Common Purpose – A unique personal development opportunity for YOU. Don’t miss it!

We are writing to invite you to participate in an exciting and valuable personal development opportunity. Bradford College, in partnership with Common Purpose is offering you the opportunity to take part in a bespoke two day Leadership development programme in the city of Bradford. The College has successfully run the course before. Here is a testimonial from Suliman Khan, a Bradford College student who participated in the programme last year:

‘I am currently in my second year of University studies, if in your University or working environment a Common Purpose course begins, and you willingly do not attend, it will be a HUGE mistake. I have gained invaluable experience, knowledge, skills and insights from CEO's of Multi-Million Pound companies through Common Purpose. This is an experience which I doubt I will have the opportunity of receiving again. Never let any Common Purpose opportunity slip from your grasp. I graduated today from a leadership course held at Bradford College, I have made new friends, met business professionals from all walks of life. I am truly grateful for the opportunity Common Purpose provided me with. Thank you!’

Founded in the UK in 1989, Common Purpose UK runs leadership development programmes in the UK that inspire and equip people to work together across boundaries. Through exposing people to new experiences, new leaders and new perspectives, they learn about their own leadership.You can read all about Common Purpose on their website here: http://commonpurpose.org/united-kingdom/

We are offering a two day bespoke Common Purpose course designed specifically for HE students and future leaders. This programme will take you into real organisations and businesses to meet leaders and understand how to create change. You will tackle real business challenges and test yourself and your skills as a potential leader. By meeting a wide range of local employers you will also gain an insight into planning potential future career options.

NB: The course is experiential so there is no written work to complete, and no assessment or additional assignments.

‘This is an amazing programme, an eye-opener, and a very educational one. All in all I will say that it is life-changing, and I will recommend everyone to take the opportunity.’

Take a look at the attached brochure for further information.

The programme will run on February 15th and 16th 2017 for two full days. You must commit to full attendance on both days from 8.30am to 5.30pm. Some of the programme is delivered in College but there are also industry visits and meetings with Leaders and Managers from a range of high profile companies, some of which take place outside of College. You will be excused from all other timetabled activity if you are successful in getting a place on the programme.

‘You leave the course feeling genuinely inspired and have the confidence to believe you can be a great leader. I would recommend this to anyone, I have had a fantastic time’ Olivia Martin, Bradford College Common Purpose course 2016

Nothing! Except your time and commitment to attend. The benefits to you are huge.

All potential candidates must complete the attached form and return it via email to Collette Bunker at Common Purpose. The return email address is at the top of the form. Please DO NOT return the form to Bradford College. There are 100 places available on the programme. Applications will be considered on a first-come first-served basis. A reserve list will be drawn up once the programme reaches capacity.

Once we receive your completed application you will be invited to a short briefing session to meet the Common Purpose staff, and find out a bit more about the programme. You will hear from other students who have benefited from the programme in the past. The briefing session will take place at College in the David Hockney Building on 17th January at 5pm and will last one hour. Refreshments will be provided. You must RSVP to this invitation if you wish to complete the programme.

Please email any further queries to: Colette.Bunker@commonpurpose.org.uk at Common Purpose or to g.bailey@bradfordcollege.ac.uk at Bradford College.
Further Information and video testimonials here:
Link to our student website: http://commonpurpose.org/united-kingdom/leadership-programmes/students/
Videos:
Chris Wainwright (Sheffield Hallam graduate): https://youtu.be/uAuGNRTt1KQ
Chris Sorsby (Sheffield Hallam graduate):https://youtu.be/J8N9AaVMiuE

16/17 Loyalty Bursary Payments

If you have received an email asking you to complete the Loyalty Bursary bank details form then please download the form here and return it to Registrar Services. The form needs to be returned to Registrar Services scan or photo and email to hestudentfinance@bradfordcollege.ac.uk or bring in person to B16 Old Building.

If you have difficulty printing the form then please call in at B16 Old Building to pick up a hard copy.

If you have not received a confirmation email but were expecting one then please email hestudentfinance@bradfordcollege.ac.uk with your full name and student ID number so that we can check your eligibility.

All HE students – 2016-2017 Verification of Personal Details

Each academic year we require you to confirm that the personal details we hold on our system are correct. This is of particular importance if you are due to graduate this year as the full name held on the system is the one that will appear on your transcripts and Certificate. There may be a charge of up to £60 to amend and reprint your Certificate.

Please log in to your Student Portal account and select the My Certification tab. If all your details are correct then confirm this using the Verify Details button. If there are any amendments required to your name or address please complete the Amendment form available on My Details tab and bring to Registrar Services, B16 Old Building

You will need to provide proof of identification for amendments to your name.

