Archive for February 2010
University of Bath designer goes to Downing Street
16 February 2010
Simon Halsey, a design engineer from BIME is one of a select few who has been invited to Downing Street today to celebrate his contribution to the NHS.
A new computer system could help autistic children excel at maths
16 February 2010
Researchers at the Departments of Psychology and Computer Science have been awarded almost £500,000 to develop a state-of-the art computer system to help autistic children with their maths skills.
Public Lecture: Avebury – megaliths & myths
15 February 2010
A lecture at the University of Bath will explore the theories and myths surrounding Avebury stone circle.
Language day for sixth-formers
15 February 2010
The Foreign Languages Centre at the University hosted an open day on campus for year 12 students who are studying French, Spanish or German on Wednesday 3 February.
Student sets up online ethical beauty magazine
15 February 2010
An engineering student at the University of Bath has turned her passion for ethical beauty into an online magazine.
Pharmacy students practise diagnostic skills on robotic patient
15 February 2010
A SimMan 3G robot, called Simon, that can be programmed to have a range of medical conditions, from heart disease to constipation, is being used by Pharmacy students at the University to help practise diagnostic skills and treating patients. The robot is a life-sized model that talks, breathes and reacts to medicines in the same way as a real human. He can be examined for blood pressure, heart and lung function, and can even be changed into a female!
New starters in January 2010
12 February 2010
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.
Keeping your possessions safe and secure
12 February 2010
Following a couple of recent burglaries from unattended ground floor student bedrooms on campus, University security staff are reminding students to take a few simple precautions to keep their property safe.
New ‘one stop shop’ for all staff travel needs
12 February 2010
Following a lengthy and comprehensive tender process, Ian Allan Travel have been selected as the University’s first ever staff Travel Management Company (TMC). Ian Allan will provide a “one stop shop” for all staff travel needs: air (including low cost carriers e.g. Easyjet), rail, hotels and car hire, as well as providing assistance with passports, visa requirements and up-to-date travel advice.
NUS Postgraduate Forum
12 February 2010
The National Union of Students (NUS) is holding its 2010 Postgraduate Forum at the University tomorrow, Saturday 13 February.
Fancy doing a placement in Chile?
12 February 2010
Representatives from PricewaterhouseCooper, Chile will be on site on Monday 15 February (1.15 to 2.05pm in 8W3.22) to talk to students who may be interested in taking up 9-12 months placements in Santiago de Chile.
Swine flu update: Withdrawal of absence recording system
12 February 2010
The University is suspending our swine flu-specific website, email and absence recording systems for staff and students, now that ‘pandemic activity’ has passed.
Bath festival discount and advance tickets available to all staff
12 February 2010
University staff can buy tickets for two of the most anticipated events at the Bath International Music Festival in advance of the general availability and at a ten per cent discount from today (Friday 12 February).
Green technology spin-out receives major funding boost
11 February 2010
n-psl, a green technology spin-out company from the University’s Department of Chemical Engineering, has secured new funding from the Royal Society Enterprise Fund which will enable the company to commercialise new ground-breaking nano-porous adsorbent hollow fibre technology.
University staff ‘Donate with Love’ to Dorothy House
10 February 2010
Staff in the Students’ Union are searching their wardrobes to find items of clothing to ‘Donate with Love’ for Dorothy House on Tuesday 16 February. Staff are invited to bring in good quality items of clothing that they would like to exchange with their colleagues, to raise awareness and funds for Dorothy House (11am-1pm Elements).
Maths student makes national beauty pageant final
10 February 2010
A maths student from the University of Bath has made it to the final of this year’s Miss University GB beauty pageant and will compete against 18 other girls on Monday 1 March.
Get-ahead with Twitter and LinkedIn
09 February 2010
People in Bath are being given the chance to get ahead using Twitter and LinkedIn.
Lecturer appointed to board of Social Care Institute of Excellence
09 February 2010
Dr Louise Brown, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, Department of Social & Policy Sciences has been appointed as trustee to the Board of the Social Care Institute of Excellence (SCIE).
Public Lecture: The Kingship of Henry VIII
08 February 2010
Henry VIII has probably made a bigger impact on the English historical imagination than any other king the nation has known.
Study for a funded masters and gain work-experience too
08 February 2010
A scheme giving the opportunity to study for a one-year masters programme at Bath and complete project-based work experience in a relevant local business – with funding.