[Postgrad] FW: Inside Strathclyde | 20 December 2022
Michaela Graham
michaela.graham at strath.ac.uk
Tue Dec 20 11:58:35 GMT 2022
From: Corporate Communications <corporatecomms at comms.strath.ac.uk>
Sent: 20 December 2022 11:55
To: Michaela Graham <michaela.graham at strath.ac.uk>
Subject: Inside Strathclyde | 20 December 2022
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20 December 2022
Strathclyde Switch Off<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1543u6j3nrtw5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139365>
Keeping up the good work over the Christmas break
[Switch Off Christmas]
In the past month, we have been encouraging students and staff to get involved with Strathclyde Switch Off, our sustainability campaign to reduce energy usage.
With costs of living and energy continuing to rise, there are many actions we can take to reduce our energy consumption.
Switching off non-essential devices can create immediate savings, and can easily be added into your routine.
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Gender Equality at Strathclyde <https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/14dqp50ju8ew5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139365>
Focus group specifically for staff who are parents and/or have undertaken Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave
[Athena Swan general logo]The University is currently working towards its resubmission for the gender equality Athena Swan Charter<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1i97zpvq9yvw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=5&p=62494770&t=31139365> in 2023.
An important part of that process is to engage with key groups across the University on their perspectives of gender in/equality and areas for change at Strathclyde, in order to consult with our community and assess our institutional culture.
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Festive class timetable
[Strathclyde Sport spin class]Strathclyde Sport has provision for you to access the facility over the festive period.
Remember that non-members can use the facilities (gym, swim or a class) for a pay-as-you-go free of £5.50, and you can also purchase a multi-visit pass (giving you 10 visits for the price of seven) for £38.50.
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ExHALE update
[ExHALE logo]If you are looking for some activity to do over the Christmas period, then Strathclyde Sport's ExHALE has a list of different walks for you to try out all across Glasgow as well as a range of short activity videos such as Tai Chi and Balance.
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Calls to action
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Starting 16 January 2023
[MIndfulness]Ever thought of giving meditation a go?
Why not come along to our daily meditation drop-ins either in the morning online between 8.20 to 8.50am, or in person, 12.20 to 12.50pm, in the Wellbeing Room, Disability and Wellbeing Service, Level 4, Mary Dunn Wing, Learning & Teaching Building.
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Courses with January intakes elections coming soon – and additional training sessions
[Strath Reps main images]Nominations for January intake courses will open the week beginning 16 January.
If courses have opted in to use the StrathReps system, then students need to have the StrathApp installed and be logged in to nominate themselves – the voting will be open the week after, around 25 January.
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New Wellbeing Hub launches
[Wellbeing]Winter can be a challenging time for all of us – the long dark days, stress linked to festive holidays and the ongoing financial crisis can cause anxiety at this time of year.
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Message from Estates Services
[https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/85313/3c/2d66d56be79ed70f531f15.jpg]Essential maintenance due to be undertaken at Thomas Campbell Court on Thursday 22 December requires that access to Rottenrow East via the access barrier will be closed from 9.15am until 12 noon that day in order to facilitate the required work.
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How to get involved
[Coffee Roulette logo]This monthly initiative promotes and enhances our Strathclyde community spirit, supports wellbeing and aligns with the University’s values, especially being people-oriented.
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Strathclyde people
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The scheme enables mid-career academics and industrialists to undertake a collaborative research project in either an industrial or academic environment.
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Events
Strathclyde Mental Health and Wellbeing Research Network<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/5joko9e1xqcw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=62494770&t=32709029>
Wednesday 11 January, 12 noon, Scottish Universities Insight Institute Collins Building
[Hope sculpure]Join this exciting event and help to shape a new mental health and wellbeing research network for all staff.
This event is for those who are working in the broad area of mental health and wellbeing, including academics, PhD students and partners in business, charity and public sectors.
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Research Integrity & Culture Week 2023
Check out the full event programme!
[Research Integrity & Culture Week 2023]
All staff and students involved in research and research support at the University are invited to participate in Strathclyde’s first Research Integrity & Culture Week 2023, running from 23 to 27 January 2023.
The Week’s programme will feature a range of events – from talks and engagement sessions with senior University leaders to interactive workshops on different aspects of culture, environment and integrity.
