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Welcome to The Green
2014 -2015
U O B THE GREEN 2 0 1 4 W E L C O M E T O T H E G R E E N W W W. B R A D F O R D . A C . U K /A C C O M M O D2014 AT I O N- 15 U O B 1
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Quick Contact List
Security COUNSELLING SERVICES UNIQUE: FITNESS & LIFESTYLETel: 01274 235750 Tel: 01274 234871UNIVERSITY SECURITY SERVICESEmail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 01274 236999www.bradford.ac.uk/counselling www.bradford.ac.uk/unique
Accommodation DISABILITY SERVICE UnipolGENERAL ACCOMMODATION Tel: 01274 233739 Tel: 01274 235899ENQUIRIES Email: [email protected] 24-hr recorded information: Reception - Sean Barrett 01274 235822 Tel: 01274 234885 Health
Email: [email protected]: [email protected] STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE
Laisteridge Lane, BD5 0NH.ACCOMMODATION Chaplaincy and Faith AdvisersTel: 01274 371380 (24 hours)SERVICES MANAGER CO-ORDINATING CHAPLAIN www.bradfordstudenthealth.co.ukJulie Hartley Rev Suzanne Vernon-Yorke
Tel: 01274 234963 NHS CHOICES Tel: 07754 715 584
Email: [email protected] Tel: 111 Email: [email protected] ACCOMMODATION Arts on Campus
SERVICES MANAGER EMERGENCY SERVICESHEAD OF ARTS
David Houston Tel: 999Iain Bloomfield
Tel: 01274 236125 EYE CLINIC Tel: 01274 233190 Email: [email protected] Tel: 01274 234649 Email: [email protected] ACCOMMODATION ENQUIRIES Email: [email protected]
THEATRE IN THE MILLSamantha Brown www.bradford.ac.uk/student/healthy-
Tel: 01274 233200 Tel: 01274 234883 students/the-eye-clinic
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC www.bradford.ac.uk/theatreRECEPTION AND HOUSEKEEPING Tel: 01274 236324
MUSIC @ BRADFORDMarcia Ryan Email: soh-physio-clinic@
Tel: 01274 233191Tel: 01274 236122 bradford.ac.uk
Email: [email protected]: [email protected] www.bradford.ac.uk/health/about-us/
www.bradford.ac.uk/musicphysiotherapy-clinic/treatment-for-
The Green Wardens GALLERY IIstudents/ CONTACT SECURITY VIA Tel: 01274 233365
COHENS CHEMIST Tel: 01274 236999 or 01274 234885 Email: [email protected]
392a Little Horton Lane, www.bradford.ac.uk/galleryUBU VOLUNTEERING CENTRE Bradford, BD5 0NX.
Tel: 01274 233300 Tel: 01274 722564. Email: [email protected] Opening hours are Monday to Friday
Advisers and Counselling 9am to 12.45pm & 1.45pm to 7pm, Saturday 9am to 12.45pm & 1.45pm
INTERNATIONAL to 5pm.STUDENT ADVISER
HEALTH-CHECK PHARMACY Sue Baker 127 Great Horton Road, Tel: 01274 233080Bradford, BD7 1PS. Email: [email protected]: 01274 728502. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm & 2pm to 6pm.
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The University of Bradford - Confronting Inequality: Celebrating Diversity™ The University of Bradford is committed to promoting equality, diversity and an inclusive and supportive environment for students, staff and others closely associated with the University in conformity with the provisions of its Charter.
ContentsWelcome 2
Who’s Who 3
Happy to Help 4
Getting to Know The Green 5
City Campus Map 6
Safe and Sound 7
Living in The Green 8
Supermarket Guide 10
Clean and Serene 11
Being a Good Neighbour 12
Your Sustainable Village 14
Kitchen and Lounge Area 15
Your Bedroom 16
Your Bathroom 17
Step Outside 18
Places to Visit Around the University 19
Biodiversity Tours 20
Biodiversity Campus Tour Guide 22
Student Central and J B Priestley Library 24
Students’ Union 25
Student Activities 26
International and EU Students 27
The Hub 28
Unipol Student Homes 29
Happy and Healthy 30
Chaplaincy & Faith Advisers 32
Arts on Campus 33
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A Warm Welcome to
The UniversityI would like to extend a very warm welcome to all new and returning students to the University of Bradford. You are a member of an for our students. We and make the best use of outstanding University, the are all committed to the this vibrant and exciting Technology University of the very highest standards of community.North, with a community academic excellence. The
Once again, a warm welcome of staff and students University prides itself on to the University to you all. from all around the world. providing essential help and I wish you every success in Everyone at the University support for you to achieve your studies this year.is fiercely committed to professional success after
doing everything possible you graduate. Make sure to provide the very best you meet people, make new educational experience friends, enjoy new activities,
Professor Brian Cantor Vice-Chancellor
A Warm Welcome to
The GreenWe do hope that you enjoy your time here and that you find it as rewarding as possible. We hope that you enjoy all the facilities that we have on offer and encourage you to help make The Green is a real community experience. The Green has been built remember we have produced understand the level to the very highest of this Welcome Pack, which of personal behaviour we environmental standards and gives you basic information expect which enables people we are proud to say that it is that will help you settle into from different backgrounds THE most sustainable halls life in The Green. and cultures to live together of residence in the UK*. This in a friendly and supportive
Please take the time to read is part of our commitment to community.it and keep it somewhere sustainability and Ecoversity. safe for future reference. The Accommodation Team Ecoversity is the name given I would ask you to take a and the Warden Team are to our programme to embed minute and think about our here to help you with any sustainable development vision for The Green. Our concerns or difficulties you within everything that we do. vision is about creating may have and to help you
You will receive a great deal a village for sustainable settle into The Green.of information as you start living; it’s about building a
On behalf of all the team, we your time at University, so community and creating hope you have an enjoyable to try and ease the amount a sense of belonging and stay with us.of information you have to wellbeing. We hope that you
Julie HartleyAccommodation Services Manager
* The Green has achieved a score of 94.8% and a Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) rating of Outstanding. BREEAM is the industry standard for measuring the environmental performance of buildings in the UK.
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Who’s WhoHi, we are the Accommodation Team and we are based in The Orchard; we are available to assist and advise you on any matter relating to your accommodation and stay in The Green. We look forward to meeting you!
Julie Hartley Accommodation Services Manager Tel: 01274 234963 Email: [email protected]
David Houston Assistant Accommodation Services Manager Tel: 01274 236125 Email: [email protected]
Marcia Ryan Reception & Housekeeping Tel: 01274 236122 Email: [email protected]
Sean Barrett Reception Tel: 01274 234885
Security -The Orchard The Green
General Enquiries Kings Security Staff [email protected] from 7pm to 7am Monday to Friday
24hrs Saturday and Sunday Samantha Brown 01274 234885
Accommodation enquiries Tel: 01274 234883
University Security - Email: [email protected]
Richmond Building David Houston
Available 24/7 01274 236999 (01274 238888 in an emergency)
The Orchard is open from 7am till 7pm, Monday to Friday.
Accommodation surgeries are held each Wednesday and Friday 2pm - 4pm in the Orchard.
