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21 May 2013
Email is currently not working today Tuesday 21 May 2013, due to an unexpected problem.
Account closure arrangements for graduating students
21 May 2013
Unless otherwise notified, students leaving in Summer 2013 will be allowed access to their computer accounts until Saturday, 31 August 2013.
Take part in the BBC’s The Big Questions – 26 May
21 May 2013
The Big Questions is coming to Bristol on Sunday 26th May 2013 and the BBC would like to invite you to be part of the audience.
Team Bath superleague end of season celebration – 26 May
21 May 2013
Meet and chat with your Team Bath Superleague team on Sunday 26 May, 3.30pm at the Tramshed, Bath.
Public lecture by world renowned Colombian architect
21 May 2013
The University of Bath is delighted to host a public lecture by world renowned Colombian architect Simón Vélez on the 22nd May.
Strawberries and sparkling wine with the Vice Chancellor
21 May 2013
You are invited to a strawberries and sparkling wine evening in the gardens of No.16 Lansdown Crescent, by kind permission of the Vice-Chancellor.
Exploring Potential – Diversifying your assessment practices
21 May 2013
Come and find out more about diversifying your assessment and feedback practices at our lunchtime workshop.
Conducting an effective review – 12 June
21 May 2013
This workshop will discuss the objectives of review, the process and forms and follow-up action plan.
Professor Butler Acting Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences
20 May 2013
Professor Ian Butler, the current Head of the Department of Social and Policy Sciences, has been appointed as the Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences on an acting basis for the period of one year.
Vacancy for Head of Dept of Social and Policy Sciences
20 May 2013
Expressions of interest are now requested from eligible members of staff who wish to be considered for the vacancy.
Funding for women in STEMM – 12 June
20 May 2013
The workhsop will explore funding opportunities directed to or mainly for women including postdoctoral funding, research fellowships and funding to return to science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) after a career break.
BUCS employee wins Student Employee of the Year Award
20 May 2013
Congratulations to John (Jules) Farrow for winning the University of Bath on-campus category of the Student Employee of the Year Awards (SEOTY) 2013.
Library and East, wireless upgrade work, 21 May 2013
20 May 2013
Wireless will be available, however, there will be short periods of disruption while we carry out upgrade work to the wireless service in the Library and East building, Tuesday 21 May, 8am to 9am.
Catch up on all the sessions from the IPR launch conference
20 May 2013
If you missed any of the talks at last week’s launch of the Institute for Policy Research, or just want to watch them again, all the conference videos and a photo slideshow are now live.
Prof Potter wins first Wellcome Trust Senior Investigator Award
17 May 2013
Professor Barry Potter from our Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology has secured a prestigious Wellcome Trust Senior Investigator Award – the first ever won by a researcher from the University.
Dr Wakeford discusses the link between epilepsy and autism
17 May 2013
Dr SallyAnn Wakeford discusses the link between epilepsy and autism with Geoff Twentyman on BBC Radio Bristol.
Prof Salkovskis features on BBC’s Britain’s Biggest Hoarder
17 May 2013
Professor Paul Salkovskis helps retired chemical engineer Jeff deal with his hoard on Britain’s Biggest Hoarder.
Dr Proulx explains how to ‘see with your ears’ on The One Show
17 May 2013
Dr Michael Proulx helps author Peter White see with sound on theOne Show.
Ladybirds, biological weapons and the success of invasive species
17 May 2013
A ‘Perspective’ piece written by Professor Emeritus Stuart Reynolds has appeared in the Journal Science, looking at how very small numbers of a new species can come to colonise an area.
Agresso User Survey 2012 Results
17 May 2013
At the end of 2012 we undertook a user satisfaction survey of Agresso users at the University of Bath.
University to partner with NUS
16 May 2013
The University has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National University of Singapore (NUS) initially to work together in the area of Engineering design education and research.
Richard Law, Security Manager – Retirement 31 May
16 May 2013
Richard Law has been a member of security staff for many years and was appointed as the University Security Manager over a decade ago.
