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welcome 2 Welcome to the spring edition of newview. It has been a busy few months since our last edition and the University has played host to a number of high-profile people. You can read all about Kelly Holmes’ inspiring lecture on the next page and her comments about the controversial athlete Dwain Chambers. Her strong opinions on his selection to compete for Great Britain hit the headlines all over the country and part of her lecture was broadcast on Sky News. You’ll always hear it first at Sheffield Hallam University! Our last issue featured the visit of Prince Andrew whilst this issue features his father HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, who popped in to see staff and students at the Robert Winston Building. Our cover star this month is acclaimed novelist Joanne Harris who entertained a University audience as part of the Nights Out season. You can read her thoughts on Johnny Depp and JK Rowling on page 21. I hope you enjoy spring’s newview. We would like to thank everyone for their contributions – keep them coming, and we’ll see you in June. Suzanne Lightfoot and the newview team newview’s editorial board Corporate Communications Suzanne Lightfoot 0114 225 4025 s.lightfoot@shu.ac.uk The Enterprise Centre Victoria Hainsworth 0114 225 2091 v.hainsworth@shu.ac.uk Human Resources Suzanne Duke 0114 225 4991 s.duke@shu.ac.uk Students’ Union Lisa Watts 0114 225 4144 l.j.watts@shu.ac.uk Department of Marketing Peter Gibbins 0114 225 3580 p.gibbins@shu.ac.uk Facilities Directorate Georgina Kersey 0114 225 5339 g.kersey@shu.ac.uk Student and Academic Services Julie Smith 0114 225 4270 julie.smith@shu.ac.uk Finance Matthew Parkin 0114 225 3911 m.parkin@shu.ac.uk Learning and IT Services Hazel Scott 0114 225 3967 h.scott@shu.ac.uk Faculty of Health and Wellbeing Susan Dodd 0114 225 4386 s.dodd@shu.ac.uk newview - spring 2008 Faculty of Development and Society Maxine Greaves 0114 225 5774 m.j.greaves@shu.ac.uk Liz Lye 0114 225 5658 e.f.lye@shu.ac.uk Faculty of Organisation and Management Elizabeth Owen 0114 225 2872 e.owen@shu.ac.uk Faculty of Arts, Computing, Engineering and Sciences Vicky Fillingham 0114 225 3703 v.fillingham@shu.ac.uk Kaye Burnett 0114 225 3125 k.burnett@shu.ac.uk p8 p18 In this issue... Here are just a few of the great articles to look out for in your spring edition of newview… Dame Kelly sparks debate during guest lecture - page 3 Dame Kelly Holmes spoke her mind during an inspiring visit to the University. Survivors recount horrors of Holocaust - page 6 Three people who survived the Holocaust shared their experiences with staff and students as part of Holocaust Memorial Day. Duke of Edinburgh shown cutting edge healthcare teaching - page 8 HRH Prince Philip visits the Robert Winston Building. City strips off steely image to reveal red-hot heart - page 14 Highlights from the best bits of Love2B 2008. Jamie sees the wood for the trees - page 18 Read all about entrepreneurial alumnus Jamie Chaplin-Brice who is making a name for himself with an innovative furniture business. Author talks about sweet taste of success - page 21 newview talks to best selling novelist Joanne Harris. Lighting the Flame - page 23 A special look at Sheffield's sporting innovation. What’s On - page 26 A guide to what’s coming up at Sheffield Hallam University and beyond over the next few months. p14 p21 Dame Kelly sparks debate during guest lecture Double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes sparked a national media debate when she spoke out against Dwain Chambers during a guest lecture at Sheffield Hallam University. Speaking before a 400-strong audience in the Pennine Theatre last month, the gold medallist said that letting a confessed cheat compete for Great Britain casts a cloud over the whole country. ‘Each case (drugs) is different,’ she said. ‘But in his case I don’t believe he should be running. This was an athlete who went to America, knowingly took a drug that was undetectable at the time, got caught, admitted he’d taken drugs then went on to say that you can’t win anything without taking drugs. And then goes and competes again, I presume because he wants to win. ‘I don’t believe he should be running because you are representing your country. I don’t think it puts us in a good light as a country allowing a cheat, who has admitted he’s a cheat, to represent us. There are so many other people like myself who are completely dedicated, focused, committed and went through so many things to try and be the best you can be and then there’s other people knowingly cheating. I don’t think it’s right.’ An ambassador for the 2012 London Olympics, Kelly also urged people to get behind the games. ‘It’s a chance for everyone to get behind what is the biggest showcase for sport on earth and we are so lucky to have that come to our country. The Olympic spirit is so powerful that you can’t really describe it unless you’ve been there. The best thing about it is that everyone will get to experience a bit of that. Believe me it is going to be the best event ever and that is why I am a 2012 ambassador. It is going to inspire a new generation and put us back on the sporting map. I hope we live up to what we say we’re going to do.’ Dame Kelly also toured the University’s world renowned sports facilities and met staff and students from the Centre for Sport and Exercise Science. Kelly used her own inspirational journey to encourage the audience to make their own dreams come true. ‘When you've got something you really want to achieve in life it is down to you to make it happen. Of course you rely on a team of people to help you get there but it has to come from within and you have to make that decision. ‘My life totally changed when I became double Olympic champion in terms of all the opportunities I’ve been given. It has given me a voice to help other people be the best they can be. If you experience one little thing in your life that makes you feel proud, remember it forever.’ feature Dame Kelly meets staff and students at the Centre for Sport and Exercise Science. Dame Kelly Holme’s guest lecture sparked a national media debate. 3
