinary writing. So doing, we will shed light on some of the
 hidden dynamics and tensions within. Our intention is to position academic writing as an object of
 inquiry from different methodological and epistemological perspectives such that alternative
 theoretical and pedagogical approaches to this central aspect of both student and educator
 everyday life might be facilitated. Whilst this will be a one-off event, we intend it to be the first step in
 building a research community focused on exploring different approaches to theorising and teaching
 writing in and across the disciplines. Starting at 10 am and finishing at 3.30 pm, the day will include:
 · two transdisciplinary panels on theorising and teaching writing in and across the disciplines ·
 workshop sessions to spark ideas, dialogue and collaboration · morning coffee and lunch Venue:
 JHB 303, Oxford Brookes University, Headington Campus, OX3 0BP For all queries contact: Juliet
 Henderson jhenderson@brookes.ac.uk

Act and Fun Children's Drama Club

 Wednesday, 27 February 2019

 Do you children require a digital detox? At Act and Fun Drama Club, Saturdays, 10 am, Corpus
 Christi Church Hall, Margaret Road, Headington. Children are encouraged to release their creativity
 and have fun with drama, storytelling and role playing. Please contact for more information.

 Gaining self-confidence for public speaking

 Wednesday, 27 February 2019

 Do you lack confidence when speaking in public? Would you like 1 to 1 sessions to help you gain
 confidence? 13th Theatre Company can help. 13th Theatre Company received a Do It Award from
 Brookes for a Dyspraxia project. If you would like more information about the 1 to 1 sessions please
 contact at the email address.

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