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New funding will help UK universities exploit nanotechnologies
02 August 2013
A major new grant will enable UK universities to access the University of Bath’s advanced nanotechnology equipment which could pave the way for more sophisticated nanoscale electronic and photonic devices in the future.
University hosts international renewable resources event
02 August 2013
The University’s Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies recently hosted an event to develop international multidisciplinary research projects in the area of renewable resources.
Oracle Calendar unavailable 7:30am – 9am – Tues 6 Aug
02 August 2013
Oracle Calendar will be unavailable during our Tuesday maintenance period, 7:30am until 9am, Tuesday 6 August 2013.
PhD graduate wins UnLtd Champion of Change award
02 August 2013
PhD graduate Luke Tregidgo wins a prestigious UnLtd Champion of Change award
QA Code of Practice 2013-14 published
01 August 2013
The Code is updated and revised each year and the 2013-14 version, which comes into effect from1 August 2013, is now live on the Learning, Teaching & Enhancement Office Quality web page.
Volunteers needed for confirmation and clearing helpline
01 August 2013
Message from Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Kevin Edge
The Bath Award – helping you to stand out from the crowd
01 August 2013
This video introduces the Bath Award which helps to recognise the skills students can gain from extra-curricular activity with formal transcript accreditation.
University receives very positive QAA Institutional Review
31 July 2013
We have received a very positive report from the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) following its review of the University’s learning and teaching provision.
Professor Fonseca de Campos of FAUUSP visits ACE
31 July 2013
The Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering (ACE) recently hosted Professor Fonseca de Campos from the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism of the University of Sao Paolo (FAU-USP).
Gosiewski and Nartey to contest World Championships
31 July 2013
University of Bath student and judo player Jan Gosiewski has been selected to compete at his first World Championships.
Marine life gets drowned out as oceans get noisier
31 July 2013
A PhD student from the Department of Physics who recently returned from a trip to lay microphones on the ocean floor off the west coast of Canada is warning of the dangers to marine life from increased ocean noise.
Juliet Hills, Human Resources Manager, retires – Today
31 July 2013
After 32 years at the University, Juliet Hills, Human Resources Manager, Academic Staff Committee, will retire on Wednesday 31 July.
Road closure – Claverton Hill, Bath
30 July 2013
Wessex Water will be closing Claverton Hill to traffic from 18 August for around eight weeks.
UK Outward Student Mobility Strategy
30 July 2013
A new Government-backed initiative launched this week aims to encourage students from the UK to take up opportunities to study and work overseas.
Marine life gets drowned out as oceans get noisier
30 July 2013
A PhD student from the Department of Physics who recently returned from a trip to lay microphones on the ocean floor off the west coast of Canada is warning of the dangers to marine life from increased ocean noise.
Sochi 2014 Olympics Conference
30 July 2013
We’re hosting the cream of GB’s winter sports athletes ahead of next year’s Winter Games.
Scientific study turns evolution on its head
30 July 2013
Our understanding of how animals on the planet evolved may be wrong, according to scientists at the University.
Scientific study turns understanding about evolution on its head
29 July 2013
In a new paper, recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the National Academy of Sciences, evolutionary biologists from the Department of Biology & Biochemistry, suggest that our understanding about how animals evolved may be wrong.
International prize awarded to Professor James
29 July 2013
Professor Tony James from our Department of Chemistry has been awarded a Daiwa Adrian Prize to further fund his work with Professor Shinkai from Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
Pharmacy & Pharmacology’s prescription for success
29 July 2013
Postgraduates from the Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology recently celebrated receiving their Independent Prescribing Programme Practice Certificates at the Pharmacy prize-giving ceremony.
Campus Computer Shop closed for 2 days
29 July 2013
The Campus Computer Shop (ITP) will be closed from 12 noon, Tuesday 30 July 2013 until 12 noon, Thursday 1 August 2013 for annual stocktake.
Webmail unavailable, 8am to 9am – Today
29 July 2013
Webmail will be unavailable, Tuesday 30 July 2013, 8am to 9am.
