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The University of Bradford - Confronting Inequality: Celebrating Diversity™
Welcome ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Staying in Touch ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
Support for All Your Needs on Campus ..................................................................................................... 4
The Hub Student Support Centre......................................................................................................................... 4
Study at the University ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Learner Support Services ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Welfare............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
International Students............................................................................................................................................. 15
Accommodation Services....................................................................................................................................... 17
Counselling Service.................................................................................................................................................... 18
Health Service ............................................................................................................................................................... 19
Eye Clinic .......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Disability Service ........................................................................................................................................................ 21
Nursery ............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Religious Advisers ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
Safety and Environment ......................................................................................................................................... 24
Social and Leisure Time .................................................................................................................................... 28
University of Bradford Union (UBU) .............................................................................................................. 29
Finance ............................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Funding Your Course and Financial Assistance ....................................................................................... 33
Managing Your Money – From the Money Doctors ............................................................................... 40
Living on Your Own ................................................................................................................................................ 42
Property Checklist ...................................................................................................................................................... 46
University Fees, Policy and Regulations ................................................................................................ 48
Fees and Monies Due to the University ........................................................................................................ 48
Ordinances, Regulations and University Policy ....................................................................................... 49
Other Useful Information .................................................................................................................................. 54
Useful Dates.................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Campus Maps ................................................................................................................................................................ 56
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Bradford derives its name from Broad Ford; it was the crossing point of a large stream, which still runs under the city centre (one of the
tributaries runs past the Phoenix Building).
Bradford is mentioned in the Domesday Book, and possibly dates back to Roman Times (there are remains of Roman buildings at Ilkley,
a short train journey from Bradford). Bradford was involved in the Civil War (1642 to 1646) and beating off a Royalist attempt to seize
Bradford in October 1642. Bolling Hall, a couple of miles from the city centre, was the Royalist stronghold and is really worth a visit.
Bradford’s fortune was made from wool, and as you walk around the city you will see large mills and warehouses which were built for
the industry. The Little Germany area of the city centre is especially famous for its wonderful buildings. The wool merchants were very
wealthy, which led to the buildings like City Hall and the Wool Exchange (go in for a coffee and admire the interior).
Saltaire, four miles from the city centre, is worth a visit too. It was built by Sir Titus Salt in 1853. He built a Mill and a village to house his
employees away from the grime and sickness of industrial Bradford. Saltaire is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Mill is now home to the
1853 Art Gallery which has a fantastic display of artwork from the world-renowned painter and son of Bradford, David Hockney.
We are really proud that Bradford has been chosen as UNESCO’s first city of film. The National Media Museum is in Bradford city centre and
is one of the most visited national museums outside London and has five floors of exhibitions and three cinemas including the giant 3D
IMAX screen. A number of our media students use the museum in their studies. A great way to spend an afternoon and entry is free! (They
do charge for the cinema.)
Bradford is truly diverse, with people from all over the world making this great northern city their home. The friendly attitude of the local
people and the host of thriving cultural venues make Bradford a wonderful student city.
It is important to keep in contact; all students are given an email address so check your email on a regular basis. This is how your
Department, The Hub and other areas of the University will contact you.
Keep in contact with your department; you should inform them if you are ill, cannot attend lectures, tutorials or labs.
If you are on placement you can contact The Hub for letters, Council Tax Certificates, or for the information we have available for you.
You can also email hub@bradford.ac.uk or phone us on 01274 232233.
If you have a problem - contact someone. There are email addresses and phone numbers in this book. If you are still not sure who to
contact, contact The Hub. We will be able to help you. The phone numbers are the Bradford code from within the UK. University
numbers start with the prefix 23, so if you are calling a University number from an internal phone you only need to dial the last four
digits.
Look at the University website, it has loads of information to help you, along with ways to contact people. Many departments, including
The Hub, update websites regularly.
If you need to make a complaint, email complaints@bradford.ac.uk
But most of all, enjoy your time at University. Join a club or society, visit the beautiful countryside, join in and have fun!
And, oh yes, remember to contact your family and friends!
The Hub is the University’s Student Support Centre and provides a central reception where students can receive information
and guidance from our ‘Front of House’ staff. There is also an Information Pod where you can find a range of leaflets and
information. Unipol (student accommodation) is located in one of the Pods by the main entrance.
Who is located in The Hub?
 Admissions for undergraduate and postgraduate students
 PBS (Points-Based System) Team
 Course Enquiries
 Education Liaison
 International Office
 Payzone
 Student Administration and Support
What services are available within The Hub?
 Council Tax exemption certificates and letters
 Student Confirmation/Registration Letters e.g. Bank Letter, Visa letters
 Enquiries regarding change of records
 Information and advice on University accommodation
 Assistance from the International Student Adviser
 Course details
 Enrolment information
 Award Ceremony information
 Copy and/or replacement certificate and transcript requests
 Certifying University-produced documents
(£2 per copy)
 Replacing staff/student cards (£10 if lost)
 Financial transactions e.g. paying tuition fees at the Payzone
 Access to Learning Funds/Short-term loans/Financial Relief – initial enquiries and receipt of applications
 Advice on finance and funding support
 Submission of thesis and basic research queries
 Bursaries and Scholarships
 Tuition fee queries
 Other general enquiries and signposting to other departments
Drop-in sessions
In addition to the service provided by the ‘Front of House’ staff, drop-in sessions with the Accommodation Office; Student
Administration and Support – Research; the International Office; the Financial Support Team; The Money Doctors; Unipol and the local
Police Officer are also available.
FIXED DROP-IN SESSIONS IN THE HUB DURING
TERM TIME
Study abroad
Wednesday, 2pm to 4pm
The Virtual Hub is available through the University website, enabling off-campus and out of hours access for students, 24 hours a day, 7
days a week. The online facility will offer similar services to The Hub on campus.
Virtual Hub can be found at
www.bradford.ac.uk/hub
Who can use The Hub?
The Hub is open to all students, staff and visitors – anyone who needs information.
WHAT ARE THE OPENING HOURS?*
The Hub (Term-time)
Payzone (Term-time)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9am – 5pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9am – 4.45pm
Wednesday
10am – 5pm
Wednesday
10am – 4.45pm
The Hub (Non Term-time)
Payzone (Non Term-time)
Monday to Friday
10am – 4pm
Monday to Friday
10am – 4pm
* Subject to change
CONTACT INFO:
How to contact The Hub
The Hub can be contacted in the following ways:
@ hub@bradford.ac.uk
 01274 232233
 01274 236974
 The postal address is:
The Hub – Student Support Centre
University of Bradford
Richmond Road
Bradford
BD7 1DP
 www.bradford.ac.uk/hub
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Evolve with our E-Campus
What is ‘E’-Strategy all about and how will it benefit me?
E-nabling: E-Strategy is all about creating a web-enabled campus for all students which is supported by the latest innovations in
technology such as mobile computing, wireless networking, and utilising online tools such as blogs and wikis. Flexible learning in your
time, at your pace.
E-quipping: E-Strategy is all about equipping you with the technology and support you need for your time as a student. We want your
experience as a student to be as stress-free and manageable as possible from enrolment right through to graduation.
E-volving: Whatever your level of technological mastery, from beginner to advanced, we have support on campus every step of the way
to develop or evolve your key skills during your time with the University. Learner Support Services hold regular courses in many
different areas; for more information please visit: www.bradford.ac.uk/lss/lssworkshops
What can I look forward to on campus?
 Wireless hotspots: there are currently over 80 wireless basestations on campus (look out for the RoamNet logo) which indicate
internet access is available
 Administration online: You can now re-enrol online through the main website at
www.bradford.ac.uk to save time and hassle
 Innovative electronic learning materials: Substantial investments have been made in developing innovative electronic learning
materials to improve your learning experience and environment whilst here at Bradford. These include access to academic course
materials along with online materials to support your skills development
Wireless roaming
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RoamNet provides free internet access via wireless hotspots and wired connections on campus. Students can connect to RoamNet with
their own laptop, mobile device or Smartphone. Areas covered include libraries, open spaces, social spaces, meeting rooms and lecture
rooms.
Look out for the RoamNet symbol to see where this is available.
FACTS:
RoamNet is available at City Campus and the School of Management.
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Many RoamNet areas have mains power outlets so laptops and PDAs can be charged.
Visit RoamNet at: www.bradford.ac.uk/lss/it-services/roamnet
Online payments
Online payments –
https://epay.bradford.ac.uk/epay/
EPay provides an easy service for new students to make advance tuition fee payments, and allows existing students to pay outstanding
invoices and other related University fees. There is also the option to set up an instalment plan. EPay requires your unique University of
Bradford student number (known as your UB number) for all students, even if not registered yet.
EPay is a safe and secure online service that is available 24 hours a day. Once a successful payment has been made an automatic email
receipt will be sent to the selected email address.
Library
The Library offers self-service facilities for borrowing and returning books whenever the building is open. Loans can be renewed either by
the web or by phone on a 24/7 basis (provided that they have not been requested by another reader).
Many information sources, such as e-journals, are now held electronically and can be accessed on a 24/7 basis using the Library
catalogue or the eResources and Databases link on the Library’s home page.
A self-service kiosk in each Library enables payment for photocopying, using your UB Card. This facility will shortly extend to printing
and payment of fines.
Your student card has a built-in microchip which you will need to use to gain access to the Library. It will be also be used for car parking
and access to secure areas on campus.
Support for you on and off campus
Blackboard is the University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
 Discussion boards in Blackboard and other electronic tools allow you to continue learning outside of your class sessions
 Most lecturers provide electronic copies of slides and handouts on Blackboard enabling access to materials anytime, anywhere;
particularly useful for students with accessibility issues
 The majority of lecture rooms are fitted with high-quality projectors and DVD players for use with a laptop or fixed PCs
Text Messaging Services – for example, to alert you to when a lecture has been cancelled.
www.braduni.mobi is our new website designed to work on any basic mobile phone with a web browser. The site offers a range of
useful services, from getting around campus to accessing learning resources.
Exciting new projects
Exciting new teaching methods and communication such as:
 Podcasting (Audio recording of lectures to enable download and replay)
 Blogs (Weblogs)
 Wikis (A collaborative shared workspace whose content can be edited by someone who has access to it)

Computer-aided Assessment (Exams taken using a computer)
CONTACT INFO:
For further details on IT-related training opportunities please visit:
 www.bradford.ac.uk/lss/lssworkshops
For details on the range of IT support please visit:
 www.bradford.ac.uk/lss/it-services/
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is a range of professional staff working in Careers, Disability Services, the Counselling Service, Library Services, IT and Customer
Services who work alongside students to support and enable them to be effective in their learning, produce and engage with highquality research and enhance their personal development opportunities throughout their time with us at the University.
We provide:
 A range of study environments and services in the city campus library, Student Central and in our School of Management library
 Opening hours throughout the year that reflect a range of study needs
 Books, journals and online information services to support learning and research
 Academic and technical guidance, with access to computing and a range of self-service functions in the city campus library
 Seminars, workshops and professional expertise to help with study skills, personal development and career planning
 Confidential advice from trained advisers to help students achieve their potential and get back on track when things go wrong
Please explore the range of information on our website www.bradford.ac.uk/lss, or come and visit us in the city campus J B Priestley Library,
Student Central or School of Management & Law library.
We always welcome feedback from service users and you can suggest improvements or modifications, or pay us a compliment about our
services via the form at www.bradford.ac.uk/lss/feedback.php or by completing the feedback forms at any of the above locations. Just pop
them in the red post-boxes.
We look forward to helping you achieve your potential at Bradford!
IT services
We have extensive computing facilities and clusters www.bradford.ac.uk/lss/it-services/clusters.php, all running Windows 7 with
CD-ROM drives and a minimum of 512 MB RAM. All PCs are never more than 4 years old.
PCs in F42 Richmond Building are available 24 hours per day most days. Check for available PCs at www.bradford.ac.uk/lss/itservices/computers.php
During term-time, the J B Priestley Library is open 24 hours Monday to Friday and from 08:45 to 21:00 and at weekends; any changes to
the opening hours can be found on this website www.bradford.ac.uk/lss/opening/
Here you can use computing facilities, photocopiers and printers, and top up your photocopying and printing credits. UBorrow is our 24hour laptop loan scheme available from the ground floor enquiry desk in the city campus library during staffed opening hours.
You’re welcome to use your laptop in areas of the University, including the J B Priestley Building, that are RoamNet-enabled, using
wireless and cabled technology. Connection is at broadband-like speeds. If you have any hardware or connection problems, come along
to our PC Clinics – but remember to book an appointment first, by emailing ictservicedesk@bradford.ac.uk or by phoning 01274
233333.
Webmail, webmail.brad.ac.uk is the email service we use at the University. You will automatically have an account and, because it’s
web-based, you can access your email on or off campus at any time. Please remember to check your email frequently so you don’t miss
important messages. See www.bradford.ac.uk/lss/it-services/email. Do not open attachments from sources you do not recognise and
never respond to emails asking you to confirm your email account details. These are not genuine - the University would never ask you
for this information via email..
About UoB - is free software for most Smartphones, and a web-based version for all other mobiles. Access University maps, systems and
news, as well as keeping track of your friends. Visit www.braduni.mobi on your mobile phone to also get:
 directions on campus
 up-to-date information on PC availability
 staff contact details
Normal data charges apply - please check with your supplier.
