Archive for November 2011
LimesNet awards £50k to support international research missions
24 November 2011
A new research network aimed at developing greener construction materials has awarded £50k to fund the research missions of its members and is looking for additional applications for a further £75k.
Bustards on Tour
24 November 2011
Great bustards released as part of an ambitious project that is bringing the birds back to the UK are causing a stir by conducting their own tours of southern England.
Industrial Action – Wednesday 30 November 2011
24 November 2011
Message from Professor Bernie Morley, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching)
RDSO launches equipment sharing project
24 November 2011
The RDSO’s new Equipment Sharing Project aims to develop systems and mechanisms to enable increased sharing of existing research equipment at the University.
Could you share a Christmas experience with an international student?
24 November 2011
We are looking for staff and students across the University to welcome international students during December.
Chemistry student top of the class with national award
24 November 2011
A chemistry student has received a prestigious national award having excelled in the subject.
Were you last Friday’s Good Samaritan?
24 November 2011
Last Friday morning (18 November) a young man helped a lady who had been taken ill in the University car park.
Please could this Good Samaritan contact the Vice-Chancellor’s office?
Please email Sarah Revans or telephone 01225 386609 in the first instance.
Visit of Wolf-Eckhard Wormser, Chancellor, Technische Universität Dresden
23 November 2011
On Tuesday 22 November 2011, we hosted a visit by Wolf-Eckhard Wormser, the Chancellor of the Dresden University of Technology.
Pathways to impact: finding your way
23 November 2011
This two-hour workshop on 9 December will guide you through RCUK’s impact summary and pathway to impacts.
Plagiarism detection through Moodle and Turnitin
23 November 2011
Over 70 members of staff have attended a series of presentations and took part in discussions about the use of the Turnitin Plagiarism Service, which is now completely integrated with Moodle.
Postgraduate research funding in Humanities & Social Sciences
23 November 2011
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences’ Graduate School will be hosting an information session about postgraduate research funding.
Beach volleyball pair feature on Inside Out
23 November 2011
The campaign by a Bath beach volleyball pair features on BBC One West’s Inside Out programme on Monday.
New careers website for young people goes live
22 November 2011
A new online career planning tool for young people in the South West has been launched by the University of Bath.
The Careerpilot website is aimed at 14-19 year-olds, and has been launched by the University’s Division for Lifelong Learning as part of the Western Vocational Progression Consortium
Charter Day Ceremony recognises the gift of scholarships
22 November 2011
A record-breaking 150 new scholars were welcomed to the University at the annual Charter Day Scholarships Ceremony, held on campus on November 12.
Nike prizes awarded to Sport & Exercise Science bloggers
21 November 2011
Nike supported the inaugural Sport & Exercise Science placement blog competition which encouraged students to write about their experiences during the third year of the undergraduate degree.
Outcome of the EPSRC Delivery Funding call 2011
21 November 2011
In October 2011 a call was announced to commit the limited funds available from the EPSRC, known as the EPSRC Delivery Fund (EDF). The closing date for the open call was 31st October 2011 and we received 47 high quality proposals.
SU Vice-President (Education) represents Bath on digital literacies
21 November 2011
Matej Benka, SU Vice-President (Education), has been invited by the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) to join a panel of national speakers at the 6th International Innovating e-Learning 2011 online Conference.
Prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry lecture on green energy using 3D glasses
21 November 2011
Professor Saiful Islam will deliver a prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry lecture to school students and the public on Wednesday 23 November in London.