Fire safety training for designated fire wardens – Today
29 July 2013
In this training you will learn how to identify, report and take action to minimize hazards and to take prompt and effective action in the event of a fire.
Government website hosts University research
29 July 2013
Research by Geof Wood, Emeritus Professor of International Development, has been published on the Department of International Development website.
Department of Education research featured in House of Commons Report
26 July 2013
Research from the University has been cited in the House of Commons Education Committee report ‘The Role of School Governing Bodies’.
University builds PhD links with Indonesia
26 July 2013
We have recently signed an agreement to participate in the Indonesia-UK DIKTI Scholarship Programme.
Your views needed on cycling perceptions and intentions
26 July 2013
The Department of Psychology is seeking participants to take part in an online study that aims to measure people’s perceptions of, and intentions, to cycle.
Building Business Bridges – interview with Graham Cole
26 July 2013
Graham Cole is Chairman of AgustaWestland UK and Chairman of CBI South West. Today we talk to Graham about how he is working to help the South West become the aerospace region of the country.
Studio fitness class summer timetable
26 July 2013
See our studio fitness timetable for a full list of classes available.
Researchers reveal which London Underground lines are mouldiest
26 July 2013
People travelling on the London Underground Jubilee Line inhale more fungal spores than those on the Central and Bakerloo Lines, according to new research from our scientists here at the University.
Researchers reveal which London Underground lines are mouldiest
25 July 2013
People travelling on the London Underground Jubilee Line inhale more fungal spores than those on the Central and Bakerloo Lines, according to new research from our scientists here at the University.
Additional pressure on campus car parks
25 July 2013
Permit holders will have noticed that there has been additional pressure on the car parks recently, particularly the West Car Park.
Department of International Development site hosts Bath research
25 July 2013
Research by Geof Wood, Emeritus Professor of International Development, has been published on a Government website.
Mathematical theory says small organisms may not form species
25 July 2013
A new mathematical theory from the University is challenging one of the most basic ideas of biology – that the concept of a ‘species’ applies to all creatures.
KTP with Seiche provides safer environment for marine mammals
25 July 2013
The University of Bath has been awarded a second Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Seiche Measurements Ltd, a company at the forefront in the design, development and manufacture of underwater measurement and acoustic systems.
Britain’s first ‘lightning into space’ scientifically validated
24 July 2013
History was made last night when citizen scientists detected Britain’s first example of a lightning strike into space.
Britain’s first ‘lightning into space’ scientifically validated
24 July 2013
History was made last night when citizen scientists, working with our researchers, detected Britain’s first example of a lightning strike into space.
Hill family celebrate first George Moore Prizes in Pharmacy
24 July 2013
Two new prizes were awarded by Dr and Mrs Hill at the Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology annual prize-giving ceremony this year.
Moscow State University visit and lecture
24 July 2013
Professor Lydia Polubichenko from Lomonosov Moscow State University will be visiting us this week with a group of postgraduate interpreting and translation students.
New mathematical theory says small organisms may not form species
24 July 2013
A new mathematical theory from the University is challenging one of the most basic ideas of biology – that the concept of a ‘species’ applies to all creatures.
University project features on Government website
24 July 2013
Research from the University has been featured on this year’s Parliamentary report on Research & Development in assistive technology on the Department of Health website.
University KTP to help in the fight against global poverty
24 July 2013
The University has been awarded a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Triple Line Consulting, a company which works with public and private sector agencies to reduce global poverty and promote environmentally sustainable development.
Campus Computer Shop closed for 2 days, 31 Jul 2013
24 July 2013
The Campus Computer Shop (ITP) will be closed from 12 noon, Wednesday 31 July 2013 until 12 noon, Friday 2 August 2013 for annual stocktake.
Professor Ibell elected Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering
24 July 2013
Professor Tim Ibell has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. Fellowship of the Academy is highly prestigious.
University project features on Government website
23 July 2013
Research from the University has been featured on this year’s Parliamentary report on Research & Development in assistive technology on the Department of Health website.