Need help with getting to grips with PCs at the University, or with using Word or Excel or other applications or learning tools? We run
Student Workshops – www.bradford.ac.uk/lss/lssworkshops/index.php?section=it
If you need any one-to-one IT help you can also
drop in to the enquiry desk on the ground floor of the J B Priestley Library, or email
lsshelp@bradford.ac.uk, or tel: 233301 to speak to someone or make an appointment with one of the IT Advisers.
WANT TO
KNOW MORE?
Go to our website www.bradford.ac.uk/lss for more details to help you on your way!
Learner Development Unit (LDU)
The LDU is here to support you with academic study skills, interpersonal skills and maths. Our small, friendly team provides positive
support for all learners in areas such as time management, confidence building, writing skills or simply developing your maths. Whether
you are new to studying, returning to study after a break or just wanting to improve your grades, the LDU is here for you.
Our advisers are able to help you on a one-to-one basis, and we also offer academic skills or maths help in small groups if you prefer. We
provide advice via email learner-development@
bradford.ac.uk) as well as telephone
(01274 236849).
To help you develop your skills we run a full programme of workshops during the academic year. All the information about these can be
found in the plastic wallet you get at induction and online. We really do tailor our provision to suit you – there is no limit to the number
of times you can access our services! Whether you need an answer to a one-off question or would prefer an individualised ten-week
programme to improve your overall academic performance – our provision is free, flexible and most of all works! We also support your
skills development outside of your studies by providing training for course reps and other volunteers.
We offer weekly drop-in sessions. Contact our reception to find out what times they are running each week. We are based in room B0.23
in Chesham Building. If you can’t make it on to campus during the day we can support you with an evening or weekend appointment if
you prefer, or with telephone or email advice.
You may already have seen some of the online resources we have produced for you on our website, www.bradford.ac.uk/learnerdevelopment/ but if not, check them out.
So, whether you just need to see a friendly face following some disappointing marks, a tutor has suggested you improve your essaywriting skills or you just want to be able to do your best, our team is here to help. We look forward to meeting you at some point!
OUR TEAM
Michael Cross: Senior Adviser (Maths)
Becka Colley: Dean of Students
Russell Delderfield: Academic Skills Adviser
Helen Jackson: Numeracy Adviser
Mark Dawson: Development Co-ordinator
Annie Jamieson: Academic Skills Adviser
Marion Bowman: Academic Skills Adviser
Ceri Halfacree: Information Assistant
Ruth Lefever: Research Associate
Sara Blagbrough: Student Safety and Welfare Co-ordinator
CONTACT INFO:
@ learner-development@bradford.ac.uk
 www.bradford.ac.uk/learnerdevelopment
 01274 236849
Personal tutors
During your studies at the University, you will be given a personal (or academic) tutor. The role of the personal tutor varies from course
to course, but generally they are there to provide support for module choices, make sure you are adjusting to university-level studies
OK, and to provide an academic perspective on any academic-related issues you might have. A personal tutor is a good person to have a
chat with if you need some help with your course, want another perspective on what pathways to choose on your degree, or simply need
to unpick some of the more tricky lecture notes you have taken. However, they are not there to provide counselling, deal with emotional
or pastoral issues or provide in-depth study support - we have an excellent counselling service who provide emotional support and the
Learner Development Unit (LDU) provides study support.
I think I have made a mistake
I am studying the wrong course!
Time to take stock, why is it the wrong course?
Do you need help with a certain aspect of your studies? See Learner Development Unit.
Is there a certain area that is hard for you to get your head around? Speak to your lecturer.
Is the course bringing up issues that you have had problems with in the past? Go along to Counselling.
Above all – talk to your School; there could be another course in the School that is more suitable for the direction you want to go in.
I want to change course and study something totally different
This can have implications, but not necessarily if you sort this out in your first year.
If you are a home student with funding from Student Finance England/Wales/Northern Ireland or SAAS you may find that you will have
to pay some of your fees, depending which year you are in. Talk to The Hub.
If you are an international student this may have visa implications, so talk to the International Student Adviser at The Hub or The Visa
Adviser in the Students’ Union Advice Centre.
Get advice from the Careers Advisory Service or Student Support at the School of Health Studies if you are studying an NHS-funded
course.
I want to withdraw from University
Again there are implications – see above; ensure that you discuss your situation with someone.
Tell The Hub, and tell your department by letter or email. Your tuition fees will be adjusted based on the date that you tell us. We may
need to charge an administration fee too. For further details, please contact The Hub (hub-records@bradford.ac.uk; tel 01274
235050)
Have you signed a contact for your accommodation? You will be required to pay the balance outstanding to the end of the contract.
Career Development Services
Welcome to the University! Now you’ve arrived on campus, thinking about your ‘career’ might not be the first thing on your mind – we
understand that! However, we do more than ‘careers’ and we can help you in lots of different ways.
Part-time/vacation work from our JobShop
Need some cash? Looking for some work experience? If you are on the hunt for a part-time or vacation job, then you need to use our Jobs Online
database.
The jobs we advertise are varied in type of work, numbers of hours and length of contract. All of them, though, are a good source of both
income and work experience.
The University recommends that you work no more than 15 hours per week during term-time so that it does not affect your studies.
How to find vacancies
Go to www.careers.brad.ac.uk/jobsonline (this is the online vacancy database managed by Careers and updated daily with a wide range
of jobs)
 Register by giving yourself a username and password – this only takes a minute and you only have to do it once
 When it asks you what you want to do, look under vacancies and select part-time/casual work and the location you wish to search for
 Amend your search for the type of work you are interested in, the salary, duration of work and much more
 You can also set up email ‘alerts’ for vacancies of your choosing. Simply select ‘edit email prefs’ under ‘personal details’
If you see a job you like the look of, act fast! Getting part-time work is very competitive!
Want a casual job on campus?
The Career Service also manages the University Work Register. We operate like a recruitment agency for University departments,
providing temporary staff to help them cope at busy times of the year, and in emergencies. University staff rely on Careers to select
students for them with the appropriate skills, so you have to apply to be selected to join the Register.
The University Work Register is a great way of getting flexible, short-term work but it does not guarantee ongoing employment
throughout the year.
How to apply for the University Work Register
The University Work Register usually takes applications once a year.
Keep an eye on the Careers website
www.careers.brad.ac.uk/jobshop – at the beginning of the academic year as we advertise when we are opening up the Register to
new applicants. We will also list it as a vacancy on our Jobs Online database.
We look for applicants who are willing to consider any kind of short-term work, including clerical, catering, manual, etc.
CVs, applications and interviews
Found the job you want to apply for? It doesn’t matter what kind of job – part-time, vacation, placement or graduate, we can help you get
your CV up to date, show you how to complete online applications and improve your interview techniques. Contact us to book an
appointment.
Information, advice and guidance
Need guidance? Not sure where your course will lead you? Not sure what you want to do when you graduate? Know what you want to
do but don’t know how to achieve it? An appointment with a Career Development Adviser can kick-start your career planning and give
you practical help with all aspects of job-seeking. It’s never too early to start planning!
45-minute confidential appointments available – book in advance
20-minute ‘Drop-in Duty’ for shorter queries – book on the day
Contact us to book an appointment (see details below)
Need information?
Come to the Careers Service in Student Central and access our wide range of up-to-date careers information and publications, including
individual occupational profiles. Whether you are trying to find out about jobs, further study, working abroad, voluntary work, ethical
careers or anything else ‘careers’-related, we will do our best to help.
Our 2 computer clusters are available for you to use for careers-related purposes. As well as MS Office and the internet, we also have
some specialist programs, such as practice psychometric tests and a database of international opportunities.
Employability skills
Now that more and more people are gaining degrees, employers are looking for something over and above your academic achievements.
We run workshops throughout the academic year on practical areas such as CVs, Interviews, Presentation Skills and Assessment
Centres, and more skills-based areas such as Communication Skills, Team Working, and Action Planning.
Modules
Get academic credit for your career planning!
We run a range of degree-specific career-planning modules. Contact us for more details.
CONTACT INFO:
 01274 234991 (or extension 4991 if
you’re phoning internally)
 01274 236200
@ careers@bradford.ac.uk
 www.careers.brad.ac.uk
Drop in!
We’re based in Student Central.
Open:
Term: 9am – 6pm Monday to Thursday, 9am – 4pm Fridays; these times may vary for short periods during the vacations.
The Library
The main library is located at the heart of the campus in the J B Priestley Building, with a branch library for management and law at the
School of Management.
During term-time the J B Priestley Library is open 24 hours Monday to Friday and from 08.45 to 21.00 at the weekend. Details of
opening hours for both libraries can be found at
www.bradford.ac.uk/library/opening as well as being displayed in each library.
Undergraduates may borrow up to eight books at any one time. The loan periods vary by anticipated use; loans can be renewed if no
other reader has requested the book.
Much information is now accessed electronically; you will automatically be provided with an Athens username and password when you
first register; Athens identification is required to access many of our electronic resources. Both libraries are wireless-enabled in
addition to having clusters of desktop PCs.
Various working environments are provided including silent study areas and bookable group work rooms (JBPL only). Photocopiers are
provided in both libraries.
Extensive support for students is provided by our team of subject librarians; find out who yours is at
www.bradford.ac.uk/library/contact. This URL will also give you additional useful contacts who can assist you in your use of the
library.
The University Language Centre
The University Language Centre offers English language tuition for students whose native language is not English, help and support in language
and academic writing skills for native speakers of English, and tuition in a range of modern foreign languages.
Pre-sessional courses are offered in the summer, and 30-week and 15-week IELTS preparation courses are also offered.
The International Foundation Programme, a year-long, full-time course, is also taught and administered by the University Language Centre. The
aim of this course is to raise the standard of English of students who would be accepted on degree courses by the University’s Schools, but
whose English is not of the appropriate academic level.
Structured and “drop-in” English support classes are available for all students. Tests to determine the level of support required take place at
the start of each semester and at other times when required.
Individual or group bespoke courses in English and a variety of other languages within the University and for external organisations can
also be arranged. Tuition can also be arranged for staff.
An MA/MEd degree in TESOL and Applied Linguistics had its first intake in September 2005.
For further information about fees, services, and general enquiries, please contact the University Language Centre.
CONTACT INFO:
Departmental Administrator
Paula Frost
 C101 Richmond Building
@ ulc@bradford.ac.uk
 01274 234574
We warmly welcome students from over 100 different countries to our University each year. When you first arrive, it is natural that you
may have worries about how quickly you will settle in to university life away from your home country; you may be wondering about
possible different customs; how your studies will progress; whether you will have enough money; how you will renew your visa and a
million and one other things! If you have any questions and queries, no matter how ordinary they may seem, your point of contact is the
International Student Adviser based in The Hub. We also have an additional Adviser who can offer confidential and independent advice
on academic matters (see all contact details below). We work closely with colleagues in Student Administration and Support, the UBU
Advice Centre (which is where our visa and immigration adviser is based), the Students’ Union, the University Language Centre, the
Careers Service and the Counselling Service to provide the best help we possibly can to all our international students.
On arrival, we hope you will have the opportunity to join in with the orientation events for international students in Welcome Week, as
these will provide you with some very useful tips, information and advice that will help you during your time at the University. The
information sessions continue during the year, and all international students will receive regular emails to update you with relevant
information and items of interest.
It is not all about study! We hope that all students will participate fully in University life, and there are many opportunities for you to
take part in sports activities of many kinds, join clubs, societies and volunteer groups. We also run regular day trips for international
students, and these give you the opportunity to visit places of historical and cultural interest, our beautiful countryside and coastline,
and famous towns and cities whilst you are in the UK.
Keep an eye on our website www.bradford.ac.uk/international for lots of useful information.
ADVISERS’ CONTACT DETAILS:
International Student Adviser
Sue Baker
 The Hub, Richmond Building
 01274 233080
@ s.m.baker@bradford.ac.uk
Available: drop-in sessions daily at The Hub 12 noon - 2pm and by appointment.
Adviser to International Students, specialising in advice on academic matters
Professor Hadj Benkreira
 B2.35 Chesham Building
 01274 233721
@ h.benkreira@bradford.ac.uk
Available generally or by appointment
Visa and Immigration Adviser
Naheeda Kauser
 UBU Advice Centre, Student Central
 01274 233248
@ n.kauser8@bradford.ac.uk
Tier 4 Visas
If you are here on a Tier 4 visa, make sure that you know all about the regulations that you must keep to.
Students must:
Keep the University updated with their address and telephone details (you can update these on e-vision at any time, if you move to a
new address or phone number).
Make sure you attend your lectures, seminars and tutorials, appointments with your supervisor, hand in coursework on time, and attend
your exams (these are your ‘expected interactions’ with the University). If you are going on a placement, study abroad, field trip, or resubmitting your dissertation this also applies to you (your department will explain what you need to do).
If there is an avoidable reason why you have to miss any of your ‘expected interactions’ you must inform your department (your
department will let you know which email address to use).
Make good progress on your course. If you need to apply for an extension of your visa in order to complete your course, the UK Border
Agency (UKBA) will only grant you a visa to re-sit or re-take any module or part of your course twice.
Do not work more than 20 hours per week during term time (we recommend no more than 15 hours per week so that your work does
not interfere with your studies).
Register with the police if it is stated on your student visa that you need to do so.
