2 June 2006

NEWS

C'mon Matt!
Matt Stevens, Politics with Economics student and rugby player, is currently fighting it out on Celebrity X Factor. Described as a ‘gorgeous teddy bear' by Sharon Osbourne, Matt has even managed to wow Simon Cowell. Matt says: 'Thanks for all your support. It has been hugely exciting to be involved in the competition but a roller coaster ride of high and lows, it really has made me understand why people are so emotional on these shows. I really hope I can keep from being knocked out because I believe the Nelson Mandela's Children's Fund is a very worthy cause, so please vote Matt, my fellow Bathonians!'

Bundle of bursaries for ESML Italian section students
Four undergraduate and two postgraduate students in the Italian section of the Department of European Studies have recently been awarded prestigious bursaries to enable them to study in Italy.

Undergraduate beats PhD students to national nuclear prize
A Physics undergraduate, Ed Shire, has beaten 50 PhD students from all over the country to pick up a prize for research into nuclear technology.

EQUIS accreditation for Management
The School of Management has received accreditation from EQUIS, the European Foundation for Management Development's (EFMD) quality inspectorate which is recognised worldwide.

Sports Training Village receives inclusive accreditation hallmark
The Sports Training Village has been awarded the Inclusive Fitness Initiative's (IFI) Inclusive Fitness Mark in recognition of its accessibility and suitability for use by people with disabilities.

University publications are voted best in the country
Insider, the University staff magazine, and The gift of a lifetime, the new legacy booklet, have both scooped top prizes at the national design and print awards.

Facts and Figures booklet is available
Marketing & Communications has produced a 20-page Facts & Figures booklet giving basic statistical information about the University and our work. These have been sent to departments, but if individuals would like a copy, please contact the Printing Unit x5475 or by email: Andy Tigwell

University statement on the death of James Fiddes
The University of Bath has confirmed that the young man who died in an accident at the gas works in Bath last weekend was James Fiddes, a second year Sports Technology student who was living in the city.

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INFORMATION

Open Forum
Members of University staff are invited to attend UKOLN's Open Forum on 14 June. The sessions (some or all of which can be attended) will provide an opportunity to hear more about the work of UKOLN, a national centre of expertise in digital information management which is located at the University.

Supplier Expo 2006
The Purchasing Services Team invite all University staff to visit the University of Bath Supplier Expo 2006 on Tuesday 13 June in the Norwood Sports Hall between 11am and 3pm.

Executive Committee
The summary notes of the February and March Executive Committee meetings are now available online.

Heads of Department meetings
The notes from the Heads of Department meetings are now available online.

Learning & Teaching Award
The award will be made to a member of staff or postgraduate research student who makes a significant contribution to innovation in curriculum design, content or delivery. Deadline for nominations: Friday 9 June

Funding available for enterprise sabbaticals
Academic members of staff now have the opportunity to apply for an enterprise sabbatical which will enable them to free up their teaching and administration commitments so they can work on entrepreneurial ideas and activities. Deadline for applications extended: Thursday 8 June

Jobs
Vacant posts: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs

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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• IT training courses
• Database Design & SQL 13 June
• Coaching skills 15 June
• Enhancing your lectures with Powerpoint 15 June
• Lunchtime development for men 17 July

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WHAT'S ON NEXT WEEK www.bath.ac.uk/whats-on

Monday 5
19:30 PM  Living with the dead
20:00 PM  Film - The Village

Tuesday 6
13:15 PM  CNM Seminar
19:30 PM  Hobbes and his thought today

Thursday 8
10:30 AM  MBA Open House Event
12:30 PM  UBSA 'June is bursting out all over' Quiz
13:00 PM  Look on this picture: Costume in miniatures
16:30 PM  Animate Earth
19:30 PM  Public Forum: The Western Riverside Project

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ARTS www.bath.ac.uk/icia

1 East 2.1, phone ext 6777 or see website for further details.

CLASSES
New season of summer dance classes & workshops starts in June. Pick up the summer flyer for further information.

DANCE
Bath Dance Forum: Shift
Sat 3 June | 7.30pm | ICIA Arts Theatre | £4, £3 concs
Part of the Bath Fringe Festival Shift showcases contemporary dance created by local dance artists and companies.

EXHIBITION
Ana Bilankov: Inventing a Space
Till Fri 9 June | ICIA Art Space 1
Croatian artist Ana Bilankov's beautiful, atmospheric video and photographic images raise questions about location, identity and how many places one can be present in at once.

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SPORT www.teambath.com/news

Football: Sign–up for six–a–side
The TeamBath six–a–side football league is now recruiting teams for season three. The league operates on Wednesday evenings from 8.30pm–10.00pm at the Sports Training Village.

On your marks for Olympic Day Run
Adults and juniors can get on their marks to take part in the annual Olympic Day Run on campus on Friday 23 June. This year there will be a 5k run for adults at the Sports Training Village and a 2.5k run for juniors.

Karate Club off to Austria
Tom Crick, Charlie McMullan and Jim McCafferty of the University of Bath Karate Club, are taking a squad with a strong Bath contingent to the WUKO European Karate Championships in St Polten, Austria from 8-11 June.

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