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Happy to HelpA team of Wardens and Student Wardens are available in all University-owned and nominated halls; their purpose is to provide a managed pastoral care/welfare service for students as they settle into University life and throughout their accommodation contract.
All of the Warden team will be happy to discuss any issues you may have, whether it be concerns over studies, personal issues or problems with your accommodation. They can also point you in the direction of other areas of support in the University, if appropriate.
Before taking up their roles, the Wardens have undertaken training from specialists within the University to ensure they have the ability to deal with a wide range of issues.
Contacting the Wardens An on-call rota is in place, meaning in the event of an emergency a Warden or Student Warden can be contacted via Security Services on 01274 234885/ 236999 (or 01274 238888 in an emergency).
Warden SurgeryA Warden surgery is available once a week, on a Wednesday between 6pm-8pm during term time, at The Orchard. Students can book into see a Warden to discuss certain issues/problems they may have. An appointment can be made via the reception desk.
Dragos Constantin Ilas, Senior Warden.
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Getting to Know The GreenOnce you have moved in you can start to find out what’s where and who is who. Our aim is to help make you feel relaxed, at home, safe and secure. The next couple of pages will help you find out everything that you need to know, from where to find the laundry to what to do if you lose you key fob – it’s all in here in this Welcome Pack. If you have any questions which aren’t answered here, the Accommodation Team will be more than happy to help you.
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City Campus MapBelow is a map of the University campus to help you get your bearings. The Green is located in the corner of our main campus (known as City Campus) so all of your lectures may be just a short stroll away. Our other campus is the Faculty of Management and Law at Emm Lane Campus, which is approximately 2.5 miles away. The ‘Places to Visit Around the University’ page tells you more about getting around.
Number 1Students’ Union
Counselling Service
Careers Service
Disability Service
UBU Advice Centre
Shop
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Hot and Cold food
Number 2Eye Clinic
Number 3The Hub
International Office
Number 4Cash Point
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Number 8Hot and Cold Drinks and Snacks
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Hot and Cold Drinks and Snacks
Number 10Unique: Fitness & Lifestyle
Number 11Cashpoint in library link
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Safe and SoundWe take your personal safety very seriously and do our very best to ensure that you feel safe at all times.
The Green benefits from If you are worried about If you discover a fire:being very secure. Fingers reporting a crime, the
Raise the alarm by breaking crossed, you won’t have any Sabbatical Officers and the glass at a fire point to problems during your stay in Student Advice Centre are activate the alarmThe Green, however below more than happy to support
are basic measures we’d you. If it is safe to do so close any ask you to follow during Student Advice Centre open windows and doors your stay.
Telephone: 01274 233300 Leave the building by the Keep main entrance doors Email: ubu-advice@bradford. nearest available exit, closing locked at all times - do not ac.uk all doors behind you as you prop the doors openwww.ubuonline.co.uk/ leave. Go to the assembly
Always carry your key fob and advice-and-welfare/ pointnever give it to anyone else advice-centre/
Contact University security Be aware of strangers on the Burglary on 01274 238888 and report premises – if you are not sure Keep your flat safe by the fire. They will contact the who someone is – ask them locking your windows and fire service and direct them or call Security if you are doors when you leave your to the location of the firefeeling uncertain flat. Make sure you keep
If the fire alarm sounds:valuables out of sight. We Lock you door when you recommend that you take Stop whatever you are are going out and keep it out content insurance doing and leave the building closed at other times – even to cover your valuables immediately, close any if you are just nipping to the in case a situation like windows in your room if it is kitchen this should occur. Please safe to do so
report any problems to Personal Safety University Security Services Close all doors behind youBe safe when you’re out and immediately.about in Bradford. If you are Go to the assembly point, do
Emergency: subject to crime, you must not go back into the building 01274 238888 always report it as soon as under any circumstance until
possible. In the event of an told to do so by staff on dutyNon-Emergency: emergency, telephone 999 01274 236999 Anyone found: and ask for the appropriate emergency services. You Fire safety Wedging doors openshould also call Security We urge you to read the Services on 01274 236999 to information below, which Tampering with fire-fighting inform them you have rung details what you should do if equipmentthe emergency services and you discover a fire or if the
Covering smoke/heat where they are expected fire alarm sounds. These few detectorsto arrive. This will help the simple points are designed
emergency services with to help keep you and your Failing to leave the building the quickest route to the fellow students safe. when the fire alarm soundslocation, and allow security barriers to be lifted. In a will face disciplinary action non-emergency situation, by the University and you can contact the police possible legal action by the services on 101 (see also fire service authority. www.police.uk/101).
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Living in The GreenYou’ve moved in, unpacked your stuff and introduced yourself to your flatmates. You might have had some time to go exploring and had a good look around your apartment or townhouse, you might have even looked around The Green and seen the beautiful landscaped gardens, the biodiversity pond and seen the areas where you can relax and socialise. Here are some useful bits and pieces that will help you settle in.
Post InformationAll post and parcels are delivered to reception in The Orchard. Here the mail is sorted for each townhouse and apartment.
On a daily basis (Monday-Friday) general mail will be delivered to the relevant post boxes.
Townhouses – each townhouse has its own letterbox and mail will be delivered to each house.
Apartments – post boxes are located outside The Orchard.
Parcels/Registered/Confidential mail items of this type will be kept in reception. Residents will receive an email that will be sent to their Bradford email address.
To collect the item residents will need to come to The Orchard with their student ID card. Parcels/mail will not be issued to students with no proof of ID.
Television LicenceIf you have your own television please make sure you have your own licence. You can acquire a licence from any Post Office after filling in the forms they give you. Failure to do so
can result in a heavy fine. For further information go to: www.tvlicensing.co.uk/information
Bedrooms do not have individual aerial sockets and you are not permitted to mount aerials outside your window.
Please note: - Halls are regularly checked by the TV licensing authority.
If you do not have your own television, but would still like to watch a movie every now and then, the Bradford Student Cinema offer regular movie shows. For more information visit www.bradfordstudentcinema.com or email [email protected]
Possessions InsuranceEach resident should ensure that their personal property and valuables are kept safe. As part of your tenancy, personal possessions insurance has been arranged for you to the value of £5,000.00. The insurance company providing this is Endsleigh. Please see the insurance documents supplied in your room.
If you need to make a claim go to following link: www.endsleigh.co.uk/personal/home-insurance/forms/student-contents-claim-form/
LaunderetteOur washers and dryers are conveniently located in The Orchard and available 24/7. They are exclusively for student use, giving you the comfort of knowing you are in a safe environment. Laundry Cards are available from the dispenser in the launderette. £5 per card (card comes with a wash and dry loaded onto the card). To top up your card go to the following website: www.circuitcardtopup.com
Monitoring cleaning standardsTo ensure that cleaning standards are maintained, regular monitoring checks will be carried out by the Accommodation Team.
Room inspections on study bedrooms take place at least once each term. An email will be sent to you notifying you when the check will take place.
The shared areas will be checked every two weeks.
Reporting repairs and faultsIf during the course of your stay with us any equipment, fitting or fixture in your room or house/apartment breaks or develops a fault please report it as quickly as possible to The Orchard Reception.
Reception staff on duty will take the necessary details and placea request with the Estates Department who carry out the work.
