Archive for July 2012
Largest ever Uni KTP to improve patient outcomes of chronic disease
24 July 2012
The University of Bath has been awarded its largest ever single Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) in association with Quotient Diagnostics Ltd, global manufacturer and supplier of technology for near-patient monitoring of diabetes progression. The knowledge to be exploited from the University of Bath, under the academic supervision of Professor Tony James and Dr Steven Bull in the Department of Chemistry, will aid Quotient Diagnostics in developing ever greater specificity and sensitivity in monitoring diabetes to meet tightened acceptance criteria from regulatory bodies including, the National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program (NGSP).
Team Bath Sports Massage Therapist to work at the Olympics
24 July 2012
Stan Mavridis, the Co-Lead Sports Massage and Soft Tissue Therapist at Team Bath, will be working with elite athletes from around the world as part of the London 2012 Olympic Games Medical Team.
EU funds €1.6m project for straw homes
24 July 2012
A €1.6million research project is paving the way for the certification of straw bale buildings, setting recognised industry standards for a technology pioneered at the University.
Cleaner construction supported through international research development
24 July 2012
The findings from international engineering missions to develop collaborative partnerships and gather expertise in low impact construction from communities around the world were discussed at a conference in Bath last week.
University appoints new Head of Public Engagement
23 July 2012
Dr Joanna Coleman has started work as the University’s new Head of Public Engagement. She will be responsible for developing plans to embed public engagement in every stage of the University’s research, including postgraduate research, research centres and institutes, and with external partners.
Gifted young people experience life on campus
23 July 2012
Over 60 young people from target schools across the South West have been given the chance to experience life at the University of Bath, in a free week-long residential summer school taking place this week (23 -27 July).
Saying farewell to Howard Nicholson, University Librarian
20 July 2012
As previously announced, Howard Nicholson will retire as University Librarian on Tuesday 31 July after nearly 20 years of service.
REF 2014 information session – 25 July 2012
19 July 2012
A REF 2014 information session will take place on Wednesday 25 July 2012, 1.15-2.15pm in the Council Chamber. All staff involved in the University’s REF preparations are welcome to attend.
Let’s talk about university…
19 July 2012
Our first Conference for Higher Education Advisors (25/26 June) gave 50 delegates from a variety of schools and colleges in seven countries the opportunity to experience some serious action learning.
Bath student helps Paralympic athlete overcome language barrier
19 July 2012
A student from the University of Bath is assisting a Paralympic athlete by acting as a translator for the duration of the athlete’s time here at Bath.
The University is saddened to announce the death of Lorraine Linney
17 July 2012
Lorraine Linney, a fourth year undergraduate BSc (hons) Psychology student, passed away peacefully on Sunday 8 July 2012, with her family by her side.
KE Champions & KTA funding
17 July 2012
A number of projects and activities in all three faculties have been awarded the Knowledge Exchange Champions and KTA funding.
Survey asks how much alcohol we drink at home
17 July 2012
Researchers at the University of Bath are asking people across the UK to take part in a short online survey about drinking habits at home.
Chemistry camp inspires scientists of the future
17 July 2012
More than 100 students selected from schools all over the UK came to the University last week to take part in two residential Salters’ Chemistry Camps for 15-year olds. The camps, which ran from 9-11 July and 11-13 July, helped students to participate in the fun of chemistry and motivate them to develop both awareness of, and a long-term interest in the subject through an action-packed programme.
Bath is part of £3.5m SUPERGEN Hub to address bioenergy questions
17 July 2012
The University is part of a new research hub announced today by David Willetts, Minister of State for Universities and Science.
Pete Clark, Head of AV Services, retires after 42 years
16 July 2012
Pete Clark is retiring soon. There will be an opportunity for friends and colleagues to say farewell to him in the Claverton Rooms on Thursday 2 August at 3.30pm. All welcome.
Plans for new Policy Research Institute take shape
16 July 2012
One of our many research strengths at Bath is the field of Policy Science. This was recognised externally by the award of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Further & Higher Education.
Professor Andrew Brown returns to the School of Management
16 July 2012
Andrew Brown, Professor of Organisation Studies, has joined the University’s School of Management, for the second time.
Olympic structures inspire next generation of mathematicians
16 July 2012
A University of Bath engineering lecturer has been using the distinctive new structures of London’s Olympic Park and the maths behind their construction to inspire the next generation of mathematicians.