Afternoon everyone, so I’m back with my bi weekly bit of fluff and general stuff.
So what’s changed since the last blog? We’ve officially reached that annoying time of the year where it’s jumper weather in the morning, but by midday on our dinner we’re dying of heat stroke, although, granted, a little earlier than anticipated.
I’ve noticed a few out in town still clinging onto summer… give it up people put your flippers away and get a coat on, autumn is here and soon spiced pumpkin lattes!
Oh yeah and there is that little thing I nearly forgot to mention, the University will soon spring back to life full of Freshers eager to get going… to the pub!
Professional Services Operating Model (PSOM)
This week the Finance and Planning leadership Forum met and discussed the Phase One Executive Report from the PSOM project and what it means to us at this stage. There is a whole plethora of materials on phase one of the project on the intranet including a video from Richard Calvert and the PSOM 2020 vision. Check it all out here.
If you have any questions about the project you can email the team here.
Finance Team Brief
Last week the Finance Team came together for the first Finance Team Brief in a while, we had an update from Jayne Hurditch at Amy’s House, Simon and Emma gave us an update on Financial Services and Management Accounting, Matt did a turn and we had Debbie Warr return with the Points Mean Prizes Quiz! Check out the slides below and Jayne’s presentation too.
Amy’s House Presentation – Sheffield Hallam Version 1
On yer bike!
Here at SHU we recognise the great health benefits of cycling and support several initiatives to get people on their bikes.
The University is taking part in Cycle September; a fun, free competition to see which workplace can get the most people riding a bike. There’s lots of exciting prizes up for grabs too! Everyone can take part – it doesn’t matter if you ride every day or haven’t been on a bike in years – and you can ride anytime, anywhere. Find out more and register here.
If you are interested but not so confident on a bike the University also run free courses on cycling proficiency, you may have also seen Bike Rehab carrying out free bike checks around the university too! For more information on the scheme and our cycling facilities visit the FD Pages.
Graduation Volunteers – the University needs YOU!
Why not volunteer for graduation for this year – all of the details for how to nominate yourself are up on the FD Graduation Site.
If you are unsure if you would like to get involved, why not take have a read of Liz Windle’s post from last year who took part in an epic 7 graduations!
University Information and Consultation Committee
This year’s nominations for the University ICC are open, get involved and stand for election. The ICC offers the opportunity for managers, trade union staff and elected staff to come together to discuss university wide issues, financial performance and other important matters such as employment matters or business strategy.
Nominations for all four positions are now open and close on 3rd October. Visit the Working Together intranet page to nominate yourself and stand for election.
Managers’ Workshop 28th September
At the end of the month the Finance and Planning managers will be taking part in our 3rd Finance and Planning Managers’ Workshop. Vanessa and Danny Hannah have been working on this one which will focus on ‘Building relationships & networks’ and ‘Becoming more agile in times of change’.
Check back on the next blog for how it went!
What’s on?
The Global Energy Race at Rother Valley Park – The New York Bakery Co is once again hosting the Global Energy Race, a one-of-a-kind running event taking place across 38 cities in 21 countries. The race will be an official Guinness World Record attempt for the most races taking place in the most cities around the globe, on a single day.
The wonderful Everyday IKEA Tour of Sheffield – Ahead of the new store opening on 28th September 2017, IKEA have brought “Wonderful Everyday Tour” to Sheffield, giving residents and visitors the chance to experience the little things in life that make the everyday more wonderful.
From the 11th to 28th September 2017, eleven mini-events and installations will be popping up in and around Sheffield, bringing the IKEA philosophy to life and giving everyone a preview of what’s to come when the new store arrives.
Food Glorious Food! The Nether Edge Food Festival has returned! The Festival kicks off tonight and will be on until 24th September. Full details are available here.
Calling all budding Farmers! This September bring all the family down to Manor Oaks Farm to learn what it would have been like to be a farmer in days gone by. Have a go at using traditional tools to really get a sense of how much hard work it would have been tending a farm.
What Else?
The Strategy in Action, Charity Update, Summer Series, Green Champion Update