Year 11 pupils arrive for residential summer school
23 July 2013
The University’s successful Year 11 Summer School commences again this week as forty-five pupils get the opportunity to experience a taste of university life and study.
Year 11 pupils arrive on campus this week for residential summer school
23 July 2013
The University’s successful Year 11 Summer School commences again this week as forty-five pupils get the opportunity to experience a taste of university life and study.
New Professor for School of Management
23 July 2013
Christos Pitelis takes up his new position as Professor of Sustainable Global Business at the School of Management on 31 July.
Adam Jackson wins 2013 HPC Symposium poster competition
23 July 2013
Adam Jackson won the 2013 High Performance Computing (HPC) Symposium poster competition.
Panopto Lecture Capture unavailable during August
23 July 2013
Panopto Lecture Capture will be unavailable from Thursday 1 August 2013, due to an essential upgrade. The work will take up to 4 weeks.
Diabetics benefit from licensing of University technology
23 July 2013
Nemaura Pharma Ltd, a specialty pharmaceutical drug delivery company that specialises in transdermal drug delivery and diagnostics, has licensed from the University of Bath technology developed by Dr. Begoña Delgado-Charro and Professor Richard Guy of the Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology.
Newly awarded research from Bath and Brazil Exchange Fund
23 July 2013
The São Paulo Research Foundation, Brazil (FAPESP) and the University of Bath have jointly funded the first calls for proposals following the signed Memorandum of Understanding for the exchange of researchers earlier in the year.
Safeguarding children and young people – and DBS checks
22 July 2013
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has now been in place for seven months, replacing the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority.
Nano coating could preserve vaccines and save millions of lives
22 July 2013
Chemists at the University are developing a new way to transport vaccines without refrigeration, in an effort to increase the availability of life-saving immunisation programmes around the world.
Top world ranking for our Executive MBAs
22 July 2013
The School of Management’s Executive MBA programme has been ranked 11th in the world by The Economist.
‘E-Slips’ are coming
22 July 2013
From next month (August 2013) you will receive an email with a secure image of your payslip as well as your normal printed payslip.
New nano coating could preserve vaccines and save millions of lives
19 July 2013
Researchers from the Department of Chemistry are developing a new way to transport vaccines without refrigeration, in an effort to increase the availability of life-saving immunisation programmes around the world.
Bath ranks high in the world for Executive MBAs
19 July 2013
The School of Management’s Executive MBA programme has been ranked 11th in the world by The Economist.
Pharmacy & Pharmacology celebrate ‘two generation success’
19 July 2013
Mother and son, Linda Porter and Matthew Burnett, had the very rare opportunity to graduate together at this year’s Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology award ceremony.
Researcher studies Italian identity in New Zealand
19 July 2013
Dr Adalgisa Giorgio, Senior Lecturer in Italian Studies, from our Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies recently returned from a four and half month research visit to New Zealand.
SETsquared incubator the best in Europe at fostering start-ups
19 July 2013
The SETsquared incubator, which involves Bath along with the Universities of Bristol, Exeter, Southampton and Surrey, has been named the best new business incubator in Europe.
Zambia IDEALS project four-week overview
19 July 2013
International Development through Excellence and Leadership in Sport (IDEALS) is a UK Sport programme, delivered in partnership with the University.
University part of new BBC User Experience Research Partnership
19 July 2013
The BBC today announced the BBC User Experience Research Partnership, a long-term collaboration project between BBC Research and Development (BBC R&D) and leading universities in the fields of User Experience and Human Computer Interaction research.
SETsquared incubator the best in Europe at fostering start-ups
18 July 2013
The SETsquared incubator, which involves Bath along with the Universities of Bristol, Exeter, Southampton and Surrey, has been named the best new business incubator in Europe.
Discovery will help green technologies harness solar power
18 July 2013
A breakthrough discovery about titanium dioxide will significantly increase the efficiency of future solar devices, according to new research from scientists in our Department of Chemistry.
Bath part of new BBC User Experience Research Partnership
18 July 2013
The BBC today announced the BBC User Experience Research Partnership, a long-term collaboration project between BBC Research and Development (BBC R&D) and leading universities in the fields of User Experience and Human Computer Interaction research.
