Information Stands

A range of information stands are available to browse throughout the day. Delegates will be able to find out more about services, facilities and projects or to ask any questions. The Information Stands Layout Exam Schools 2013 (340kb)

Stand	Description
Admissions	Come and meet the University’s central admissions and outreach teams: The Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach Office will showcase some of its outreach work with students locally, nationally and internationally. The Graduate Admissions and Funding team will be on hand to answer your questions about graduate admissions, funding and recruitment and will be displaying photos taken by their talented students from this year’s Graduate Photography Competition.
Advanced Research Computing	Advanced Research Computing (formerly the Oxford Supercomputing Centre) provides a central University service for researchers when they have bigger questions to answer and need more computing power than a desktop can provide.
Begbroke Science Park	Find out about Begbroke Science Park, which offers University research departments the space to grow in an easily accessible environment, close to colleagues and adjacent to numerous research based start-up and spin-out companies. The Oxford University Knowledge Transfer Partnership Office is managed from Begbroke, as are two Knowledge Transfer Networks, the Oxford Materials Characterisation Service and various Knowledge and Technology Transfer events.
Bodleian Libraries	Find out how the Bodleian Libraries can help you, your students, researchers and academics. We can help you with measuring research impact, open access, use of specialist publications and materials (eg data and statistics, geospatial information and maps, patents, manuscripts and other special collections), literature review and keeping up to date. You can also find out about library inductions for your students or using the Bodleian Libraries.
Childcare Services	Obtain information and guidance about services such as University nursery provision, holiday playschemes and childcare tax-saving schemes.
Conference of Colleges	Find out about Conference and its committees, the role of the Conference Secretariat, and meet the team. A range of information will be available including 'Who we are, What we do' flyers, the Annual Report, handbooks of Conference and committee members, Conference representatives on University and Joint Committees, contact details, timetables of meetings for 2013-14. Plus our ever popular annual college-based quiz!
Conference Oxford	Information about Conference Oxford, the central conference and events marketing office for the University and colleges. We provide a free, one-stop enquiry point for availability for residential conferences, day meetings and dinners.
Council Secretariat	Information about governance, compliance, assurance and trust funds. Find out more about the University’s revised Bribery & Fraud policy and its new policy on Gifts & Hospitality, including advice and guidance on how you might be affected and what you may need to do.
ebxp	ebxp is a marketing agency that has worked with the University for over four years. Discover how their design and production skills can develop your marketing strategy both online and in print.
Equality & Diversity	Come and talk to us about the key equality issues for you and your department. Find out more about how we can support you with information, advice, equality networks and the harassment advisory service.
Estates Services	Visit the Estates Services stand to find out more about the diverse range of services we provide: Discover the environmental sustainability initiatives that are available, including travel schemes designed to help you get to work without relying on a car Meet representatives from the Security Services team and get advice about personal safety and how to secure and register your bike Find out about our Facilities Management and Repair & Maintenance helpdesks Watch Weimin He, the ROQ’s Artist in Residence, at work Learn about the academic research projects undertaken at Wytham Woods Plus… try your luck in our tombola - we have some great give-aways on offer.
Finance: Insurance, Pensions and Purchasing	The Insurance Team will be available to answer queries and give advice and information on: insurance for travel, motor vehicles, buildings and contents, engineering equipment and liability (public, employer, professional etc), risk awareness and reduction and the help and financial support available to departments in managing risk. The Pensions Team will be available to answer queries about the University’s pension arrangements, including the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS) and the new National Employer Savings Trust (NEST). You can find out more about pension automatic enrolment and who is affected by this. See how you can estimate your pensions online with USS’s modelling tools. The Purchasing team will be available to answer queries and to give advice on how they can help your department save money.
History of Art Visual Resources Centre	The Visual Resources Centre (VRC) supports University staff and students in the provision (and creation) of digital images for teaching, learning and research, and promotes, preserves and provides access to the History of Art Department's analogue image collections. Come and speak to Vicky Brown, Visual Resources Curator, to find out more about the image collections and how the VRC can help you. For further information, visit https://weblearn.ox.ac.uk/x/njGFAy
HR and University Apprenticeship Scheme	Visit the stand to learn how the Personnel Services team can help your department, and how apprenticeships can help meet your goals for skilled support staff and succession planning.