Always make sure that your student visa is valid (if you need to extend your visa to complete your studies, start making arrangements
approximately 2 to 3 months before the expiry date of the visa)
www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/info_sheets/protect_t4_status.php
Studying Abroad
Ever thought about spending some of your time as a student abroad?
Each year the University of Bradford encourages students to gain experience of studying abroad for up to a year. The University
recognises the need for preparing graduates for life and work in an increasingly global environment. There are many opportunities to
study at one of our many partner institutions in Europe and many other parts of the world. Many courses are taught in English and
therefore students do not necessarily require language skills to be able to study abroad. We offer a wide range of programmes to suit
everyone ranging from a few weeks abroad up to one year. For students who are keen to learn and develop another language, then we
have a good range of partners in European countries where you can study and develop your language skills. In addition to this, we also
have access to programmes in non-EU countries too, such as China, Korea and Japan.
Therefore if you fancy a change of scenery and want to experience what it is like to study and live in another country, then you may be
able to do so. Pick up a brochure at The Hub or call in at the Study Abroad drop-in session at The Hub every Wednesday during term
time 2pm to 4pm.
See also www.bradford.ac.uk/international
CONTACT INFO:
Erasmus and IVSP Co-ordinator
Sue Bunney
 The Hub, Richmond Building
 01274 235703
@ s.bunney@bradford.ac.uk
The University Accommodation Service offers accommodation in the newly opened student village, The Green, located on the city
campus site. It has been designed with a community village feel in mind but has great connectivity with the city centre which is just a 5minute walk away. Regular bus services pass by the Village into the city centre, from where there are great transport connections to
other local cities - Leeds, Manchester and the beautiful surrounding countryside such as the Yorkshire Dales.
At the centre of the Village is ‘The Orchard’, where the Accommodation and Management office, launderette and a small retail/coffee
shop are located.
The Village has 1,026 rooms arranged in apartment and townhouse blocks which are set around a central water feature - a biodiversity
pond which reuses rainwater, provides a home for a number of animal and plant species and acts as a passive coolant in summer.
There are lots of places to meet, socialise and relax within the attractive landscaped gardens which help create an enjoyable place to live.
There are built-in barbeque sets, external seating and grassed areas. The Townhouses have patio doors at the back that lead onto
grassed areas so they really have their own garden.
CONTACT INFO:
 The Orchard, The Green
@ accommodation@bradford.ac.uk
 01274 234883/235501
Unipol
Private Accommodation
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, established in 1975, to help students find the best housing they can, to drive up standards
and to be a beacon of good practice for other housing suppliers.
 Use their website to search for properties
 More than 2,000 bed spaces available throughout the year
 Best choice of student properties in Bradford
 Accredited properties, so you get protection covering more than just the national legal requirements
 Advice and guidance on housing-related matters
 Use the student2student noticeboard on the website to advertise rooms you have available, search for housemates, or look for rooms
available
 A free solicitor service is available for housing-related issues
Visit their website for full details:
www.unipol.org.uk/bradford/
CONTACT INFO:
@ info@unipol.bradford.ac.uk
 01274 235899
 www.unipol.org.uk/bradford
Counselling takes place throughout the year at the Counselling Service which is situated in Student Central, University Campus:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
9am – 5pm
Thursday
9am – 7pm
Drop-in sessions are offered every weekday during term-time at:
The Counselling Service,
Student Central, University Campus
Monday to Friday 1pm – 2pm
Westbrook Building, Bradford College
Weekdays 12.15pm – 1.15pm
Please check details of the Drop-in Service at Bradford College on:
01274 235750
The Student Health Centre, Laisteridge Lane site
Thursdays 1pm – 2pm
Drop-in is available to students who wish to establish some form of contact with the Counselling Service without necessarily going
through the usual appointments system.
This benefits students who might want to make use of a short time slot (approximately 30 minutes) in order to see whether or not they
want to come for counselling. Alternatively, they might find this initial contact is sufficient. A counsellor will be available for the full
hour on a Monday to Friday basis, and will see people who present at reception on a first-come first-served basis, or you can book a slot
up to 24 hours in advance. Alternatively you can book an appointment with a counsellor at other times.
We aim to provide an understanding atmosphere where students can talk CONFIDENTIALLY and in PRIVATE about any matter which
is causing concern. All of our counsellors adhere to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Ethical Framework.
If you experience a psychological difficulty that seriously affects your ability to study, it is really important that you inform your
department and/or Doctor (GP) as well as coming to talk to a Counsellor. This will help to ensure that you get the support that you
need.
CONTACT INFO:
The Counselling Service
@ counselling@bradford.ac.uk
 01274 235750
Text: 07749 820070
 www.bradford.ac.uk/counselling
The Union Mall, Student Central
 Behind JBP Library, downstairs next to
the Students’ Union Advice Centre
Drop-In Service at Bradford College
 Westbrook Building, Bradford College
 01274 235750
OUR TEAM
Doctors:
Dr Graham Sanderson
Dr Belinda Horsman
Dr Raj Chander
Dr Jennifer Preston
Practice Manager:
Mrs Val King
Practice Nurses:
Mrs Janice White
Miss Christine Benn
The Student Health Centre is open from 8.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
We are situated behind Dennis Bellamy and Revis Barber Halls of Residence in Laisteridge Lane.
The University Health Service is a General Practice within the National Health Service. All full-time students and staff of the University,
their partners and children, and all full-time students of Bradford College who live in the Practice area are eligible to register. We
specialise in student care and have special links with the University and Bradford College. If you are moving to the Bradford area you
may register with Bradford Student Health Service or with a doctor in the area. Those with a family doctor already in Bradford may wish
to remain with that doctor.
If you have any health or personal problems, or any difficulties with your studies or examinations in which you think we may be able to
help you, please seek advice at an early stage, so that your health and academic progress may not suffer unnecessarily. All consultations
are STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL and nothing is disclosed to the University or elsewhere without the student’s express permission. A
registration and immunisation clinic is held at the beginning of the Autumn Term for new students. If you intend to travel abroad you
should come early to discuss your immunisation needs and make an appointment with a Practice Nurse. We provide a variety of
services, including contraception and cervical smear tests, asthma and diabetic reviews, health promotion, preconceptual advice,
routine ante-natal and postnatal care, child health care and surveillance. The Bradford Student Health Service has close links with the
University Counselling Service.
CONTACT INFO:
Reception/appointments:
 01274 234979
 www.bradfordstudenthealth.co.uk
Dentists
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 Direct website
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
Situated in the Forster Building on the Listerhills Science Park, the Eye Clinic provides a full range of optometric services including: eye
examinations, spectacles and contact lenses. It is open to the public as well as to staff and students of the University. Services are provided by
final-year Optometry students under the supervision of department of Optometry staff. The eye examination is extremely comprehensive, and
therefore we recommend you allow between 1½ – 2 hours.
The Primary Care Clinic offers:
 Private eye examinations £12.50 or £7.50 for UoB students
 Free NHS eye examinations for children, students under 19 in full-time education, diabetics, senior citizens and people in receipt of
certain benefits. Reception staff can advise if you are unsure whether you qualify
The dispensing clinic offers:
 Complete spectacles from £25.00 or free with an NHS voucher.
 A wide range of frame brands including Jaguar, Joop, Morgan, Levis, Jeff Banks, Silhouette and more.
 Free children’s spectacles with an NHS voucher.
 Most lens types are available including varifocals, transitions, polarising, anti-reflection coatings, thinner and lighter lenses.
 Sports frames for most sports.
 VDU and safety spectacles.
The contact lens clinic offers a comprehensive range of contact lenses with daily disposable lenses starting from £1 per pair and
monthly lenses from £9.16 including solutions. There is no charge for a contact lens assessment or aftercare. However, you will need a
current spectacle prescription first.
Speciality clinics include:
 Binocular vision clinic for treating squints, eye co-ordination problems, double vision, and coloured overlay assessments for dyslexia.
 Low-vision clinic providing magnifiers and telescopes etc.
 Reading difficulties clinic offering assessments and Colourimetry testing for visual problems linked to dyslexia and Irlen’s syndrome.
Please contact Catherine O’Brien on 01274 234649 for more information.
To book an appointment or for general enquiries please contact reception on 01274 234649 or alternatively call in to the clinic.
Opening times:
9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday (throughout the year).
CONTACT INFO:
Manager:
Ms Alison Green
 01274 235221
Receptionists:
Mrs Catherine O’Brien
Ms Katy Holmes
Secretary:
Mrs Gail Price
Clinic Director:
Dr Graham Mouat
 01274 234649
@ eyeclinic@bradford.ac.uk
 www.bradford.ac.uk/optometry/
the-eye-clinic/
The Disability Service is situated in the Learning Mall in Student Central, sharing a reception with the Career Development Service. The
Disability Service staff work with disabled students and staff to promote equal access to all aspects of university life. We are open
between 9am and 2pm Monday to Friday. During vacation times these may vary. We have an appointment system if you wish to see a
member of staff. You can usually be seen within a few days. The phone lines are staffed 9am to 2pm Monday to Friday.
The Disability Service staff have a wide range of professional skills and a broad understanding of disability issues, including expertise in
the management of dyslexia and the use of Information Technology (IT) to benefit disabled people. Students with mental health issues
also use our services. For more information please check our website at: www.bradford.ac.uk/disability
CONTACT INFO:
Disability Service Team:
 01274 233739
 01274 236200
@ disabilities@bradford.ac.uk
Opened in 1992, the University’s purpose-built nursery is situated alongside All Saints Hall of Residence in Laisteridge Lane.
In addition to the Head and the Deputy Head, the staff team is comprised of twenty Early Years Practitioners who are all
qualified and experienced in Childcare and Education.
The Nursery provides places for up to 69 children.
The places are shared between age groups as follows:
 14 places for children aged 6 months to
18 months
 12 places for children aged 18 months to
2.5 years
 16 places for children aged 2.5 years to
3.5 years
 24 places for children aged 3.5 years to
5 years
As the Nursery is registered with an awarding body it is eligible for the ‘Nursery Education Fund’ (N.E.F); this entitles children over 3
years to a grant, which is paid three times a year. The money claimed for each individual child is deducted from the nursery fees.
We also organise a Summer Club for children aged 5 - 12 years of age. This runs during the schools’ summer holiday period.
A waiting list is in operation and nursery places are allocated in order of application. If you wish to apply for a nursery place, or to join
the Summer Club, you should complete the application forms available from the Nursery.
Detailed information about nursery provision at the University is available in the special booklet obtainable from The Hub or the
Nursery. If you are interested in applying for a place but would like to see the facilities before deciding, you are welcome to visit the
Nursery and meet the staff by arrangement with the Nursery Head. We look forward to seeing you and yours!
CONTACT INFO:
Head of Nursery:
Sarah Smith
Deputy Head:
June Molesworth
@ s.smith7@bradford.ac.uk
 01274 234866
The University is a secular institution but has connections with a variety of faiths and denominations within the local
community.
A 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. One of the team functions as leader of the team and can be
contacted on 07966 524 683.
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 has a desk with the Sabbatical Officers in Student
Central and will frequently be milling around Student Central, but it is best to contact us individually.
CONTACT INFO:
Team Leader: The Rev’d Canon Sam Corley (Anglican Chaplain)
@ sam.corley@bradfordcathedral.org.uk
 07966 524 683
 Bradford Cathedral, Stott Hill, Bradford,
BD1 4EH
Anglican Chaplain: The Rev’d Chris Howson
@ chrishowson@yahoo.com
 01274 727034
Catholic Chaplain: The Rev’d Stephen Brown
@ catholic-chaplaincy@bradford.ac.uk
 01274 721636
Hindu Adviser: Manoj Joshi
@ sevaknivas@gmail.com
 07723 044 247
Humanist & Atheist Adviser:
Dr Craig Aaen-Stockdale
@ c.aaen-stockdale@bradford.ac.uk
Jewish Contact: Rabbi Russ Shulkes
@ russ@ujc.org.uk
 07815 108 260
Methodist Chaplain: The Rev’d Dr Barbara Glasson
@ teamleader@touchstone-bradford.org.uk
 01274 721626
Muslim Adviser: Mr Khaled Almudallal
@ k.almudallal@bradford.ac.uk
Quaker Chaplain: Judy Shorney
@ jshorney26@gmail.com
 01274 542105
Sikh Adviser: In the process of being appointed.
For more information please contact the team leader.
Security and emergency services
The Security and Emergency Services Office is located in the Atrium area of the Richmond Building. It is staffed at all times of the day
and night, and staff are available to help you with any problems that you may have.
CONTACT INFO:
Security staff can be contacted by telephoning:
 01274 236999 from public telephones for routine matters
OR
 6999 from internal phones
OR
 01274 238888 in an emergency
OR
Send a text to Emergency Securitext on 07909 792405
here is also a Security Office, which is not staffed at all times, at the School of Management. If you require to see a security officer there,
please use the numbers listed above and a security officer will be contacted and asked to meet you.
If you need help or advice contact the main Security Office in the Richmond Building. Security staff deal with all types of incidents, and if
you have any concerns about suspicious persons or incidents do not hesitate to contact the Security Office on one of the telephone
numbers shown.
A number of Security staff, male and female, patrol all areas of the University throughout the day and night, and there is an extensive
system of CCTV (with digital video recordings) for your protection.
