Events

Next event

We wave a sad goodbye to Adam Cresswell who was on the original group that set up the Forum in 2006 (including Bob Westaway, Liz Thussu, Becca Watts and Rody Bristow-Jones) - and a happy hello to Nevenka Martin, who is the new Goldsmiths AUA Branch Coordinator and will now be joint coordinator of GAF with Rody. We are planning the next GAF to take place in the new year.

Just to remind you, GAF is the informal forum for all staff at Goldsmiths who have administrative and support responsibilities. It provides an opportunity to meet colleagues, to think about your personal development and to find out more about Goldsmiths and the wider sector.

Please encourage colleagues in your department to attend. If you have suggestions for internal or external speakers - let Nevenka or Rody know.

Previous events

Thursday 17 June 2010 12:30 - 14:00
Venue: Richard Hoggart Building 342

Our guest speaker will be Pat Loughrey the new Warden of Goldsmiths. Pat will be saying a few words to the forum about his impressions from his first few months as the Warden and there will be time for questions.

For the rest of the meeting, we will have opportunities to discuss your own personal and professional development and colleagues who attended the recent Association of University Administrators Conference will be giving their feedback from the conference.

Thursday 21 May 12.30 - 2pm
Venue: Senior Common Room
Speaker: Ian Creagh, Head of Administration and College Secretary, Kings College
Plus networking group.

Thursday 19 February 2009, 12pm – 1.45pm
Venue: Senior Common Room
Speakers:
Michael Dick (Director of Estates and Facilities) spoke about current developments to the estate which was followed by a question and answer session. Download the presentation: Estates: What's happening (Powerpoint).

Lynda Agilli (Head of Research Office) discussed the RAE results and what they will mean to us. Download the presentation: RAE 2008: Goldsmiths Outcomes (Powerpoint).

Jillian Belnikoff (Student Advisor, Student Support Services) informed the forum about the new points based immigration system and the impact this will have on the college. Downloaded the presentation: Students and Immigration (Powerpoint).

Tuesday 2 November 2008
Venue: Senior Common Room

Speakers:
Professor Simon McVeigh (Pro-Warden Academic Development);
discussed the future role of the Pro-Warden (Academic Development) and facilitated a discussion around the new direction of the Pro-Warden’s roles and responsibilities within College.

June Wetherley (Develop People > Develop Services) and Vivienne Rose (Departmental Administrator, PACE); June delivered an introduction to Action Learning and Mentoring, while Vivienne shared her experience of taking part in an Action Learning set.  

In addition:
Rody Bristow-Jones (Staff Development Advisor) advised the forum on the current Staff Development programme for administrators
Donna Hartwell (Executive Assistant Registrar and Secretary's Office) introduced attendees to the Part-time Working forum

Adam Cresswell (Learning and Teaching Administrator) gave a short update of GAF developments and called for volunteers to come forward if they’d like to help run the forum.

Wednesday 28 May 2008
Venue: Senior Common Room

Speakers:
Hugh Jones (Registrar and Secretary); delivered an exciting and informative ‘interactive session’ covering hot topics such as the Estates strategy, HERA, the future of the College’s Administration within Goldsmiths 

Thursday 28 February 2008
Venue: Senior Common Room

Speakers:
Alison Ahern (Head of Student Support Services); facilitated a workshop on the Student Experience Strategy and the related action plan. Guest speakers included the President of the Students’ Union, and Denise Miller, Administrator for the Quality Office.

Tuesday 6 November 2007
Venue: Senior Common Room
Speakers:

Liz Thussu (Head of Quality); delivered a briefing on Degree Awarding Powers

Adam Cresswell (Learning & Teaching Administrator) & Rebecca Watts (Internal Communications) introduced the Carbon Trust project at Goldsmiths and oversaw a workshop and a discussion around how the Administration could contribute to a greener Goldsmiths. Download the Carbon project presentation [Powerpoint].

Steve Collins (Head of Staff Development); on the new Administrators Fellowship scheme.

Wednesday April 25 2007
Venue: Council Chamber, Deptford Town Hall
AUA wine tasting event and tour of the Ben Pimlott Building.

‘A globe-trotting adventure across some of the finest wine regions in the world’ in the company of David Allan, Master of Wine from Top Selection.

The tour and event was facilitated by Adam Cresswell (Learning and Teaching Administrator). Goldsmiths welcomed AUA guests from other institutions, as well as colleagues from Goldsmiths.

Thursday 29 March 2007
Venue: Senior Common Room

Bob Westaway (Academic Registrar); Bob opened the proceedings with an introduction to the aims of the forum

Terry Bransbury (City University); Terry delivered a presentation on the benefits of joining the AUA.

Steve Collins (Head of Staff Development); Steve facilitated the session in which staff discussed the strengths and weaknesses of Goldsmiths and the staff development opportunities that are available to them.
The GAF presentation from the event can be downloaded [Powerpoint ].

Thursday 23 November 2006
Venue: Senior Common Room

Vicky Annand (Head of Communications and Publicity); delivered an informative update on the Goldsmiths re-branding project

Andrew Fisher (Head of Planning); delivered a thoughtful presentation on strategic planning

Adam Cresswell (Learning and Teaching Administrator) on the benefits of joining the AUA. The AUA presentation from the event can be downloaded [Powerpoint].