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Lovell telescope, Jodrell Bank

The Director of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics will give a lecture on campus on 8 November

  • QUOTE FOR THE WEEK:
    "Sometimes I think we're alone. Sometimes I think we're not. In either case, the prospect is staggering!"

    • Arthur C.Clarke (1917 - ) British science fiction author

University Updates

2 November 2007

News

Fibromyalgia pain caused by neuron mismatch, suggests study
The unexplained pain experienced by patients with fibromyalgia is the result of a mismatch between sensory and motor systems, new research suggests.

Over a third of former American Football players interviewed had sexual relations with men, says study
A study of former high-school American Football players by Dr Eric Anderson has found that more than a third said they had had sexual relations with other men.

Professor Pettigrew made Companion of the Association of Business Schools
Professor Andrew Pettigrew, Dean of the School of Management, has been made an inaugural Companion of the Association of Business Schools (ABS).

Region’s top businesswomen to share success stories
Female school students and local women are invited to two free events offering encouragement and inspiration to go into business, at the University of Bath in Swindon on Wednesday 14 November.

Conference organised at University to mark 50th anniversary of European Union
The effect of the European Union’s trade policy on businesses in the west of England will be explored at a conference on November 14 organised at the University of Bath to mark the 50th anniversary of the EU.

Is fitness more important than fatness?
Middle-aged male volunteers are needed for a study on the benefits of regular exercise, as part of ongoing research by the School for Health on the prevention of heart disease.

Fatal accident on R5 building site
It is with sadness that the University confirms that a fatal accident has occurred on the building site of the new R5 student accommodation complex.

Death of student Gethin John Bevan
We regret to announce the death of Gethin John Bevan, a first-year undergraduate student in the Department of Biology & Biochemistry last Friday morning. Bath Saracens Rugby Club (where Gethin played) will pay tribute to him with a one-minute silence tomorrow. The funeral will take place at 3.30pm next Thursday at Llanelli Crematorium.Coaches will be arranged for those students who wish to attend.

Honorary graduate David George Kendal dies
We regret to announce the death of David George Kendal who was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Science by the University in 1986.

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Information

900 responses so far - there is still time to have your say
The University is giving staff the opportunity to say how they feel about working here; please try to find time to complete the questionnaire and offer your views. Thank you to the 900 people who have already sent in their responses. Members of staff will have received an email from Capita (the company running the anonymous survey for the University) with a link to the Bath survey and a personal password. If for any reason you no longer have the email containing your survey password, please email staffsurveys@capita.co.uk or call Capita's helpline number 0800 587 3115 supplying your BUCS username.

Latest news about food outlets on campus
The Catering & Hospitality Department has published its monthly newsletter about the different catering options available on site.

7 November - Ban bullying at work day
The main aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of the issue of workplace bullying in the UK, and to encourage both individuals and organisations to have the strength to stand up and speak out against bullying.

Publications - please return unwanted copies
The Press Office receives regular requests for copies of the 40th anniversary publication 'University of Bath: a history' and the 'Research' magazine. To ensure we have them available, please return any unused copies to the Press Office, where they will be available on request. Please address returns to Claire Hornshaw, Wessex House 8.1.

Westwood Nursery collecting Tesco vouchers
The University nursery is taking part in the Tesco Sport for Schools & Clubs 2007 scheme, which runs between September and November 2007. It hopes to collect as many vouchers as possible to receive free sport equipment for the nursery and would like to thank everyone in advance who will be helping collect vouchers.

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

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Training & development opportunities

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Lectures

Exploring the depths of space
Local people will be able to hear about research at Jodrell Bank, Manchester University, which is exploring the furthest reaches of the universe, at the annual Herschel Lecture next week (6.45pm, Thursday 8 November 2007 in 8 West 1.1).

