Archive for March 2010
Academics appointed to the ESRC Peer Review College
22 March 2010
Eight University academics have been appointed to the ESRC Peer Review College.
Bids for Teaching Development Fund
19 March 2010
As part of its Learning & Teaching Strategy the University has continued its commitment to a Teaching Development Fund. The Learning & Teaching Committee invites project bids for the latest round of teaching development funding (approximately £60,000). Deadline: 30 April.
John Willis Teaching Award
19 March 2010
The John Willis Award recognises dedication to the academic and personal lives of students combined with a significant contribution to teaching and accomplishment in research. Deadline extended to 24 March
Student employee of the year award
19 March 2010
Each year JobLink runs a competition called Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY) to recognise exceptional students and present them with awards for achievement in the workplace. Deadline: 26 March
Chancellor’s prize for undergraduates
19 March 2010
The Chancellor’s Prize is awarded annually to the best final year undergraduate student. It was established in 1992 through the generosity of Lord Kearton, the University’s second Chancellor. It is awarded on an annual basis to the best final year undergraduate student. Deadline for nominations: 29 March.
Nominate for Staff Recognition Award
19 March 2010
Do you know someone who has shown initiative, innovation or creativity? Then nominate them for a Staff Recognition Award. The Award recognises either individual members, or small groups, of support staff who have shown excellence in the way in which they have undertaken their duties, and who have contributed to the broader life of the University. Deadline: 30 April
Submit your ‘Images of Research’ for exhibition in Bath
19 March 2010
Images of Research is an annual event for Research Staff, Research Students and Academics to share their research using photographic images. All entries will be displayed in a public exhibition to be held at the Octagon, Milsom Place, Bath from Thursday 13 May to Saturday 15 May 2010, with an Exhibition Opening Reception in the evening of Thursday 13 May.
Web expenses for all Agresso users
19 March 2010
If you use Agresso you will soon be able to manage your expenses directly over the web. We have been successfully piloting this with several departments prior to a general release on Monday 19 April.
Interested in using Moodle on an iPhone?
19 March 2010
The e-Learning team have recently come across an exciting development that is likely to take the Moodle community by storm, namely Moodle for the iPhone.
John Troyer discusses ‘Euthanasia: mercy or murder’ with King Edward’s pupils
19 March 2010
King Edward’s School hosted a Moral Maze forum entitled “Euthanasia: Mercy or Murder” (Tuesday 9 March 2010). Dr. John Troyer, RCUK Research Fellow and Deputy Director of the Centre for Death and Society, took part in the discussion.
Nominations now open for Ede & Ravenscroft Prize for postgrads
19 March 2010
The Ede and Ravenscroft Prize is awarded annually to an outstanding postgraduate research student by Senate on the recommendation of the Ede and Ravenscroft Prize Committee. Nominations, supported by Heads of Departments, must be submitted by noon on Wednesday 21 April 2010.
QR barcodes help to manage student assignments in Faculty of Engineering
19 March 2010
A number of departments in the Faculty of Engineering & Design have been piloting the use of bar codes (QR Codes) to improve the management of student assignments submitted manually through departmental offices. This pilot has involved working closely with the e-Learning Team (LTEO), Registry and BUCS.
Kelly just misses out on podium in Vancouver
19 March 2010
University of Bath graduate Kelly Gallagher just missed out on the medals in the visually-impaired giant slalom at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Games, finishing fourth. The result was the best finish by a British visually-impaired skier since 1994.
Research volunteers needed
19 March 2010
Researchers are looking for student volunteers to take part in studies on privacy violation and life experiences.
Death of Derek Nethercote
19 March 2010
It is with great regret that we announce the death of Derek Nethercote on Thursday 18 March. He was a Computer Technician in the University from 1987 until his retirement on grounds of ill health at the end of October 2009.
Students to invite their neighbours round to get gardening
18 March 2010
Residents in Bath’s Oldfield Park may soon have the chance to grow more of their own vegetables, thanks to a garden-sharing initiative by students from the University of Bath. The group would like to hear from students and landlords in Oldfield Park with good gardening space and residents who would like to get involved. Please email op.growers@googlemail.com
UK films still encouraging teens to light up
16 March 2010
Tobacco imagery and product placement in best-selling films is nearly twice as likely to occur in those which originate from the UK than internationally a study by the UK Centre for Tobacco Control Studies has found.
Our future planet – What did & did not happen at Copenhagen
16 March 2010
Staff, students and the general public are invited to a lecture on Wednesday 17 March when two experts – Anil Markandya and Karl Jaeger – will discuss ‘what happens next for us and our planet’.
Bath engineer scoops top research prize
15 March 2010
Julian Rose, from the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, wins the £3,000 first prize for Engineering and the prestigious Westminster Medal at the SET for the Britain national poster competition at the House of Commons the for his work with GPS systems.
Do you use The Avenue (Cats & Dogs Home and American Museum)?
15 March 2010
For the safety of local residents and other drivers & cyclists, please can all staff and students using this route ensure that they maintain a sensible speed and are in a position to stop safely should the need arise.