Social media support for researchers
18 July 2013
Corporate Communications has developed a microsite that aims to give you advice if you are keen to try digital platforms like Twitter, Google Scholar or LinkedIn.
New Professor for Bath’s School of Management
18 July 2013
Christos Pitelis takes up his new position as Professor of Sustainable Global Business at the School of Management on 31 July.
FutureBuild 2013 – registration deadline 31 July
18 July 2013
FutureBuild is an international conference and networking event dedicated to the design of the built environment 2030-2050 and beyond.
ACE students win 3DReid/AJ Student Prize 2013
18 July 2013
Four students from the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering have won £1000 in the 3DReid/AJ Student Prize 2013 with their project Volver a Nacer: A City Reborn.
Discovery will help green technologies harness solar power
17 July 2013
A new paper published in the journal Nature Materials by scientists in our Department of Chemistry explores how the photocatalyst titanium dioxide can be made more light sensitive to improve the efficiency of future solar devices.
Funding available to support your students to become e-Pioneers
17 July 2013
Are you interested in supporting your students to explore how technology can enhance their learning?
BUCS staff unavailable – Tues 23 July (Afternoon)
17 July 2013
To allow for an important all staff meeting, no BUCS staff will be available from about 1:30pm Tuesday 23 July 2013, until the start of business on Wednesday 24 July 2013.
Liz Bird, Faculty Assistant Registrar, is retiring after 29 years
16 July 2013
Liz (Faculty Assistant Registrar for the Faculty of Science) has decided to retire at the end of July after 29 years here at the University.
Bath academic contributes to new employee engagement toolkit
16 July 2013
A new toolkit providing advice to organisations on employee engagement, featuring a chapter from Professor Veronica Hope-Hailey from the School of Management on engagement factors across different cultures, is now available to download for free.
Watch a video on student life in Paris
16 July 2013
Hear from some of our third year students who are thoroughly enjoying their time in Paris as part of their year abroad.
Venturers win Universities T20 tournament
16 July 2013
University of Bath Venturers Cricket Club – the staff and postgraduate side – made it four titles in a row on Sunday in the annual quadrangular Universities Twenty20 cricket competition held at the University of Bristol’s Coombe Dingle sport facilities.
Bath academic contributes to new employee engagement toolkit
15 July 2013
A new toolkit providing advice to organisations on employee engagement, featuring a chapter from Professor Veronica Hope-Hailey from the School of Management on engagement factors across different cultures, is now available to download for free.
Reports from Council and Senate – June 2013
15 July 2013
Report of items discussed at the recent meeting of University Council and Senate
Fire safety training for designated fire wardens – 30 July
15 July 2013
In this training you will learn how to identify, report and take action to minimize hazards and to take prompt and effective action in the event of a fire.
Golf Day 2013 – 20 September
15 July 2013
We are delighted to be able to invite alumni, University staff and current students to join us at our fifth annual Alumni and Friends Golf Day at Bath Golf Club.
Admissions parents’ bulletin
15 July 2013
Admissions have created a parents’ bulletin which will be sent on a monthly basis to parents who have expressed an interest in receiving information on how they can help their child during the university application process.
Miracle material graphene could deliver internet one hundred times faster
12 July 2013
The use of graphene in telecommunications could dramatically accelerate internet speeds by up to a hundred times, according to new research by scientists in our Department of Physics.
Golf Day 2013 – alumni, staff and students invited, 20 September
12 July 2013
We are delighted to invite you to join us at the fifth annual Alumni and Friends Golf Day at Bath Golf Club, co-hosted by alumnus Andrew Symons (BSc Pharmacy 1968, PhD Pharmacy 1971).
SAMIS unavailable 17 & 18 July
12 July 2013
This is a significant upgrade so two days have been set aside to complete the work.
Tennis summer camps 29 July – 23 August
12 July 2013
Book now for tennis fun in the sun. There are four weeks of camps for children of all different ages and abilities.
Need help applying for the Graduate Entrepreneur Visa?
