Archive for September 2012
Strengthening our international profile in Hong Kong and Australia
23 September 2012
We caught up with Professor Colin Grant, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Internationalisation, before he set off on his first major visit to Hong Kong and Australia in his new role.
Watching your speed on Claverton Hill and Widcombe Hill
23 September 2012
Staff and students are reminded to drive and cycle with care.
Bath Executive MBA student launches new drinks brand
21 September 2012
A University of Bath Executive MBA student has launched a new drinks product with the backing of £360,000 of investment funding and venture capital.
1 West redevelopment project update – September 2012
21 September 2012
The works to enable the expansion and refurbishment of 1 West is continuing.
I-SEE seminar dates
20 September 2012
Seminars are free to all staff, students and members of the community
Williams and Williams in opening set
19 September 2012
Not Venus and Serena in tennis, but Ian and Jon in chemistry!
Rugby teams asked to be part of new research into cause of injury
19 September 2012
Researchers from the Department for Health are looking for community rugby teams to take part in a study to improve understanding about the risk of injury in the game.
Are you a science showoff or a genetics genius?
18 September 2012
The University’s Public Engagement Unit, based in the Department of Marketing & Communications, would like to highlight two events for researchers interested in undertaking public engagement activities.
Thank you to all for another successful Open Day
17 September 2012
A message of thanks from the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bernie Morley about Saturday’s highly successful Open Day.
Research leads to new social network for young people with cancer
17 September 2012
Research from the University’s School of Management is enabling young people with cancer to find support from a new social network site.
REF 2014 information session – Thur 20 Sep 2012
17 September 2012
A REF 2014 information session will take place on Thursday 20 September 2012, 1.15-2.15pm in the Council Chamber. All staff involved in the University’s REF preparations are welcome to attend.
Alumni gather in London to discuss Uni’s 2012 Paralympic Legacy
17 September 2012
Over 30 alumni and staff gathered at Eversheds’ Offices in the City of London to celebrate the launch of the DisAbility Sport and Health (DASH) initiative and the University’s involvement in the Paralympic Games.
Shortlisted for two Times Higher Education Awards 2012
17 September 2012
We are pleased to announce that the University has been shortlisted for two Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2012. The categories we have been shortlisted in are Outstanding Contribution to Leadership Development and Research Project of the Year. The winners will be announced on 29 November.
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences launches Masterclass films
14 September 2012
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences has launched its first films aimed at showcasing the research activity across the Faculty. The videos are aimed at potential funders and alumni, as well as academics and postgraduate students who are considering joining the University.
Raising our profile – Message from the Vice-Chancellor
14 September 2012
A message from the Vice-Chancellor about future investment in the campus and the signing of a new memorandum of understanding with a leading Brazilian university.
Ignite comes to campus
13 September 2012
Ignite events run in 100 cities worldwide and it’s a way for presenters to share their personal and professional passions – quickly!
University of Bath forges links with top Brazilian university
13 September 2012
The University has established a new partnership with the leading university in Latin America, after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Brazil.
Dr John Troyer to talk at Bristol TEDx conference
13 September 2012
Dr John Troyer from the University’s Centre for Death and Society will be speaking at the TEDx conference taking place in Bristol this weekend.
Prize for Jonathan Knight’s work on optical fibres
12 September 2012
We are pleased to announce that Professor Jonathan Knight of the Department of Physics has been awarded the Institute of Physics Optics & Photonics Division Prize 2012. The award was made for “his work on Photonic Crystal Fibres and their application to Super-Continuum Light Sources” at Photon 12 – the biennial conference in Optics & Photonics, where he gave a plenary lecture.
Experts gather to address healthcare costs in an aging population
11 September 2012
Experts from industry and academia are gathering at Bath this month to address the rising costs of healthcare associated with an aging population.