Please help us to make your environment a safer place by immediately reporting any suspicious persons or incidents. Tel 01274
236999 or give a description of the intruder and a clear indication of where the intruder was last seen.
Dedicated Police Officer
PC Susan Whitmore is our Campus Engagement Officer. Her role is exclusive in that she gets out and proactively looks to engage with the
communities of the University and College.
Sue wants students and staff within the University to support her approach to crime, not just reporting them after they happen but by
reporting suspicious behaviour or activities.
Through regular contact points and routine visits to all areas of the University campus, Sue ensures that every student and member of
staff can have access to her for advice and support.
Your safety and your security is what matters. Sue’s role means that everyone can approach her about any issue or concern to do with
safety, security or crime, whether they appear to be about smaller incidents or significant observations.
PC 4263 Susan Whitmore
Email: susan.whitmore@westyorkshire.pnn.
police.uk
Mob: 07595 005 640
Crime prevention
and advice
Personal Safety and Crime Prevention advice is available to assist all persons to be able to take precautions to minimise risks to
themselves and their personal property and is contained in our website which can be found at: www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/security
IN THE INTERESTS OF SECURITY
1. Carry some identification with you. You are required to produce your student ID Card when requested by a Security Officer
2. Do not leave parcels and packages unattended in public areas.
If you see a parcel in a place in which it is unusual to see such an article, do not handle it but inform Security on
01274 238888 and give a clear description of its location
Car parking
University car parking is not infinite and the number of student permits issued is limited. Students must apply for permits annually, on a
first-come first-served basis. Students wishing to apply and pay for a parking permit should complete an online application form
available via the website below.
Students may only park on the campus car parks for which their permit is issued. Students who live within a two-mile radius of the
University are only eligible to apply for a permit under exceptional circumstances.
For information on car parking permits, please visit: www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/estates/carparking.php
Ecoversity
So you have come to an Ecoversity – how does the transformation into a tree hugger start then?
Well, you may be pleased to hear that doing your bit to create a more sustainable place to live and study is not only easy but it could well
save you some cash too! And, that if you want to get more information or some help, you couldn’t be in a better place! Just a few tips and
advice can be found below, but if you need any more information you can check out the Ecoversity website
www.bradford.ac.uk/ecoversity where you will also find events, activities and actions you can get involved with.
There is also an Ecoversity Award; students wanting to work on projects in support of Ecoversity can become project managers for
great student-led initiatives around campus – fantastic on your CV and a brilliant way to meet people with similar interests.
Put a lid on your beans! You might be very proud that you have created your own haute cuisine by opening that can, but if you cook
them in a pan with the lid on you will save energy and cash too!
Save cash with your cuppa! The tea break as an excuse to avoid that essay will quickly become an important part of your routine, but you can
save energy and cash by only boiling the amount of water you need rather than having the whole kettle full.
Say no to cleaning! Cleaning products that is.
A little lemon juice, bicarbonate of soda and white vinegar can be used to cut through grease and grime as well as those cleaners at only
a fraction of the cost.
Use nature’s gym! Just one journey a week that you cycle or walk into University will save you pennies on transport and mean you can
stay fit without the need to go to the gym – saving you money and saving the planet!
Keep your cool! Making sure your washing machine is full before you put it on for a load is one way to be efficient with your laundry
but using a cool wash (30 degrees) will save energy and money too – and you will still get your clothes clean. If you are lucky enough to
be able to take your washing home to be laundered – spread the word!
Remember those taps! Not just fixing the leaking ones to save water but remembering that the water that comes out of the tap is as
drinkable as any in the world – why pay for bottled water when you can refill a bottle and save pounds!? Look out for the water
fountains around campus and get refilling.
Grow your own food! Get your five-a-day and save some fivers along the way! The Veg Out plot on campus is a great way to meet new
people and grow your own grub.
Don’t be a fashion victim! Want to change your look? Head down to the Uboutique re-use store at the Students’ Union or better still
organise your own swap shop with your mates to make sure your old stuff doesn’t go to waste.
Some things might not save you money but they may give you that warm glow of knowing you are making a difference!
 Choose Fairtrade
 Become an Ecoversity volunteer or work with the local community
 Take part in the annual bird survey and help us to improve the biodiversity on campus
 Head for the Hills! Take a bus or train into the beautiful countryside that surrounds Bradford city
 Look out for the Ecoversity events and competitions happening throughout the year: Energy Week, Travel Week, Fairtrade Fortnight
and more!
 Be an Ecoversity Rep in your Halls of Residence
CONTACT INFO:
To find out more about any of these projects, check out the website:
 www.bradford.ac.uk/ecoversity
Student Engagement Co-ordinator:
Sheri-Leigh Miles
@ s.miles@bradford.ac.uk
 01274 236913
Travel info
Please see the latest travel guide:
www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/estates/downloads/travelplan.pdf
Recycling
There are recycling facilities installed in all parts of both campuses. Therefore these facilities are not hard to find and there is signage by all
sets of bins.
There will also be a ‘bring’ site recycling centre on campus. It will contain paper banks, glass, plastic bottles, clothes bank and cans. There
will be instructions at the site.
Re-use
Freecycle Bradford – Why not make sure the re-usable items you’ve got don’t go in the bin! Join the local Freecycle group and you can
start getting free stuff that you would have had to pay for! You can also give away your things to make sure they don’t go to waste!
uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Freecyclebradford/
“There may be no arts faculty at Bradford but they have three of the most pulsating arts venues to be
found anywhere.”
The Virgin 2005 Alternative Guide to British Universities
Arts on Campus
Theatre in the Mill
Tasmin Little Music Centre
Gallery II
The Fellowships in the Arts – Theatre, Music and Visual Arts – have been around as long as the University has existed. They offer
professional artists the opportunity to explore their creativity and to inform, interact with and inspire our students and staff and to
create a window to a wider world of ideas and possibilities.
Pick up a brochure about what we are up to from Gallery II or at all information points throughout the University.
Theatre in the Mill
The Theatre in the Mill is part of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio and specialises in helping artists across a wide range of
disciplines, but generally outside the mainstream, create new and original performance. We also host a wide range of intimate gigs and
spoken word cabarets as well as student work.
The Theatre in the Mill has been a long-term champion of the connectivity between artists and their wider communities and has a wideranging programme of interactive work for staff and students as well as a broad range of young people in school. Visit
www.bradford.ac.uk/theatre
Tasmin Little Music Centre
The Tasmin Little Music Centre offers practice and rehearsal facilities to allow staff, students and the wider community the chance to make
music. In addition it offers basic but good-quality music-recording equipment.
Our music programme offers a broad range of opportunities to watch and to take part and explores the various music-making traditions and
languages of the communities of the city of Bradford and beyond. Visit www.bradford.ac.uk/music
To complement your studies you can also enjoy a number of arts-related lectures run by the School of Lifelong Education and
Development. Visit www.bradford.ac.uk/sled
Visual arts
Gallery II connects the local to the global and takes the visual arts into public spaces and places.
Gallery II extends beyond the boundaries of the arts venue and plays a key role in the cultural life of the campus and the city. We host
exhibitions, events, partnership projects and artist residencies. We work to create opportunities for artists to make new work and seek to
create innovative and flexible ways in which they can interact with the institution, its stakeholders and the wider world.
There is a changing exhibition programme of contemporary work in Gallery II, Chesham Building, and in Richmond Atrium. We also have
permanent exhibitions of work from our collection, including paintings by Matt Lamb in Richmond Atrium and David Wright in the Norcroft
Centre and student photographic portraits by Guiseppe Lambertino in Student Central. Visit
www.bradford.ac.uk/gallery
UNIQUE: Fitness & Lifestyle
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Unique: Fitness & Lifestyle provides students with the opportunity to access a 100-station fitness suite, indoor heated swimming pool,
free weights room and group exercise classes for as little
as £85 per year. This also includes an Athletic Association membership which allows access to approximately 35 different student sports
clubs with sports ranging from Ice Hockey to Climbing and Fencing to Football. Indoor facilities also include a multi-use sports hall for a
number of different sports including 5-a-side Football, Basketball and Badminton; there are also two squash courts available and the
latest state-of-the-art climbing and bouldering wall. Outdoor facilities include Astroturf pitches which provide facilities for 5-a-side, 7-aside and 11-a-side Football, as well as Hockey and Tennis. Grass pitches at our Woodhall site are utilised by Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee,
American Football and Football clubs.
CONTACT INFO:
If you would like further information please contact
 www.bradford.ac.uk/unique
@ unique@bradford.ac.uk
University of Bradford Union (UBU)
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Every student at the University of Bradford is automatically a member of the Students’ Union. The UBU is where you will find everything
you need to complement your student life, whether that is expanding your skills through sports, societies, media areas or volunteering;
meeting new friends or enjoying our entertainments; joining with like-minded students in areas of politics; or getting academic or social
advice and support.
The UBU is located in the fantastic new £80 million Student Central development, home to three levels of learning, social and
entertainment space, including:
 UBU offices and democracy space
 Activities Centre and room
 RamAir – our long-running radio station
 Four bars and a shop
 Bookable event spaces
The Union is also the representative body for students. It sits on all the University committees, making sure that the student voice is heard
and that you are represented. If you have a problem or need advice about academic appeals, or immigration and welfare issues, then the
UBU can help.
If you want to get involved in some of the Union campaigns – such as free education, better tutor system, or help with the running of the
Union – then you can stand for the Union Council, the body of students that manage the Union. There are also elections held every spring
to elect six students to the six sabbatical roles; they work in six different areas as part of the Union: Academic Affairs; Environment and
Welfare; Media and Entertainments; Sports and Societies; Secretary-Treasurer; and Women’s representation.
The Students’ Union is here to support each and every student studying at the University. For more on what we do, see below or visit
our website at www.ubuonline.co.uk
CONTACT INFO:
The Students’ Union can be contacted by email, telephone or virtual receptionist via our website.
@ ubu@bradford.ac.uk
 01274 233300
 www.ubuonline.co.uk
 UBU Reception, Student Central
Student activities
The UBU has over 30 sports clubs, including everything from rugby, cricket and football to archery, trampolining and sub aqua, and over
60 societies, e.g. African Arts, Anine, BURPS (Roleplay), BUSOM (Theatre), Chess, BURACS (Real-Ale), ACS and many other activities,
plus campaigning, departmental, religious and international societies.
As well as these, there are lots of volunteering opportunities in the local area available from UCAN, which can help you improve your CV,
complement your course, or allow you to give something back to the community.
CONTACT INFO:
For more information on sports, societies and volunteering you can contact the Sports and Societies Officer.
@ ubu-sao@bradford.ac.uk
 01274 233274
 Sports and Societies Officer,
Student Central
or the UCAN Volunteering Centre
@ ucan@bradford.ac.uk
 01274 233278/3260
 UCAN, Student Central
Media and Entertainments
The UBU has three main media areas. RamAir 1350AM is one of the longest-running student radio stations in the country and broadcasts both on
1350AM frequency and online at www.ramair.co.uk. Run by students, it operates 24/7 through term-time and offers roles for presenting,
engineering, news, music, gig reviews and much more.
The Bradford Student is the student-written monthly newspaper featuring articles, news, columns, what’s on and much more; to
contribute email ubu-meo@bradford.ac.uk. The Bradford Student Cinema (BSC) regularly shows films in Student Centrall; for more
information email
contact@bradfordstudentcinema.com.
There is also an up-and-coming television group called ‘YouBe TV’ looking to build up to a television station in the Students’ Union. For
more information email ubu-meo@bradford.ac.uk.
CONTACT INFO:
RamAir
@ info@ramair.co.uk
 01274 233269 or text RAMAIR +
your message to 60300 (standard text
message rate applies)
 www.ramair.co.uk
 RamAir, Student Central
Shop, bar and entertainment
Student Central is home to four bars plus a shop selling a wide range of food, snacks, stationery, magazines and much more. The building also
includes bookable spaces for student events, whether that’s club nights, birthday parties, meals or lots more.
The Students’ Union puts on a thriving range of entertainments from weekly club nights, including the famous FND, and pub quizzes to stalls
and markets, fashion shows, karaoke, sports events and much more.
For more information or to learn more about booking these spaces email ubu-meo@bradford.ac.uk.
Advice and safety
As part of its commitment to advice and safety, the UBU offers a confidential advice service, a safety bus and immigration advice.
Where to find us
Student Central is open 9am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, all year round (except public holidays).
CONTACT INFO:
Members of the UBU Advice Centre can be contacted by email or telephone.
Usually your first point of contact:
@ ubu-advice@bradford.ac.uk
 01274 233246
 www.ubuonline.co.uk/advicecentre
 Advice Centre, Student Central
Although the centre operates an appointment system, students are seen immediately in the event of an emergency / crisis. People come
into the UBU Advice Centre with a wide range of problems / issues / queries. However big or small your problem is, it will be dealt with
sympathetically, professionally and confidentially.
Below are just some of the areas covered by the Advice Centre:
 Academic (includes appeals, breach of assessment and complaints)
 Accommodation (includes private and halls of residence)
 Consumer (includes legal guidance)
 Financial problems
 Personal issues (includes harassment)
… or anything else. Please see the Centre staff and they will do all they can to help.
Immigration advice
The Advice Centre offers visa advice for all international students registered with the University of Bradford.
