Archive for March 2013

Bruce Rayton discusses employee engagement

Bruce Rayton discusses employee engagement on Engage for Success.

IT services disruption – Tues 2 Apr

A number of computing services will be unavailable, Tuesday 2 April 2013. The East side of the campus will be most heavily affected.

VAT: The basics – Thurs 18 April

This course aims to explain the basics of VAT to those who regularly have to deal with the problems it raises.

UKBA Requirements and our responsibilities – Wed 10 April

The session will cover, amongst other things, admissions requirements and visa application process and enrolment requirements.

Three year Economics PhD Studentship

We invite applications for a full-time University studentship to support and work in the Department of Economics.

Revolutionary burns dressing could save young lives

Our chemists have developed a prototype medical dressing that detects the first signs of harmful infections and could potentially save the lives of children with serious burns.

Invitation to presentation from this year’s Student Barometer

You are invited to attend a presentation by Will Archer, Chief Executive Officer, from i-graduate international insight, on Wednesday 27 March 2013.

Computer services maintenance – Tues 26 – 7am to 9am

We will be carring out work during the ‘at risk’* period, Tuesday 26 March 2013, 7am to 9am and this will make some services unavailable.

Chem Eng students and staff have smashing time at Ball

Around 150 guests, including staff and students, attended the 2013 Department of Chemical Engineering Ball.

TSB award University KTP with Biocatalysts Ltd as ‘Outstanding’

The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Biocatalysts Ltd has been awarded a Grade A of ‘Outstanding’ by the Technology Strategy Board (TSB).

New calibration free system for monitoring blood sugar levels

Our chemists have developed a new system to monitor levels of blood glucose, which could in the future help save the lives of patients in intensive care.

Staff Survey charity totaliser

So far we have raised £1,794 for charity.

Staff Survey has raised £1,794 so far for charity

So far 1,794 of you have taken part, which is a fantastic start. Have you completed yours yet?

East Car Park partial closure – Sat 23 March

From Saturday 23rd March 2013 a section in the north of the East Car Park will be permanently closed so that work can commence on the construction of the new student accommodation complex.

Let’s Talk – open for questions

Our second ‘Let’s Talk’ open staff meeting with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Glynis Breakwell, takes place on Tuesday 9 April.

Bath researchers take gold and silver at Houses of Parliament

Two of our researchers have won prizes in the prestigious SET for Britain poster competition this week.

Futsal Club sextet called up to England and Wales squads

Six Team Bath Futsal Club players will be involved this weekend as England take on Wales in an international fixture.

Staff discounts

The University has agreed special discounts for staff with the businesses/retailers listed.

Chancellor’s Prize

The Chancellor’s Prize is awarded to the best final year undergraduate student.

Staff Recognition Award

The Staff Recognition Award recognises either individual members, or small groups, of support staff who have shown excellence in the way in which they have undertaken their duties.