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Launch of Centre for Networks and Collective Behaviour shows the power of network thinking
18 June 2013
At the launch event for the new Centre for Networks & Collective Behaviour, ecologist Robert May described how thinking of banking as a man-made ecosystem reveals how correlation and hierarchy in networks can drive instability, as seen vividly in recent years.
Sandy Wood and Jane Sutton retire
18 June 2013
Sandy Wood and Jane Sutton retire from the University at the end of this month.
Anti-Bribery Policy – Protecting you and the University
18 June 2013
Following the introduction of the Bribery Act 2010 the University introduced an Anti-Bribery Policy in November 2011.
Women in STEMM speak about their careers- 27 June
18 June 2013
In the third of these seminars three other women in STEMM speak candidly about key milestones in their choices in academia and work/life balance challenges.
Diversifying assessment practices – LEAP event – 27 June
18 June 2013
Are you thinking about how to diversify your assessment and feedback practices? If yes, why not come and join our lunchtime workshop to be held on Thursday 27 June 2013 from 12.15 to 2.00 pm.
Thousands due for Thursday’s Open Day
18 June 2013
The University is expecting over 9,000 additional visitors this Thursday (20 June) when we host the first of our annual Open Day events.
Global R&D consultancy launches STEM bursary scheme
18 June 2013
Science and engineering students have until 16 September to apply for paid bursaries totalling £25,000 with a leading global research and development consultancy.
Trainee teachers test out their skills at local history spots
18 June 2013
Historical monuments have proved good schooling grounds for two sets of trainee teachers studying at the university.
BT Openzone to be replaced with _The Cloud, Tues 18 June 2013
17 June 2013
Computing Services (BUCS) are releasing the free wireless service _The Cloud, as a replacement for BT Openzone, Tuesday 18 June 2013.
Lasers and lunch – Physics research day
17 June 2013
The Department of Physics is giving you a rare glimpse behind the lab doors at their physics research day today.
Professor Furong Li’s Inaugural lecture
17 June 2013
Professor Furong Li, from the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, will be presenting her inaugural lecture on Wednesday 19 June 2013 at 18:15 in 2 East 3.1.
University looks east with new partnership agreement
17 June 2013
We have signed a Memorandum of Understanding between our Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies (CSCT) and the Global E3 Institute at Yonsei University.
I’m a scientist, get me out of here!
17 June 2013
Scientists from the University are gearing up to compete in a live competition where school students get to vote for their favourite researchers in a grilling process of elimination.
Department of Chemistry EPSRC funding exceeds £30m
17 June 2013
The Department’s portfolio has broken the £30m barrier after a successful year attracting Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funding.
New nanoneedle helping scientists uncover secrets under the skin
17 June 2013
Researchers in our Physics and Pharmarcy & Pharmacology Departments are using a pioneering technique to study the properties and characteristics of our skin, in tests that could pave the way for new treatments for dermatitis, and for an improved understanding of the skin aging process.
Leading academics meet in Bath to discuss corporate governance
14 June 2013
Leading academics from across the world are converging on Bath for a major conference discussing how companies hold themselves to account.
£65k Arts Council England dance funding success for ICIA
14 June 2013
The ICIA are pleased to announce that Bath Dance has been successful in gaining fuding from ACE to develop dance in Bath and North East Somerset.
Child volunteers still needed for stress research
14 June 2013
Researchers in the Department of Psychology investigating how children cope with stress are still on the look-out for youngsters to help them with their study.
Our new Centre for the Arts gets green light
14 June 2013
Our new Centre for the Arts has been granted planning permission by Bath and North East Somerset Council.
A study into career choices, beliefs and expectations
14 June 2013
Enter a prize draw for a £100 Amazon voucher by participating in a study looking at how career choices, beliefs and expectations can influence how information is evaluated and remembered.
Online Student Services Helpdesk unavailable between 21-25 June
14 June 2013
The online Student Services Helpdesk, accessed via SAMIS, will not be available to students from midday on 21 June 2013 until 25 June 2013 due to essential maintenance.
Online Student Services Helpdesk unavailable between 21-25 June
Healing Foundation Centre for children’s burns research
14 June 2013
Research from our University will soon be playing an important role in helping prevent and treat children’s burns, through a new centre launched at Frenchay Hospital.
Chinese scholarships support students to research in Bath
13 June 2013
Two students from the our Department of Mechanical Engineering have been awarded prestigious scholarships by the China Scholarship Council to support their PhD studies while at Bath.