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Internet Service Starter Guide Your room includes internet access which will give you up to 2Mbps download speeds as standard. This is a symmetrical service which means that your download speeds and your upload speeds are the same. For example, your standard internet service gives you upload speeds up to 2 meg as well as your 2 meg download speeds. You can upgrade your internet connection at any time by following the instructions within your online Portal.
Upgrade GuideService Download Upload Term Price
10Mbps 10meg 10meg 7 days £6
10Mbps 10meg 10meg 30 days £18
25Mbps 25meg 25meg 7 days £15
25Mbps 25meg 25meg 30 days £45
50Mbps 50meg 50meg 7 days £30
50Mbps 50meg 50meg 30 days £75
Creating an account Connect your Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your laptop or PC, and then connect the other end of your Ethernet cable to the Ethernet wall socket in your room. Switch on your laptop and then open a web browser. You will now be automatically directed to your online Portal. From here you should follow the online instructions to complete your account activation.
1 open the link
2 it should take you to https:// thegreen.digitalportway.co.uk/
3 click sign in
4 carefully fill in your details
5 check the terms and conditions
6 click register now
7 you should get a message that the devise has been added
8 reboot the device (turn off and on)
9 open your browser - you may need to login to your EXA account to connect
Once your account has been activated you will be able to find information within the Portal about additional services, help guides, how to upgrade your service, and how to get support.
If you experience any problems you can first check the ‘Network Status’ information page within the Portal to help you to determine if there is an issue with the network or if it is likely to be your device. This will help you to find the right help guides appropriate to your problem. If you are still unable to resolve your problem you can send an email to support who will respond to your issues as soon as they can.
WiFiAs well as the wired connection in your room, we now have full coverage of WiFi for The Green. It will be accessible in your room; and within the social spaces in your accommodation building and outside around the pond area in front of The Orchard building. To register your network device for the WiFi service, please follow the instructions within your online Portal.
Useful information:Your online Portal: https://thegreen.digitalportway.co.uk
Technical Support: [email protected]
Car ParkingThe Green offers car parking spaces for disabled residents.
There is a limited car parking provision on campus, as you are encouraged to travel by public transport. Car parking is available at The Green but is limited. Residents requiring a car parking space need to contact The Orchard and a space will be reserved if possible, with a charge of £350 for the 42 weeks. Contact http://carparking.brad.ac.uk/default.asp
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Supermarket GuideHere is a list of the local supermarkets. Ask at The Hub in Richmond Building if you have any questions about shopping.
Below is the list of some of the other supermarkets and shops. To find them on Google Maps, use the provided postcodes in brackets.
LidlManchester Road (BD5 0NA)Monday to Saturday 8.00am to 8.00pm Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm
TescoCanal Road (BD1 4RB) Forster Square (Peel Centre) ‘24 hour store’ 6.00am Monday to 10.00pm Saturday Sunday 11.00am to 5.00pm
AldiValley Road (BD1 4RX)Monday to Friday 9.00am to 8.00pm Saturday 8.30am to 8.00pm Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm
MorrisonsTown Centre (BD1 2QR)(Westgate/ John Street Market)Monday to Saturday 8.00am to 7.00pmSunday 10.00am to 4.00pm
TescoGreat Horton Road (BD7 4EY)
‘24 hour store’6.00am Monday to Midnight SaturdaySunday 10.00am to 4.00pm
MorrisonsVictoria Centre (BD8 9TP)Monday to Saturday 7.00am to 10.00pmSunday 10.00am to 4.00pm Why not use the Free City Bus?The Free City Bus can take you to the Forster Square Shopping Park, which is a short walk from Tesco on Canal Road. The bus can also take you directly to Morrisons in the town centre and to the John Street Market (the Oastler Shopping Centre), which offers a wide range of fruit, vegetables and meat (including international food!).
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2. Sainsbury’s LocalGreat Horton Road Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week
3. Nisa Local Great Horton Road
4. JRX Chinese Medicine Centre Sunbridge Road(includes Chinese food/ingredients)Monday to Saturday10.00am to 5.30pm
5. Tesco ExpressSunbridge RoadMonday to Sunday6.00am to 11.00pm
6. Al-HalalWoodhead RoadMonday to Saturday9.00am to 9.00pm Sunday 12noon to 6.00pm
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Clean and Serene OK, we know that cleaning and health & safety may be pretty low on the agenda of what you want to read about, but it make sense to keep on top of the tidying up and keeping the place safe.
It’s all about that community spirit, isn’t it? We’re sure that after a very busy day of lectures, events and activities that the last thing you want to come home to is a mountain of washing up and no clean plates and neither do your flatmates. So please, take a minute to clean up after yourself when you use the kitchen and keepcommunal areas clean and safe for everyone.
Kitchen Rooms Everyone in your apartment Do not trail electrical cables or townhouse is responsible over the floor area where for keeping the kitchen you walkclean. We ask you to please
Do not overload electrical Remove waste from the socketskitchen daily
Do not stick/pin paper on your room door as it is a fire Do not leave cooking food doorunattended
Bathrooms Do not wedge doors open
Clean after useClean spillages up immediately
After cooking and eating Stairs make sure you wash up, Do not leave items on dry up and put things away the stairs
Ensure pan handles don’t hang over the side of the hob Entrance areasas someone passing could Keep the area clear so easily catch the handle and residents can easily get out could be burnt in the event of a fire alarm
Do not put food down the sink A Cleaning rota is displayed on the kitchen notice-boards
Always turn electrical items off after use
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Being a Good NeighbourWe have already mentioned that the idea behind The Green is about a village or a community. This means that it’s all about having a place to relax and chill out; a place to socialise, it’s about meeting people and feeling good.
We have provided barbecue areas and many places where you can meet up with friends. We hope that the friends that you make in The Green will be lifelong buddies. So, we don’t want to provide you with lists of house rules and regulations but we do want to make sure that The Green is a clean, safe, and attractive place to live, study and relax. Please act responsibly during your stay.
Students are expected to follow this code of conduct and adhere to the rules and regulations detailed in the residence agreement. The Accommodation Services Manager and Wardens have the right to impose penalties on those residents who do not adhere to this code or are found to be in breach of the rules.
Students are expected to:Respect the University policies on equal opportunities and harassment ensuring that their conduct complies with these policies.
Accept responsibility for keeping their rooms and associated communal areas clean and tidy. Halls staff will on a regular basis inspect communal areas and at intervals carry out room inspections. 24 hours’ notice will be given for room inspections.
Accept collective responsibility for ensuring that the communal areas of the halls are kept clean and tidy, free of rubbish and maintained in an orderly fashion.
Accept collective responsibility for keeping kitchen areas clean and tidy, ensure that used crockery and utensils are washed up and put away. Finally, waste is disposed of in a safe manner.
Act in a manner which is appropriate and does not cause disturbance to other residents.
Ensure that their personal guests act in such a manner that other residents will not be disturbed or offended.
Respect other residents’ desire for peace and quiet by ensuring that volume is kept to an acceptable level, and that between 11pm and 8am noise is kept to a minimum and does not disturb other residents’ sleep or studying.
Report any damage to University property immediately.
Request repairs using the correct procedure.
Ensure ALL visitors leave the premises by 11pm.
Co-operate with staff members to resolve any problems.
Be polite when dealing with staff members, as verbal abuse and aggression towards staff members is unacceptable.