Geoff Smith takes part in Bath Filmfest
Geoff Smith will be present to answer questions at the screening of Beautiful Young Minds, together with the film's director, Morgan Matthews, and Richard Klein, commissioning editor of BBC documentaries. The documentary film is the story of the brightest mathematical brains of a generation who take part in the annual international maths Olympiad. The film is to be shown as part of Bath Filmfest at the BRLSI on Saturday 3 November at 7:30pm (Q&A at 9pm).

Public lectures at the University
A full list of forthcoming lectures is available on the web. Please send any additions to g.smith@bath.ac.uk

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What's on next week

Saturday 3
14:00 PM A transatlantic friendship - Elisabeth Gaskell & Charles Elliot Norton
18:00 PM The Bright Orange Family Fireworks

Sunday 4
19:30 PM Orchestra & BUBBA Big Band

Monday 5
13:15 PM BICS Seminar

Tuesday 6
10:15 AM Unison: HERA - What next?
12:15 PM Eucharist/Holy Communion
12:45 PM Oxfam Lunch
13:15 PM CNM Seminar
19:30 PM Women: From courtiers to Chartists
19:30 PM Philosophical mini debates

Wednesday 7
17:30 PM Bristol's music and musicians in the region, nation and empire
19:30 PM Lady Miller of Batheaston (1741-1781)

Thursday 8
13:00 PM Silent Zone
18:45 PM Radio astronomy at Jodrell Bank, 50 years old and poised for the future

Friday 9
11:15 AM Trust me - I'm a patient
19:30 PM High speed photography

Saturday 10
19:30 PM Arts Union - Show in a Week!

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Exhibitions

Judith Tucker - Resort | ICIA Art Space 1, Claverton Rooms foyer, until 16 November
Judith Tucker's haunting drawings of the Baltic seaside resort of Ahlbeck are inspired by photographs her grandmother brought with her when she fled Nazi Germany to England in 1938. The charcoal drawings are infused with a sense of loss and shimmer with regret and yearning. Through melancholic coastal settings, the exhibition evokes memories of a vanished past.

Margareta Kern - Clothes for Death | ICIA Art Space 2, until 4 January
This interdisciplinary artist presents powerful and intimate photographs as a personal response to a tradition in Croatia and Bosnia & Herzegovina of women preparing clothes for their own burial.

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Arts

University of Bath and Photosoc Photography Competition
Open to University staff & students
Submissions to ICIA by Fri 9 Nov, 2007

re:sounds
Fri 2 Nov, 7.30pm | Studio 1, ICIA Arts Complex | £5 University staff
The first in a series of experimental music and sonic art nights features an extraordinary line up of maverick music-makers, featuring Matthew Olden, Thomas Gardner and Andy Keep. Unique soundworlds are created through sampling, improvisation and live performance.

Orchestra & BUBBA Big Band
Sun 4 Nov, 7.30pm | Hayesfield School, Bath | £5 University staff
Enjoy a selection of swinging jazz numbers from the 40-strong BUBBA Big Band, followed by the University Orchestra’s performance of one of the most popular musical scores of all time – Bernstein’s classic West Side Story.

Imitating the dog & Pete Brooks: KellerMan
Sat 17 Nov, 7.30pm | ICIA Arts Theatre | £9, £7 concs
Five days ago Harry’s wife and child were killed. At least this is what he thinks… Through a fusion of spectacular live theatre, digital media and design, KellerMan creates an off-kilter world.

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Sport

Bath could help aspiring American football players to become stars
The Sunday Telegraph published an article about ground-breaking plans for a partnership between the National Football League (NFL) and the University. 

FA Cup tie confirmed for 10 November
Team Bath FC’s FA Cup first round proper clash with Chasetown has been confirmed for Saturday 10 November at Twerton Park (kick-off at 3pm).

Dibens is off-road World Champion
Team Bath Olympian Julie Dibens was crowned Xterra off-road triathlon World Champion in Hawaii last Sunday. The 32-year-old won the gruelling women’s World Championship race in three hours one minute and 24 seconds. 

 

 

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