General teaching building to be named The Chancellors’ Building
13 June 2013
Name for our newest building reflects the important roles played by our chancellors.
ACE academics receive Structural Engineering Education Award
13 June 2013
Dr Mark Evernden, Dr Antony Darby and Professor Tim Ibell have received the 2013 Award for Excellence in Structural Engineering Education.
Student awarded The Chancellor’s Prize 2013
13 June 2013
Mechanical Engineering final year undergraduate student, Yiannis Eftychiou, has been awarded The Chancellor’s Prize for 2013.
Alumni night – Plugged In
13 June 2013
Over 85 alumni and their guests came back to campus on Saturday 8 June for a night of nostalgia in the Parade Bar.
Bamboo engineered panels at international conference
13 June 2013
Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering presented at the 14th international conference on non-conventional materials .
Just changed your car or are about to? You could win £1,000
12 June 2013
Researchers in the Department of Psychology are working with colleagues at Cardiff University on an eco-driving project funded by Shell UK. As part of this project, they are looking to learn more about how people drive their cars.
Top marks for 1 West Building
12 June 2013
A topping-out ceremony was recently held on campus to mark the completion of the main construction work for the first phase of 1 West Building refurbishments.
Interdisciplinary research student conference – Meeting of Minds
12 June 2013
The annual conference, Meeting of Minds, was held on Thursday 6 June. It sought to promote and enhance the wider communication of research.
Prize Fellows Research Symposium is well received
12 June 2013
The University’s Prize Fellows held an evening session to promote and share their research with staff, students and the local community.
Current surveys – don’t miss the deadlines
12 June 2013
Student surveys open are: Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) – deadline 17 June and Programme Evaluation – deadline 30 June.
Software applications unavailable 7am – 9am – Tues 18 June
11 June 2013
Licenced software applications will be unavailable between 7am and 9am, Tuesday 18 June 2013.
Delegation visits top university in China – Prof. Lees’ guest blog
11 June 2013
Professor Charles Lees, Head of Department, Politics, Languages, and International Studies guest blogs on the blog of Professor Colin Grant, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Internationalisation).
Wessex Water to invest in University research
11 June 2013
A new research and development collaboration between the University and Wessex Water has been announced today.
Researchers discuss ’self-healing concrete’ on the BBC
11 June 2013
Researchers at the University are hoping to create self-healing concrete, which could save massive repair bills.
Could you be a Student Ambassador?
11 June 2013
We are looking for highly pro-active, energetic and friendly students to work on Open Day – Thursday 20th June 2013.
Mike Perry Môr Plastig preview – Thurs 14 June
11 June 2013
Môr Plastig is welsh for ‘Plastic Sea’ and is a series of still life colour photographs of plastic detritus.
Ignite #4 – Wed 26 June
11 June 2013
Ignite is a different way of learning about lots of things very quickly. Come along, have some food and drink, and listen to people talk about interesting things in five minutes with 20 slides that advance automatically every 15 seconds.
Media Alert: Single parent households
10 June 2013
Dr Susan Milner and Dr Rita Chawla-Duggan from the University of Bath are available to comment on single parent households and encouraging paternal engagement in children’s education and development.
Go Dutch at the Holburne Museum – for free
10 June 2013
The Holburne Museum is offering free access to its latest exhibition to all staff and students.
Professor Gilmore presents research at the House of Commons
10 June 2013
Professor Anna Gilmore, Director of the University’s Tobacco Control Research Group, recently presented her research at The Science of Health and Wellbeing exhibition held at the House of Commons.
Deadline to attend academic procession – Wed 12 June
10 June 2013
All academic and research staff are invited to process in the academic procession from the Guildhall to the Abbey. If you wish to process, complete and return the procession form by Wednesday 12 June to Gail Gillespie in the Events and Ceremonies Office.
Channelling research through CPD
10 June 2013
Professor Gary Hawley and Dr Alex Copping in the Dept of Mechanical Engineering have developed distance learning CPD courses addressing key aspects of energy efficiency and sustainability through this KTA-funded project.
IT maintenance – Tues 11 June, 7am to 9am
10 June 2013
Work we will be carried out during the at risk period, Tuesday 11 June 2013, 7am to 9am.
Summer sessions offer advice for university applicants
09 June 2013
Free drop-in sessions have been organised over the summer to help local pupils write, develop and polish personal statements to strengthen their university applications.
