Archive for December 2010
Areas of East buildings closed for works over weekend
16 December 2010
The floors on level 2 and 3 of the foyer areas of buildings 2 East and 4 East are to be resurfaced over the weekend of December 18 & 19 of December.
Funding Opps with KT Champions
16 December 2010
All academic staff have the opportunity to apply for funding to support new collaborations via their departmental KT Champions.
Proposed changes to Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) – end of consultation period approaches
16 December 2010
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.
What do you think of knowledge transfer: a survey
15 December 2010
All Academic and Research staff are invited to complete a survey on KT so that we can get an indication of views of KT within the University. This is an essential requirement of our Knowledge Transfer Account funding and we are grateful for all responses.
Students share their graduation day celebrations
15 December 2010
Get a flavour of the winter graduations, as graduates from the first day of ceremonies at the Assembly Rooms share their thoughts on graduating.
New starters in November
15 December 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.
First Omnibus Quiz a great success
14 December 2010
The first Omnibus Staff Society Christmas quiz was held in Elements in the Students Union.
Leading figure from national sports agency to attend Ideas Sandpit
14 December 2010
A leading figure from the national sports agency, UK Sport, has signed up to join the University of Bath Ideas Sandpit, due to take place early in the New Year.
Foundation Degree in Funeral Services
14 December 2010
The Centre for Death & Society (CDAS) held its first Open Day for prospective students thinking of taking a Foundation Degree in Funeral Studies.
New Knowledge Transfer Partnerships – Autumn 2010
13 December 2010
The Research Development & Support Office (RDSO) is pleased to announce the following academics have recently been awarded Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP).
Kew in the Digital Age lecture a great success
13 December 2010
Professor Angela McFarlane Head of the Public Engagement and Learning team at the Royal Botanic Gardens, discussed the challenges of engaging, entertaining and informing the millions of visitors who go to Kew Gardens each year in a public lecture.
New collaborative project will improve the efficiency of electricity distribution
10 December 2010
Researchers from Mathematical Sciences and Electronic & Electrical Engineering are working with Western Power Distribution (WPD) and partners in a trial that aims to improve the efficiency of the electricity distribution network through anticipating network behaviour. Dr Furong Li (Electronic & Electrical Engineering) and Dr Gavin Shaddick (Mathematical Sciences) will be helping WPD to examine pattern change of energy usage in an area spanning South Wales from Swansea to Newport, as the use of micro-generation, electric vehicles and heat pumps becomes significant.
Solution Generator: A new CPD module to help professionals develop problem solving skills
10 December 2010
A new Continuing Professional Development course to develop problem solving and creative thinking skills.
Flu vaccinations at the University Medical Centre
10 December 2010
The University Medical Centre is able to offer private flu vaccinations to University Staff and students who do not automatically qualify for a vaccination for free from their registered GP.
Don’t make it a night to forget
10 December 2010
Police, Fire Service, NHS and the Student Community Partnership promoting key messages about things to consider during a night out.
TeamBath announce 2011 Superleague squad
10 December 2010
Three members of England’s bronze medal winning Commonwealth Games team feature in the TeamBath Superleague squad aiming to win a historic fifth title in 2011 and secure three titles in a row for the first time.
New joint BEng programme brings elite Chinese students to Bath
10 December 2010
The University of Bath and Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) have signed a formal articulation agreement that will allow high-achieving Chinese engineering students to continue their studies at Bath on a joint BEng programme.
New discounts for Uni staff from local retailers
09 December 2010
The University has agreed special discounts for staff with a number of businesses and retailers.