Archive for October 2010
Spending Review 2010 – Vice-Chancellor’s response to the announcement
20 October 2010
Today’s announcement indicates the scale of the changes to public funding that the HE sector must address over the next few years.
European recognition for collaboration between the SU & the Uni
20 October 2010
Gwen van der Velden, Director of Learning & Teaching Enhancement, has been invited to speak at the 20th annual convention of the European Students Unions in Leuven, Belgium about the exceptionally strong relationship between the Bath Students’ Union and the University.
Students invited to set up shop
20 October 2010
Students at Bath have the chance to set up their own pop-up business for the day and compete against other teams for the title of best student business, to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week in November.
Proposed changes to Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
19 October 2010
As you will already be aware from our previous web announcements, a package of proposed changes to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has been made by the USS Joint Negotiating Committee, and approved by the USS Trustee Board. This is subject to a consultation of affected members and their representatives.
New Uni webpage to advise Tier 4 student visa holders
19 October 2010
The website has been created to help Tier 4 visa holders understand what the University is required to do in respect of monitoring students and reporting any relevant change to their circumstances to the UK Border Agency.
Tony James appointed as Visiting Professor at Xiamen University
19 October 2010
During a recent visit to China, Dr Tony James was appointed as a Visiting Professor at Xiamen University in recognition of his collaborative work with Professor Yun-Bao Jiang (Vice Dean).
New students enjoy fun of the fair at Big Team Challenge 2010
18 October 2010
New School of Management BSc and MSc students enjoyed the School’s annual Big Team Challenge last week – five days of logic tasks, team-building exercises and networking opportunities, sponsored by five of the School’s Corporate Partners: Zurich, PwC, Intel, 3M and BP.
ACE presence at Institution of Civil Engineers Annual Awards Ceremony
18 October 2010
Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering academics and graduates had a strong presence at this year’s Institution of Civil Engineers Annual Awards Ceremony, held on Friday 8 October at the Institution’s HQ in Great George Street in central London, a stone’s throw from the Houses of Parliament.
Creams used to treat eczema could make it worse
18 October 2010
New research at the University of Bath suggests that using emollient creams to relieve the symptoms of eczema could actually make the condition worse. The researchers, from the University’s Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, have published a study in the British Journal of Dermatology showing that aqueous cream BP reduces the thickness of healthy skin over a period of four weeks, calling into question whether the cream should be used for treating eczema.
In the media: Our work all over the world
15 October 2010
This week research by our academics has hit the headlines and been featured in the media all over the world. Dr Kate Woodthorpe and Dr Mark Brosnan’s work has been featured in numerous publications and on radio stations.
Thanksgiving Service for the late Sir Donald Maitland
13 October 2010
A Thanksgiving Service for the late Sir Donald Maitland is to be held on Friday 15 October at Bath Abbey at 2.30pm followed by a Reception in the Claverton Rooms at the University of Bath.
Students invited to enterprise event
13 October 2010
The Students’ Union is inviting all business-minded students to come along to a networking reception on Thursday 14 October to celebrate the launch of this year’s student enterprise activities.
Technophobia starts in the womb, scientists believe
13 October 2010
Dr Mark Borsnan from Psychology has looked at how levels of pre-natal testosterone can predict where or not someone has a good grasp of technology.
New email lists for Faculty/School admin teams
12 October 2010
A set of new email lists has been created to support the recent changes to the Faculty/School administrative structure.
Vice-Chancellor comments on Higher Education Funding Review Proposals
12 October 2010
Speaking following the launch of the proposals of the Independent Review of Higher Education Funding and Student Finance, Professor Glynis Breakwell, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bath, said:
Tree to be planted in memory of Mervyn Peters
12 October 2010
A tree is to be planted in memory of Mervyn Peters’ on Friday 15 October, at 3pm, near the University lake. Any staff who wish to attend are very welcome.
Research grant: How are research methods taught in pharmacy schools?
11 October 2010
The Pharmacy Practice Research Trust (the PPRT) has awarded a grant to the University of Bath to investigate the role of the pharmacy undergraduate programme in the teaching of research methods, use and practice. The research will explore the teaching of research methods in schools of pharmacy throughout the UK.
The Matter of Death – how grieving relatives argue at the graveside
11 October 2010
Dr Kate Woodthorpe’s latest research shows that families are often involved in disputes over items left in cemeteries.
In ‘The Matter of Death’, a book she co-edited with Professor Jenny Hockey of the University of Sheffield and Dr Carol Komaromy from the Open University,she talks about the politics of memorialisation in cemeteries.
Pharmacy alumnus awarded MBE
08 October 2010
Professor Stephen Bazire, Chief Pharmacist at Norfolk & Waveney Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and a graduate of the University of Bath, was made an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Two academics made Visiting Professors of leading Chinese university
08 October 2010
Steven Bull and Chris Frost were appointed as Visiting Professors at East China University of Science & Technology (ECUST) during a visit to discuss the Sino-British catalysis and molecular sensors (CASE) laboratory, a collaboration between ECUST and the Department of Chemistry on 15 September 2010.