Raymond Illsley obituary
07 June 2013
Raymond Illsley, who from 1986 onwards was a Professorial Fellow in the School of Social Sciences as it was then passed away last week at the age of 93.
Bath researchers in new national centre to reduce sports injuries
07 June 2013
Researchers in the Department for Health are part of a new £3m research centre to be launched by Arthritis Research UK.
University forges further links with Brazil
07 June 2013
Delegates from Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio Grande do Sul met with Colin Grant this week.
Setting objectives, finding development solutions – 21 June
07 June 2013
With the Staff Development and Performance Review (SDPR) season fast approaching, this workshop will present best practice and provide opportunities to rehearse practical techniques.
Industry relationships strengthen at placement providers event
07 June 2013
A memorable evening was held on 23 May in London by the Department of Economics to thank all the organisations that have supported placement year students recently.
Technical Advisory Group to provide strategic challenge
07 June 2013
A new Technical Advisory Group (TAG) met for the first time this week tasked with providing strategic challenge and scrutiny in relation to the technical development of the organisation.
Students’ Union short-listed as Students’ Union of the Year
07 June 2013
The Students’ Union has been shortlisted as Students’ Union of the Year in the NUS Awards 2013.
Royal Pharmaceutical Society Prize winner named
06 June 2013
Glen Cooper from our Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology was recently named as the winner of this year’s Royal Pharmaceutical Society Prize.
Provisional Moodle Upgrade schedule
06 June 2013
As part of our on-going commitment to the provision of a robust, secure and feature rich service, we are pleased to announce plans to upgrade to a more recent version of Moodle.
University App is fast gaining popularity in the Apple Store
06 June 2013
Launched on 26 March 2013, the University’s first official app available for download from the Apple Store, is fast gaining popularity having been downloaded over 1,600 times.
Bath Science Café: Using X-ray vision to look at honeybees
06 June 2013
The next Science Café on Monday 10 June will explore efforts to halt the much publicised decline of Britain’s honeybees.
Volunteers needed to discover if we should eat before exercise
06 June 2013
Researchers from the Department for Health are looking for volunteers to take part in a study to find out whether it is better to eat or fast in the hours before exercise.
Charity event – Carmen in Prior Park College
06 June 2013
On Thurs 11 July, London based Garden Opera Company will be performing Bizet’s Carmen in the picturesque setting of Prior Park College in aid of Julian House.
Heard about Augmented Reality, want to learn more?
06 June 2013
A small multi-disciplinary team, including Marie Salter and Nitin Parmar, members of the e-Learning Team, part of the Learning & Teaching Enhancement Office (LTEO), have been exploring the possibilities of using AR.
Bath architecture student named winner of RIBA scholarship
05 June 2013
The prestigious 2013 RIBA Norman Foster Travelling Scholarship has been awarded to one of our Architecture & Civil Engineering students.
Professor Millar named trustee of LankellyChase Foundation
05 June 2013
The LankellyChase Foundation has announced the appointment of Professor Jane Millar, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research, as a new trustee to its board.
PhD students invited to Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
05 June 2013
Christopher Hendon and David Liptrot, from our Department of Chemistry, will attend this year’s Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany.
Raymond Illsley obituary
05 June 2013
Raymond Illsley, who from 1986 onwards was a Professorial Fellow in the School of Social Sciences as it was then passed away last week at the age of 93.
Summer Graduation Ceremonies 2013 – Deadline 12 June
05 June 2013
Summer Graduation Ceremonies will be held on Tuesday 2, Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 July in Bath Abbey.
Come along to COBALT free events
05 June 2013
Challenging Obstacles and Barriers to Assistive Living Technologies (COBALT) is running a series of events to showcase their novel research techniques.
New hybrid technology set to change the future of renewables
04 June 2013
A new hybrid technology that integrates wind and solar power generation is set to overcome many of the problems associated with traditional renewable power systems and revolutionise the green energy sector.
The impact of networks and collective behaviour
04 June 2013
The University’s new Centre for Networks and Collective Behaviour will be officially opened next week at a major two-day event to address how connectivity generates complex behaviour in different areas of the natural world and human society.
Bath seventh in the Guardian University Guide 2014
04 June 2013
Our students are the most satisfied in the UK according to the new Guardian University Guide 2014 published today. The University is now ranked 7th out of 119 universities and colleges – a rise of two places on last year.