Natural Materials in Low Carbon Building Technologies – 21 May
16 May 2013
The Low Carbon Business Breakfast on ‘The use of natural materials in low carbon building technologies: a successful collaboration between industry and academia’ offers an opportunity to hear about new developments in the sector and make new connections in the region.
Research discovers link between epilepsy and autism
16 May 2013
Our researchers have found a previously undiscovered link between epileptic seizures and the signs of autism in adults.
Coach calls on fans to cheer Team Bath into final
15 May 2013
Team Bath netball head coach Jess Thirlby has urged fans to really get behind the team in Sunday’s home semi-final.
More than 200 alumni and guests reunite on campus
15 May 2013
More than 200 alumni returned to the University on 10-12 May to celebrate the anniversary of their graduation.
Public lecture by world renowned architect Simón Vélez
15 May 2013
The University of Bath is delighted to host a public lecture by world renowned Colombian architect Simón Vélez on the 22nd May.
Volunteers required for ‘Juicy June’ diet challenge
15 May 2013
Researchers from our Department for Health are looking for volunteers to take part in a study investigating unhealthy eating habits.
Launch of IPR shares research that has power to change
15 May 2013
The launch of the Institute for Policy Research attracted more than 200 guests who heard from a series of speakers including political economist Will Hutton and geologist and TV presenter Professor Iain Stewart.
Seminar examines the anxieties we have for our children today
15 May 2013
‘Moral Panic, Children and Youth’ the second in a series of seminars on moral panic will take place on Friday 17 May.
University Teaching Awards – The winners
14 May 2013
The winners of the University Teaching Awards 2013 have been announced by Professor Bernie Morley, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching).
We welcome Zhejiang University to campus
14 May 2013
The University recently hosted a high profile visit by a Sports Science delegation from China.
Bath Science Café: Using X-ray vision to look at honeybees
14 May 2013
The next Science Café on Monday 10 June will explore efforts to halt the much publicised decline of Britain’s honeybees.
The living standards crunch: causes and consequences – 21 May
14 May 2013
This lecture will explore the origins of this problem and consider what it may mean for a wide range of policy areas.
Prize Fellows’ Research Symposium
14 May 2013
This is an informal event at which the Prize Fellows will showcase their work in a series of posters and small practical demonstrations.
Watch the IPR launch conference
14 May 2013
Watch the broadcast of the Institute for Policy Research’s launch conference.
Mindfulness and natural therapies – Thurs 6 June
13 May 2013
This session will teach you a little about how natural therapies can help with many conditions.
Thinking about the self – Psychology study
13 May 2013
This study is investigating people’s self-related thinking, their experience of certain health problems and their performance on certain experimental tasks.
Vice-Chancellor builds on international links in the U.S.A.
13 May 2013
Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Glynis Breakwell, recently led a successful visit to New York to engage with senior alumni and build links with some of the leading philanthropic foundations in the U.S.A.
Free talk on Bath’s first Theatre Royal
13 May 2013
Find out about Bath’s first Theatre Royal in a free talk being held at the University of Bath on Wednesday May 15.
Managers’ Stress Training – Thursday 23 May
13 May 2013
Managers at grade 7 or above are encouraged to attend this course to help them to comply with legislation and foster a positive wellbeing among members of their team.
Bishop of Bath and Wells Public Lecture – 21 May
13 May 2013
“Paths to reconciliation in rediscovering a common humanity” is the 43rd Gerald Walters Memorial lecture.
We welcome new prize fellows
12 May 2013
This year nine new prize fellows join us, further strengthening our areas of existing research excellence.
BBC interview with Prof Graves about Honda redundancies
10 May 2013
Professor Andrew Graves from the School of Management speaks to BBC Points West about redundancies at Honda.
IPR scheme to bring scholars and policy makers to the University
10 May 2013
The Institute for Policy Research has a scheme for bringing international scholars and policy makers to the University for short visits.
Summer Bootcamp 2013
10 May 2013
On 20 May 2013 we will be running an outdoor bootcamp for people who are looking to lose bodyfat ready for the summer holidays.
The Ede and Ravenscroft Prize – Wed 15 May
10 May 2013
The Ede and Ravenscroft Prize presentation evening will take place at 4pm, Wednesday 15 May 2013 in the 4West Graduate Centre – all are welcome.
