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Bath researchers join bid for tax increase on tobacco in Europe

Mon 21 May 2012

Researchers from the University of Bath have joined a call for a radical increase in the taxation of all tobacco products as the most effective way to make them inaccessible to European consumers. read more »

Three year PhD studentship improving health in 'at risk' adults

Tue 01 May 2012

Applications are invited for a full-time University studentship to support and work alongside the Mi·PACT project team. read more »

Honorary position for Director of Studies for Primary Care

Thu 05 Apr 2012

Tim Bilham, Director of Studies for the MSc Primary Care, in the Department for Health, has been appointed to an honorary position of Associate Postgraduate Dean within the School of Primary Care of the Severn Postgraduate Deanery. read more »

Dr James Bilzon appointed as Honorary Civilian Consultant Advisor

Tue 03 Apr 2012

Dr James Bilzon was recently appointed as Honorary Civilian Consultant Advisor (HCCA) in Sport & Exercise Science to the British Army. read more »

Researcher internationally recognised for outstanding work in tobacco control

Thu 29 Mar 2012

Silvy Peeters a member of the Tobacco Control Research Group within the Department for Health was presented with a Young Investigator Award at the closing ceremony of the 15th World Conference on Tobacco or Health (WCTOH) in Singapore last week. read more »

Clinical Director takes on Head Sports Doctor role at London 2012

Thu 01 Dec 2011

Dr Stuart Miller, Clinical Director of the MSc Sport & Exercise Medicine at the University of Bath, has been appointed as the Head Sports Doctor for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. read more »

Nike prizes awarded to Sport & Exercise Science bloggers

Thu 17 Nov 2011

Last month Richard Frost, UK & Ireland Ekin Manager at Nike, visited the University to present prizes to some of our Sport and Exercise Science students. read more »

Department hosts training event for international study into primary school children's health

Fri 12 Aug 2011

Researchers from the Department for Health hosted a training event on 10-12 August for internationally leading academics from Canada, Kenya, Portugal, and the United States. read more »

University staff showcase medical research to MPs

Mon 30 Aug 2010

Professor Anna Gilmore, Dr Michelle Sims and Dr Denise Taylor from the University of Bath showcased their medical research to MPs and peers last week at the Westminster reception of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Medical Research. read more »

Dr Anna Gilmore receives International Award for Outstanding Use of Tobacco Industry Documents

Fri 20 Mar 2009

The 2009 International Award for Outstanding Use of Tobacco Industry Documents awarded by the Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) and University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education has been awarded to Dr Anna Gilmore of the University of Bath, Tobacco Control Research Group. read more »

Success in the Research Assessment Exercise 2008

Tue 19 Aug 2008

Staff from the Department for Health contributed to a successful outcome to the recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE2008). read more »

 
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