11 July 2013
The University of Bath is offering support to graduates who wish to apply for the Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) Visa.
New starters in June
11 July 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.
Updates to parking permit prices
11 July 2013
Please see the parking permits page for details of updated prices for the 2013/2014 permit year which will take effect from 1 August 2013.
UK Direct Current research to strengthen India’s power networks
11 July 2013
Research led by our engineers at Bath is set to make the power networks of India more robust, sustainable and able to stand up to an increased demand for electricity from the country’s population.
Talented student wows with four academic awards
11 July 2013
A student from our Department of Mechanical Engineering has been named one of our best final year undergraduate students having received four academic awards during his time at University.
Professor Guigné wins Rayleigh Medal
11 July 2013
Professor Jacques Yves Guigné has been awarded the prestigious Rayleigh Medal by the Institute of Acoustics (IoA).
Further major investment in our academic infrastructure
11 July 2013
The University is set to invest a further £48 million in two new academic buildings as part of its ongoing investment in the campus.
PURE unavailable Today – 8am to midday
10 July 2013
PURE will be unavailable due to maintenance, Thursday 11 July 2013, 8am to midday.
Talented student wows with four academic awards
10 July 2013
A student from our Department of Mechanical Engineering has been named one of our best final year undergraduate students having received four academic awards during his time at University.
UK Direct Current research to strengthen India’s power networks
10 July 2013
Research led by our engineers at Bath is set to make the power networks of India more robust, sustainable and able to stand up to an increased demand for electricity from the country’s population.
ACE MSc students win Sustainable Retrofit Challenge 2013
10 July 2013
A group of Environmental Design MSc students from the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering have won the Sustainable Retrofit Challenge 2013.
Dr Michael Proulx talks about vOICe on Radio Bristol
10 July 2013
Dr Michael Proulx is interviewed by BBC Radio Bristol about the vOICe sensory substitution device that can help blind people ’see’ through sound.
Institute for Policy Research (IPR) first network
10 July 2013
The Middle East and North Africa Social Policy Network (MENA) is dedicated to open discussion about social justice and social welfare issues related to this part of the world.
New guidelines for purchase and use mobile devices
10 July 2013
Bath University Computing Services (BUCS) have published Guidelines for the Acquisition and Use of Devices and Tariffs for the Provision of Mobile Communications for staff at the University.
Students recognised by leading pharmaceutical companies
10 July 2013
Graduates from our Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology were last week recognised by the pharma industry for their achievements throughout the course of their studies.
Students recognised by leading pharmaceutical companies
09 July 2013
Graduates from our Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology were last week recognised by the pharma industry for their achievements throughout the course of their studies.
Email service unavailable, 8am to 8.30am – 10 July
09 July 2013
Our email service will be unavailable, Wednesday 10 July 2013, 8am to 8.30am. Please do not try to send or receive emails at this time as you will receive an error message.
University research highlighted as Paper of the Week
09 July 2013
A paper produced by an interdisciplinary team has been chosen as Paper of the Week by the prestigious US Journal of Biological Chemistry.
Developing public engagement with research – survey
09 July 2013
A message from Dr Joanna Coleman, Head of Public Engagement:
Department of Estates plant sale – 11am today
09 July 2013
The Department of Estates’ Landscape Section is holding a Plant Sale on Tuesday, 9 July 2013, at 11.00am in front of the library on the Parade. You can view the poster here.
Heather Clarke to retire
09 July 2013
After 27 years at the University of Bath, Heather Clarke (Hospitality Sales Team Leader for Accommodation and Hospitality Services) will retire on Friday 12 July.
Academics thank community for reaching research milestone
09 July 2013
More than 1,000 people from the Bath area have helped Department for Health academics in their research into exercise, diet and health by volunteering their time to take part in studies.
How well can you ’see’ with your ears?
09 July 2013
A device that trains the brain to turn sounds into images could be used as an alternative to invasive treatment for blind and partially-sighted people researchers in the Department of Psychology have found.