Dr Hunt awarded grant to study economics of climate change
09 May 2013
Alistair Hunt, Research Fellow in Department of Economics, leads a research consortium that has won a 3.8m Euro grant from the European Commission to study the economics of adaptation to climate change.
IPR launches today with speakers Hutton and Stewart
09 May 2013
The University launches its new Institute for Policy Research (IPR) with a special conference attended by guest speakers Will Hutton and Professor Iain Stewart.
David Galbreath appointed Professor of International Security
09 May 2013
David Galbreath has been promoted to Professor of International Security in the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies.
Volunteers required for ‘Juicy June’ diet challenge
09 May 2013
Researchers from the Department for Health are looking for volunteers to take part in a study investigating whether giving up an unhealthy eating habit and replacing it with new healthy habit could improve general health.
Promotional goods sample day
09 May 2013
To coincide with the Launch of the new Promotional Goods contract there will be an open day that will be held in the 4 West Foyer on the 16 May between 10:30am and 2pm.
Conversation with Cake: don’t miss it!
09 May 2013
If considering the role of randomised trials is an area you are interested in, don’t miss our next Conversation with Cake.
Leonard Medlock honorary degree holder passes away
09 May 2013
We regret to announce the death of Leonard Medlock, honorary degree holder and one of the University’s greatest benefactors, who passed away on Thursday 25 April aged 89 years.
Consultation on the University Strategy
09 May 2013
We are in the process of developing a new University Strategy and are inviting feedback from the community.
Major investment set to transform healthcare
09 May 2013
Physicists from the University will take a leading role in developing new technologies that could transform healthcare, thanks to a major investment announced this week by Universities Minister David Willetts MP.
IT Training, new course dates
08 May 2013
New IT training course dates from May 2013 to end August 2013 are now available to book.
Winners chosen at Images of Research preview evening
08 May 2013
Nearly 100 people attended the preview of this year’s Images of Research exhibition last night where three winners were chosen.
New Starters – April 2013
08 May 2013
The new starters update gives the name, job title and department of all new members of staff at the University who started in the previous month.
Job vacancy : Casual Student Ambassador
08 May 2013
We are looking for highly pro-active, energetic and friendly students to work on Open Day – Thursday 20 June 2013.
Temporary closure of the northern access road – Postponed
08 May 2013
The northern access road will be closed between 9.30am and 3.00pm on Thursday 9 May 2013
Watch launch of new Institute for Policy Research live
07 May 2013
The launch conference of the University’s new Institute for Policy Research on Tuesday 14 May will be available to watch via live stream online.
Building research collaborations – 30 May
07 May 2013
This workshop explores how you can build effective, meaningful and productive research collaborations.
Philip Booth Lecture – Today
07 May 2013
Philip Booth Lecture: Has the welfare state mortgaged the future of today’s students?
Strategies for research success – 30 May
07 May 2013
This workshop will encourage participants to think about what “career” means within a research context.
Engaging the public with your research – 15 May
07 May 2013
This interactive workshop is adapted from a course designed by Vitae for researchers who are new to, or have some experience with public engagement.
Join the health research panel
07 May 2013
We invite members of the public to take part in our Research Panels where your ideas and experiences can help develop and shape new research projects being conducted.
Dr Papadopoulos talks about the Greek crisis on BBC Radio Bristol
07 May 2013
Dr Papadopoulos talks about the Greek crisis on BBC Radio Bristol
Computing services maintenance – Tues 7 May, 7am to 9am
03 May 2013
We will be carring out work during the ‘at risk’* period, Tuesday 7 May 2013, 7am to 9am.
International School Basel visit
03 May 2013
This week a group of staff and students visited us from the International School Basel (ISB).
Double Success for Chemistry Academics
03 May 2013
The Department of Chemistry is celebrating after two of its academics were awarded prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry awards.
Early May Bank Holiday opening times
03 May 2013
The University will be closed on Monday 6 May. During this time some facilities and services will operate limited opening hours.
