To all Windows Users

On October the 5th Microsoft will release Windows 11. You’ll see it on your home machines first just like a normal Windows 10 update.

Don’t be alarmed when the desktop looks different this is normal, it’s not massively different but there are a few changes visually, if you want a nice guide as to what to expect then this is a nice practical guide:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osFmh4w3HIM

As for university machines this update will be delayed to allow the university time to check compatibility, this has the added benefit of allowing home users to get used to it before it changes at work.

If you’ve got any questions then fee free to ask both of us, we have a test machine in the lab (C30) if you want to have a go on it.

Physics IT

 

 

Physics Avenue being resurfaced

Next week (27th – 1st)the top end of Physics Avenue, near the generators/plant room,  will be resurfaced.
The work is expected to take most of the week. Although the avenue won’t be closed be aware that there will be machinery, contractors and tarmac delivery vehicles operating in the area.

Shonah Ion

 

 

Stephen Holt retirement gathering

After 30 + years in the Dept. Stephen is retiring at the end of September. We will have a gathering in the atrium to mark the occasion at 12:30 on the 30th of September which is his last day at work.
There is a card & collection available, please contact John, Ashley or Lucy in the electronics workshop if you wish to sign & contribute.
Please come to the gathering to say goodbye and wish Stephen well!

Shonah Ion

 

 

Furness College is looking for an Advisor to join the College Advisor Team (CAT Team)

Furness College is looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join the College Advisor Team.  The CAT is responsible for responding to welfare needs of students in Furness College and are a well utilised lifeline for those in need of support.  They provide advice and support face to face, over the telephone, Teams and by email.  The student welfare provision provided by Furness enjoys a strong reputation and you will have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of the team.  This is a great opportunity if you’d like to gain experience in a welfare related role and want to join us in supporting our students.

The College Advisor is appointed on a renewable agreement with an honorarium of £700 per annum.  It provides opportunities for members to extend their skills through appropriate training offered by the University.
See here for a description of the role.

For further information or to chat about the role please contact Sam Cadwallader, Senior Advisor or Jo Dickinson, College Manager.

Please apply with a letter setting out why you are interested in the role and telling us what you think you could bring to it.  Please send this along with an up-to-date CV by email to Furness College Office.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 23rd September 2021, with interviews being held on Thursday 30th September 2021 (pm). Jo Dickinson | Furness College Manager

Joanne Dickinson

 

 

 

Performance Development Review

Just a reminder that it’s PDR (Performance Development Review) time. In case you have not seen it, HR put out a communication about PDRs for 20/21 which includes links to guidance, training and demos of the electronic form.

Please note that I only have access to my own PDR form so if you need technical assistance with yours, please contact HR Systems.

If your line manager/ PDR reviewer needs to be changed on Core HR so that they can access your form, HR systems can do that for you too.

FAO Non-academic staff on probation (and their line managers)

Staff that are on probation should have an initial PDR in place and complete the accompanying Probation Review form. These can be found in the bottom section of this webpage.

Services – Forms and Guidance | Staff Intranet (lancaster.ac.uk)

Grainne Wilkinson