Antibody search CiteAb lists its 1 millionth antibody
04 June 2013
CiteAb, the world’s largest independent citation-ranked antibody search engine, has today announced that it now lists 1 million antibodies.
Winners of placement blog competition announced
04 June 2013
We are pleased to announce the winners of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences Placement Blog Competition 2012/13.
Industry relationships strengthen at placement providers event
04 June 2013
A memorable evening was held on 23 May in London by the Department of Economics to thank all the organisations that have supported placement year students recently.
Student Services closed – Wed 5 June
04 June 2013
The Student Services Centre in 4 West will be closed on Wednesday 5 June for a planning day.
Images of Research inspire visitors at Fringe Arts Bath Festival
03 June 2013
Visitors to the Fringe Arts Bath Festival had a chance to discover the range of research undertaken at the University through the Images of Research Exhibition.
Bath Graduate Recruitment Fair – Wed 5 June
03 June 2013
Open to finalists, new and recent graduates of any university.
Tom Pellereau gives keynote lecture at Design Exhibition
03 June 2013
Tom Pellereau, Bath graduate and winner of the 2011 series of BBC’s The Apprentice, was the guest speaker at the Department of Mechanical Engineering’s annual Design Exhibition that took place on Wednesday.
Computing Services IT Maintenance – Tues 4 June, 7am to 9am
03 June 2013
We will be carring out maintenance on Tuesday 7 May 2013, 7:00am to 9:00am.
End of year re-cycling
03 June 2013
Bring your unwanted clothes, dry and tinned food, tea and coffee to the Chaplaincy Centre between 30th May and 15th June 2013.
Lloyds scholarship scheme extended to University of Bath
03 June 2013
Students from lower income families will now be able to apply for the Lloyds Scholars Scheme to help with their studies. Applications now open!
View Images of Research Exhibition at the Fringe Arts Festival
31 May 2013
The University’s 2013 Images of Research exhibition is being held in Bath this weekend as part of the Fringe Arts Bath Festival.
Bumper crop of students receive Bath Award
31 May 2013
Sixty students are celebrating their extra-curricular achievements following a special ceremony on campus on Thursday.
Bumper crop of students receive Bath Award
31 May 2013
Sixty students at the University of Bath are celebrating their extra-curricular achievements following a special ceremony on campus on Thursday.
Iain Davies, School of Management, interview: why shoppers don’t care about Bangladesh
31 May 2013
More than 1,100 people were killed in the clothing-factory collapse in Bangladesh last month. Iain Davis comments on the consumer mindset towards ethical goods.
Industry relationships strengthen at London placement event
31 May 2013
A memorable evening was held on 23 May in London by the Department of Economics to thank the organisations that have supported placement year students recently.
Setting objectives, finding solutions: a refresher for reviewers
31 May 2013
This workshop presents best practice and providea opportunities to rehearse practical techniques.
Student to raise money running four marathons in four days
31 May 2013
Joseph Riley, a PGCE in Secondary English Education student, is raising money for Cardiac Risk in the Young running four marathons in four days this July 2013.
Micro-capsules and bacteria to be used in self-healing concrete
30 May 2013
A new research project involving researchers from Bath aims to develop novel self-healing concrete that uses an inbuilt immune system to close its own wounds and prevent deterioration.
New adult beginner Xpress tennis
30 May 2013
A new seven week crash course ‘Adult Beginners’ session starts Monday 3 June 2013.
Champagne celebration tour to France this August
30 May 2013
A great opportunity to join University colleagues on an interesting cultural trip to the Champagne Region of France.
Shadow Minister for Sport visits University
29 May 2013
Clive Efford MP, the Shadow Minister for Sport, visited the University to discuss his policy proposals to enhance school and community sport.
Dr Chris Clarke wins Mary Tasker award
29 May 2013
Dr Chris Clarke from the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering has won the Mary Tasker Award in the University’s Teaching Awards 2013.
Chem Eng academic and postgraduate co-author new book chapter
29 May 2013
Dr Davide Mattia and research postgraduate Hannah Leese, of the Environmental Nanotechnology Group, have co-authored a chapter to be included in a new book ‘Nanoscale Liquid Interfaces’.
Assistive Living Technologies evening event – 12 June
29 May 2013
An evening networking event organised in partnership with the Assisted Living Action Network (ALAN).
IT Training survey – students only
29 May 2013
Calling all students! Complete an online questionnaire and enter to win a prize.