Joseph Nye guest lectures on Presidents and American Foreign Policy
03 May 2013
Attendees at the latest ‘Research in the World’ public lecture series had a rare opportunity to hear from eminent US political scientist, Professor Joseph Nye, on the role of Presidents in shaping American history. Read more about the event.
BUSMS Encore – Sun 5 & Mon 6 May
03 May 2013
A musical revue show featuring songs from hit shows such as Jersey Boys, Chicago, Billy Elliot and many more. This musical extravaganza will energise, excite and entertain you.
University launches its first smartphone and tablet app
03 May 2013
Students and staff alike are now able to visit the Apple store and download the University of Bath’s first official app, following a development project by the English Language Centre (ELC).
English Language Centre launches new web pages
03 May 2013
Following the news that we have been ranked third in the world for language support, the redevelopment of the ELC’s web pages forms an important part of its work to continue building an international profile.
Staff Development Performance Review – Wednesday 29 May
03 May 2013
The session will work through the SDPR process, explaining the aims of the different steps, and discuss some case studies that illustrate the kinds of issues and conversations that may arise.
Centre for Networks and Collective Behaviour launches
02 May 2013
The University has recently established a Centre for Networks and Collective Behaviour (CNCB) to raise the profile of research in the area.
Complete online survey on energy use – enter draw to win £100!
02 May 2013
Participate in a 5-10 minute online survey about energy use and be entered into a draw to win £100!
Retirement – Planning for the Future – Thursday 6 June
02 May 2013
This is for anyone expecting to retire within the next 3 years. Partners are welcome to attend.
Individual Mitigating Circumstances
02 May 2013
We have approved principles and procedures for dealing with Individual Mitigating Circumstances (IMCs) that affect students’ assessments.
Carbon dioxide paper ‘most accessed’
02 May 2013
A paper from the Departments of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry has generated an extremely high level of interest since its publication in Catalysis Science and Technology.
Institute for Policy Research issues latest policy briefing
02 May 2013
The University’s new Institute for Policy Research (IPR) has today issued the latest in a series of policy briefings which promote public understanding of the policy dilemmas that our societies face.
Resend replies from RT web interface Fri 26 to Mon 29 April
02 May 2013
Due to a system error, some emails were not sent from the RT system between Friday 26th April 10.44am and Monday 29th April 2pm.
Angela Rippon OBE to chair University consortium event
02 May 2013
KT-EQUAL is hosting an event to be chaired by Angela Rippon OBE, television journalist, newsreader, writer and presenter.
National Student Survey – this year’s Prize Winners
02 May 2013
As part of this year’s National Student Survey (NSS), five lucky students have won prizes following their completion of the survey.
Programme Evaluation 2013 live for completion now!
02 May 2013
The annual Programme Evaluation is now live for completion by all UG students.
We host UK Maths Postgraduate Football Championships this July
01 May 2013
On 27 July the Department of Mathematical Sciences will host the annual UK Maths Postgraduate Football Championships at the Sports Training Village.
If Only UX Product Design – 10 May
01 May 2013
The IfOnly UX Product Design is a conference for exploring how user experience can guide the future of product design.
Bishop of Bath and Wells Public Lecture 21 May
01 May 2013
The lecture will be held on Tuesday 21 May at 6.15 pm in building 5 West, lecture theatre 2.4. This will be the 43rd Gerald Walters Memorial lecture.
Service Desk and Campus Computer Shop will close at 3.30 today
01 May 2013
The Service Desk and Campus Computer Shop (ITP) in the Library will be closing early, at 3.30pm, Wednesday 1 May 2013.
Delegation to Tsinghua, Zhejiang and NCEPU – Colin Grant’s blog
01 May 2013
Colin Grant’s latest blog update on his visit to Tsinghua, Zhejiang and NCEPU.
Targeted action needed to protect waterbirds
01 May 2013
Researchers from our Biodiversity Lab have identified specific areas around the world where conservation efforts could best be targeted to safeguard inland-breeding waterbirds.
Invitation to attend academic procession at summer graduations
01 May 2013
Summer Graduation Ceremonies will be held on Tuesday 2, Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 July in Bath Abbey.