UK-China Accelerated Entrepreneurship Programme Opportunity

Following a successful bid to the British Council by the Open Innovation Team at the University of Bradford we have now been awarded a grant creating a fantastic student opportunity. We are looking for twelve higher education students who:

• Have what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur
• Are interested in running an international start-up business
• Would like a funded trip to China to receive training from leading experts in international business.
• Would like the chance to secure £2,000 investment for your new business idea in a “Dragon’s Den” in Beijing

Further details please:

• e-mail the Team at Open-Innovation@Bradford.ac.uk
• or fill out the attached application form which must be submitted by Friday 4th November, 2016 @ midnight to Open-Innovation@Bradford.ac.uk
• for more information download Briefing

Teesside University Semester 2 Results September 2016

For students who are on Teesside University awards that start in September, we will publish your Official Transcript on the Student Portal about 14 days after the Award and Progression Board. We will inform you via your College and personal email accounts when these are ready to view.

Leeds Beckett University Semester 2 Results September 2016

For students who are on Leeds Beckett University awards that start in September, we will publish your Official Transcript on the Student Portal about 14 days after the Examination Board. We will inform you via your College and personal email accounts when these are ready to view.

HNC/HND Students

For students who are on HNC/HND awards, your marks will not be released via the Student Portal at this stage. You will receive a Notification of Results about three weeks after the Board of Examiners.

Phishing Scam Targeted at University Students

The information contained within this alert is based on a high number of recent reports made to Action Fraud. The purpose of this alert is to raise awareness of a phishing scam targeted at students enlisted in the UK universities. Please Download a copy of report from National Fraud Intelligence Bureau.

Graduation 2016

Invites have been by email to all students who became eligible at the July Examination Boards. If you haven’t received yours and think you are eligible, please check your junk mail folder or else send an email from your preferred email account to graduation@bradfordcollege.ac.uk with your name and student number and asking us to check that we have the correct address for you. Please register for Graduation, even if you aren’t intending to come, so that your certificate can be posted to you.

Our usual Graduation venue, St Georges Hall, is unavailable as it is undergoing a multimillion pound refurbishment. We are delighted to be hosted by the LIFE Centre, a modern, accessible conference facility that is perfect for the needs of our Graduands and their guests. The address for the LIFE Centre is Wapping Road, Bradford BD3 0EQ.do

The Graduation website has lots of useful information about gown hire, guest certificates, photography and visa information. Please check there at https://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/graduation for the answer to any questions you might have before contacting the Graduation Team.

HE Student Withdrawal Form

At Bradford College we want to support you through your studies to help you to achieve. Advice and guidance is available on many issues that may be affecting your studies for example health problems, financial issues, personal circumstances. If you need advice on issues that are affecting your studies please visit the one stop shop for drop in services at the David Hockney Building or talk to your tutor for support. If you feel that you need to withdraw from your course or take a break from your studies, known as suspension of studies, please speak to your tutor in the first instance or come to Registrar Services, B16, Old Building. Please note that non-attendance does not constitute withdrawing from the course, you must inform Registrar Services of your withdrawal.

If after you have talked through the issues and got financial advice you need to withdraw or suspend your studies then please complete the HE Student Withdrawal Form. You can get a form from Registrar Services or Download a copy here Please bring the completed form to Registrar Services, B16, Old Building or email to registrarservices@bradfordcollege.ac.uk. You will receive a receipted copy of the form as confirmation that the form as been received. Your College account and if applicable your Student Finance England record will be updated with the withdrawal information. Your tuition fee and any funding support will be recalculated to the date that we receive your withdrawal form. Please see below the tuition fee structure for home and EU students

*It is the responsibility of the student to check the actual term dates for their course.

Getting Your Funding Released

If you are a new or returning student to a higher education course and are being funded by Student Finance England please follow these steps to get your funding released.

• Apply to Student Finance England https://www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance
• Sign and return your declaration to Student Finance England
• Returned your on-line declaration form to Student Finance England.
• Get your University or College Payment Advice to Registrar Services by email hestudentfinance@bradfordcollege.ac.uk or bring to B16, Old Building and put in the black post box
• If you have completed all of the above steps please allow at least 10 working days from when you posted your on-line declaration and if your money has not been received please contact Registrar Services on 01274 433489 for your account to be investigated.

If you need support in completing your application, have been turned down for funding or have any other queries then please get in touch as soon as possible. 01274 433489, hestudentfinance@bradfordcollege.ac.uk or drop in to Registrar Services B16, Old Building and ask to speak to someone about student finance.