Archive for March 2010
Report of University Council Meeting – 25 February 2010
08 March 2010
A number of items were discussed at the recent meeting of University Council, including the refurbishment of Norwood House and the revision of the HEFCE Capital (building) Programme for the University.
Public Lecture: Nuclear explosives – the technology of destruction
08 March 2010
Local people are invited to a free public lecture at the University of Bath on Wednesday 17 March, which will explore the problems the world faces, now that Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) are back on the political agenda.
Inaugural Lecture: ‘War, Peace and Justice: the dilemmas of International security’
08 March 2010
A lecture on Wednesday 10 March will examine the nature and causes of contemporary war and conflict, and consider the prospect for peace in the 21st Century.
Alumni reception with David Hempleman-Adams OBE
08 March 2010
Over 50 Bath alumni gathered at the Garrick Club in London on Thursday 25 February, for a reception and lecture by David Hempleman-Adams OBE.
New look for jobs website: Uni launches e-Recruitment site
05 March 2010
The first phase of the University’s new e-recruitment system has now been launched for any new vacancies posted from 3 March.
Death of student Martha Lyng
05 March 2010
We regret to announce that Hanne-Martha Lyng, a second year undergraduate student studying Politics with International Relations, died yesterday.
Professor debates the role of NATO & whether it has a future
04 March 2010
What role does NATO play today, and does it have a future? Will the Alliance survive the traumas and tensions generated by the war in Afghanistan? These questions were debated at an international workshop held at the Netherlands Defence Academy in Breda Castle from 24-26 February 2010, co-organised by Professor Adrian Hyde-Price of the Department of European Studies & Modern Languages.
Watch Vice-Chancellor’s Annual Report presentation to Court
04 March 2010
The Vice-Chancellor recently gave her Annual Report on the 2008/09 session to a meeting of the University’s Court.
The cream of Bath fashion hits the catwalk
04 March 2010
Students at the University of Bath are working with local businesses to stage a spring Fashion Show for charity on Wednesday 17 March at the city’s Assembly Rooms at 7.30pm. Tickets can be purchased online from the event website.
University celebrates Amy’s success
04 March 2010
Amy Williams made a triumphant return to the University yesterday, Wednesday 3 March, to celebrate her Olympic success at the place she says “feels like home”.
Over fifty teaching rooms to be upgraded this year
03 March 2010
As a result of feedback from students, the University is making a substantial investment in the quality of its teaching rooms, and we are pleased to announce that University Council has agreed to upgrade over 50 more general teaching rooms during 2010.
Changes to Points Based Immigration System – Important info for staff
03 March 2010
The University is required to ensure that all students who are issued with a Certificate of Acceptance (CAS) are engaging with their studies. We are legally required to report to UKBA any changes which will affect the conditions of a student’s visa. Student Records & Examinations Office will soon be offering training in this area.
Learn Spanish in Alicante – free of charge
03 March 2010
Under the Cooperation Agreement between the Universities of Bath and Alicante, members of staff can attend intensive Spanish language courses free of charge, with free bed & breakfast accommodation. Apply by 2 April 2010.
Learning & Teaching Innovations Week blog
02 March 2010
Read posts on the supporting blog about the different events which took place last week.
Implementing proposals for re-organisation: Appointment of Deans of Faculty and Directors of Administration
02 March 2010
As part of the ongoing re-organisation of the faculty structure, three deans have been appointed. Gary Hawley (Engineering & Design), Roger Eatwell (Humanities & Social Sciences) and David Bird (Science).
Researchers present findings to European Parliament
02 March 2010
Drs Anna Gilmore and Katherine Smith from the School for Health presented their research findings and debated their implications for policy in the European Parliament last week.
Public Lecture: An introduction to Islamic art and architecture
02 March 2010
Local people are invited to a free public lecture at the University of Bath on Wednesday 10 March, which will explore the art and architecture of Islam.
Software sniffs out criminals by the shape of their nose
02 March 2010
Forget iris and fingerprint scans – scanning noses could be a quicker and easier way to verify a person’s identity. Unlike other facial features used for biometrics, such as eyes or ears, noses are difficult to conceal and also aren’t changed much by facial expression. Dr Adrian Evans and Adrian Moorhouse, from the University’s Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, decided to investigate whether images of people’s noses could be used to recognise individuals.
University welcomes its new Pro-Vice-Chancellor
01 March 2010
Professor Bernard Morley has taken up his post as the University’s new Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Learning and Teaching. Professor Morley started on 1 March 2010 and succeeds Professor Ian Jamieson who retired after 24 years of service with the University.