Don Foster MP named President at medical engineering charity
30 April 2013
Don Foster, MP for Bath, has been confirmed as the new President at the Bath Institute of Medical Engineering (BIME).
Free talk introduces A Brief History of Infinity
30 April 2013
Who came up with the idea of infinity? Author Brian Clegg is giving a free talk on Wednesday May 1 on ‘A Brief History of Infinity’ in Lecture Theatre 5W 2.3.
Dept of Psychology research receives international recognition
30 April 2013
Recent research carried out at our Department of Psychology into the link between sight and memory has received extensive coverage in the national and international media.
Contract renewal for research help unit
30 April 2013
Funding for the Research Design Service in our Department of Health has been confirmed for another five years, as part of the National Institute of Health Research South West Group.
Continuing undergraduates: choose optional units by 5pm 1 May
30 April 2013
If you’re an undergraduate student continuing your studies next year, then you will have received an email asking you to choose your optional units.
HPC Symposium – Tues 4 June
30 April 2013
We are holding our 2nd Symposium on High Performance Computing (HPC) which will take place, all day, on Tuesday 4 June.
Joseph Nye lecture – change of venue
29 April 2013
The lecture – Presidents and American Foreign Policy – which takes place today at 18.15 will now be in the East Building lecture theatre.
Let’s Talk update
29 April 2013
Responses to your questions, event feedback and dates for the next two sessions.
We move up to ninth in the new Complete University Guide
29 April 2013
Our students have been ranked as the most satisfied in the UK in the 2014 Complete University Guide.
Royal Society Award for Professor Saiful Islam
29 April 2013
Professor Saiful Islam has received a Royal Society Award for his research into new materials for the next generation of green energy devices.
Bath team are ‘most improved’ at student competition
29 April 2013
A team of enterprising students has made it through to the semi-finals and been declared the ‘Most Improved’ in the Enactus UK Competition.
Chairing Recruitment Panels – Friday 10 May
29 April 2013
This is an awareness-raising course for anyone chairing a recruiting panel at the University.
Tribe May half term holiday camps
29 April 2013
May half term holiday camps available for athletics, badminton, hockey, netball and trampolining between 28 – 31 May 2013.
Economics student wins ‘First Year of the Year’ award
29 April 2013
Joe Peissel has been named ‘First Year of the Year’ in the TARGETJobs Undergraduate of the Year Award.
University of Bath Arts & Media Awards 2013
29 April 2013
The University of Bath celebrated its vibrant arts and media scene at the annual Arts & Media Awards on its Claverton Down campus on Wednesday.
Ear-witness precision: Congenitally blind people have more accurate memories
29 April 2013
Our researchers have found that people who are congenitally blind have more accurate memories than those who are sighted.
Royal Society Award for Professor Saiful Islam
26 April 2013
Professor Saiful Islam, from the Department of Chemistry, this week received a Royal Society Award for his research into new materials for the next generation of green energy devices.
Bath team are the ‘most improved’ at student enterprise competition
26 April 2013
A team of enterprising students has made it through to the semi-finals and been declared the ‘Most Improved’ in the Enactus UK Competition.
Economics student wins First Year of the Year Award
26 April 2013
Bath student Joe Peissel has been named ‘First Year of the Year’ in the TARGETJobs Undergraduate of the Year Award.
RIBA president gives inspirational talk at Bath
26 April 2013
The President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Angela Brady, gave an inspirational talk on her role as an ambassador for greater female leadership in architecture at the University’s annual Athena SWAN lecture this week.
Invigilators’ Training – Tues 7 May
26 April 2013
This course is designed for all those involved in invigilating University of Bath examinations, regardless of experience.
Academic Rep Awards 2013
26 April 2013
The Academic Rep Awards took place on Thursday 18 April 2013 to celebrate the work of the Academic Representatives and Faculty Representatives during 2012-13.
After Sustainability: denial, hope, retrieval 30 April
26 April 2013
I-SEE seminar sees John Foster, Research Fellow in Philosophy, Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion, Lancaster University talk on climate change
Student named in top 10 brilliant young web developers
26 April 2013
Third year student Jack Franklin has been named in the country’s top ten ‘brilliant’ young web developers by .Net Awards.
