2 March 2007
NEWS
Council approves withdrawal from the Gateway project
University Council has agreed the University should withdraw from the Swindon Gateway project and review its strategy for Oakfield.
Celebrity endorsements less effective for many products
New research by Brett Martin (Management) suggests that advertisements featuring endorsements by celebrities such as David Beckham may be less effective than those featuring ordinary people.
Research shows email 'refines rather than alleviates gender differences'
Research conducted by Niki Panteli (Management), in conjunction with Dr Monica Seeley of Mesmo Consultancy and Visiting Fellow at City University, has shown that although email provides the opportunity for ‘relaxing' traditional patterns of interactions, it does not alleviate gender differentials.
TV historian David Starkey to open refurbished library
The historian and TV presenter Dr David Starkey will officially open the new study facilities in the University's library, at a ceremony on Wednesday 7 March at 12 noon.
Art competition looks for most innovative painting
The University is organising an art competition with awards totalling £2,500 for the best paintings
on the theme of 'Innovation and Enterprise'.
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INFORMATION
Complete a survey about campus shops & win £150
Would you like to take part in an online survey with the chance to win one of two £150 cash prizes? The University needs your views as part of the planning process to make the central campus area as attractive, accessible and pleasant an environment as possible.
Staff Recognition Award - nominations open
This award recognises either individual members, or small groups, of support staff who have shown excellence in the way in which they have undertaken their duties. The award consists of a cash prize of £500 to the successful nominee. Please consider nominating outstanding members of support staff. Emergency Management Plan available online
The purpose of the Emergency Management Plan is to provide a framework to assist those involved in an
emergency to structure a co-ordinated response. The main considerations when dealing with any emergency
incident are: (i) the safety of students, staff and visitors; (ii) business continuity; (iii) safe-guarding the
reputation and brand of the University; and, (iv) the protection of property. Please familiarise yourself with the relevant procedures.
Advice on research governance
Health and social care researchers who use Primary Care Trust patients, patient data, staff or facilities will be able to access advice on research governance at weekly drop-in sessions on Monday afternoons being run by the School for Health. Funding opportunities in FP7
The UK Research Office (UKRO) will be holding a proposal writing event at the University of the West of England on 12 March.
The aim of the session is to provide participants with an overview of the Marie Curie actions in the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7), a deeper understanding of the proposal format and the key issues researchers are required to address in planning and writing their proposal.
Internet Explorer 7 browser to be rolled out across campus
In mid-late March the Internet Explorer 7 browser will be rolled out to computers across the campus. BUCS IT training has produced guides for using IE7. UK/US collaboration call for bids
Researchers are invited to apply for pump-priming awards provided by the
SETsquared UKUS programme, specifically designed to stimulate collaboration in the
area of sustainable environments and alternative fuels. Retirement of Sue Oakley
Sue Oakley, PA to the Head of the Department of Education, retires from the University this month. Staff are invited to a farewell gathering in the Claverton Rooms on Thursday 15 March with tea, coffee and cake from 4pm onwards. For catering purposes, please contact Kate Youngs, ext 6341. There is a card and collection for a present in 1 West North 3.7.
University awards 2007 - nominations open
A number of University awards have been established to encourage and recognise significant contributions by staff to the academic lives of students.
Jobs
Vacant posts: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
IN THE MEDIA
- Paul Goodwin (Management) spoke on Bath FM about his lecture on the use of computer software predictions.
- Brett Martin (Management) was interviewed on BBC 5 Live, GWR, Bath FM and BBC Radio Bristol about his research into the use of celebrities in advertising.
- Michael Carley (Mechanical Engineering) was filmed by BBC Points West talking about hearing damage caused by motorcycle helmets.
- Glennys Howarth (Social & Policy Sciences) gave an interview to Radio Uno, Spain, about the grant from funeral directors to help develop the Centre for Death & Society.
- Peter Reader (Marketing & Communications) appeared on
Brunel FM, BBC Radio Swindon and Bath FM explaining the University's decision to withdraw from the Gateway project in Swindon.
- BIME has received a lot of media interest in its new smart home for people with dementia with coverage on BBC Points West, Bath FM, BBC TV Breakfast Show, Radio Bristol and in print: Bath Chronicle, Bristol Evening post, The Daily Mail, Professional Engineering, and several magazines aimed at older and disabled people.