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Wednesday 25 January, 12 noon-2pm, TIC
[Catering at TIC]
Over the last few months, our University Catering team has been busy revamping menus with some tasty new recipes and they’d love to welcome you to the Technology and Innovation Centre to try them at their free tasting event!
Read on to hear more about their plant-forward and sustainable approach.
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Tech tips
New Teams feature
Schedule messages for later
[MS Teams 'schedule a reply' function]
The 'schedule messages for later' feature in Teams supports agile working and a positive work/life balance by enabling you to send messages to be delivered in the future i.e. during colleagues' working days or hours rather than immediately.
You can do this by right-clicking on the send icon and setting a specific date and time, up to seven days in advance.
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In the news
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University of Strathclyde and Student Union agree three-year strategic alliance<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/usu0ca6q4b5w5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139333>
Builds upon the current Student Partnership Agreement,
The University of Strathclyde and the University of Strathclyde Students’ Association (Strath Union) have agreed a three-year strategic alliance<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/yqgk1eyddkdw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=5&p=62494770&t=31139333> to work more closely together to benefit the student experience.
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Collaboration directly benefitting student sport
Strathclyde Sport and The Sports Union have reinvested £7,435 back into the University’s student sport clubs following the success of a collaborative membership incentive scheme.
In an attempt to encourage more of the student population to engage with sport and active health on campus, Sports clubs were promised £5 for every club member that also joined the Strathclyde Sport facility.
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Fitabeo Therapeutics launches to provide solutions for healthcare challenges<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1fmbjdlnjxow5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139333>
Supported by Strathclyde Inspire
Fitabeo Therapeutics has ‘spun-out’ from the University of Strathclyde with plans to address some of society’s most pressing healthcare challenges within chronic pain and women’s health.
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Strathclyde part of pioneering £24M telecoms projects<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1v35n2xk76kw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139333>
Part of a Future Open Networks Research Challenge
The University of Strathclyde is involved in two projects awarded a total £24M from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to develop a more diverse telecommunications market.
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[Microplate Dx wins at Scottish EDGE Awards 2022]<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1rvdlx3msr3w5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=3&p=62494770&t=31139333>
Triple success for Strathclyde in Scottish EDGE Awards<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1rvdlx3msr3w5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139333>
Designed to support young firms with high growth potential.
Three start-up and spinout companies from the University of Strathclyde have scored success in the Scottish EDGE Awards pitch competition for businesses.
Start-ups Unbaggaged and Airspection, and spinout Microplate Dx, received a total of £120,000.
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'Abuse witnessed or experienced' by 95% of hospitality workers during pandemic<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/pq440fukgagw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139333>
Nearly 300 workers in Scotland’s hospitality sector responded to the survey
The study<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/5u68kpvnvckw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=5&p=62494770&t=31139333> by Strathclyde Business School found that, while three-quarters of the abuse came from customers, a number stated that it was also perpetrated by owners, managers or colleagues.
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[Malawi’s first solar microgrid]<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/110s152u0xnw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=3&p=62494770&t=31139333>
Malawi’s first solar microgrid fuels fivefold increase in school pupils<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/110s152u0xnw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139333>
Supporting access to clean, affordable and sustainable energy
Since Malawi's first smart-metred, solar-powered microgrid was installed in the rural village in the Dedza township south of Malawi’s capital Lilongwe, the effects have been remarkable.
The Scottish Government-funded microgrid project, co-ordinated by the University of Strathclyde in partnership with United Purpose, allows electricity to be offered to schools at a discounted rate.
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[Coffee grounds]<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1b2qohjq4n2w5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=3&p=62494770&t=31139333>
Investment Deal for sustainable coffee ground entrepreneurs<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1b2qohjq4n2w5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139333>
Glasgow-based Revive Eco is creating palm oil alternatives from used coffee grounds
A biotech start-up founded by University of Strathclyde graduates to repurpose coffee grounds has received investment of more than £370,000.
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Making headlines
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Media round up<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1asyir1tik9w5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=62494770&t=31355827>
The Fraser of Allander Institute features widely in coverage of the Scottish Government Budget, and there's commentary on COVID-19 in the Christmas period and support for Scottish independence.