Submit your scientific proposal to The Royal Society
26 April 2013
Any UK scientist or engineer is eligible to submit a proposal to host a scientific meeting at an interdisciplinary international two-day conference.
Countdown to Institute for Policy Research – 14 May
26 April 2013
Powerful policy briefings are released three weeks before the launch
Countdown to Institute for Policy Research continues with release of powerful policy briefings
25 April 2013
The launch of the University’s new Institute for Policy Research is now less than three weeks away.
Bath student named in top 10 ‘brilliant’ young web developers
25 April 2013
A student from our Department of Computer Science has been named in the 2013 ‘.Net Awards’ as one of the top ten ‘brilliant young web developers’ to watch.
We’ve risen to new high in student experience rankings
25 April 2013
We’re ranked sixth out of 102 UK institutions, a leap of 15 places, in the latest Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey.
University rises to new high in student experience rankings
25 April 2013
The University is ranked sixth out of 102 UK institutions, a leap of 15 places, in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Student Experience Survey published today (Thursday April 25).
First South West Crucible comes to a successful end
25 April 2013
Researchers competitively chosen from the University of Bath, Bristol and the West of England took part in this two day workshop.
Netball Superleague tickets – buy one get one free!
25 April 2013
Be part of the action at the Sports Training Village.
New studio fitness class timetable from Monday 29 April
25 April 2013
What better way to get in shape than to join one of our group exercise classes?
Managers’ stress training – 30 April
25 April 2013
The session focuses on the need for line managers to be proactive and to manage stress effectively using a range of tools and techniques.
Fire safety training for designated fire wardens: 2 May
25 April 2013
This course is open to designated fire wardens who are prepared to take charge when the fire alarms are sounding.
University launches its first smartphone and tablet app
24 April 2013
English for healthcare professionals and students app helps you to study and practise English in a fun and educational way wherever you are.
Lord Robert Skideisky – Why austerity has failed
24 April 2013
Author of award winning book tells us why austerity has failed.
Lord Robert Skideisky – Why austerity has failed
24 April 2013
TeamBest (Bath Economics Society) are proud to announce…
Lord Robert Skideisky, the author of an award winning three-volume biography on British economist John Maynard Keynes will be speaking on why austerity has failed.
Monday 29 April, 1.15pm – 2.05 in room 6W, 1.2
University launches its first smartphone and tablet app
24 April 2013
Students and staff alike are now able to visit the Apple store and download the University of Bath’s first official app.
Communicating the impact of your research 30 April
24 April 2013
This session will look at the Impact of our research – what it is, how we identify it and who we need to tell.
Communicating your research ideas to business 30 April
24 April 2013
Interactive course to examine how to communicate, connect and interact with business stakeholders.
Over 30 and have lost a lot of weight? Volunteer
24 April 2013
Dieters who have lost lots of weight are being asked to share their experiences in a new study being carried out by the University.
Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2013 open now
24 April 2013
Students have until 16 May to give feedback on the University and Students’ Union.
Spam/phishing emails: 21 – 23 Apr 2013 – please delete
23 April 2013
A high number of spam/phishing emails are getting through. Please delete them from your inbox, even if they appear to have come from University of Bath emails.
Bath Science Café: All things bright and beautiful
23 April 2013
The next Science Café on Monday 13 May will explore the science of colour in biology, and a major international research effort to reveal the extent of ingenuity and engineering expertise with which nature has been controlling the flow of colour for millions of years.
Staff survey: You’ve raised £1,800 for charity
22 April 2013
This time 68% of you decided to have your say, a big increase on the 53% of you who took part in 2011.
Study shows teenagers can have a ball without excess
22 April 2013
Financial disadvantage does not necessarily lead to pupils’ exclusion from American-style high school proms, according research carried out by the Universities of Bath, Stirling and Lancaster.
Child volunteers needed for research into stress
22 April 2013
Researchers at the University of Bath are looking for youngsters to help them investigate how children cope with stress.
Brand Aid? Development finance and African agriculture
22 April 2013
Professor James Copestake will highlight the growing business-orientation of aid.