4 European student union set to take on the world A European union between students from Sheffield and Poland is aiming to take on the world in an international competition. Talented design students from the Faculty of Arts, Computing Engineering and Sciences and the Academy of Applied Art in Krakow are working together to create an innovative new radiator system for the global manufacturer Therma. The budding designers recently teamed up in Poland to work on their plans. They picked the brains of top psychologists, creative writers and representatives from Therma to make sure their project would be the one raising temperatures. Design professor Paul Chamberlain said, ‘The visit was an integral part of the project but also provided an opportunity to develop ongoing collaborative links between the two institutions. ‘MA design at Sheffield has an international focus and recognises the importance that design students need to reflect on their role and contribution to society from a global perspective.’ An exhibition of work developed by the multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural groups of students working together, was held at End Gallery at the Psalter Lane Campus earlier this year. MA Design students have been to Krakow as part of an international competition. news and views Changes to the Local Government pension scheme The Local Government Pension Scheme, administered for the University by the South Yorkshire Pension Authority, is changing. The changes, which apply to both existing and new members, come into effect from 1 April 2008. Contributing members of the pension scheme on the 31 March 2008 will automatically become members of the new scheme. Why are the pension schemes changing? One of the main reasons is that people are living longer and receiving their pensions for longer. This means that the cost of pension schemes is rising. The government has therefore made changes to ensure that the scheme can remain affordable whilst still providing a good level of pension benefits for current and future employees. Overall, the new look final salary scheme will provide many enhanced benefits and continue to be an excellent pension scheme to be in. What are the changes? Final salary pension will now be calculated on 1/60th of final pay for each year of membership in the scheme from 1st April 2008, which is a more generous calculation than the current 1/80th scheme. Employee contribution rates for existing members who are currently paying six per cent, and for all new members, will be tiered according to the following table based on whole time equivalent pay at the beginning of each financial year: Band Whole time pay of Contribution rate 1 £0 - £12,000 5.5% 2 More than £12,000 and up to £14,000 5.8% 3 More than £14,000 and up to £18,000 5.9% 4 More than £18,000 and up to £30,000 6.5% 5 More than £30,000 and up to £40,000 6.8% 6 More than £40,000 and up to £75,000 7.2% 7 More than £75,000 7.5% The band ranges will be increased each April in line with the rise in the Retail Prices Index. The University’s Human Resources Department is currently working with Northgate Payroll to assess each member’s contribution tier in preparation for the scheme changes. Current policies and processes are also being reviewed to ensure they reflect the changes. For more information on changes to the scheme including extra benefits and retirement ages check the Local Government Pensions Schemes Website at www.lgps.org.uk The University opens a new overseas office Sheffield Hallam opens India office By Rebecca Crookes The University’s international reputation has received a boost with the opening of its own office in New Delhi, India. Kalpana Das has joined the University in the post of India Country Coordinator, in collaboration with MB Educational Consultants. She will work with the International Office and all four faculties to further develop and market the overseas presence, including student recruitment and partnership activities. The key responsibilities of the India office will be to develop and conclude agreements with education institutions, businesses and industry contacts, develop and implement a marketing plan to raise the University’s profile throughout India, International development officer Anna Lilley and Kalpana Das support and build on existing relationships with educational recruitment agents, strengthen relationships and engage in activities with our Indian alumni. Kalpana joins the team after a long and successful period employed with the British Council India. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge about UK higher education recruitment and development work in the Indian sub – continent and is already proving to be an invaluable asset in efforts to recruit undergraduate and postgraduate students. She has already settled into her role and is looking forward to the year ahead. She said, ‘My experience with Sheffield Hallam so far has been challenging and exciting. Making links with Indian institutes, universities and agents, meeting key people, building and maintaining relationships, counselling students at education exhibitions and travelling extensively has certainly kept me busy. I am looking forward to the challenges 2008 will bring, in particular focusing on working towards developing partnerships with schools and higher education institutions to strengthen Sheffield Hallam’s image within India.’ The India office will also be getting involved in developing and producing marketing materials and direct student recruitment and will soon welcome two new members to the team. For more information about the India office and Sheffield Hallam’s activities in India and other overseas markets please contact the International Office at international@shu.ac.uk Pedal power your way to work Keep fit, save money and cut down on your carbon emissions by investing in pedal power. The University is underlining its commitment to a healthier, safer and less congested city by teaming up with Halfords to offer a Cycle2Work Scheme from April. As part of a government initiative to promote health and sustainability, the University can buy bicycles for employees who want to use them to commute to work, on the agreement that they repay the cost over a 12-month period. Staff can choose any bike to suit their needs, providing it is used primarily for travelling to and from work. Halfords Cycle2Work offers the widest range of bikes of any scheme provider and a selection can be found at www.halfords.com. They also offer a special order service on 08450 778 850 for employees who cannot find the bike of their dreams in store. For more information, visit our staff benefits site https://staff.shu.ac.uk/hr/staffbenefits/cycle 2work.asp 5
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