- The Holburne Museum MUSE online catalogue/learning resource, developed in part by the BUCS Web Development Team, was featured in the Bath Chronicle.
- A photo of newly qualified prescribing pharmacists who recently completed the University's course was published in Chemist & Druggist.
LECTURES & SEMINARS
Volcanic rock art in Armenia
Local people have the opportunity to hear about prehistoric rock art in Armenia, in a GULP lecture at the Claverton campus on Wednesday 7 March.
The Silk Road retraced
Local people can retrace the adventure of the ancient Silk Road trading route, in a GULP lecture at Oakfield on Wednesday 7 March.
Mind-reading, mysteries & maths
Popular mathematics communicator, Rob Eastaway, is giving this year's Bath Taps into Science lecture. In his lecture Rob will demonstrate and explain some of his favourite mathematical mind-reading tricks, some of which date back to the time of Leonardo da Vinci, and make you realise that some of the most wonderful mysteries are within everyone's grasp and have nothing to do with the paranormal. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance by contacting adssjs@bath.ac.uk, ext 6989. YULP science lecture for school children
School students in Swindon are set to be inspired to answer the big questions in life, in a free science lecture on cosmology at the University of Bath in Swindon
on Friday 9 March.
How has Darwin changed the way we think about society?
Leading figures from a range of social science disciplines will meet to discuss whether the theory of natural selection has anything to offer present-day students of cultures and societies at a seminar on Wednesday 14 March.
WHAT'S ON Full details: http://www.bath.ac.uk/whats-on/
Monday 5
13:15 PM BICS seminar
19:30 PM Theatre of the world: alchemy, astrology & magic in Renaissance Prague
Tuesday 6
13:15 PM Modelling across the engineering-business interface
13:15 PM Women's Studies Centre Seminar
13:15 PM CNM seminar
19:30 PM Foucault - Disciple of Nietzsche
Wednesday 7
10:30 AM Dept of Economics & International Development Placement Conference 2007
13:15 PM Lunchtime Concert
13:15 PM Workshop: Powerful computing report
16:45 PM Education for democratic citizenship: Cosmopolitan perspectives
16:45 PM Seminar by Dr Hugh Starkey
19:30 PM Yehudi Menuhin & Bath - serving the needs of each other
Thursday 8
10:45 AM Dept of Economics & International Development Placement Conference 2007
12:00 Noon SF Reading Group
Friday 9
11:00 AM Bath Taps into Science
13:30 PM RESCHEDULED: A little history of the big BANG!
19:30 PM The Plimsoll Line
Saturday 10
10:00 AM Bath Taps into Science
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Contact ICIA on extension 6777 for all tickets and bookings.
PERFORMANCES
- Darkin Ensemble presents Augustine (Saturday 3 March). Through beautiful, intricate choreography, the Darkin Ensemble creates a compelling physical language telling the story of Augustine, a 15-year old girl, and the severe hysteria outbreaks in Paris during the 1890s.
- Bath University Student Theatre presents An Ideal Husband (Till Saturday 3 March) at the Mission Theatre, Bath. There is sparkling wit and piercing observation in this timeless comedy that exposes social and political hypocrisy, and the illusions men and women have about marriage.
- Solo & Chamber Lunchtime Concert ( Weds 7 March, 1.15pm) at the Holburne Museum of Art. Free entrance for University of Bath staff
and students.
EXHIBITIONS
- A Matter of Life and Death - free for staff and students. Holburne Museum.
- Deborah Robinson's Recent Work. ICIA Art Space 1. Deeply atmospheric photographic works that draw from the edges of rational thought and vision to explore the unconscious of science.
Young athletes attend gifted and talented day
A group of 30 athletes from seven South Gloucestershire secondary schools attended a ‘gifted and talented day' at the University of Bath Sports Training Village this week.
Debbie prepares for World Champs
University of Bath postgraduate student Debbie Palmer is aiming to help Great Britain win promotion at ice hockey's World Women's Championships.
Bayman and Corbin added to England netball squad
Two more student netballers have been called up to England's senior national squad following impressive performances in the Superleague and at the recent Europe Open Championships.
Midcourt players Sara Bayman and Sasha Corbin have been added to the national squad.
Mariana retains under-19 title
Coach Education & Sports Development student
Mariana Agathangelou retained her women's doubles title at the Yonex England National Under-19 Badminton Championships.
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