Information security awareness	You are the target! You may not realise it, but your computer, your mobile devices, your University accounts, all have tremendous value for criminals. This year all UAS staff must complete a short online Information Security Awareness module, and there are face-to-face training courses and online advice and guidance on offer as well. By taking some simple steps, you can help protect yourself and your family, and the University.
Isis Innovation	Isis Innovation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University, manages, invests in and develops the intellectual property of the University and handles academic consultancy and service contracts on behalf of academics and departments. Visit the stand for literature about the various services offered by Isis, and ask the team about Isis, intellectual property, spin-out formation and academic consulting.
IT Services	Visit the stand to find out more about the delivery of IT within the University.
Language Centre	Come and find out what languages are on offer for you and your students. The Language Centre runs daytime and evening courses in 14 languages, including English for non-native speakers, has an extensive library of self-study material for over 140 languages, and can arrange special courses for individual departments. Staff will be on hand to discuss your requirements.
Museums & Collections	Learn about volunteering opportunities at the University’s museums and collections, pick up information about exhibitions and events, and find out about the corporate hire of facilities.
Occupational Health Service	The Occupational Health Service provides workplace health advice to all sections of the University including those with management responsibilities, individual employees and committees. Information available from the stand will include advice for computer users, stress and other health issues that may impact employment. Advice on a comprehensive range of topics can be accessed on the Occupational Health website or by contacting OHS directly for specific advice.
Open Access at Oxford	Staff from the Bodleian Libraries and Research Services will be on hand to provide information and advice about publishing research open access. Find out about open access for the wide dissemination of research and for meeting research funders’ requirements for publication. See the services available to support Oxford researchers for open access publication and, most importantly, where to go to for help.
Oxford Learning Institute	Learn about the broad range of personal and professional development courses and resources on offer for members of the collegiate University.
Oxford Limited	Oxford Limited runs the internal merchandise service for colleges and departments. Browse product samples, pick up a brochure and discuss your needs with the team.
Oxford University Press	Browse the OUP bookstall and benefit from a special 20% discount off the latest publications and most popular trade titles. Find out more about OUP and the services we offer to departments and colleges.
Oxford University Sport	Did you know that the sports facilities at Iffley Road have a 25m swimming pool open seven days a week? Find out about free trial swim sessions, discounted membership rates and other facilities offered to staff.
Oxford University Student Union (OUSU)	A chance to find out about what the Oxford University Student Union does for students.
Oxford University Images	Find out about the University's online image library, Oxford University Images, which allows members of the collegiate University to search and purchase photographs from the library’s rich collection of images of Oxford. Meet the team and find out more.
Oxuniprint	Oxuniprint is a preferred print supplier to the University of Oxford. Find out how to access their services and see samples of printed work.
Student Administration	Information, advice and guidance on the range of services that Student Administration offers to both staff and students. Meet staff from Student Data Management & Analysis and Graduate Admissions & Funding who will provide information about the reports produced by the sections in support of the student lifecycle. You can also book timeslots for hands-on assistance with Tableau queries. The University Card Office will be available for advice on matters concerning the University Card, membership of Congregation and applying for tickets for Encaenia. Examinations & Assessments. Student Information and Financial Support will be available for advice about Student visas and compliance, Student Surveys and Support Services for home and international students. This includes details of UK government funding and Oxford’s financial support package for UK and EU undergraduates and other on-course funding opportunities.
Student Systems Programme	Visit the stand to discuss the current status of the programme and the areas of the student record to be delivered in 2014. You can also look at both student and staff views of eVision for a variety of key areas relating to the student record.
Student Welfare & Support Services	Visit the stand to pick up Disability Advisory Service publications and factsheets, including information about specialist provision, eg mentoring for students with severe mental health problems. You will also find information about the Oxford University Assessment Centre and general information about the Counselling Service and the Peer Support Programme. Chocolates available!
University and College Union (UCU)	UCU is the union for staff on grade 6 and above. Find out how Oxford UCU acts as your voice in discussions with the University on issues affecting your terms and conditions of employment.
University Club	The University Club provides social, sporting and hospitality facilities for all staff of the collegiate University. Find out what the Club has to offer and how to join.