Students must:Comply with and be familiar with the halls of residence rules.
Treat University property and facilities with respect to prevent damage.
Pay residence charges promptly.
Have regard for the health and safety of other residents, staff and visitors.
Treat other residents, staff and visitors with respect.
Notify the relevant reception of any changes in their personal information.
Not keep pets in the halls.
Not sub-let their room.
Always evacuate the premises when the fire alarm sounds.
Not cover the smoke/heat detectors in University property or tamper with any fire safety equipment. Any student found to have done so will be dealt with in accordance with University Regulations.
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Discipline Students have the right of incidents such as these occur, Disciplinary action may be appeal against the decision the Accommodation Services taken against students in and can exercise this right Manager may impose halls who are found to be by appealing in writing, penalties which include a in breach of the halls rules/within 7 days of the written maximum fine of £150, a residence agreement. This outcome of the meeting. requirement to pay for any action may be taken by the The appeal is to be made damage caused and in some Accommodation Services to the Commercial Services cases exclusion from halls.Manager or Warden.Manager.
Where necessary the In such cases the student All students of the University, Accommodation Services will be required to attend a must adhere to the Ordinance Manager may refer to a meeting to discuss the issue on conduct and all other University disciplinary and to allow the student to Statutes and Regulations of committee. Penalties present his/her case. The the Tenancy Agreement and may include fines to Manager or Warden hearing University. Students must a maximum of £400, the case will then consider not be in breach of these exclusion from residence, the case and make a decision rules. Any conduct which or the recommendation of as to whether any action is may endanger the safety of permanent exclusion from required or not.others or actions which may the University.lead to damage of University property and facilities are viewed seriously. Should
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The Green is full of excellent sustainability features that are designed to make the place very environmentally friendly. From the building design, to the construction, through to the internal features, everything about The Green is sustainable. Many of these wonderful features are illustrated below; helping to show you what makes The Green such a great place. The Green has been designed with a community, village feel in mind and we hope that you enjoy your time here.
The Green: A sustainable village for sustainable living
Your Sustainable Village
1. You’ve been framed 5. Biodiversity Pond 9. It’s good to talk The construction of The Green The Green’s central water feature Social areas both inside and out for has sustainability at its centre. is part of the Sustainable Urban you to meet up, socialise and relax.All the buildings are made with Drainage System. Rainwater is Forestry Stewardship Council collected, slowing down run-off 10. Combined Heat & Powerapproved timber frames which into drains and creating new Electricity and Heat are both saves energy and precious habitats for plants and animals generated on site raising natural resources. efficiency and saving carbon
6. Reused Aggregate2. Fruity The old buildings from this site 11. Solar ThermalAll of the blocks are named after have been demolished, crushed The panels on the roofs of the varieties of fruit trees and reused as aggregate, saving buildings will provide 90% of
16,000 tonnes of waste going your hot water needs 3. Seeing Stars to landfill. An impressive 87% All exterior lighting 12. Heat Recovery System
recycling of all construction is energy efficient, Mechanical heat recovery waste.helping to limit light pollution and ventilation units circulate fresh reuse energy 7. Recycling air around your flat or house.
Recycling and food composting An 80% recovery of heat from 4. Rainwater Harvesting facilities throughout the village the buildings means you have a Rainwater is collected from the helping to eliminate landfill continuous supply of fresh airroofs in The Green. This is known waste.as grey water and is reused to 13. Brise Soleilflush toilets 8. Watch this space The green solar shading outside
Exciting programme of Ecoversity your window helps to keep your Student Activities that you can room cool. get involved with. Pop in to Student Central to find out more.
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Kitchen and Lounge AreaYour kitchen and lounge area is likely to be the place where you could be using the most energy from cooking and appliances. Here are a number of tips to help.
Further links and information :AN INITIATIVE WITH A VISION TO REDUCE TO ZERO www.wrap.org.uk
INFO ON ECO-FRIENDLY SHOPPING www.greeneggshopper.com
CAMPAIGN TO REDUCE WASTE www.lovefoodhatewaste.com
RECYCLING ON CAMPUS www.bradford.ac.uk/estates/environment/begreener
WEBPAGE WITH INFO FOR STUDENTS www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Consolidated_Advice_from_Biggreenswitch
fact The amount of potatoes thrown away in the UK
every year weighs more than four jumbo jets.
fact The amount of breakfast
cereal that we throw away every year would be
enough to feed 30 million people.
fact All appliances in
The Green are A+ . If everyone in the country
had an A+ rated fridge, we would save 47, 000,
000 hot air balloons worth of CO2 in a year.
fact Leaving theTV on
standby for an hour uses the same energy
as it does to boil one full kettle. Turn it and other electrical equipment off
when not in use..
Microwave Compost TVWhy not use the microwave? Please put any leftover food Please turn the television It takes less time and energy in the compost bin. We off at the mains when you to cook have a Rocket composter are not using it. Electrical
which will turn your food devices on standby are Put a lid on it! waste into compost in just responsible for 4 million Putting a lid on your 14 days, helping our gardens tonnes of CO each year.saucepan will save you
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time as its contents will boil Be a good neighbourwaste going to landfill. quicker. Boiling quicker Please help make your flat means less energy so it Just as much as you need or house a great place to saves the planet as well. Fill the kettle with just as live and think about your
much water as you need – it flatmates. Please wash up Light just the bit you want! will take less time and so and put things away after Zoned lighting saves energy reduce energy you have finished. If you by letting you light just the spill it, clean it. If you drop it, area you’re using. But please Reduce, Reuse, Recycle please pick it up. switch lights off when they Please separate waste into are no longer needed. the recycling bins to help
reduce the amount of waste Track it! going to landfillThis is the Smart Energy meter which shows how Don’t be a leak and keep it much gas, water and shut! electricity has been used. Leaving the fridge door open
will allow the contents to Don’t be a drip! warm slightly. Your fridge Dripping taps waste more will have to work harder (and water than you think – 5,000 use more energy) to keep litres in 1 year. Report any things cool. drips to Estates on ext. 3001
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Your BedroomThis is your room: space where you can sleep, chill out, and study. It is your personal space but here are some tips and suggestions to help make your stay really green.
Temperature not right? Light microwave a meal.
Please close the window when There is plenty of natural Darker screens = more green the heating is on if it’s too cold light because of the big
The screen uses the most or turn the heater off when windows, so don’t turn on energy on a computer. it’s too warm. It stops energy the lights if it’s bright and Turning down the brightness being wasted. sunny.of the screen is a great
Too warm? Bright Sparks energy saver and keeps the battery going for longer.The green external solar All of the power sockets
shades are designed to help have circuit breakers for Waste - linekeep you cool. Closing the your safety. Please keep
Please recycle all of your blind and opening the the number of items you waste items in the facilities window will also help.Turn on have plugged in at any provided. Or how about the light… one time to a minimum, using paper printed on one but only if you need to. otherwise the lights might side for notes or scrap?Low-energy light bulbs will go out. If this happens
help save energy but please contact 01274 235501 Overheating?turn lights off when you leave Smartphone Smartcharge There are thermostatic the room. radiator valves which can Please unplug your phone
help you control your room charger when fully charged. temperature. Turn up or Leaving your charger down depending on if you plugged in for a week are too hot or too cold.wastes enough energy to
fact Lower the room
temperature by 1 notch on the thermostat and you save the weight of a bull shark in Carbon
Dioxide emissions.
fact A window left open overnight in winter
wastes the same amount of energy as it takes
to drive a small car for 35 miles
Interesting and Useful Links:ENERGY SAVING TRUST www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/
IT SERVICES www.bradford.ac.uk/it-services/
FREE COMPUTER NETWORK www.bradford.ac.uk/it-services/students/connect-to-the-network/roamnet/
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Your Bathroom Welcome to the bathroom! Now I bet you are thinking how can the bathroom be sustainable? And what can I do to make it greener? Here are some helpful hints, tips and advice. Have a look around and think about where you might be able to make some changes – no matter how big or small.
