Archive for: December 2016

12 Days of Christmas Challenge

We have reached the end of our Christmas Challenges – and everyone’s made them a fantastic experience! In the last week we’ve held an eclectic mix of activities in celebration of the DofE Diamond Anniversary. Crowds gathered on Monday for our “I’m a student, get me out of here!”...

16th December 2016 Kelly, Jo General.

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University of Bolton lecturer and poet Dr Ben Wilkinson takes Shakespeare to Seoul

In celebration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, the British Council have developed an incredible research project: ‘Shakespeare Lives! 2016: Sonnet Exchange’. Dr Ben Wilkinson took part in this major global arts initiative in which contemporary UK and Korean poets and graphic novelists were matched in a programme...

Kelly, Jo General, In the Media.

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Jobs a good’un as VFX students gain employment at Oscar winners

Visual Effects (VFX) graduates from the University of Bolton are at the forefront of the industry after a wave of recruitment this summer. Alumni from the University are now working on blockbuster films across the world at six different Academy Award winning studios joining their fellow graduates from the...

Kelly, Jo General, Student Success Stories.

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Bolton students scoop prizes in the Bolton Poetry Competition

Current students and graduates of the University of Bolton have won prizes in the 2016 Bolton Poetry Competition. The Poetry Competition was created to encourage excellence in poetry writing and to reward good writers from both the university and the wider Bolton community, as well as to foster further...

Kelly, Jo General, In the Media.

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Christmas and New Year Closure

The University of Bolton will close: Wednesday 21 December 2016, 12.00pm (midday) It will reopen: Wednesday 4 January 2017, 8.45am The Library will remain open: Wednesday 21 December 2016 until 5.00pm Thursday 22 December to Sunday 1 January 2017, 9.00am to 5.00pm Library 24 hour access resumes: Monday 2...

15th December 2016 Kelly, Jo General.

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Semester 1 Exam Week

Week commencing Monday 9 January 2017 is Semester 1 Exam Week, therefore the majority of classrooms are being used for exams.  If you are still teaching (other than ITT) please contact the timetabling team to arrange an alternative room – Thank you Angela Bommer Timetabling Team

Kelly, Jo General.

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Your time to shine – The Big Sing

This year the University of Bolton is taking part in the DofE Diamond Challenge and we want you to get involved! After the success of the Relay Marathon in which over 200 staff, students, alumni and local business people as well as the local authority including the Mayor took...

9th December 2016 Kelly, Jo Events, General, Key News.

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The Annual Jenkinson Awards

The Annual Jenkinson Award Event, launched in 2015, celebrates innovation in research within the context of the University’s “Teaching Intensive, Research Informed” (TIRI) Agenda, and the span of research activities funded by the scheme reflects the diversity of research activities at the University of Bolton. The Awards are named...

Rowles, Daniel Events.

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12 Days of Christmas Challenge

We’re half way through and what a week we’ve had! Every lunchtime our Challenges have been testing your stamina, strength, dancing talent and guessing skills. And we’ve five more days of Challenges coming up so loosen up your lunchtimes and get into the Christmas Challenge spirit! Starting with an...

Kelly, Jo Events, General.

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Vacancies at the University

Please find below details of new vacancies at the University – job description, person specification and further particulars – including how to apply – for these roles can be viewed on our website: http://www.bolton.ac.uk/vacancies or requested by email: . *Please note, the university reserves the right to shorten/extend the...

8th December 2016 Kelly, Jo General, HR Latest.

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Christmas Shoebox Appeal

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR STAFF AND STUDENTS WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO OUR CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX APPEAL. WE NOW HAVE SUFFICIENT DONATIONS READY FOR DISTRIBUTION. As you are aware, the University is participating in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Diamond Award Challenge to celebrate 60 years of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award...

Kelly, Jo Events, General.

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Exclusive advance use of Bolton’s Winter Wonderland

  On Tuesday 6 December, the University will have exclusive advance access to Bolton’s Winter Wonderland. Staff will be able to go on the slide for free between 11am and 3pm. If you would like to take advantage of this offer, please email before noon on Monday

2nd December 2016 Kelly, Nick Events, General.

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Exam week services for students

During exam week the University will be hosting a number of sessions for students to help prepare for the stress of exams or rid those Christmas blues.   It would be appreciated if staff could promote these services to students. Mon 9th Jan       A taster session of Art Therapy...

Kelly, Nick Events, Student Experience.

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The Big Dance

Do you know your cha-cha-cha from your rumba? Your Charleston from your Viennese Waltz? Whether you have two left feet or a fear of doing the fandango, shake off all your inhibitions at the University of Bolton’s Big Dance on Wednesday 7 December! Between 11am and 3pm we’ll be...

Kelly, Nick Events, General.

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University of Bolton Activity Survey

The physical and mental benefits of being physically active are well documented.  In light of this, The Sport and Recreation Service aims to increase active opportunities for the University. Please help by completing this short survey which aims to investigate what activities the University population would enjoy and what barriers people may face to...

Kelly, Nick General, Sports and Healthy Living.

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