2 February 2007
NEWS
Research cracks puzzle of why the bumble bee can fly so well
New research by Ismet Gursul (Mechanical Engineering) has solved the old debate of why bees and other insects are so good at flying, paving the way for aircraft just a few centimetres wide to be built.
Funding to explore links between wellbeing and religion
Sarah White and Joe Devine (Economics & International Development) have been awarded over £200,000 to explore the significance of religion for people as they seek to achieve wellbeing in their lives.
Bath MBA achieves its highest position ever in FT global ranking
The Bath MBA has soared up the Financial Times' exclusive list of the world's top full-time MBA programmes, moving up 23 places from its previous position.
Great Western Research funding opportunities
As part of a programme of events to promote the activities of Great Western Research, its Director, Dr David Billington, and Project Manager, Dr Paul Hudson, will be visiting the University on the afternoon of 8 February. They will be running an informal surgery session in the 8 East 3.15 between 3pm and 5pm and a number of the University's Theme Panel Members will also be present during the course of the afternoon. (Access via the corridor from 4 East.)
It is not necessary to book, but if you know that you will be attending please email R.J.Griffith@bath.ac.uk outlining your area of interest.
Expanded evening and day class programme offers courses from psychology to Pompeii
From the archaeology of the Cold War to a psychological investigation into criminals, the University's new programme of evening and day classes offers something to suit everyone. Staff discounts available.
Fundraising students are 'a credit to their University'
University of Bath students have been praised for raising thousands of pounds to help fund research into cancer.
Bath alumnus sells revolutionary oil exploration technology for £32m
John Flavell Smith, a graduate of the full-time Bath MBA programme and co-founder of Scottish technology company Vibtech, has recently sold the company and its ground-breaking seismic testing technology for £32 million ($60 million). Around the world in 80+ books
An exhibition and reading list have been compiled as a project on international libraries and world literature carried out at the University Library. The libraries and books have been personally recommended by international students and staff of the University and are intended to give readers a ‘taster' of the participants' home countries.
Aston Martins sparkle at Swindon
Over 250 professional engineers, engineering students and enthusiasts heard a fascinating account of the technical development, race campaign and tremendous successes of Aston Martin Racing's DBR9, GT1 class racing car.
The sparkle of the evening was provided by a display of four cars at the doors to the University. topˆ INFORMATION
Annual Report now online
The University's Annual Report for the academic year 2005/6 is now available in PDF format on the web. The report details some of the events that have taken place at the University between August 2005 and July 2006, and presents the annual financial accounts.
Learn Spanish in Alicante
Under the Cooperation Agreement between the Universities of Bath and Alicante, there are opportunities for members of staff to acquire basic language skills, or to improve those that they already have, whilst learning about Spanish culture. You can attend a two- or four-week course in July or August. Fees and accommodation are free of charge. For more information and application forms, please email S.Stanford@bath.ac.uk The closing date for applications is 23 February.
Annual fire alarm testing
The annual testing of the University's fire alarm systems will take place Monday 5 February 2007 - Friday 16 February. The alarms will sound in a short burst - you are not required to vacate the building. However, should the alarms sound in a continuous long burst then this is not a test and you should evacuate the building as soon as possible. Essential upgrade to University telephone system
Over the period of Friday 2 to Saturday 3 February 2007 essential engineering work will be taking place to upgrade the University's telephone system. Apologies for any inconvenience caused by downtime which will be kept to a minimum. Maureen Wheadon - tribute by David Packham
"I knew Maureen through her membership of Council and various University committees. She brought with her a level of interest and dedication to the service of the University which was exceptional in a lay member of Council. She always approached issues of importance with a fresh and independent outlook, which was formed by a deep understanding of the fundamental values of a university as a community and by a sympathy for what is necessary for the flourishing of both staff and students. An indication of the high regard in which she was held may be gauged from two facts: she was awarded the Chancellor's Medal for services to the University and she owed her position on Council in recent years on the popular vote of the members of Court. In the last few years as her disability became more acute, her good humour was an inspiration to her colleagues as she went about University business, armed with her increasingly large print copies of agenda and papers. Her perceptive comments and cheerful disposition will be sadly missed."