Lighten up! Automatic lighting never leaves you in the dark. The lights and the extraction fan come on automatically. This prevents them not being switched off accidentally.
ShowersAll bathrooms in The Green are fitted with a shower rather than a bath. Having a shower can save 35 litres of water. The low flow showerheads also save water and energy.
Dual Flush The dual flush toilets promote water efficiency. They contribute to a decrease in water usage which promotes a more sustainable environment. Using water more efficiently helps maintain reservoirs and groundwater levels.
Turn it offNever leave the tap running when brushing your teeth – saving water saves energy.
Solar WaterThe Solar Thermal panels on the roof help produce 90% of the heat required for your hot water.
Watch what you flushFlushing the wrong things down your toilet wastes a huge amount of water. Not only does every flush use 8 litres of water, but you might also block the toilet and cause a flood.
Rainwater harvesting Rainwater is collected from the roofs of the buildings in The Green and reused to flush toilets.
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Spending 10mins less inthe shower saves enough
energy to cook 9.5 microwave dinners
There are organic toothpaste brands available.
Toothpaste is made using lots of chemical and so
why not choose a natural alternative available from
health food stores?
If everybody turned the tap off for a single minute
when brushing their teeth, we’d save enough water to supply 2 million
people for a day
Interesting and Useful Links:A CAMPAIGN TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE EFFECTS OF WATER WASTE www.waterwise.org.uk
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Step OutsideOnce you step outside, you notice even more great features of The Green. It is these features that make the place such a great and wonderful place to live. Please help make The Green even Greener.
Bird and BatsBird and Bat boxes make a highly diverse environment.
Do some gardening!Attractive landscaped gardens help create an enjoyable place to live. All flats and houses have their own gardens where you can grow your own plants.
WildlifeThese features have helped to double the number of species in The Green.
BBQ Built-in barbecue sets are provided.
Watch the spaceExciting things in the village coming your way - soon.
On your bike!Cycling is good for the environment and your health.
Interesting Links:BIODIVERSITY CAMPAIGN website www.seethebiggerpicture.org.uk
INFORMATION ON WASTE ADVICE ON CAMPUS www.bradford.ac.uk/estates/environment/begreener/advice-waste
INFORMATION REGARDING CYCLING FACILITIES ON CAMPUS www.bradfordbikehub.com
INFORMATION OF RECYCLING ON CAMPUS www.bradford.ac.uk/estates/environment/begreener
fact fact The amount of potatoes
we throw away every year weighs more than
four jumbo jets.
fact According to the current
estimates more than 25,000 species are driven to extinction
every year.
fact Leaving the TV on
standby for an hour uses the same energy
as it does to boil one full kettle. Turn it and other electrical equipment off
when not in use.
The amount of cereal products thrown away from UK households would have lifted 30
million hungry people out of malnourishment.
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Places to visit around the University Bradford has excellent public transport links including a Free City Bus, which links the University and College to Bradford Interchange (National Express, local and regional buses and trains), Forster Square station and the retail parks.
Find All Your Travel InformationThere is a wealth of travel information online at our Smart Move Travel site – here you can find the travel guide, journey planner, bus/train/cycling information and ways to get cheaper tickets. www.bradford.ac.uk/smart-travel
There are many types of transport you may need to take advantage of including the Union Safety Bus, Free City Bus, 99 link to Faculty of Management & Law, second-hand bike shop and more.
Places to VisitBradford has great facilities both on and off campus plus we are also a stone’s throw from some fantastic countryside. If you would like to see more of our City, why not get out and about and explore?
Lister ParkAward-winning park features the wonderful Mughal Water Garden and the Cartwright Hall Art Gallery (not to mention the basketball and tennis courts and a picturesque boating lake), so it is a great place to unwind or go for a jog.
SaltaireIf you love a place with a bit of history then why not take a visit? Saltaire is a Victorian industrial village and has UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Enjoy Salts Mill with shopping, food and art in one amazing building. It is open seven days a week, admission is free.
Brontë CountryThere’s nothing like the great outdoors. For hikers, bikers and walkers our surrounding countryside is perfect. Cycle trails, walks abound and bridleways for horse riders. Or you can take it all in on the steam train, nice and easy.
National Media Museum:Did you know that Bradford has been voted UNESCO City of Film? So why not go visit the impressive National Media Museum to watch your favourite TV moments or a 3D movie in the IMAX. Easy to get to – it’s only down the road from the city campus.
Peel ParkThis is another great place to visit - to go for walks, jogs and play sports. It also has a BMX track, and the park hosts National Cyclo-Cross Championships. Plus really easy to get to.
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Biodiversity Campus Tour Guide1. Student Central OrchardWe’ve got various types of heritage apples, pears and greengage keeping old species alive. Rows of lavender have been planted together with crabapple trees which attract bees. An old stone horse trough has been repositioned and planted with herbs for staff and students to pick.
2. Longside Lane Edible PlantingThe site has been planted with lots of edible species such as gooseberries and blackcurrants which are quickly picked by staff and students during fruiting season! These are grown alongside lavender, sage and rosemary as well as apple and damson trees and other various wildlife-attracting shrubs and wildflower borders.
3. Bug HotelThis small quiet area was created to entice wildlife onto campus by providing feeding stations, nesting boxes and hibernation boxes for insects, bugs and hedgehogs.
4.AmphitheatreThe centre of the campus was created to form a perfect amphitheatre to be used for leisure studies and many other student activities.
5. Student Central Car ParkThis area was created in 2013 as a fruit border which includes various varieties of blueberry, redcurrant and blackcurrant, gooseberry and strawberry.
6. Wild Flower MeadowDeveloped in 2014 to celebrate 50 years of the Royal Horticultural Society, planted with various fruit trees and under-planted with wildflowers to create a golden meadow.
7. The STEM BuildingThe planting around the newly completed Bright Building and STEM building include a variety of habitats for wildlife. Flowering ornamental shrubs including Lavender, Hebe, Sedum and Buddleia provide a source of pollen for bees and butterflies. Berrying ornamental plants such as Viburnum, Skimmia, Mahonia and Cotoneaster provide fruit and berries for birds. Evergreen shrubs such as Juniper, Bamboos, Hebes, and Escallonia will eventually provide some dense winter ground-foraging cover for birds.
8.The Green Student VillageThis area is the University’s Sustainable Student Village. The site has been designed and landscaped with nature in mind, consisting of grassed areas, a wildflower border, shrubberies and native trees. There is an urban pond which attracted our first family of wild ducks in the first year of opening in 2012. There are bird nesting sites and 6 bat boxes built into the sides of the blocks.