The Centre helps with student visa extensions by sending your applications to the Home Office through the Student Batch Scheme. In
order to have your application sent through the University you need to attend a form-filling session; one is held each week at the
Students’ Union. You can book yourself a place by emailing ubu@bradford.ac.uk. You will then be offered an individual appointment
with the Student Adviser Naheeda Kauser to go through your form and documents before sending to the Home Office.
At less busy times of the year we are also able to offer advice and assistance with Post-Study Work (previously International Graduate
Scheme), dependant visas and any other immigration issues.
You can make appointments in person at the UBU reception or by calling 01274 233300.
University of Bradford Student Ambassadors
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Welcome to UBSA: University of Bradford Student Ambassador is a programme that invites and represents students from all academic
Schools and Departments in the University.
The University of Bradford and its partners organise a range of activities to raise the aspirations of young people in schools and colleges
to help them achieve their potential. Student Ambassadors support these activities.
Being an Ambassador is about helping young people in our local communities to gain new skills, confidence and understanding, and
encouraging them to think about progressing into higher education.
Ambassadors act as guides and role models, supporting young people from primary and secondary schools as well as sixth forms and
colleges on a range of different activities. Examples include ACE Days, summer schools, UCAS mini conventions, and peer and ementoring projects.
A Student Ambassador should be enthusiastic, with an outgoing and approachable personality. They must be willing to join in, be
reliable, punctual and well-organised. Above all, Ambassadors must enjoy working with young people.
There are mainly voluntary working opportunities, though some are paid. All Ambassadors must have completed the free UniversityAccredited Mentoring Training, as well as a free CRB check before being considered for work.
How to apply
To become an Ambassador you must complete the UBSA training, which is conducted over a weekend. The training involves enrolment
of Ambassadors onto a freestanding Level 1 Mentoring Young People module, worth 10 credits. Students must complete and submit
coursework as part of the assessment to become a qualified Ambassador. This is completed and submitted during the weekend.
Alongside the training, we ask that all our Ambassadors are CRB checked. This is an essential requirement if you want to become an
Ambassador as you may be working with children or vulnerable young adults.
To book a place onto the UBSA Ambassador Training or for more information, please email the following details to
ambassador@bradford.ac.uk:
 Full name
 UB number
 Course and year of study
 Email (UoB)
 Contact number
Places on training are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. If the training sessions are fully booked, you will be placed
on a waiting list and informed of the next available training sessions.
Kapow!
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Watch out for Kapow!, the name for our University events that involve YOU!
Freebies, fun and games.
Last year we had a great event; have a look at the webpage to see what we did:
www.bradford.ac.uk/kapow
UK undergraduate students
This information is for students without previous study who are entering higher education for the first time in 2011-12 (if you have
previous study in higher education, please see the relevant section below).
You can apply for funding for your studies from Student Finance England. www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance
The funding that you can apply for is:
 Tuition Fee Loan (repayable): this is a loan to assist you to pay your tuition fees
 Maintenance Grant (not repayable): if your family income is under £50,020 you may be eligible for this grant, unless you fall into the
categories for the Special Support Grant
 Special Support Grant (not repayable): students who are likely to qualify for the Special Support Grant include lone parents, student
couples with children and some disabled students. Your family income will be under £50,020
 Maintenance Loan (Student) (repayable): this is a loan available to assist you with your living costs whilst you are at University. If
you are living at home the minimum you will receive will be £2,763
 Childcare Grant (not repayable): helps with childcare costs if a student has children under 15 (or under 17 if the child has special
educational needs) in registered or approved childcare
 Parents’ Learning Allowance (non repayable): helps with course-related costs for students who have dependent children. This is for a
maximum of £1,508 a year and depends on your income and that of your dependants
 Adult Dependants’ Grant (non repayable): help for students who have an adult who depends on them financially. The maximum grant
is £2,642 a year depending on your income and that of your dependant
 Bursary (not repayable): if you receive any amount of grant you may be eligible for a bursary from the University - please refer to the
section on Bursaries
 Scholarships: see the scholarships webpage www.bradford.ac.uk/scholarships
How much are you likely to get?
Have a look at the student loan and grant calculator to check this out. You will need to complete it with your information and that of
your family. If your parents are unwilling to tell you how much the family income is - ask them to complete it for you.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/StudentFinance/Gettingstarted/DG_171574
Previous study
If you have studied in higher education before (this does include HND/HNC) you should seek advice from Student Finance England. Go
to:
www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/StudentFinance/Gettingstarted/DG_171575
You will not be able to get financial help if you already have a degree. If you did not finish your degree it is usual that your funding will
have been scheduled to cover the length of your course of study plus one year. You may still have some funding available to you, but you
could be left without funding for some years of your course.
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)
You can apply to Student Finance England for Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs) if you can show that you have a disability or medical
condition that affects your ability to study. DSAs are available to full- and part-time students. If you think you qualify for support and haven’t
already applied, you should apply as soon as you can. You will be asked to provide proof of your disability. Student Finance England will
make an assessment of your needs. DSAs are not means-tested so the amount payable is not affected by your family income. Staff of the
University’s Disability Service will be pleased to help you complete your application.
How does my loan arrive?
You will have supplied the Student Loans Company with your bank account details, and once you have registered with the University we send a
file electronically to the Student Loans Company to confirm that you are a student with us. About five working days later your loan will arrive in
your account. At the beginning of each term you will receive an instalment. You will receive a letter from the Student Loans Company giving
you the dates of payments. If your loan does not turn up on the correct day, check which bank account you told them about, phone them to ask
where it is, call into The Hub and check if the staff know if there is a problem. It could be that you have not supplied your National Insurance
number! It is imperative that you inform the Student Loans Company if you change your bank account. Please do not have your student funding
paid in any bank account but your own.
Bursaries
The University of Bradford Bursary is available to all Home and EU students who started on a full-time undergraduate degree
programme after September 2006 and who are paying fees of £3,375 in 2011/12. You must be paying your own fees either directly or
through a loan - students on NHS-funded courses are not able to receive a bursary.
For students who commence in 2011/12
To be eligible, students must have a family income of under £30,000 as assessed by the Student Loans Company.
Students must also be fully participating on their course, i.e. meeting criteria set out by the School which could include attendance at
lectures, tutorials, coursework and sitting exams. Your School will make you aware of the criteria that you have to meet.
The Bursary is paid in late March directly into your bank account and you will be notified by letter in March.
BURSARY AMOUNTS
For assessed family incomes under £30,000 the Bursary amounts are:
£500 in Year 0
£500 in Year 1
£500 in Year 2
£500 in Year 3
Applying for the Bursary
UK students
There is no separate application form for the Bursary. When you apply for loans and grants you and your sponsors (usually your
parent(s) or partner) must give your consent for your information to be shared with the University – this is done by NOT selecting the
opt-out box for the sharing of information. This means that we will be able to see your income details and assess if you are eligible for a
bursary.
If you do not wish to take out a loan for fees or living costs but still want to be considered for the Bursary, then you must fill out this
form. Just indicate that you do not want a loan by not completing the Loan Request form. We recommend that all students are meanstested as you may otherwise miss out on some financial support that you are entitled to if your circumstances change during the year.
Students who enrolled before 2011 will remain on the Bursary scheme that they commenced on.
EU students
When you apply for your loan to cover the cost of your fees using the form EU11N, remember to give your consent for your information
to be shared with the University – this is done by not signing the opt-out box for sharing information. You will then be sent a second
form (EU11B) that will allow you to send off your family income details - usually tax documents. You will also need details of your UK
bank account where a bursary could be paid to you. The University will be sent the results of this income assessment so we can see if
you are eligible for the Bursary. If you do not want a loan to pay your fees but wish to be considered for the Bursary, you will still need
to fill in the forms mentioned above.
Postgraduate Bursary
In September 2007 the University of Bradford introduced its Postgraduate Bursary of £500. This is for students from the UK or EU who
are taking a full-time Master’s or research degree and paying their own fees. To be eligible for the Bursary you must have received
support towards your tuition fees from your Local Authority or the Student Loans Company; or a bursary in your final year of study. You
must be able to prove your entitlement to this support via a financial support notification letter or bursary letter.
The Bursary is paid in March provided that you are still in attendance and are progressing satisfactorily with your course.
To apply for the Bursary you must come into The Hub after you have started your course with your last financial support
notification/bursary letter from your undergraduate study - you will be required to fill in a short application form.
For more information about the Postgraduate Bursary you can email pgbursaries@bradford.ac.uk, call 01274 236637 or call into
The Hub.
Other help for
postgraduate students
There is little funding for postgraduate study, which means that you have to be proactive in your search for money. On the Direct.Gov
website there is a page about Postgraduate Funding and it is worth looking there for leads to help you find money to assist you with
your studies.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/ChoicesAfterYouGraduate/DG_10012463
Scholarships
The University offers a number of Scholarships. Information is on our website
www.bradford.ac.uk/scholarships
International students
International Students are not eligible for UK Student Loans or Professional and Career Development Loans. There may be a source of
funding in your own country which you should apply for. We do certify Direct Loans. If you require further information you should
contact
the Financial Support Team, in Student Administration & Support in The Hub.
Email: support@bradford.ac.uk
Funding for students on Advanced Diploma and Undergraduate NHS courses
Your fees will be paid directly to the University by the NHS.
You should have applied to NHS Student Bursaries for a bursary, and if you are studying a degree course you should also apply for the
reduced student loan. NHS Student Bursaries will have contacted you with a reference number and inform you where to download the
application form/s.
You must send all the documents required or it will delay your bursary. If you are applying for childcare there is a childcare booklet that
you can read online. Before childcare is assessed you must also apply for the Dependants’ Allowance. You must be proactive and
ensure that you keep them informed about your childcare and ensure that the childcare provider ensures that documentary evidence is
returned on time, or your childcare funding will stop.
If you have problems you should contact Student Support at the School of Health Studies.
Students who have their fees paid by the NHS are not eligible for the University of Bradford Bursary.
Access to Learning Fund
This is for full- (and some) part-time UK home students registered for undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The regulations change
each year but if you are in hardship, if you have dependants, or are entering higher education from “Care” or a Foyer you should make
an application. Why not make an appointment to see a member of staff in the Financial Support Team, Money Doctors based in The
Hub?
This fund is only available to home students. If you are an undergraduate, you must have applied for the full student funding available to
you.
Postgraduate students are expected to have applied for a Professional and Career Development Loan http://pcdl.lsc.gov.uk/ or other
funding before you apply for help from the Access to Learning Fund, or to be able to prove that you made good financial provision.
Students will not be considered who embarked on a postgraduate course without adequate funding.
If you are studying for an NHS diploma/degree you are expected to be in receipt of your bursary/student loan.
This fund is to assist students with financial difficulties; if you want further details ask at The Hub. Do not listen to other students or
staff; apply and we will tell you if you are eligible, the regulations are quite complicated.
If you are an undergraduate part-time student, you must be:
 Studying to a minimum of 60 credits in the current academic year
 Registered on an award-bearing programme of study (Certificate or Diploma of Higher Education or a degree) and have part-time fee
and grant support from Student Finance England. You may apply to the fund if you have been denied support
If you are a postgraduate student, you must be:
 Studying at least 50% of a full-time course in the current academic year (part-time courses)
 Registered on an award-bearing programme of study at a level above first degree
 And it is expected that you have made adequate financial provision
If you are a part-time student with a disability which prevents you from attending at least 50 per cent of a full-time course, you can
apply for help from the Access to Learning Fund (ALF), provided that you are studying at least 25 per cent of a full-time course (i.e. at
least 30 credits in the current academic year).
The fund also can help students who are embarking on study by studying a small number of credits. These students must have no
experience of higher education and have a very low income or be on benefits. The help will be in the form of assistance with fees. These
students should request a “Taster Module” application form from The Hub.
If you withdraw from your course of study, all entitlement to any award made by the fund ceases immediately. If you suspend or
intercalate from your course of study, all entitlement to any award made by the fund ceases immediately unless it is for proven illness or
caring responsibilities.
ALF has monthly closing dates. You should ensure that your application form is fully completed, check the closing date and ensure that
your form is in before the date with ALL the photocopied documentation included. If you do not have all the documentation included
with the form, the Panel will not be able to assess your application. Final-year students should ensure that, if they do intend to apply to
the Fund, the completed form is handed in (with all photocopied documentation) before the Easter vacation.
Important
If you think you might need to apply for financial assistance during the year, you must be able to provide bank statements, bills and receipts.
Also you must be able to prove how cash and cheques over £100 taken from your account have been spent.
Confidentiality
The information given is treated as confidential and is used only for the purpose of determining that you meet the criteria for assistance,
but please understand that the University may make any enquiries it deems appropriate in connection with the application to ensure
that we can help you in the best way we can.
If there are issues of a personal nature which you do not wish to write on an application form, please inform Student Administration and
Support that you wish to see the ALF administrator, prior to submitting your application. Application forms are available from The Hub,
or by phoning
01274 236504
Late Student Finance Payments
Occasionally students do not receive their loan/grant payments on time. If the reason for the late payment of funds is for a reason out of
your control, you should come along to The Hub and see one of the Student Financial Support Team. We will need proof of your
application for support and sight of a recent bank statement or mini statement, but we may be able to assist you in the short term. You
will be required to repay the money as soon as your student loan/grant arrives.
