Art and gardening
Leeds fine art academics are taking the alliances between art and gardening to new levels at Leeds city art gallery. Lecturer Emma Rushton has filled an entire gallery with her collaborative work Yourland (pictured) – a ‘garden for Leeds’. People are invited to donate a favourite plant or flower, in exchange for a book of recipes collected by the artists. For more information on Emma Rushton's work see her website.

Senior lecturer Christopher Taylor is co-creator of Base Camp which turns a simple garden shed into a forum for artistic activity. The gallery will be covered with wallpaper designed by the artists and everyone can add their own contributions. For more information on Chris Taylor's work see his website.

Yourland appears until May 1 and Base Camp until April 17. For more information see the Leeds city art gallery website.

Apply to be a PVC
Applications are now invited for two Pro-Vice-Chancellor vacancies, with portfolios for students and staff; and enterprise and knowledge transfer.
The appointments will run from August 1 for up to five years on the basis of between 50-90 percent of time, subject to negotiation. For more infromation see campusweb.

Great outdoors
The refurbished Selsdale outdoor centre in Ribblesdale is now available for bookings (at £70–£130 per night) for University and external groups. The property, which sleeps up to 31 people and has teaching space and catering facilities, is near many walks and attractions.
It is available throughout the year but must normally be booked 18 months in advance. For more information contact Will Patterson on 35082.

For more information see www.leeds.ac.uk/sport/facilities/outdoor.html

Join a global debate
The world universities network (WUN) allows leading academics from the UK, US and Europe to discuss their findings and theories on a video link with colleagues and students around the world. April events cover earth systems, bioinformatics and green chemistry. All seminars are free to attend. For more information see the WUN website.

Literacy for all
Spaces are still available on the library’s information literacy programme of events and training. The free sessions are open to all staff and students and cover subjects including electronic journals, news and newspapers, current awareness and dissertation and theses.
Full details and booking forms at www.leeds.ac.uk/library/training

Howzat for a hobby?
The University staff cricket team (LUSCC) seeks staff and postgraduates interested in playing social cricket. All ages and abilities welcome.
The team, which is based at Weetwood sports ground, plays evening and weekend fixtures and also participates in a Leeds cup competition. Email j.a.l.fenton@leeds.ac.uk or see www.leeds.ac.uk/luscc

A learning curve
The learning development unit is calling for contributions to the University’s third learning and teaching conference, to be held on January 6, 2006. For more details see www.ldu.leeds.ac.uk/news/events/conference.htm

Reporter survey
Thanks to everyone who completed the Reporter survey – the results will be published on campusweb in due course.

Congratulations to Danielle Lamb from theology and religious studies, who won the champagne.