9. The Sedum Roof, Norcroft CentreThe Sedum roof covers an area of 100m2 and provides the building with a natural thermal insulation and noise reduction as well as providing habitat for animals, birds and insects.
10. Bright Building biodiversity roof gardenThe Biodiversity Roof Garden to the new Bright Building provides both an educational resource to the new sustainable enterprise centre, and a new species- rich habitat for wildlife. Planting to the western end includes a native Butterflies and Bees Wildflower Meadow area supplemented with an Annual Cornfield Mix to provide an additional burst of colour during its first year. A small pond planted with native marginals and aquatics such as Marsh Marigold, Water Mint, Flag Irises, Rush and Sedge, provides an additional habitat and source of drinking water for wildlife.
10a. Bright Building sunspaceThe planting species within the Sunspace has all been specially selected for the environment which they will be growing in. By adopting a "Right Plant Right Place" principle, the plants will not only thrive and grow but they will actively improve the air quality and hydration levels within the whole building. This process is essential to help maintain a healthy learning environment as it has been proven that indoor air quality can be up to 10 times more polluted than outdoor air.
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11. Horton D Raised BedsIn this area, newly constructed wooden troughs are planted with various insect-attracting plants and spring bulbs using compost produced on campus from food waste.
12. AtriumThe newly landscaped seating space outside the Atrium completed in January 2014 includes 'Living Green retaining walls' planted with wildlife-attracting flowering and berrying climbers including Honeysuckles, Rose, Jasmine, Clematis, Pyracantha, Chaenomles and Ceanothus trained onto wires. Edible climbers comprise Vine varieties, and Morella Cherry 'Fans' (the choice being restricted by the north and east aspects).
13. Faculty of Health StudiesThis is a quiet area for people to sit and rest; planted with local wildlife in mind, a small pond and a native hedge. A medicinal herb garden has been planted to coincide with the opening of the Faculty of Health Studies in the summer of 2011. Various herbs have been planted here which hold healing qualities such as fennel, lavender, parsley, peppermint, sage, rosemary, chives and thyme.
14.Peace GardenThis is a quiet area on campus designed for people to sit and rest, planted with local wildlife in mind and containing a small water feature.
15 .Shearbridge Hedge400 trees were provided by the Woodland Trust in 2012 and these are all wild harvest trees that will grow into a site boundary and provide food for local wildlife. They are Hazel, Blackthorn, Crab Apple, Cherry Plum, Elder and Dog Rose.
16. BeesThis patch is also home to our apiary which houses four beehives and produces local University honey. A part of this surrounding area has been given to the Peace Studies department who have designed and planted species which will supply food sources for the bees nearby.
17. Shearbridge OrchardPlanted by a local school as part of the University’s commitment to local engagement. We’ve got various types of heritage apples, pears and greengage, keeping old species alive.
18. Pemberton walkDuring the summer months this area is a showcase of summer bedding plants and colourful flower basket displays and window boxes. There is also an area for rose bushes, selected for their beauty and highly fragrant scents.
19. Bulb and memorial gardenAn area dedicated to the planting of memorial trees and planted in memory of past students and staff with a vast amount of spring bulbs.
20. Pemberton Nature Area
This is the University’s oasis, a small section of woodland left to nature with very little interference from our grounds staff. We have added bird boxes and an insect hotel made from recycled materials. The grassed area is dedicated to spring bulb plants and is increased every year by first-year student volunteers planting daffodils, tulips, snowdrops and bluebells.
21. RocketThe Rocket composter composts all University food waste, producing 2 tonnes of top-quality compost per month. It takes two weeks to pass through the composter and is matured in the bays opposite, before using on the campus grounds.
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Student Central & J B Priestley LibraryStudent Central & J B Priestley Library is the new heart of activity for students on campus and it’s just next door!
Student Central is the new home for the Students’ Union and a range of Student Services at the University. This has been designed for students by students and we hope will become your second home from home, next to The Green that is!
Around the new central atrium there is a:
Learning Mall with teaching rooms, a lecture theatre, Careers and Disability Services as well as a computer cluster.
The Union Mall has open spaces for group study, the UBU offices, Advice Centre, RamAir, Counselling and a shop and café. These floors also provide a range of group study spaces.
The Ents Mall has a range of bars, outside patio area, multi-function nightclub, entertainment areas and meeting rooms.
All three areas are designed to function in partnership with the J B Priestley Library as one learning environment, with the Learning Mall running through to the refurbished ground floor of the Library. This space gives you a place for
Social learning in groups
Career-orientated activities
Self-development
Self-directed learning
Curriculum activities
FUN!
Student Central is where all major student-focused events happen, from Freshers’ Fayre, club nights, film club, fashion shows to global One World Week activities. It also provides space for students to showcase their work, interests, talents, volunteering activities and societies. It’s your space, use it.
We have a Student Learning Champion Team working in all the malls and the library helping students make best use of the space and promoting student activities. Just look out for the folks in T-shirts who will always be happy to help. If they don’t have the answer they will know who will.
We hope to see you soon and hope you enjoy using this space.
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Students’ UnionHello, and we hope you’re settling into your new home in The Green!This is just a quick introduction to the Students’ Union here at the University of Bradford, what we do for you and what services we offer.
All students are automatically members of the Students’ Union so welcome aboard! Your University life isn’t just about what you do in the lecture theatre but what you do out of it. We’re here to support your academic learning but also to provide you with the social and life experiences that make your time at uni memorable, help you enjoy yourself and boost your CV experiences!
We’re based over in the Student Central building, just down Longside Lane from The Green. There you’ll find the biggest social space on campus, connected to the library, where you can find our reception and offices, our radio station, advice centre and other key services, plus fantastic shop, bar and entertainment facilities. So, come on down, grab a tea, coffee or other drink and see what we have to offer!
The University of Bradford Union of Students is here to make your time at University the best it can be. To make sure this happens we offer some great services and facilities.
We offer over a hundred sports and societies which you can become a member of, plus lots of volunteering opportunities and fantastic media areas, with our radio station, cinema, newspaper and fledgling TV station
Our advice centre is here to support you with any personal, money, visa or other issues
Our general meetings and council sessions allow you to tell us what you want your Union to do and get key issues promoted in the Union
We offer representation, so no matter who you are you can get your voice heard!
Regular entertainment from weekly pub quizzes and club nights, to karaoke, games night, fashion shows, band nights and lots more!
Our student-elected sabbatical officers and staff are always here to help. Come in and see us!
To find out much more about us:Visit our website at ubuonline.co.uk
Check us out at twitter.com/bradfordunisu
Facebook: facebook.com/bradfordsu
You can also email questions to us at [email protected]
What can you expect from the Students’ Union over the next year?Great events tailored to the students living in The Green
A packed freshers’ week event including day and night-time events with something for everyone
Freshers’ fayre where you can find out all the exciting sports, societies, media areas and volunteering groups you can join, plus loads of freebies!
Regular club nights including our Friday Night Disco (FND)
Regular markets and stall days with loads of gifts, food and much more
Our massive end of term event - the Party On The Amp!
