[Postgrad] FW: Inside Strathclyde | 20 August 2024

Michaela Graham michaela.graham at strath.ac.uk
Tue Aug 20 13:55:53 BST 2024


From: Corporate Communications <corporatecommunications at comms.strath.ac.uk>
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To: Michaela Graham <michaela.graham at strath.ac.uk>
Subject: Inside Strathclyde | 20 August 2024

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[60th anniversary masthead]

20 August 2024

Celebrating Strathclyde’s big 6-0 at the Summer Fete<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/dcdjnn4qxeyw5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=64648612&t=31139365>
Strathclyders enjoy sunshine, snacks and selfies with Sam (Head Bedellus)


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In a month where the weather seems unable to decide whether it’s August or January, the sun shone down from a clear blue sky on Strathclyde’s Summer Fete, as staff and students from across the institution celebrated 60 years since Strathclyde’s Royal Charter was set under seal.



Strathclyders enjoyed music, chat, cupcakes and even a chance to hold the Mace at our Diamond Jubilee celebration.

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Disability History Month (DHM) 2024<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1fzrk3uch7gw5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=64648612&t=31139365>
Submit your ideas for this year's programme


[UK Disability Awareness Month]This year will be the second year the University formally marks Disability History Month<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/10uvlwl3p2dw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&i=2&a=5&p=64648612&t=31139365> (DHM).



DHM is part of a programme of key EDI observances<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1akqhaiq33pw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&i=2&a=5&p=64648612&t=31139365> marked jointly by the University and Strath Union each year. DHM will take place between 14 November and 20 December 2024, and the official theme is Livelihood and Employment<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1p1ew6ulibrw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=5&p=64648612&t=31139365>.



Faculties, Directorates, Departments, teams and individuals are invited to consider activities for the 2024 DHM programme.

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Calls to action



Last chance to apply for the Aurora Women’s Leadership Development Initiative<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/7guhmkd89kew5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=64648612&t=31139368>
Deadline 5pm today, Tuesday 20 August


[https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/85313/77/bc657d83fe4ff52341b581.png]Applications close this evening for Aurora<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/lm2ymdsebm1w5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=5&p=64648612&t=31139368>, the women’s leadership development initiative from Advance HE.



The Scotland sessions of Aurora begin online in September 2024, more information on the programme is available on the Advance HE website<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/101a6gzbgnkw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=5&p=64648612&t=31139368>.

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Strathclyde Cares seeking staff volunteers<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1cjjnq66t3qw5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=64648612&t=31139368>
Mentor training session taking place on 4 September


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The Widening Access team is recruiting staff volunteers to mentor incoming care-experienced students, and a small number of student asylum seekers for the September 2024 intake.



The team welcomes colleagues who can use their Strathclyde knowledge to mentor a student throughout their degree.

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Innovation and Imagination wanted for Young Farmers Scotland Wide Competition<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/ly6zak4apwdw5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=64648612&t=31139368>
Online information session for researchers, 22 August, 12pm


[https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/85313/92/45cd4f28a17ba76cb3c1ba.png]Strathclyde partner, the Digital Dairy Chain are on the lookout for researchers interested in working with Young Farmers across Scotland on a programme which will inspire and encourage young people in the farming community to develop their innovative ideas that could help improve dairy farming across the country.

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New mobile device provider<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1moqlyoa69aw5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=64648612&t=31139368>
Update from Procurement


[https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/85313/83/56cfbe3526a43c328072d0.jpg]As previously communicated<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/65zislffzqzw5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=5&p=64648612&t=31139368>, the University is switching mobile provider from EE to Vodafone for the provision of all mobile devices, voice and data, which was approved by the Executive Team on 7 May 2024.



The setup with Vodafone is nearly complete and the migration will be done in a phased approach over the coming weeks.



If you have a University mobile device, please read on to find out what you need to do to complete the migration.

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Teaching Preparation Checklists for 2024/25<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/9mg1e9z8imuw5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=64648612&t=31139368>
Message from Helyn Gould, Deputy Associate Principal, Education, Systems & Enhancement


[Helyn Gould]Colleagues from across the institution, led by Education Enhancement, have created two teaching preparation checklists to help teaching staff<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1v15449zt3ww5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=5&p=64648612&t=31139368> and our departments<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1fu68swippvw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=5&p=64648612&t=31139368> prepare for teaching delivery in the new academic year.



These checklists provide a useful summary of key steps and the very latest support information, and I would encourage all staff involved in our teaching delivery to read through them.

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Strathclyde people



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[Kayleigh Charlton]Kayleigh joined Strathclyde last month as a Research Associate in the Children and Young People's Centre for Justice (CYCJ).



She tells us what attracted her to the University and why research is the evidence base we need to make positive changes.

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Languages researcher appointed to UNESCO role<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/95iapwoh0x3w5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=64648612&t=32779908>
Will conduct an audit of current provision for indigenous languages over the next three years


[Ingeborg Birnie]Dr Ingeborg Birnie, a Senior Lecturer in Strathclyde’s Institute of Education, has been appointed to lead a group established by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to support the protection of indigenous tongues.



She has been named as rapporteur for the Ad Hoc Group (Provision of Education) and is one of only 20 experts worldwide to have been selected for the group.

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Law Clinic Director retires<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/9d0rrynqa3ew5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=64648612&t=32779908>
"I am leaving behind a dynamic, flourishing and ever committed group of people"


[Kate Laverty]Last week, Kathleen Laverty retired as Director of the Law Clinic after almost 18 years.



Read on to hear Kathleen reflect on her time in the post.

