Archive for July 2010
HEFCE welcomes revised timetable for Research Excellence Framework (REF)
15 July 2010
The timetable for the Research Excellence Framework (REF) has been confirmed. Submissions will be expected in 2013 before the assessment phase of the REF takes place during 2014 to inform funding from 2015-16.
Bath scientists share their visions of the future
15 July 2010
Drs Sofia Pascu (Chemistry) and Jonathan Dawes (Mathematical Sciences) have recently had articles published in a special issue of the Royal Society’s prestigious journal Philosophical Transactions A.
Success for University sponsored eco-car
15 July 2010
A youth team sponsored by the University participated in the Shell Eco-Marathon held on the 29-30 June at Rockingham Motor Speedway.
How blind to change are you? Volunteers wanted
15 July 2010
Research student Teresa Chiang from the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering is currently running an experiment on cognitive processing in the context of energy use. Teresa is keen to recruit staff and students, men and women of all ages, to participate in the experiment which takes no more than 30 minutes and involves spot-the-difference computerised tasks.
South West teenagers invited for taste of uni life
14 July 2010
As part of the Universities Aimhigher programme, the University is running a residential UniTasters for Year 11 and 12 pupils this week. The aim is for young people to experience life as a student, they will have the chance to take part in academic workshops of their choice and will also be given information, advice and guidance sessions regarding university/ course choices.
Bath’s Jeremy Thring receives Chancellor’s Medal
14 July 2010
The University has presented Jeremy Thring, of Bath solicitors Thring Townsend Lee & Pembertons, with the Chancellor’s Medal.
Marie Morley elected to serve on Court
13 July 2010
Marie Morley, KTP Recruitment and Operations Manager, Research Development & Support Office, has been elected as a representative of the Management, Specialist and Administration Job Family to serve on Court for the period ending 31 July 2013, subject to remaining a member of that job family.
Dr Gilmore shares tobacco findings with EU
13 July 2010
Dr Anna Gilmore from the School for Health was in Brussels twice in the past month discussing some of her Tobacco Control Research Group’s findings.
Want to make it in the movies?
13 July 2010
If you’ve ever dreamed of a career in Hollywood then this summer might help you to make that first tentative step towards stardom. Monicker Productions is looking for volunteers to get involved in the filming as either ‘runners’ for the film crew or ‘extras’ for certain scenes.
Two David Parkin Professorships awarded for 2010-2011
13 July 2010
Dr Santosh Mehrotra is a Development Economist who works as a Division Head and Economics Advisor for the Indian Planning Commission. Steven Ackerman is Professor of Medicine (Hematology and Oncology) at the University of Illinois, Chicago.
Student racing team in pole position for Silverstone
13 July 2010
A team of mechanical engineering students from the University of Bath is heading for Silverstone next week for the annual international Formula Student competition (Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 July).
Salters’ Chemistry Camp is back on campus
13 July 2010
Pupils from all over the UK have the chance to investigate what makes jellyfish glow in the dark at the University’s Department of Chemistry this week. They are participating in two residential Salters’ Chemistry Camps from the 12 to 14 July and 14 to 16 July.
Professor Michael Beverland on One Show
13 July 2010
Professor Michael Beverland from the School of Management was interviewed on the BBC One Show on Tuesday 13 July about the small print in the advertising of beauty products that can be misleading to the consumer.
Staff receive University awards for teaching, supervision & research
09 July 2010
The winners of 2010 University Awards received their awards at the University’s award ceremonies this week. These Awards recognise the achievements of staff in teaching, supervision and research.
Brian Kelly of UKOLN interviewed on Radio 4
09 July 2010
Brian Kelly, from UKOLN, the national centre of expertise in digital information management, gave an interview on the Making History programme on Radio 4 on Tuesday 6 July.
Pensions: Update on Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
08 July 2010
The USS’s Joint Negotiating Committee met yesterday to consider two formal proposals, one from the Employers Pension Forum and one from the University & College Union. At the meeting, the JNC agreed to recommend the package of proposals put forward by the Employers Pension Forum to the USS Trustee Board.
ACE student shortlisted for UK’s largest student architecture prize
08 July 2010
Student Nick Shurey (Architecture & Civil Engineering) has been named as a finalist in this year’s 3DReid Student Prize – the UK’s largest student award, which is worth £1,500 to the winner. Nick’s proposal was selected by visitors to the practice’s in-office exhibition for the London Festival of Architecture.
Bath lecturer appointed Deputy Chef de Mission for Summer World Uni Games 2011
08 July 2010
Andy Hibbert (Teaching Fellow, Coach Education & Sports Development, and PGCE PE Tutor, Department of Education) has been appointed by British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) as Deputy Chef de Mission in the Great Britain leadership team for the Summer World University Games (Universiade) taking place in Shenzhen, China in 2011.
Research to protect historic architecture from floods
08 July 2010
A new interdisciplinary research project, led by the University of Bath, will monitor and predict the impact of floods and driving rain on historic buildings to try and protect them for future generations.