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Student Activities Come to the Student Activities Centre located in the Students’ Union, Student Central; we can offer you opportunities, support and advice relating to:
Sports and Societies
Community Volunteering
The Ecoversity Student Experience
This means that a whole load of really exciting and useful experiences can be realised all under one roof!
Example projects include: Switch off and recycling campaigns, making go-karts out of scrap, volunteering in schools to help improve their environment, setting up or joining a sport or society, growing veg on campus, helping out in hospitals and much, much more!
The Green AmbassadorBlocks in The Green are grouped up into unique residential sections, represented and led by the Green Ambassadors.
Throughout the year, we will organise exciting events and competitions between the residential sections. There are endless opportunities for residents to engage, compete and make new friends!
The Green Ambassadors will work with the Students’ Union and the University to promote and organise events and campaigns throughout the year. They will also collect feedback from residents and attend regular high-profile meetings.
The Green Ambassadors will be provided with a special training session and develop crucial transferable skills, which looks great on the CV! They will also be provided with a Volunteering Certificate.
For more information about the role or the application process, visit The Orchard Reception or email accommodation@ bradford.ac.uk
So what are you waiting for ? To find out more just call in or get in contact: email [email protected] 01274 233300
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My name is Sue Baker, and I am the International Student Adviser at the University of Bradford. Welcome! I hope that I will have the opportunity to meet you soon!
International and EU Students
Don’t worry if you find everything very strange at first – this is completely normal and it does take some time to settle down and feel at home. We are here to help you.
We will have an ‘International Student Information Point’ running from the 9th September to the 23rd September in room C101 in Richmond Building. If you are arriving during that period, please come along and say hello! We will be open from 8.30am to 6.00pm on each of these days, including the weekends, and will be very happy to meet you and help you with all those many questions that most students have when they first arrive. We will also be running daily campus and city tours, including shopping tours, and our team of friendly student ambassadors will be able to give you lots of tips, based on their own experiences of being a student in Bradford.
After the International Student Information Point has closed, you can find me at The Hub. It is my job to help international and EU students with any non-academic problems that may arise during your time here. No problem is too small or too large – we have an English saying that ‘A problem shared, is a problem halved’ - so please don’t sit in your room worrying about something on your own. Come along to The Hub or email me to make an appointment and I will do my best to help you. My contact details are below.
See you soon!
Sue Baker International Office, The Hub
Students’ Union International Students’ OfficerFor more information about events and activities for International and EU students, or any general questions, you can contact the Students’ Union International Students’ Officer at [email protected]
Please note: The position might be vacant. If you don’t get a reply, please email [email protected]
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The Hub
The HUB is located on the ground floor of the Richmond Building and is staffed Monday to Friday 9am-5pm apart from Wednesdays when it opens at 10am.
The HUB is an information point for a whole host of services and enquiries.
Enquiries can be made here for:
Admissions for undergraduates
Admissions for postgraduates
Course enquiries, both undergraduate and postgraduate students
Financial transactions – e.g. paying your tuition and accommodation fees
International officer
Student registry for all students
Fees and bursaries
Student financial and information service (SFIS)
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Unipol Student HomesCompared to most university towns and cities in the UK, privately rented accommodation in Bradford is inexpensive and there are plenty of houses for friends to rent together close to campus. The average rent for a room is around £55 per week with additional utility charges (prices correct as of January 2014).
The University works closely with Unipol to provide students with a private accommodation service that is transparent and easy to use. Unipol is a unique organisation – a charity which was established in 1975. It was developed to help students find the best housing they can, drive up standards and be a beacon of good practice for other housing suppliers.
If you would prefer to live in privately rented accommodation in your 2nd year you should visit/contact the Unipol accommodation bureau located in The Hub as your first point of call or contact them via their website: www.unipol.org.uk/bradford
The service is free and there is an excellent choice of accommodation from shared houses, flats, bedsits, studios to rooms in larger developments. These are all displayed on the website which is easy to navigate.
The agency has helped more than 18,000 students a year find accommodation in Leeds and Bradford. Also, it has played an important role in increasing standards with its own code of practice called the Unipol code. Properties that meet this code are clearly marked to make it easier for you to choose an accredited property.
Unipol can also help students with house hunting-related problems through their drop-in solicitor service.
Contact Unipol for more information on 01274 235899.
24-hour recorded information – 01274 235822
or email: [email protected]
Unipol Student Homes
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Happy and HealthyA busy new life at University may mean going out loads as well as working hard; sometimes it can all take its toll and you might end up unwell or needing a little bit more help and support. This section provides you with more information on where you can go.
Student Health ServiceWe strongly recommend you register with a local GP or the Student Health Service when you arrive in Bradford as soon as possible. The Student Health Service is located on Laisteridge Lane. To register, simply pop in and fill out a registration form. For more information, go to www.bradfordstudenthealth.co.uk or call 01274 371380 for general enquiries. A directory of local pharmacies can also be found on the Student Health Service’s website, however a number are listed below.
You can access health information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling NHS Choices on 111, or visiting www.nhs.uk. It is useful calling them when you are not sure whether to see a doctor.
Where you require urgent help, call emergency services on 999.
Dentist The University does not have a dental service. We always recommend that students stay with their NHS dentist that they used before they came to University. Of course for some students that can be difficult and the best way to find a dentist is to use the NHS Choices website: www.nhs.uk
The Eye Clinic The University has its own Eye Clinic located in the Listerhills Science Park. The Eye Clinic offers a complete primary eye care service to the general public as well as to students and staff of the University and their families. They work closely with other healthcare professionals in the region, and welcome the referral of patients into any of our clinics for further diagnostic tests. For more information on registering, booking appointments, contact lenses, and more, visit
www.bradford.ac.uk/student/healthy-students/the-eye-clinic
ChemistsThe nearest chemist to the University is the Health-Check Pharmacy, which is on Great Horton Road about 5 mins up the road from the Richmond Building. It is next to a restaurant called Shimla’s so it shouldn’t be hard to find. You can also go to Cohens Chemist, which is on 392a Little Horton Lane. The addresses and opening times are below:
COHENS CHEMIST (0.2 miles) 392a Little Horton Lane, Bradford, BD5 0NX. Tel: 01274 722564. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 12.45pm & 1.45pm to 7pm, Saturday 9am to 12.45pm & 1.45pm to 5pm
HEALTH-CHECK PHARMACY (0.3 miles) 127 Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1PS. Tel: 01274 728502. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm & 2pm to 6pm
Sexual Health:Details of GUM clinic www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk/our-services/specialty-medicine-chronic-diseases/gum-sexual-health
Free condoms available at the Students’ Union
A free drop-in Chlamydia Screening/advice session normally takes place during term time – advertised in halls nearer the time.
Physiotherapy ClinicThe University’s Faculty of Health Studies runs a student-led Physiotherapy drop-in clinic. For further information ring 01274 236324 or email [email protected]
Counselling ServiceStudent life can be stressful: adapting to a new lifestyle, living away from home, coping with studies, finances, and many other day-to-day stresses can be difficult at times. But you don’t have to suffer in silence. You can talk to someone confidentially from the UBU Advice Centre or the University’s Counselling Service. The University Counselling Service office is located in the Student Centre, behind the Students’ Union. You can make an appointment to see a Counsellor or use the drop-in service which is open 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am - 7pm Thursday (term time).