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Spotlight on


Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship embraces strategy and innovation<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/f528wlud717w5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=64648612&t=32786536>
Encompasses scholarship, knowledge exchange and teaching activities around entrepreneurship strategy, and innovation


[Professor Niall MacKenzie]



The Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship has been renamed the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Innovation.



New Head of Department Professor Niall MacKenzie reveals the reason for the change and his plans for the future of the department with Sir Tom Hunter's name firmly at the centre.

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Diamond Jubilee


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Wednesday 11 September, 5.30 - 8pm, 200 St Vincent Street, Glasgow


[Diamond Jubilee lecture]



In this lecture – the third in the Town & Gown series celebrating 60 years since Strathclyde was awarded its Royal Charter – Sir Tom Hunter will explore the approaches and attitudes that have shaped Scotland as one of the world’s most successful small nations, and consider the trends, opportunities and challenges that we will have to navigate as we look to the future.

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Tech tips


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How to hide the General Channel and enhanced sound notification controls


[https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/85313/65/d8f5cacdb58c35060bbbfe.png]Microsoft recently announced the release of new Teams features. Follow these video timing links to learn more about specific features or watch the whole video linked below.



These include how to hide the General Channel (4:33<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1q6wl2ja89lw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=5&p=64648612&t=33848209>), a long requested feature at Strathclyde.



If the General channel is pinned, the option to Hide won't be visible.



Another welcome addition is enhanced sound notification controls (3:32<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1w3uh8lco3gw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=5&p=64648612&t=33848209>) . You can set a sound for urgent and priority contact notifications.



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Wellbeing Matters


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Next sessions taking place Tuesday 27 August, 4.45pm student session, 6.15pm staff session


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Suicide impacts all of us, whether by knowing someone who has died in this way or having worked through a suicidal crisis or personal attempt.



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Events


Lord Smith of Kelvin Lecture featuring the First Scot in Space <https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1d8a486gxhow5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=64648612&t=32709029>
Wednesday 4 September, from 5.30pm in McCance 1


[David McKay]The University is delighted to host this year’s Lord Smith of Kelvin Lecture given by David MacKay (pictured), Chief pilot for Virgin Galactic and Professor Roderick Galbraith, international expert in wind engineering.



The Lord Smith of Kelvin lecture is an opportunity to hear from inspiring Scots and recipients of the Baird of Bute Society Scottish Awards for innovation and aviation.

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IAA Impact Festival 2024<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1vms9nyquqgw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=64648612&t=32709029>
Wednesday 4 September 2024, 10am - 3pm


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Hear impact success stories, find a collaboration partner from another Scottish university, and access funds for impact collaborations, meet other sector exhibitors.



Inspirational sessions include a keynote address from Roma Agrawal<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/6k8fy7pm24kw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=5&p=64648612&t=32709029> and organised networking sessions facilitated by Skillfluence<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/10im5x8dkchw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=5&p=64648612&t=32709029>.



The event will be held at the COSLA Conference Centre in Edinburgh.



Please remember to use the ‘University of Strathclyde’ ticket category. Places are limited.

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The Future of Hydrogen Innovation<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/39m1lnb8tfyw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=64648612&t=32709029>
Tuesday 10 September 2024, 9.30am - 5pm


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Hosted by ETP, in partnership with Scottish Government and SHINe, The Future of Hydrogen Innovation event in the Annie Lennox Building, Glasgow Caledonian University will celebrate Scottish hydrogen innovators.



It will explore current and future challenges, using workshops and panel discussion to identify priorities and critical pathways.

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Making headlines




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Dr David Wilson appears on National Geographic's “Pirates: Behind the Legends”, and commentary from our experts on childcare duties by mothers working at universities.

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[Dr Anna Spadavecchia]<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/15cnp4ryhl7w5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=3&p=64648612&t=31355827>

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Dr Anna Spadavecchia has been awarded the ‘Best International Paper’ prize, Management History Division at the Academy of Management Meeting.

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Staff development


Go & See<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/gtako6krjsmw5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=64648612&t=31139367>
Next session is on Tuesday 3 September


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For staff who have an interest in improving performance incrementally day by day, this session is simply structured into four parts:
·     Topic introduction
·     Key learning points
·     Activity to demonstrate and embed the learning
·     Group discussion on the outcomes

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Crime Scene Investigation <https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/8485irpsv8dw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=64648612&t=31139367>
Three full days of immersive training and course content: 11 - 13 September, £349


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Join Strathclyde's Centre for Forensic Science as they re-create realistic crime scenes; work alongside forensic scientists and learn about the tricks, tools, and skills necessary to process a major crime scene. You will get an in-depth look and hands-on experience of what really happens after a crime is committed – covering the forensic investigation, evidence management, and examination that are used in legal proceedings.



Registration is open until 10 September. For more information please email chemistry-forensics.ke at strath.ac.uk.<mailto:chemistry-forensics.ke at strath.ac.uk>

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Languages researcher appointed to UNESCO role<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/95iapwoh0x3w5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=64648612&t=31139332>


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Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship embraces strategy and innovation<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/f528wlud717w5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=64648612&t=31139332>




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‘Safe Space’ sessions for staff and students impacted by suicide <https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/gsclzhn5wc1w5sb93d38j4?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=64648612&t=31139332>




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Lord Smith of Kelvin Lecture featuring the First Scot in Space <https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/1d8a486gxhow5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=64648612&t=31139332>


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The Future of Hydrogen Innovation<https://universityofstrathclyde.newsweaver.com/cvg4pnmkid/39m1lnb8tfyw5sb93d38j4/external?email=true&a=1&p=64648612&t=31139332>




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