Other financial assistance available from the University
Financial Relief Fund
The University funds the Financial Relief Fund. The Fund provides small interest-free loans to students experiencing financial hardship which has
arisen since embarking on their course of study. Any loans from this Fund must be repaid within three months. You will be unable to graduate if you
owe money to this Fund.
The Financial Relief Fund was set up primarily for international students who cannot access the Access to Learning Fund, but home
students (full-time undergraduate or postgraduate) are also eligible to apply.
Application forms are available from The Hub.
Elizabeth Howard Fund
The Elizabeth Howard Trust provides financial assistance to women students at the University of Bradford who, through no fault of their
own, have fallen into need. The Fund provides small grants and loans. Application forms are available from The Hub.
Travel awards
A number of annual travel awards are available to students of the University. The opening dates for applications are advertised on the
University web pages, Campus News and departments. These include:
The Ede and Ravenscroft Anniversary Prize
The Ede and Ravenscroft Anniversary Prize is given each year by the University’s robe makers Ede and Ravenscroft. To be eligible to apply,
you must be a second-year undergraduate student whose first year at the University resulted in high academic attainment (in the top 10%
of the course in your first year). Closing date is 30th April.
The John Robertshaw Memorial Travelling Scholarship
The John Robertshaw Memorial Scholarships are given to a number of applicants each year. To be eligible to apply, you must be a fulltime or sandwich course student of the University. In selection, preference is given to those in later years of their course and without
previous experience of travel abroad. Closing date is 8th January.
The Elijah Hepworth Memorial Travel Award
To be eligible to apply for this award, you must be a student on one of the following undergraduate courses: Business and Management
Studies; International Management; Technology Management; Mechanical Engineering. Preference is given to those in later years of
their course and without previous experience of travel abroad. Closing date is 1st December.
The Francis Raymond Hudson Scholarship Fund (for postgraduate research students)
The Francis Raymond Hudson Scholarship Fund was established to assist postgraduate research students in the Schools of Life Sciences
(including the Division of Archaeological Geographical and Environmental Sciences) and Health Studies, following a bequest made to the
University by the late Dr Francis Raymond Hudson. Applications are considered, each year, by a panel of representatives from the
Schools of Life Sciences and Health Studies. Closing date is 1st December.
Fred Ellison Scholarship Fund
The Fund exists to enable students to pursue a course of postgraduate study or research in the areas of Chemistry or Chemical
Engineering.
To be eligible to apply for this award, you should preferably have been registered at the University for not less than two years, but also
you should not be registered in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering but have a research supervisor there, e.g. students registered in
Pharmacy, Archaeology and Engineering. Closing date is 30th April.
Funder Finder
www.funderfinder.org.uk/
You may find a fund that will be able to assist you on this website.
Have you come to the University after being in care? Or have you come from a Foyer?
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The University of Bradford has been awarded the Buttle UK Quality Mark in recognition of its commitment and support for care leavers.
The Buttle UK for Children and Young People organisation only awards this to universities that recognise the difficulties often
encountered by looked-after children and care leavers. Here at Bradford, actions speak louder than words.
We offer you:
Care Leaver Grant/Foyer Leaver Grant – you can also apply for an additional grant of £1,000 per year through the Care Leaver Grant;
this is money given to you that you don’t have to pay back. You should apply for this at The Hub.
Accommodation - A place to stay every day - The University recognises the need to provide accommodation for every day of the year
(365 days) including vacations and not just during the semester when you are studying.
Going to university can be both exciting and a little daunting, but don’t worry because the University has an extensive range of support
services available to help when needed, including counselling, disabilities, childcare, job hunting and many others.
If you don’t want to share information about your past, we understand, but do remember that special support will always be available
when you want it. We can help with:
 Year-round accommodation including vacation times
 Sorting out your finances
 Ensuring you get all your bursary entitlement
 Providing a listening ear when things get a little tough
 Working with others to support you
Come and join Care Leavers forum lunchtime meetings.
We have a special email address for you to make contact with us: care-leavers@bradford.ac.uk
Or contact Anwar Ayub Tel: 01274 236066
Email: a.ayub@bradford.ac.uk
For many of you, University will be the first time you have had to support yourself. For others who have been used to a weekly/monthly
payment, it can be difficult to manage receiving your funding in such large instalments.
The best method for managing your money is to plan a budget before you enrol or in Freshers’ Week. A budget is “an estimate, often
itemised, of expected income and expense for a given period in the future”.
Put simply, a budget is a list of income and expenditure.
When planning a budget, the income will be different for everyone; some students receive grants and loans, others only loans. You may
need to take into consideration tax credits and Housing Benefit awards.
Make sure your income meets all your priority expenses, such as:
 Rent/Mortgage
 Food
 Household bills/Childcare
 Travel into University/Placement
 Study costs
Now you can work out your budget.
Total income – total expenditure = spending/saving money.
If you are living in halls of residence you will find that many providers will ask for the rent payment up front at the beginning of each
term. Private landlords will often expect their payments monthly. If you are in shared accommodation make sure that yours is not the
only name on the utility bills and read the meters when you move in. You should allow around £15 per week for utility costs, but this
can vary depending on the size of house and amount of sharers.
Remember to provide the Council with your Council Tax exemption certificate, which is available from The Hub.
When food shopping, keep an eye out for offers such as buy one and get one free. It’s a good idea to take a friend, that way you can split
the cost.
Write a list before you go shopping, it makes it easier to keep to a budget. Aim to spend no more than £30 per week for a single student.
Learn to cook! – It’s cheaper than buying pre-packed meals and if you share the cooking with housemates you can take the night off too.
Make use of free services such as the free city bus; the University is helping to pay for it and we want you to use it. Buy a Student Metro
Card to save on your journeys, or if travelling further afield a 16 – 25 Railcard will give you a 1/3 off travel. Find out more at www.1625railcard.co.uk
Bank accounts, credit cards and payday loans
If you have a reasonable credit rating, you should be able to get a student bank account. Each bank will usually offer incentives to have
your account with them. Go to the bank which will be best for you and offers you something you can use. Remember that overdrafts
have to be repaid, but they are useful for helping out in an emergency.
Credit cards are something to be careful of; you have to pay interest on the balance, which can result in the goods you have bought
becoming very expensive. Store cards can have offers to tempt you, such as 10% off your purchase and if you don’t pay them off at the
end of month the interest applied will often wipe out the offer.
Payday loans should be avoided as they have incredibly high levels of interest. If you did find yourself in a situation where you need to
take a loan, apply to the Access to Learning Fund and we will see if we can help. Interest free!
Advice and help with debt and benefits
If during your time at University you find yourself struggling financially, have questions regarding your finances or want to check that
you are receiving everything that you are entitled to, contact the Money Doctor. You can call, email, drop in or book an appointment
CONTACT INFO:
Becky Pearson
 01274 236504
 money@bradford.ac.uk
 The Hub, Richmond Building
Tuition Fee and Accommodation Debt
If you are in debt to the University (e.g. you are unable to pay your tuition or accommodation fees), you will also need to discuss your
situation with Mrs Moira Jackson, in Student Administration and Support. It may be possible that special arrangements can be agreed to
help you spread payment of the debts you have outstanding. Moira’s contact details are provided below:
CONTACT INFO:
Mrs Moira Jackson
 01274 233048
 m.jackson@bradford.ac.uk
 Student Administration and Support,
The Hub, Richmond Building
Debt brings stress that affects your ability to study. Don’t try to ignore your debt – it won’t go away!
Council tax
Council Tax helps to pay for local services. The person who lives in a property normally pays Council Tax, whether they own or rent it.
If a property contains more than one unit, for example a house converted into self-contained flats, each flat attracts its own Council Tax
bill. If a property contains rooms occupied with some shared facilities then the whole house attracts one Council Tax bill.
Do I have to pay Council Tax?
If you are a student attending a FULL-TIME course for at least one year at a recognised college or university then you may not have to
pay any Council Tax at all, but you will have to provide some documentation.
You must:
Provide the Council with proof of your full-time student status. You can download a form from their website
www.bradford.gov.uk/counciltax or you can telephone the Council on
01274 437715 and they will send you a form through the post, or you can send the Council a copy of your Council Tax student
certificate (given to you by The Hub – see below)
and
Tell the Council (in writing) the names of any other adults (people aged 18 years or over) who live in your property with you. If any of
these people are students then they should also provide the Council with proof of their student status.
International students
If you have come to the UK from overseas with your husband or wife on a limited stay visa, then as well as providing the documentation
above, you should also bring your husband’s or wife’s passport to the Council’s bdirect customer enquiry centre (near Forster Square
railway station).
GENERALLY, NO COUNCIL TAX IS PAYABLE IN:
University Halls

Properties where all residents are full-time students/their overseas spouse dependants are on a limited stay visa
If you share your property with other adults and they are not all full-time students, then you may be liable for Council Tax (even if you
are a full-time student).
If you withdraw from your course, then you may also become liable for Council Tax.
You may qualify for a 25% discount provided that there is only one person in the property who is not a full-time student.
You will not qualify for any discount if there are two or more people in the property who are not full-time students.
You must provide the Council with enough documentation to allow your exemption/discount, otherwise you may be required to pay a
full Council Tax bill.
If you live in a bedsit or rent a room from a landlord, the landlord should be responsible for payment of the Council Tax, not you.
If you are a part-time student you may also receive a reduction on your Council Tax if you qualify for other benefits.
Council Tax Certificate
If you require a Council Tax Certificate as proof of student status, you should apply to The Hub. You will need to bring your UB Card with
you to collect the certificate. You will not require a Council Tax Certificate if you are living in Halls.
(Student Administration and Support would like to thank the Disregards/Appeals Officer, Revenue Office, Bradford Council, for the
above information.)
TV Licensing, students and the law
When do I need a TV Licence?
You need a TV Licence to watch or record TV programmes, irrespective of what channel you’re watching, what device you are using (TV,
computer, laptop, mobile phone or any other), and how you receive them (terrestrial, satellite, cable, via the internet or any other way).
If you don’t have a licence you risk prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000.
In some cases you and your flatmates will each require your own separate licence for the TVs in your rooms, and in others one licence
may be sufficient between all your flatmates, regardless of the number of devices in the property. The tenancy agreement on your
property is often a good indication of this. For example:
 You need your own separate TV Licence if you live in halls of residence and use a TV in your own room, or if you share a house with
other students and use a TV in your room, and your room is a separately occupied place (a separate tenancy agreement would
normally indicate that this is the case)
 If you have a separate tenancy agreement but a television is only being used in a communal area, then only one licence is required
 If you are sharing a house with other students and you use a TV in your own room, but the house can be treated as one place shared
by all, then only one TV Licence is required (a joint tenancy agreement would usually be evidence that the house is a single licensable
place for this purpose)
Aren’t I covered by my parents’ TV Licence?
Your parents’ TV Licence will only cover you in your student accommodation in the following limited circumstances:
 You only use TV receiving equipment which is powered by its own internal batteries
 You haven’t installed the TV receiving equipment, for example you haven’t connected the TV receiving equipment to an aerial or
plugged it into the mains supply
 Your permanent place of residence is your parents’ house
 Your parents have a valid TV Licence for their house
What if I am moving out of my student accommodation?
If you are moving out of halls or other student accommodation, remember that your TV Licence does not move with you and you will need
to notify TV Licensing of your new address. You can update your details by visiting www.tvlicensing.co.uk/students2011 and following
the instructions. It only takes a minute or two. You’ll be asked for your TV Licence number and new address.
If you are moving later in the summer, you can update your details up to 90 days in advance. And, if you don’t yet know your new
address, you can sign up for the email reminder service, and TV Licensing will contact you at the appropriate time to make sure you
remain correctly licensed.
At the same time you can choose to receive your TV Licence by email instead of receiving a paper licence in the post.
I don’t need my TV Licence over the summer, can I get a refund?
If you are not staying at university over the summer and do not need your TV Licence again before it expires, you are entitled to a refund
of any unused quarters (three full calendar months).
So long as you purchased your TV Licence in October and don’t need it for July, August and September, you could be eligible for a refund.
Most students would need to buy a TV Licence at the beginning of term in October in order to allow enough time at the end of the year to
qualify for a refund. Assuming that a TV Licence is purchased in the month it is needed, it will expire 12 months from the first of that
month.
To check if you are eligible for a refund, call
0844 800 6734.
How will anyone know if I don’t have a TV Licence?
TV Licensing’s database lists addresses that don’t have a TV Licence, including university accommodation, and enquiry officers do visit
unlicensed properties.
If you use television-receiving equipment without a valid TV Licence, you risk prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000, plus court costs,
and you will need to buy a TV Licence if you still need one.
A colour licence costs £145.50.
How do I pay for a TV Licence?
A Colour TV Licence costs £145.50.
TV Licensing aims to make it as easy as possible for people to buy a TV Licence, which is why there are many different ways to pay.
 Over-the-counter – people can now pay at any of over 19,000 PayPoint outlets across the country
 Direct Debit – monthly, quarterly or annual Direct Debit payment schemes are available and can be set up online
 Online – people are now able to pay online at www.tvlicensing.co.uk by Direct Debit or with a debit or credit card
 Debit or credit card over the phone – this facility accepts payment from a range of debit cards including Maestro, Delta and
Connect
 By post – send a cheque made payable to TV Licensing to: TV Licensing, Bristol BS98 1TL
Students requiring further information should contact TV Licensing on 0844 800 6734. To find out about the many ways you can pay
for your TV Licence, including Direct Debit, visit
www.tvlicensing.co.uk/students2011
Moving into a house or flat
Most students spend their first year in halls of residence, but in January many students start to think about where they are going to live
in their 2nd year and we have heard some horror stories! So here are the Student Administration and Support’s tips for moving into a
shared house:
Start your search with Unipol - they have a Code of Standards for Shared Student Housing. You will find that the accommodation is of an
acceptable standard.