Open house event at Bath School of Management
Preview The Bath MBA: Friday 16 February 2007 Playscheme
Half-term playscheme is running at St Martin's Garden Primary School from Monday 19 to Friday 23 February 2007. Bookings are now being taken online; alternatively please contact the nursery on ext 6518.
Sophos Anti-Virus upgrade
On 28 February Sophos will end support of Sophos Anti-Virus 4.xx and the Remote Update software.
All users (particularly those who have Sophos Anti-Virus installed at home) will therefore need to upgrade to the latest version of Sophos Anti-Virus before this time.
Full installation and upgrade instructions can be found at http://www.bath.ac.uk/bucs/antivirus/setup Jobs
Vacant posts: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
IN THE MEDIA
- Sam Heathcote was interviewed about the research into micro-aircraft on BBC World Service, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Bristol, BBC Radio 4: Today programme,
BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Swindon and BBC Radio Newcastle.
The research has also appeared in The Telegraph, the BBC news website and numerous Australian websites and was mentioned by Jeremy Paxman on BBC 2 TV's Newsnight programme.
WHAT'S ON Full details: http://www.bath.ac.uk/whats-on/
Monday 5
13:15 PM BICS seminar
Tuesday 6
12:15 PM Midweek Eucharist/Holy Communion
12:45 PM Oxfam Lunch
16.15 PM Pain Forum: Pain in your face
Wednesday 7
13:15 PM BOWSS Bollywood dance
15:15 AM Video: Behind the veil - by Yvonne Ridley
Thursday 8
11:00 AM Rethinking study tours: Beyond educational tourism
11:15 AM Equalities & Diversity Network
13:13 PM Still relevant? - True love
13:15 PM CNM seminar: Music to your ears
14:15 PM Ethics - treading carefully?
19:30 PM Excavations at Upper Row Farm and updates on projects by BACAS
Saturday 10
20:00 PM Claverton Rooms Dance night topˆ
Contact ICIA on extension 6777 for all tickets and bookings.
Win free tickets with ICIA space quiz
Space 50 is a spectacular show that promises to engage from ignition to landing, unpicking our astonishing journey to the heavens since 1957. To mark the world premier of Space 50 on Saturday 10 February at the Arts Theatre, the ICIA are offering three pairs of tickets. Simply answer these multiple-guess questions correctly to go into the draw. The closing date for the competition is Wednesday 7 February. PERFORMANCES
- Ian Shaw, one of the UK's leading male jazz singers, makes Bath his only south west gig (Sat 3 Feb). He features songs from his latest critically-acclaimed album Drawn To All Things: the Songs of Joni Mitchell. With one foot in jazz territory, and another somewhere rather soulful, Ian's repertoire also includes jazz standards and original compositions.
- The world premiere of Niki McCretton's SPACE 50 takes place at ICIA's Arts Theatre (Sat 10 Feb), before its national UK tour this spring and autumn. This brand-new theatrical piece unpicks man's astonishing journey to the heavens, with text written by Andrew Smith, author of the bestselling book Moondust. SPACE 50 is an ICIA commission.
- Hofesh Shechter presents deGENERATION (Sat 17 Feb), a triple bill of explosive and intense dance pieces from one of the UK's rising talents. Israeli born, Hofesh creates supremely expressive dance, packed full of ideas, in a highly charged atmosphere.
EXHIBITIONS AT THE HOLBURNE MUSEUM
National role for Ged Roddy
Sport England today announced the appointment of Ged Roddy, South West Regional Sports Board Chair, as the new Deputy Chairman of Sport England.
Sian strikes gold at British Judo Open
TeamBath's Sian Wilson struck gold at the British Open Judo Championships at the weekend. The 23-year-old University of Bath Sports Performance student won the women's under-78kg title at Crawley.
Dayana and Iwan impress indoors
Two students delivered great home performances at the TeamBath Spar Speed Indoor Open Meeting. Dayana
Octavien, studying for an MA in Education, produced the best women's shot put with a throw of 15.32m.
Iwan
Pepperell, an Aerospace Engineering student, ran 8.37 seconds in the men's 60m hurdles.
Student Amy seventh at her first World Championships
British bob skeleton slider Amy Williams said she was delighted with her seventh place finish competing at her first World Championships.
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