Archive for January 2012
Smokeless tobacco sold illegally online, researchers find
24 January 2012
Researchers from the University’s Tobacco Control Research Group have found that the tobacco product snus can still be purchased on the internet in the EU despite sales being illegal.
Food security: developing disease resistant crops and preventing disease spread
23 January 2012
Researchers led by Dr Richard Cooper in The Department of Biology & Biochemistry have been working closely with oil palm producers to combat fungal crop diseases and protect yields and profits.
Scopus citation database now available via library webpages
19 January 2012
Scopus is an abstract and citation database from Elsevier which covers over 19,000 peer-reviewed journals, scientific web pages and data from five patent sources. The search interface is clear, easy to use and suitable for undergraduates. There are advanced search options that postgraduates and staff will find useful.
Celebrating research – Vice-Chancellor’s Research Day 2012
19 January 2012
The third annual Vice-Chancellor’s Research Day took place earlier this week and has been hailed as a great success. Established in 2009, the day provides an opportunity to showcase the work of early career researchers at the University.
Psychology part of £1.85 million project to combine real and cyber identities
19 January 2012
Researchers in the Department of Psychology are part of a unique, international project to look at the complex nature of identity, both in the real world and online.
Staff invited to join the Gold Rush
19 January 2012
With the start of London 2012 just six months away, you are invited to join the ‘Gold Rush’ with a special day of free activities and taster sessions at the Sports Training Village (STV) on Friday 27 January.
Death of University’s first Secretary & Registrar: Gordon Horner
19 January 2012
We regret to announce the death of Gordon Horner, Secretary and Registrar of the University of Bath (1966-1981) who died on 6 January aged 90 after suffering from pancreatic cancer.
Euromasters programme becomes more flexible towards language
18 January 2012
The MA in Contemporary European Studies (Euromasters) has recently become more flexible to enable students to spend time studying at prestigious universities in Siena, Italy or Prague, Czech Republic without requiring knowledge of the native language.
Researchers warn adolescents seeking treatment for pain on internet
18 January 2012
Researchers from our Centre for Pain Research have warned of the potential dangers to adolescents who use internet forums as a means of information and advice to treat pain.
University collaboration to give boost to local volunteering
16 January 2012
A University research project is investigating the need for a new employee volunteering network in Bath to make it easier for small businesses to support the community.
Bath graduate’s soup company to keep rugby fans fed on game day
16 January 2012
The Bath Soup Company, a community-centred social enterprise, will provide Bath Rugby fans with hot soup during their next home game.
Well done! We’re in the global top 10 for environmental performance
16 January 2012
Bath has come tenth in the new Green Metric world university ranking published in December 2011. The top ten global ranking demonstrates the impact of efforts by colleagues and students across campus to improve the University’s environmental performance, as well as the leadership of our specialists in Estates.
Secretary of State Vince Cable visits the Innovation Centre
16 January 2012
Last Thursday (12 January) staff at the Innovation Centre welcomed Secretary of State Vince Cable to Carpenter House to hear about their work in the start-up sector and business support activities.
Addressing the needs of employers on undergraduate STEM programmes
13 January 2012
A workshop to examine approaches to mapping employability skills within undergraduate STEM programmes, and sharing good practice in meeting the demands of academic requirements and the needs of employers will be held on Thursday 16 February at the American Museum in Bath. The workshop is free to attend and you can register online on the National HE STEM Programme website.
National Teaching Fellowship Scheme: call for nominations
13 January 2012
The Higher Education Academy (HEA) has announced this year’s National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS). The Learning & Teaching Enhancement Office (LTEO) is inviting initial nominations with a deadline of Monday 16 January 2012. Nominations should be sent by email to: Sarah Turpin, Executive Assistant, LTEO.
ESRC 2012 media training dates announced
13 January 2012
The ESRC runs a number of media training courses, including courses specifically for senior researchers and early career researchers. The courses include identifying what makes a good news story, how to write a press release and coaching in interview skills.
Skills development for Research Supervisors: Friday 10 February 2012
12 January 2012
Internationally recognised expert, Hugh Kearns, will be running a course entitled ‘Creating the seven secrets of highly successful research students’ on Friday 10 February 2012.
Room Design Competition – Win an iPod Touch or a Kindle!
12 January 2012
Put your design skills to the test for a chance to win an Apple ipod Touch or a new Kindle.