Make sure the people you are going to share with are people you can live with. (That nasty habit that a prospective housemate has may
drive you mad after 4 weeks under the same roof!)
Bills: this means Gas, Electric, Phone and often Water. It is best to put the bill in the names of all the occupants of the house. Make sure
that the phone bill is itemised so that everyone can pay their share. Check your lease to see if the Water Rate is included; if not you need
to put money away for it. Your landlord should be able to tell you how much to expect or ring the water company for an estimate.
Check the meter readings as soon as you move in, check weekly for the first month, to gauge how much the household uses. Phone the
supplier to ask how much you will be paying. Make sure that you put enough money away to pay when the bill arrives. If the amount
that you are paying is too high check what is eating your money: it could be a number of things, someone leaving the iron on, central
heating on too high, faulty meter, immersion heater, or someone with an electric heater in their room that is on for long periods.
Make sure that everyone pays up monthly or when they get their student loan for the bills. (The first payment is in September!!) It is
possible to get an account in all the house members’ names, ask at the bank for help. Make sure that there are more than 2 signatories to
the account. Do not put the money into one person’s name - you may trust them now but when things are hard it can be tempting to
“borrow”. Many utility companies do not send the bills until late in the year, but still save up - about £50 per month should cover the
bills in the average student house. If there is any money over at the end of the year you’ll just have to have a house meal or night out! If
there is a shortfall, it should not be too much.
It is worth having a “kitty” for cleaning products and loo paper. Make sure that you stay one step ahead - then NO-ONE can use the
excuse that there was no washing-up liquid to wash up or to clean the bath after they had used it.
Have a house meeting after you have moved in - set house “rules”, washing up is always a problem. Nip it in the bud before it causes
trouble. Some households eat Sunday lunch together, 2 people will cook, 2 will wash up and clean up afterwards, it is a good time to sit
and talk. You do not have to have Sunday lunch at lunchtime; how about making it an evening, bottle of wine or nice juice? You will save
money by eating together rather than going out! If you can’t cook ask someone to teach you, or wash up in exchange.
Some households are very supportive of each other, which is great when someone is ill or down; there is nothing worse than being left
for days with no-one to bring you a meal or a cuppa or just to see you. Try to make your house one of these! (If a housemate has a
problem there is information in this booklet about where they or you can get advice.)
Chip pans
Never fill a chip pan more than one-third full of fat and never leave it unattended.
If a chip pan catches fire, DO NOT remove it from the cooker.
If it is safe to do so, turn off the heat, wet a cloth and wring out the excess water then place it over the burning pan.
Call the Fire Service and leave it alone.
Never cook if you have been drinking alcohol.
Property checklist
When looking for private, rented accommodation, it is important to check the property out to ensure that where you are going to live is
safe. Use this checklist when you go to view properties.
1. Owner/landlord
a) Do you have their full name, address and telephone number?
b) Is s/he registered with Unipol Student Homes?
2. Outside the property
a) Are the gardens tidy and free of rubbish?
b) Are window frames and doors in good repair?
c) Is there any external lighting?
d) Are there any plants growing in the guttering?
e) Does the roof appear sound?
3. Fire safety
a) Are there smoke alarms in the property?
b) If there are, how do they operate?
 by battery
 hard wired
c) How often are they checked?
d) Are any of the doors fire doors?
4. Security
a) Does the property have a working burglar alarm?
b) Are window locks fitted?
c) Are the external doors solid?
d) Do external doors have a five-lever mortice lock?
e) Do ground floor windows have blinds or net curtains provided?
5. Gas and electricity
a) Is there a current Gas Safe gas safety certificate for gas appliances?
Ask to see a copy. If in further doubt, phone British Gas or your local
Environmental Health Department who can also carry out checks
b) Is there an electrical certificate for the property?
c) Do all appliances work?
d) Is there adequate heating?
e) Are any of the appliances damaged?
6. Facilities
a) How many share the kitchen?
b) Is there adequate fridge/freezer space?
c) Are there adequate cooking appliances?
d) Do all taps work?
e) Do all sinks/baths/showers drain properly?
f) Does the toilet flush?
g) Is the furniture in good condition?
h) Are the carpets/floor coverings in good condition?
i) Is a window cleaner provided?
j) When are the dustbins emptied?
k) Who looks after the garden?
7. Costs
a) How much is the rent per week?
b) How much is the deposit? Get receipts for any deposit paid and ask how your
deposit will be protected.
c) What are the average gas/electricity costs?
d) Are water charges included in the rent?
e) Are all tenants jointly liable?
8. General
a) Talk to the current residents: have they had any problems?
b) How long is the contract for? Do not sign anything you feel unsure of and always
keep a copy of your signed agreement.
Confirm all verbal agreements in writing, for example, if your landlord agrees that it is acceptable for you to move out of your
accommodation early, get the landlord to sign a statement to that effect.
It is important that you contact Student Administration and Support, The Hub, if at any stage you find you are experiencing difficulties in paying
all or part of your tuition or accommodation fees. You should also contact us if you believe that a payment you have made by cheque will not be
paid, or if you have a Direct Debit payment due that is likely to fail. We may be able to help. Please note, your bank will make a charge on your
account in such circumstances. The University also reserves the right to charge an administrative fee for failed items.
As with any other organisation, the University takes the issue of outstanding debts very seriously, whether they be tuition fee contributions,
accommodation fees or other miscellaneous debts. The University realises that outstanding debts can, very quickly, become an extreme burden
to individual students and that you may experience difficulties in managing your finances.
Do make every effort to maintain regular payments as agreed. Failure to do so can cause problems later in the academic year and, indeed, over
the whole of your course. Help is available from a number of individuals in the University including the advice/counselling services. Financial
relief may be available from various hardship funds. Further information on these can be obtained from Student Administration and Support,
The Hub, in the Richmond Building. The important thing to remember is that the University needs to be kept informed of any problems that
may arise in order that advice can be provided as appropriate.
You will be informed of any amount you owe to the University by means of an invoice. This will include details of any Direct Debit instalment
schemes you have set up. It is your responsibility to ensure you make payment by the due date. If you fail to pay the full amount or are unable to
maintain an arrangement for repayment of your debt, you will be required to pay the full amount owed. The University may apply the following
sanctions or use one of the following methods of debt collection:
 Not be permitted to progress from one academic year to the next if money is owed to the University
 Withdrawal of access to University facilities such as the Library and Computer Centre/Student Telephony Scheme
 Collection of debt via a nominated debt collection agency (including overseas and tracing agents) who may on our instruction perform credit
reference searches
 Retrospective termination of enrolment on your course from the date that a debt becomes overdue
 Collection of debt through the County Court. If unpaid, this can result in a Judgment being registered against your name, which could, in turn,
adversely affect your credit rating and future applications for mortgages, personal and secured loans, hire purchase arrangements, jobs within
the financial services sector and other careers, etc.
In addition, if at the end of your course you owe money to the University, it will not be possible for you to graduate or to receive your
degree/diploma certificate until the debt has been cleared.
You will be liable for repayment of any recoverable fees incurred as a result of collection activities.
On receipt of your invoice you must, within 30 days, either pay in full or make arrangement to pay by instalments (subject to terms and
conditions outlined in this document). It is most important that you do contact us if you feel you may struggle to make any payments owed. We
are here to help.
CONTACT INFO:
To discuss further any of the information contained in this section, please contact
@ hub@bradford.ac.uk
 01274 235050
 The Hub, Richmond Building
The University’s procedures are set by its Charter and Statutes and the general provisions of these are then supplemented, first by
Ordinances and then by Regulations. For instance: the Statutes give the authority to award degrees, the Ordinances on Awards will set
the general position for each award and the Regulations will provide the detailed arrangements. This may help to explain why there are
Ordinances and Regulations with the same name.
There are also a number of University codes of practice, procedures and policy documents that are useful to read. For instance, the No
Smoking Policy, Equal Opportunities and Environmental policies will be of interest to many students. Among other codes of practice
there are Staff and Student Liaison, Personal Harassment and Access to the Curriculum for Disabled Students, which can also be found
on the web.
The Ordinances and Regulations can be found on the web at www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/acsec/taught_courses.html
Note to students
This handbook contains much information about the rules that govern study at the University of Bradford. Your attention is drawn in
particular to the following points:
1. Progression and award
To be eligible to proceed from one Stage (year) of a course of study to the next, or to receive an award of the University, students have to
reach a certain standard of achievement. The Regulations Governing Undergraduate Awards and the Regulations Governing
Postgraduate Taught Courses set out common standards for achievement. These Regulations apply to all courses, unless, exceptionally,
different arrangements are approved (for example, to take into account the requirements of professional bodies). They apply to all
undergraduate students who first registered with the University during and since the 1997/98 session, and to all postgraduate students
who first registered during and since the 1998/99 session.
It is also important to note that, for students registering for the first time from September 2007, there has been a change to permitted
compensation under the Regulations. Students will no longer be permitted to proceed if they achieve 100 credits at 40% and 20 credits
at 25% with an overall average of 45%. For students in their subsequent or final year, this compensation will still apply.
2. Carry forward of marks for the purposes of degree classification
There has been a change to the Regulations governing the carry forward mark used for the purposes of degree classification for students
who have undertaken supplementary assessment. This will apply to all students from September 2007 as it is more advantageous than
the previous Regulation. This is covered in Section 14 of the Regulations Governing Undergraduate Awards.
From the 2009/10 academic session, new Regulations have been introduced for undergraduate students undertaking supplementary
assessment. Students must obtain 40% in at least 60 credits in order to be eligible for supplementary assessment in any failed credit in
the August supplementary period. Students with fails in 70 credits or more forfeit the right to August re-assessment and must repeat
failed credit with attendance the following year. Details can be found in the Regulations Governing Undergraduate Awards on the web
or on the ASSU website at www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/acsec
3. Late submission of work and penalties for excessive length in coursework
Section 8 of the ‘Regulations Governing Undergraduate Awards’ and section 9 of the ‘Regulations Governing Postgraduate Taught
Courses’ include the following rules:
 All assessed work submitted after the due date, including any agreed extension, shall receive a mark of 0%
 Assessed work which exceeds a specified maximum permitted length will be subject to a penalty deduction of marks equivalent to
the percentage of additional words over the limit. The limit will exclude bibliographies, diagrams and tables, footnotes, tables of
contents and appendices of data. This means that an essay which is 3,000 words in length, where the maximum permitted length is
2,400 words, being 600 words (25%) over the limit will be penalised by a deduction of 25% of the actual mark.
4. Accreditation of prior learning
From the 2001/02 session, undergraduate and taught postgraduate students who enter a programme of study at the University or its
off-site partners on the basis of prior certificated and/or experiential learning, and for whom a transcript is either not available, or for
whom the transcript gives insufficient evidence to import marks towards their award, have been judged in terms of their eligibility for
awards on performance at the University (and its off-site partners) only. This rule applies only when the School with which the student
is registered has confirmed with the student and with the institution(s) with which s/he has previously studied that the above
conditions are fulfilled, and has had this approved formally.
More information about these arrangements is given in section 6 of the Regulations Governing Undergraduate Awards and section 8 of
the Regulations Governing Postgraduate Taught Courses.
5. Student Appeals
Students have the right to appeal against any decision taken by their Board of Examiners. The grounds for appeal are (broadly):
circumstances affecting performance of which the Board of Examiners (BoE) was unaware; procedural irregularities; administrative
error; prejudice or bias; inadequate supervision; or unreasonableness of decision.
You should note that it is not possible to appeal to have assessments remarked because you think you should have done better. You
should also note that for an appeal under most of the above categories to be considered, you need to show a very good reason why you
did not inform your School of the circumstances in advance of the BoE meeting. The appeal regulations are designed to correct injustice,
not as a means for disappointed or borderline students to be reconsidered.
Appeals are initially considered by a Pro-Vice-Chancellor (PVC), alongside factual information provided by the School. If the PVC finds
there is a case for investigation, the appeal will either be referred back to the School for further consideration, or may be considered by
an Appeals Committee. Decisions reached as part of this process are final.
Full information is available at: www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/recruitment/calendar/regs/
6. Student complaints
The University has procedures under which students may complain about the conduct of a member of staff towards them. The
procedure is reserved for serious complaints of a professional or personal nature. It is not appropriate to complain about academic
judgements, or about the outcome of appeals.
As a principle, the University attempts to resolve any such complaints through informal means as close as possible to the source of the
complaint. As a further principle, all such complaints are handled by people independent of the complainer and person complained
about. There is thus a three-tier system. Initial complaints are handled by the Dean of the School. Complaints not satisfactorily
resolved at that level can be
considered by the Vice-Chancellor or a PVC, and then there is the final opportunity of a Plea of Grievance to Council.
www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/student-engagement/complaints/
Full information is available at: www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/recruitment/calendar/regs/
7. Breach of assessment regulations
Students should be aware that there are regulations to ensure that the assessment process is fair to each and every student, and successfully
reflects each student’s understanding and attainment. These regulations govern the conduct of examinations, including what may be taken into
an examination room, for example. They also cover the submission of other work for assessment, such as coursework, projects or essays. In
this context, students should be aware that any such work submitted must be written by them in their own words, with any quotations clearly
indicated and acknowledged in references. It is not permissible to incorporate work from any other source (other students, books or the
internet) in a way that may lead examiners to suppose that the work is by the student.