Mechanical Engineering graduate wins Silver Medal
08 July 2013
Tim Morgan, a graduate from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, is amongst four entrepreneurs to receive the coveted Silver Medal from the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Survey launch – help us improve our website content
08 July 2013
We’re working on an exciting project to improve the University’s online communication with staff, and we need your help.
Staff Survey 2013 – what you said about working here
08 July 2013
A message from Vice-Chancellor Professor Dame Glynis Breakwell
ACE builds on existing foundations in Brazil
08 July 2013
Our Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering (ACE) will welcome a representative of São Paulo’s Architecture and Urbanism College on July 19.
Academics thank community for help in reaching research milestone
08 July 2013
More than 1,000 people from the Bath area have helped Department for Health academics in their research into exercise, diet and health by volunteering their time to take part in studies.
Parent-Child Swim Classes
08 July 2013
Parents are benefitting from the newly refurbished Sports Training Village hydrotherapy pool at the University of Bath with the start of Parent-Child swimming classes.
Book your group work rooms now
08 July 2013
Did you know that the new Chancellors’ Building will have six general teaching rooms specifically equipped for group work?
Alison Brady to retire
08 July 2013
After 23 years at the University of Bath, Alison Brady (Postgraduate Officer for the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences) will retire on 9 July.
How well can you ’see’ with your ears? Device offers new alternative to blind people
08 July 2013
A device that trains the brain to turn sounds into images could be used as an alternative to invasive treatment for blind and partially-sighted people researchers in the Department of Psychology have found.
Breakthrough research to help drug addicts avoid relapse
05 July 2013
New research being undertaken by scientists at the University could one day reduce the risks of drug addicts relapsing on their often turbulent road to recovery.
Congratulations to all those who graduated last week
05 July 2013
Watch the highlights of our Summer Graduation Ceremonies or catch up on the latests news, interviews and profiles.
Chancellor’s Installation – 7 November
05 July 2013
The Installation of His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, as the University’s fifth Chancellor will take place on Thursday 7 November 2013.
First Year Student Experience Project – progress update
05 July 2013
Since April, the key transitional phases students are likely to encounter during their first year have been agreed.
New measure of environmental attitudes
05 July 2013
As part of a Psychology PhD project, we have developed a new method of measuring views on environmental issues by using an online reaction speed ‘game’.
Winner of this year’s Postgraduate Taught Evaluation Survey
05 July 2013
Fengwei Zhu, a postgraduate student studying for a Masters in International Relations, is this year’s lucky winner following a prize draw on the completion of the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES).
Women’s Development Network – 19 July
04 July 2013
If you are a women and work for the University whatever your role, whether you are employed full time or part time, on a permanent or temporary basis, please join us for a free lunch, time to network and a talk on success without the paperwork.
Bath Science Café: beyond recycling
04 July 2013
The next Science Café on Monday 8 July will explore what happens to waste materials that are left over after recyclable items are removed.
Bath Science Café: beyond recycling
04 July 2013
The next Science Café on Monday 8 July will explore what happens to waste materials that are left over after recyclable items are removed.
Will it rain on campus on Sunday?
03 July 2013
Dr Eike Mueller won the prize for best presentation at the 2013 High Performance Computing (HPC) symposium at the University of Bath.
Chemists crowned winners of ‘I’m a Scientist, get me out of here!’
03 July 2013
PhD students Rhod Jenkins and Jess Bean from our Department of Chemistry are celebrating after being crowned winners in Friday’s ‘I’m a scientist, get me out of here!’ live final.
Students create biodiesel at Chemical Engineering event
03 July 2013
A group of thirty A Level students from across the country spent a week at the University taking part in a Chemical Engineering ‘Headstart’ course.
Next Moodle upgrade scheduled
03 July 2013
The next upgrade of Moodle is in progress. We are working towards a ‘go live’ date of Thursday 1 August 2013, although the system will still be subject to final testing until the end of Friday 2 August.
Research into anxiety levels of children starting secondary school
03 July 2013
Academics in the Department for Health have received funding to extend a project researching the best ways of teaching children coping skills to help them deal with their worries and stay happier.