01274 235750 [email protected] www.bradford.ac.uk/counselling
Other services available are:
Local Services www.mentalhealthinbradford.nhs.uk/
National - Mind www.mind.org.uk/
Mental Health Foundation www.mentalhealth.org.uk/
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Disability Service The University is committed to ensuring that all students have equal access to their chosen academic courses. The Disability Officer seeks to ensure that disabled students receive the advice, information and support they require so that they are not at a disadvantage during their studies. Support available includes:
Support for students with dyslexia
Support for students with mental health difficulties
Mental health advisers
Assessing your needs
Financial support
Educational support work scheme
Assistive technology
Learning and school support
Useful links for further support
Making a complaint
The Disability Officer is located at Student Central.
Their telephone number is 01274 233739 or email [email protected]
Illegal Drugs & AlcoholAlcohol needn’t be a problem if you stick within your limits. Moderation is the key to staying in control of your actions and staying safe. The recommended weekly alcohol units for a woman are 14, and for men are 21. 1 unit is equivalent to half a pint of ordinary strength beer or lager (3.5% ABV), one small glass of wine (125 ml) or one single measure of spirit (25ml).
If you or someone you care about is experiencing problems with alcohol abuse, you can contact the Piccadilly Project in Bradford on 01274 735775, or contact Alcoholics Anonymous at www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Illegal substances are strictly prohibited on University property. It is a criminal offence to possess or supply drugs which are controlled under the abuse of the Drugs Act without
legal authority - which usually means a prescription. If you are caught on campus with illegal substances on your person, you could be fined, removed from halls and/or removed from your course. Any conviction could have serious ramifications if you are on a course leading to a professional qualification. If you or someone you know is having problems with any of these issues, you can refer to the Local Substance Misuse Directory at: www.substancemisuse.bradford.nhs.uk. For national advice, head to www.talktofrank.com.
Food & Fitness It is important to look after yourself when you are at University and to maintain a balanced lifestyle. Eating healthily and exercising doesn’t have to be boring or costly. Buying and preparing fresh fruit and vegetables can often be cheaper than buying take-out meals and ready-made dinners. There are plenty of great recipe websites and books available for culinary ideas which are quick and easy to make. Remember to keep your body hydrated by drinking lots of water. You should aim to drink around 6-8 medium glasses of fluids a day, such as tea, coffee or juice.
Food waste can be a big problem for some people but can be easily avoided by planning meals in advance and keeping an eye on “use by” dates.
For more information on healthy eating:
www.nhs.uk/livewell/goodfood NHS-run website for information on nutrition and healthy diets.
www.lovefoodhatewaste.com For recipe ideas and information on how to avoid unnecessary food waste.
Unique: Fitness & LifestyleExercise is a great way of keeping in shape. So, if you want to get fit or want to participate in any of the huge variety of sports that take place, then this is the place to be. The University’s Sports Centre provides a high-quality, affordable leisure facility for all to enjoy. It boasts a 25m heated swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness suite over two floors,
a range of fitness classes and activities and much more for an unbeatable membership price. You can also take part in the First Aid and Lifeguard training courses, so there is something for everybody. The opening times are:
Mon - Fri 06:30 - 22:00
Sat- Sun 09:00 - 17:00
(Facilities such as Swimming Pool have different times-see website)
For more information visit our website at www.bradford.ac.uk/unique/ or contact us for queries or how to join up.
Tel: 01274 234871, email: [email protected]
Banks and Money Matters There are some cash machines around the campus (one on the Library/Student Central corridor, and one in Richmond Building foyer). There are also more cash machines close by, including at Nisa Local and at Sainsbury’s Local on Great Horton Road, opposite the Richmond Building.
All the main banks have branches nearby in the city centre.
Budgeting tool www.adviceguide.org.uk/d_budget_sheet.pdf
Student Loan Information – contact The Hub, Richmond Building
Keep financial information safe; shred bank statements, receipts, etc.
WorkOnly work a maximum of 15 hours per week if on a full-time course
Need work - contact us on 01274 234991 or email: [email protected] www.bradford.ac.uk/careers/students-and-graduates/ jobs/part-time-jobs/
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Chaplaincy & Faith AdvisersA representative team of chaplains and advisers is in place within the University. They can advise about worship and spiritual matters on and off campus, and are seeking to improve links between the University and the wider community.
The team are accredited by their own faith communities, and can also find for you contact details of any religious group within Bradford and the surrounding area. Either contact a chaplain or adviser directly, or The Hub can give you details.
Whether you have a faith or not these are people you can approach to discuss difficulties and share success and joy with. They are skilled in listening and offering advice, both practical and spiritual. The team currently have a desk with the Sabbatical Officers in Student Central and will frequently be milling around Student Central, but it is best to contact them individually.
Co-ordinating Chaplain & Anglican ChaplainRev Suzanne [email protected] 715 584
Anglican Chaplain Rev Canon Sam [email protected] 524 683
Catholic ChaplainRev Stephen [email protected] 721636
Hindu Faith AdviserMr Manoj [email protected] 044 247
Jewish ContactRabbi Yonasan [email protected] 108 260
Methodist ContactRev Dr Barbara Glassonteamleader@ touchstone-bradford.org.uk01274 721626
Quaker ContactJudy [email protected] 542105
Muslim Faith Adviser (Brothers)Mr Usman [email protected] 285 713
Muslim Faith Adviser (Sisters)Dr Aicha [email protected] 233300
Sikh Faith AdviserMr Pritpal [email protected] 262 397
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Arts on CampusTheatre in the MillEngage with some of the best and most radical theatre makers in the country and watch the most innovative work on offer. The arts portrayed here are far more than simply entertainment or participation for staff, students and the wider community, as valuable as those are; they offer a window to a wider world, to unique ideas and means of expression, a space to talk profoundly about the world in which we live.
For more information:Tel: 01274 233200Email: theatre@ bradford.ac.uk
Want to find out more? Or work in the Mill as an artist, casual staff member or a learner?
Contact Iain Bloomfield Head of Arts
Tel: 01274 233190 Email: [email protected]
Music @ BradfordCome down to the Music Centre, where you can showcase your talents.
We programme a wide range of participatory music-making activities and workshops from Samba to sampling, djembe to dj-ing, as well as an array of music and singing opportunities in band and choir.
Complementing this, we have a jazz quintet, community big band and Union Jazz Band that are open to all and resident pianists who specialise in (and teach) classical, jazz and Bollywood piano music.
For more information: Tel: 01274 233191 Email: [email protected]
Gallery IIThe Gallery is where exciting art projects are exhibited by artists from Bradford. Some of their work is also displayed in the Atrium which you can view at your leisure. The gallery itself is open Monday to Friday from 11am till 5pm (6pm on Thursday). So there’s plenty of time to come down for a visit.
For more information: Tel: 01274 233365
(Weekdays 11am -5pm) Email: gallery@ bradford.ac.uk
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W W W. B R A D F O R D . A C . U K /A C C O M M O D AT I O NU O B 2 0 1 4THE GREEN
Accommodation Services'The Orchard', The GreenUniversity of BradfordBradfordWest YorkshireBD7 1BS
General accommodation enquiriesTel: +44 (0) 1274 234885 / 234883Email: [email protected]