Archive for December 2011
Professor shows schoolchildren physics in action
15 December 2011
During November and December, Professor Alison Walker (Physics) has been presenting lectures on her research entitled “Plastic displays and solar power: how can light devices be heavy?” as part of a series of one-day conferences called “Physics in Action”.
Uni wins JISC funding to support & develop research data management
15 December 2011
The University has been awarded funding by the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) to support and develop Research Data Management across the institution. Research360@Bath is a project to develop policies, infrastructure and training resources to help researchers at the University of Bath to get the most out of their research data, realise the benefits of good data management practice and comply with funder requirements.
KTA workshop report: Building relationships with external organisations
15 December 2011
Dr Caron King, from Kingswood Plus Ltd, ran a successful workshop on ‘Communicating Your Research to Business’ on 7 December, funded by the University’s EPSRC Knowledge Transfer Account. Dr King outlined the preparation that can help you make the most out of collaborative relationships, including establishing beforehand exactly what you want out of the relationship and why the external organisation should care.
VC hosts SPS reception to celebrate Queen’s Anniversary Prize
15 December 2011
The Department of Social & Policy Sciences celebrated the Queen’s Anniversary Prize award, at a reception hosted by the Vice-Chancellor. The award-winning entry was entitled “Influential research into child poverty and support for vulnerable people” and was based on our research, teaching and external engagement in social policy and international development which goes back over 30 years.
BIS publishes Innovation & Research Strategy for Growth
15 December 2011
The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills recently published its Innovation and Research Strategy for Growth. The report recognises the importance of universities, research councils and businesses to the UK’s future competitiveness and outlines how government will support research and innovation through increased collaboration and investment.
Christmas 2011 opening times
15 December 2011
A list of opening times for facilities across campus over the Christmas and New Year period.
Students share their graduation day celebrations
14 December 2011
Students from the Faculty of Engineering & Design share their thoughts on graduation day:
Bankers’ bonuses not to blame, shows university research
14 December 2011
Research from the University of Bath counters the claim that large bonuses in the banking industry are at the root of the global financial crisis.
Smoke free legislation linked to drop in second-hand smoke exposure among adults
13 December 2011
Levels of second-hand smoke exposure among non-smoking adults fell by almost 30 per cent after smoke free legislation was introduced in England in 2007, researchers in the Department for Health have found.
PVC Bernie Morley introduces first Celebrating Learning & Teaching publication
13 December 2011
Our first Celebrating Learning & Teaching publication highlights some examples of how Bath delivers excellence. A printed version of the publication will be distributed widely across the University in the next fortnight and individual articles will be published within the Better@Bath web pages.
Visiting Professor Doug King honoured by Royal Institute
12 December 2011
Visiting Professor Doug King has received a lifetime Honorary Fellowship from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
Students’ Union collects Gold award in Westminster’s Porticullis House
12 December 2011
At a ceremony in Westminster’s Porticullis House, the Students’ Union received a national Gold Award for providing Bath students with an excellent student experience. It is one of only four students’ unions across the country to achieve GOLD, awarded by Student Union Evaluation Initiative (SUEI).
Exceptional Nigerian student celebrates hard earned success
12 December 2011
A talented student from Nigeria who worked to pay for his own schooling and spent years saving for university will graduate from the University of Bath with an MSc in Management & Finance, on Wednesday 14 December.
Sir Keith Mills, London 2012 orchestrator, to receive honorary degree
12 December 2011
Sir Keith Mills, Deputy Chair of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG), will receive an honorary degree from the University of Bath on Wednesday 14 December, at Bath’s Assembly Rooms.
Scientists see a beckoning hand from the nano-world
12 December 2011
Nanoscientists creating nano-sized tools at the University have accidentally created a tiny beckoning hand.
Managing change – Seeking success stories
09 December 2011
Have you been through a change process recently that has some positive lessons we can all learn from? According to the Staff Survey, many staff feel that the University could be better at managing change, so we are working in various ways to enhance individual and collective skills across the institution.
Successful student entrepreneurs survive Dragon’s Den
08 December 2011
After being put through their paces by alumnus Dr Richard Palmer, the student entrepreneurs returned from the Dragon’s Den with their heads held high. After a gruelling six-hour session for the panel, five out of the twelve different business pitches were awarded an investment, but it was final year student Andy Brown representing the Underground Book Club who stole the show.
Just one minute of exercise a day could prevent diabetes
08 December 2011
Performing short cycle sprints three times a week could be enough to prevent, and possibly treat, Type 2 diabetes researchers at the University of Bath have discovered.
Vacancy: Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Internationalisation)
07 December 2011
The University’s Vision for 2016 is that we will be recognised as an international centre of research and teaching excellence, achieving global impact through our alumni, research and strategic partnerships. The University has created the new full-time post of Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Internationalisation) to lead the international development of the University, in order to achieve this vision and to raise the University’s international profile.