Dr John Troyer in ‘Deadness’ exhibition – 29 May-21 July
28 May 2013
Dr John Troyer narrates a film on embalming at Deadness exhibition.
ChemDraw replacing ChemBioDraw on campus
28 May 2013
Please be aware that the campus ChemBioDraw software licence will revert to the basic software product ChemDraw, 31 May 2013.
Personal memory and reading study
28 May 2013
In this study, participants will be asked to describe an event, read a few pages and answer a few questions.The study takes about 30 minutes.
Bobsleigh taster session
28 May 2013
The next bobsleigh taster session will be held on Saturday 29 June 2013 (10.00 – 12.00).
Current students meet alumni in Paris
28 May 2013
Over 80 alumni and students gathered for a lively social and networking evening in the heart of Paris on Thursday 16 May.
University to help tackle the region’s big health issues
24 May 2013
We are part of a pioneering new network designed to accelerate healthcare innovation in the West of England.
University builds strong mathematical relations in Stellenbosch
24 May 2013
A delegation from our Department of Mathematics Sciences recently visited one of our preferred partners – Stellenbosch University in South Africa, also attending AIMS and SANUM 2013.
Workshop: ‘Uncertainty in Interaction Networks’
24 May 2013
The Centre for Networks and Collective Behaviour is organising a two day workshop on Wednesday 12 – Thursday 13 June in 3WN 2.1 to discuss network models in finance, social behaviour, and biology.
University’s US Alumni to fund new IPR Visiting Fellowships
24 May 2013
The recently launched Institute for Policy Research (IPR) will benefit from two Visiting Fellowships, thanks to funds provided by University of Bath alumni based in America.
Ending support for Windows XP
24 May 2013
On the 8th April 2014 Microsoft is ending support for Windows XP.
Library Summer Loans information 2013
24 May 2013
The following summary will tell you how the vacation will affect your loan of 7-day loan and 28-day loan category materials from the library.
Alcohol awareness event – 31 May
24 May 2013
Find out how to calculate your safe levels of drinking and get some tips on managing your alcohol consumption.
Dr Harney appointed Trustee of the Garden History Society
24 May 2013
Dr Marion Harney, Director of Studies for the MSc in the Conservation of Historic Gardens and Cultural Landscapes programme, has become a Trustee of the Garden History Society.
Spring Bank Holiday opening times
23 May 2013
The University will be closed on Monday 27 May. During this time some facilities and services will operate limited opening hours.
Reports from Council and Senate – May 2013
23 May 2013
Report of items discussed at the recent meeting of University Council and Senate
Drug dependency research wins PhD students prizes
23 May 2013
PhD students from the Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology researching new ways to prevent relapse in people with an opiate or cocaine dependency won prizes at this year’s European Opioid Conference.
Service Desk and Computer shop will be closed at 4pm – Today
23 May 2013
The Service Desk and Computer shop will be closed at 4pm today, Thursday 23 May 2013, due to the staff attending a colleague’s retirement gathering.
Alison Price, Academic Registrar
23 May 2013
Alison Price will be leaving the University at the end of May after almost thirteen years as Academic Registrar to pursue her passion for wildlife photography along with other interests.
Katie Charneski wins this year’s Ede & Ravenscroft Prize
23 May 2013
With an impressive list of awards and prizes already to her name, Dept of Biology and Biochemistry student Katie Charneski is this year’s winner of the Ede & Ravenscroft Prize.
East Car Park closure – 31 May
23 May 2013
A section of the East Car Park wll be closed from 9am on Friday 31 May due to the Summer Ball which is taking place on Saturday the 1 June.
Pay Negotiations 2013
23 May 2013
The Universities & Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) and the Higher Education trade unions met on 21 May 2013 for the third and final negotiating meeting of the 2013-14 pay round.
COBALT – sign up for the workshop
22 May 2013
This is a series of free workshops on COBALT Tools for Engagement and research findings that will appeal to policy makers and academics.
Getting the most out of your review – 12 June
22 May 2013
This workshop aims to help those who are being reviewed for the first time to understand their role in this 2 way process.
Dr Bull wins this year’s Excellence in Doctoral Supervision Prize
22 May 2013
Dr Steve Bull, Department of Chemistry, is this year’s winner of the University’s Excellence in Doctoral Supervision Prize.
Student Employee of the Year Awards 2013
22 May 2013
The Students’ Union at the University of Bath, has just run its annual Student Employee of the Year Awards (SEOTY) 2013.
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.