Archive for September 2009
Academics aim to cut sick leave in the region by a quarter
22 September 2009
Dr David Wainwright from the School for Health is leading a region-wide project that aims to cut sickness absence by 25 per cent by improving wellbeing at work.
Robot fish makes waves at Bath
21 September 2009
Researchers in the Department of Mechanical Engineering have designed a swimming robot that could bring a breakthrough in submersible technology.
New report highlights the need to strengthen relationship between business and universities
21 September 2009
A new CBI report has been published today (Monday 21 September) into the relationship between business and higher education and how it can be strengthened.
Sending science down the phone: new technology will map research across the world
18 September 2009
Dr Ed Feil and PhD student Fadaa al Own from the Department of Biology & Biochemistry have helped to develop new mobile phone software that will help epidemiologists and ecologists working in the field to analyse their data remotely and map findings across the world without having to return to the lab.
University engineering team nominated for national award
18 September 2009
Dr Furong Li and her team from the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering have been shortlisted for a Times Higher Education award for coming up with a new way of delivering electricity that could save £200 million and help reduce energy bills.
Former Irish President becomes honorary graduate
17 September 2009
The Honourable Mary Robinson, former President of the Republic of Ireland, became an honorary graduate of the University of Bath yesterday, Wednesday 16 September, in a ceremony at Bath Abbey.
Netballers to face Australia and New Zealand on home court
17 September 2009
TeamBath’s England netballers say they can’t wait for the opportunity to tackle the top two teams in the world on their home court. England take on world champions Australia on Tuesday 13 October and Commonwealth champions New Zealand on Thursday 15 October in Co-operative International Netball matches at the Sports Training Village.
‘Strictly Come Dancing’ tempts young men on to the dance floor
16 September 2009
Sportsmen who take part in ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ are encouraging young men to take up ballroom dancing and be more flexible about their masculinity, Department of Psychology researcher Craig Owen has found.
Science could help to safeguard Birnbeck Pier
16 September 2009
The future of Weston-super-Mare’s Birnbeck Pier is closer to being understood, thanks to new technology which will reveal the precise state of decay of the Victorian structure.
ParkingPlus and Car Park Changes
15 September 2009
A number of questions have been raised about the proposed introduction of ParkingPlus and we hope this statement (and revised Questions & Answers) will clarify the situation.
Explore life at the University in pictures
14 September 2009
For the last two years Web Services has undertaken a Get Creative project during the summer to explore different ways of working together.
Student completes cross Channel swim challenge
14 September 2009
A University of Bath student has completed the 21-mile swim from Dover to Calais in memory of his uncle, Ian Massey, who died of prostate cancer.
University of Bath ranked 11th in UK in The Sunday Times 2010 Guide
11 September 2009
The University of Bath is ranked 11th overall in the latest UK league table published by The Sunday Times.
New Director for Bath Institute of Medical Engineering
11 September 2009
Dr Nigel Harris, Head of Clinical Measurement and Imaging at the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases NHS Foundation Trust (RNHRD), is to take up the post of Director of the Bath Institute of Medical Engineering (BIME) in October, following the retirement of Professor Roger Orpwood.
TeamBath athletes of the month named
11 September 2009
Rower Vicky Thornley and swimmer Chris Walker-Hebborn were today (Friday) named the latest winners of the TeamBath athlete of the month awards, which are jointly sponsored by Oakley and Vousden Opticians. The pair both train at the University of Bath and have rapidly established themselves as outstanding prospects in their respective sports.
5,000 expected at University for Open Day
11 September 2009
Around 5,000 prospective students and their parents are expected to attend the Undergraduate Open Day on Thursday 17 September.
Events will be taking place across the whole campus, including talks and guided tours within each academic department.
School for Health masters students benefit from new research tuition
11 September 2009
The School for Health is launching a new Introduction to Research event for masters students who are about to embark on their research projects.
Professor Barry Potter wins 2009 GlaxoSmithKline International Achievement Award
10 September 2009
Professor Barry Potter, Professor of Medicinal & Biological Chemistry (Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology) has won the prestigious 2009 GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) International Achievement Award for his work on cancer drugs with the late Professor Michael Reed, Professor of Steroid Biochemistry at Imperial College, London.
New starters in August 2009
10 September 2009
The new starters update gives the name, job title and department of all new members of staff at the University who started in the previous month.