Where examination invigilators, or the markers of other assessed work, suspect that these regulations may have been broken, they must
report the matter to the Registrar. There will then be a formal investigation, usually by an independent Dean, but in serious cases by a
special committee. Penalties for breaching the regulations vary according to the severity of the offence; from the docking of marks,
through failure in the whole module, to suspension or expulsion from the University.
Full information is available at: www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/recruitment/calendar/regs/
The Appeal form is available from www.bradford.ac.uk/legal-andgovernance/media/LegalandGovernance/Allfiles/Documents/Appeals/Student_appeal_form.pdf
The University is committed to promoting equality, diversity and an inclusive and supportive environment for its students, staff and
others closely associated with the University in conformity with the provisions of its Charter. Full information is available at
www.bradford.ac.uk/equality
A booklet is available by emailing equality@bradford.ac.uk
Academic misconduct
(or how not to cheat)
One of the key factors in a university education is the knowledge that your achievements will be fully recognised by your friends, family and
employers. It is important that the University maintains and upholds its high academic standards, consequently the quality of the
University’s awards is undermined by academic misconduct; this is not good for the University or for its students as it damages the
reputation of the University and undermines the value of your degree in the marketplace.
Academic misconduct basically means cheating. If you cheat and get caught, it will have serious consequences for your University career.
If you cheat and don’t get caught, it will soon become apparent when you get a job that your qualifications do not match your ability.
All instances of academic misconduct brought to the attention of the University will be investigated, and the University reserves the
right to use any fair and reasonable means to identify instances of academic misconduct.
It is not acceptable to say that you do not know what academic misconduct is because you have never read any of the guidance.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you look at the information about plagiarism and referencing that your School provides in
handbooks and on Blackboard.
If you are an overseas student you may find UK referencing conventions quite different from those in your home country. Respecting
intellectual property rights, that is ownership of an idea or a piece of academic work, is an important issue. Remember: if you are unsure
of the rules, ask your tutor for advice or visit the Learner Development Unit for guidance. See
www.bradford.ac.uk/learner-development
The web links below provide information on the development and submission of coursework and on the conduct of exams. They also
explain clearly what UK universities mean by academic misconduct, how to avoid it and what will happen if an allegation is made against
you, including information about the penalties that will be applied if a case is found against you.
What is academic misconduct?
www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/acsec/BreachesAppealsComplaints/What_is_Academic_Misconduct.pdf
Regulation on the presentation of work for formal assessment www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/acsec/QA_Hbk/QAH5_19.html
Regulation on the conduct and invigilation of examinations www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/acsec/QA_Hbk/QAH5_14.html
Procedures to be followed in the event of a suspected breach of Assessment Regulations
www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/acsec/BreachesAppealsComplaints/Procedures_followed_Event_Suspected_Breach_of_Assessmen
t_Regulations.pdf
Penalty Framework www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/acsec/BreachesAppealsComplaints/Penalty_Framework.pdf
Academic appeals –
a quick guide for students
When can I submit my appeal?
The University will not normally permit an appeal by a student until a Board of Examiners has ratified a decision with regard to a
student’s progression or award. Students may, however, appeal against a failed module or placement mark prior to that mark being
formally ratified by a Board of Examiners or by the Research Degrees Committee where that failure prevents them from progressing
within their award.
Where should I submit my appeal?
You must submit your appeal to your home School within 21 days of the date of the publication of the recommendations of the Board of
Examiners or Research Degrees Committee (as appropriate), unless there is good cause for your being unable to comply with this
requirement. Late appeals must include a statement which says why you were unable to submit on time.
If you are appealing against a placement decision, you must lodge your appeal with your School as soon as possible after you receive
your results.
What do I submit?
Your appeal must include a properly completed copy of the Appeal Form and a letter stating the grounds for and the nature of your
appeal.
Make sure you include all your evidence, such as doctors’ notes, and ensure that you are clear about your reasons for appealing, because
you are not permitted to cite additional grounds or add additional substantive points afterwards.
If you have witness statements, include them in the original appeal submission, as they will not be accepted at a later time.
Don’t forget to keep a copy of your appeal submission in case you need it later.
Who can I get help from?
You can approach the Student Adviser in the Students’ Union for assistance with the preparation and submission of your appeal. You can
contact the Student Adviser by email on
ubu-advice@bradford.ac.uk or by phone on 01274 233247 or 233252.
What happens if the School upholds my appeal?
If the School decides that your appeal should be upheld, they will change the decision of the Board of Examiners by Chair’s Action and
they will inform you when they have done so.
What happens if my appeal is not upheld by the School?
If your appeal is turned down by the School, you will be informed in writing. You may then appeal to the University to reconsider your
case.
You should submit your original appeal and evidence and include a copy of the letter informing you of the School’s reason for dismissing
your appeal. All this information should be sent to Amanda Hughes (a.j.hughes2@bradford.ac.uk), Complaints and Appeals Officer in
the Academic Standards and Support Unit.
Then what happens?
Your appeal will be considered by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) who will investigate your case. You will be informed in
writing when a decision has been reached. In some circumstances, where the case is very complicated, you may be asked to appear
before an Appeals Committee which is authorised to make a decision about your case.
And if I still don’t win?
There is no further internal appeal against the decision of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor or the Appeals Committee. However, if you still
feel you have been treated unfairly you may put your case to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator, www.oiahe.org.uk/making-acomplaint-to-the-oia.aspx which, provided the case is something they are permitted to look at under their Rules, will investigate your
case further and make judgement about whether it should be upheld or not.
If you want a more detailed overview of the appeals process, please read the regulations in full. If you have any further enquiries please
contact Wendy Hudson, the Complaints and Appeals Support Assistant in the Academic Standards and Support Unit
(w.hudson@bradford.ac.uk) on 01274 235108.
Further information can be obtained from:
Regulations Governing an Appeal by Students against an Aspect of their Academic Assessment www.bradford.ac.uk/legal-andgovernance/media/LegalandGovernance/Allfiles/Documents/Appeals/QAH5_18.pdf
Appeals Form www.bradford.ac.uk/legal-andgovernance/media/LegalandGovernance/Allfiles/Documents/Appeals/Student_appeal_form.pdf
Welcome Week
19 to 25 September 2011
Semester 1 begins
26 September 2011
Term begins
26 September 2011
British Summer Time ends
30 October 2011
Direct debit – Accommodation
28 October 2011
Direct debit – Tuition
Graduation Ceremonies
Term ends
University closed
Direct Debit – Tuition
28 November 2011
07 or 08 December 2011(to be confirmed)
16 December 2011
23 December 2011 (Christmas)
28 December 2011
University reopens
03 January 2012
Term begins
09 January 2012
Examinations begin
09 January 2012
Examinations end
20 January 2012
Semester 1 ends
20 January 2012
Semester 2 begins
23 January 2012
Direct Debit – Accommodation & Tuition 28 January 2012
Direct Debit –Tuition
Mother’s Day (UK)
28 February 2012
18 March 2012
Direct Debit –Accommodation & Tuition 28 March 2012
British Summer Time begins
25 March 2012
Term ends
30 March 2012
University closed
06 April 2012 (Easter)
University reopens
11 April 2012
Term begins
16 April 2012
University closed
07 May 2012 (Bank Holiday)
University reopens
08 May 2012
Examinations begin
04 May 2012
Examinations end
18 May 2012
Term ends
25 May 2012
Semester 2 ends
25 May 2012
University closed
04 June 2012 (Bank Holidays)
University reopens
06 June 2012
Father’s Day
17 June 2012
Graduation Ceremonies
University closed
University reopens
To be confirmed
27 August 2012 (Bank Holiday)
28 August 2012
Calendars of religious festivals are available from these websites: www.bbc.co.uk/religion/tools/calendar/
www.bradford.gov.uk/ and search for ‘religious festivals’ in their search box
University buildings will be locked on 25th & 26th December, and 1st January.
Security Staff will be available and can be contacted on 01274 236999.
Libraries are open reduced hours in the vacation. It is expected that they will be closed when the University is closed, the exception
being J B Priestley Library which may be open on Monday 7 May, 2012. Please check with the Libraries nearer the time.
The University has given you links to external websites, but cannot be held responsible for the content of these sites.
City Campus
City Campus
Key:
1 Richmond Building
2 Atrium, Richmond Building
3 Institute of Cancer Therapeutics
4 Norcroft Centre
5 Norcroft Building
6 The Green (student accommodation)
7 Horton Building
7 Horton Lecture Theatre (‘The Barn’)
8 Tasmin Little Music Centre
10 Ashfield Building
11 Polymer Micro & Nano Technology Centre
12 Pemberton Building
13 Student Central & J B Priestley Building
14 Chesham Building
15 School of Health Studies Building
16 Gallery II
17 Peace Garden
18 Sports & Amenities
19 Future development site
20 Theatre in the Mill
21 Phoenix Building
22 Forster Building (Eye Clinic)
23 Chaplaincies
24 Bradford College
Laisteridge Lane site
Student Health Centre
Nursery
All-weather pitches
School of Management Campus
Key:
1 Airedale Building
2 Cartwright Building
3 Coach House
4 Emm Lane Building
5 Heaton Mount
6 Heaton Mount Accommodation and Seminar Rooms
7 Learning Resource Centre
8 Seasons Restaurant and Atrium
9 Sir Titus Salt Building
10 Vernon Barnby Hall
11
Yvette Jacobson Building
School of Management Campus
Locations
School of Management
–
Bradford University Law School–
Catering
–
Management and Law library –
Teaching/MBA Lecture Theatre–
Emm Lane/Heaton Mount
Coach House
Seasons Restaurant
Emm Lane Building
Sir Titus Salt Building
City Campus
Department/Service
Access and Widening Participation
Accommodation Office
Admissions
Archaeological Sciences
Bank on campus
Bars on campus
Biomedical Sciences
Bookshop (Waterstone’s)
Career Development Services
Chemical and Forensic Sciences
Clinical Sciences
Computer Cluster
Computing, Informatics and Media
Copyzone
Counselling Service
Course Enquiries
Development and Economic Studies
Disability Service
Engineering, Design and Technology
Estates and Facilities
Events Bradford
Eye Clinic
Location
Richmond Building
“The Orchard”, The Green
Richmond Building, Hub
Phoenix Building (South West)
(next to Sports & Amenities)
Student Central
Richmond Building
(next to Sports & Amenities)
Student Central
Richmond Building
Richmond Building
Richmond Building and Student Central
Horton Building
Richmond Building, Workshop Block
Student Central
Richmond Building, Hub
Pemberton Building
Student Central
Chesham Building
Phoenix Building (North East)
Norcroft Centre
Forster Building,
Listerhills Science Park
Faith Advisers
Student Central
Fees and Bursaries
Richmond Building, Hub
Finance (Cashiers)
Richmond Building, Hub
Gallery II
Chesham Building
Geography and Environmental Science
Phoenix Building (South West)
Graduate School
Richmond Building
Great and Small Halls
Richmond Building
Health Centre
Laisteridge Lane Site
Health Studies
School of Health Studies Building
Horton Lecture Theatre, also known as ‘The Barn’
Horton Building
Institute of Cancer Therapeutics
next to Norcroft Centre
International Office
Richmond Building, Hub
IRC in Polymer Science and Technology
Richmond Building, Workshop Block
IT Services
J B Priestley Building and Student Central
Language Centre
Richmond Building
Department/Service
Location
Launderette
The Green
Learner Development Unit
Chesham Building
Library
J B Priestley Building and Student Central
Lifelong Education and Development
Richmond Building
Nursery
Laisteridge Lane Site
Optometry
Richmond Building
Peace Studies
Pemberton Building
Pharmacy
Richmond Building
Polymer Micro & Nano Technology Centre
Richmond Building, Workshop Block
Prayer Room
Chesham Building
Public and Community Engagement
Richmond Building
Reception (24 hours)
Richmond Building, Atrium
Research & Knowledge Transfer
Richmond Building
Shop
Richmond Building, Atrium/Student Central
Small and Great Halls
Richmond Building
Social Sciences and Humanities
Richmond Building
Student Accommodation (University-managed)
The Green
Student Administration and Support
Richmond Building, Hub
Student Registry
Richmond Building, Hub
Students’ Union and Services
Student Central
Tasmin Little Music Centre
Chesham Building
Theatre in the Mill
Phoenix Building (North East)
Think Business @ Bradford
Richmond Building
Unipol Accommodation Bureau
Richmond Building, Atrium
Unique: Fitness & Lifestyle
Sports & Amenities
Catering Outlets
Atrium Restaurant
Chesham Café
Coffee with Principles/Deli Bar
Coffee Bar
Coffee Pod
Richmond Building
Chesham Building
Richmond Building, Atrium
Student Central
School of Health Studies Building
Off-site Amenities
Banks
Post Office
Sainsbury’s Supermarket
Mannville Terrace
Mannville Terrace
Great Horton Road