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[Dr Glory Alozie wins OR Society Doctoral Award]<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/15poflrp5iew5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=3&p=62494770&t=31355827>
Strathclyders <https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/15poflrp5iew5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=62494770&t=31355827>
Biomedical Engineering postdoctoral researcher Dr Glory Alozie has won The Operational Research (OR) Society Doctoral Award, and the November winners of the staff lottery are announced.
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Spotlight on
Strathclyde Toy Appeal<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1ce645c03g4w5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=62494770&t=31355932>
Thank you message from the fundraising team
[Glasgow City Mission receiving Toy Appeal gifts]
"We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has donated to and supported the 2022 Strathclyde Christmas Toy Appeal.
Once again, we’ve been amazed, humbled and inspired by the generosity of the staff and students in our Strathclyde community."
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Staff development
IOSH Managing Safely Course<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/y4wyv48juyvw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139367>
Next course runs on Tuesday 17, 24 and 31 January 2023
[Santa Claus stuck in chimney]
This course is designed to get managers up to speed on the practical actions they need to take to effectively manage health and safety matters within their teams.
Open to staff and students in a management role, completion of the course leads to internationally recognised certification through the Institution of Occupational Health and Safety (IOSH).
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And still time to book on to the Effective Time Management course
[https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/85313/3a/3b7d06bf3110dcc861226a.png]Thank you to everyone who has booked on to one of our training courses this year. We have really enjoyed the participation and engagement from colleagues across the University.
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And finally...
[Strathclyde Christmas card 2022]<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/2i4jkj2ncluw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=3&p=62494770&t=31139348>
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Available to download
A digital version of this year's Strathclyde Christmas card is available to download from the website.
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Merry Christmas<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/eodjfnsrq86w5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139348>
>From Media and Corporate Communications
Thanks to everyone we've worked with this year - have a great Christmas and enjoy our short festive animation.
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In this issue
Strathclyde Switch Off<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1543u6j3nrtw5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
Gender Equality at Strathclyde <https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/14dqp50ju8ew5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
Support from Strathclyde Sport over the Christmas period<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/s1da2lpu7d4w5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
Accessible activity over the Christmas period <https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/jv1l27x66f7w5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
Strathclyde Toy Appeal<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1ce645c03g4w5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
Daily drop-in meditation sessions <https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/u98e5w61nzgw5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
StrathRep elections for January courses<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/107hdp58occw5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
Winter wellbeing<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/vsjj4mgjj6rw5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
Work scheduled to be carried out at Thomas Campbell Court: 22 December<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/yt7zcir6xbyw5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
Strathclyde Coffee Roulette<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1nk9elj709gw5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
Media round up<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1asyir1tik9w5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
Strathclyders <https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/15poflrp5iew5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
Three Strathclyders awarded prestigious Engineering fellowships<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/b4j7xw3ap7gw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
Strathclyde Mental Health and Wellbeing Research Network<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/5joko9e1xqcw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
Research Integrity & Culture Week 2023<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/db73x7vjbl6w5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
University Catering free tasting event<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1n0f6yng1law5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
New Teams feature<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1xe3tm3vz0vw5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
University of Strathclyde and Student Union agree three-year strategic alliance<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/usu0ca6q4b5w5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
Pilot scheme boosts Sports Union membership to record numbers<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1mm4ppc1yrlw5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
Fitabeo Therapeutics launches to provide solutions for healthcare challenges<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1fmbjdlnjxow5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
Strathclyde part of pioneering £24M telecoms projects<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1v35n2xk76kw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
Triple success for Strathclyde in Scottish EDGE Awards<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1rvdlx3msr3w5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
'Abuse witnessed or experienced' by 95% of hospitality workers during pandemic<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/pq440fukgagw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
Malawi’s first solar microgrid fuels fivefold increase in school pupils<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/110s152u0xnw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
Investment Deal for sustainable coffee ground entrepreneurs<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1b2qohjq4n2w5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
IOSH Managing Safely Course<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/y4wyv48juyvw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
Message from the Continuous Improvement Team<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/t9vb9deu42ww5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
This year's Strathclyde Christmas card <https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/2i4jkj2ncluw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=62494770&t=31139332>
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