Friday 3 May 2013
News
We move up to ninth in the new Complete University Guide
Our students have been ranked as the most satisfied in the UK in the 2014 Complete University Guide.
Let’s Talk update
Responses to your questions, event feedback and dates for the next two sessions.
Institute for Policy Research issues latest policy briefing
The latest in a series of policy briefings looks at innovative strategies employed by tobacco companies to undermine UK and EU health policy.
Joseph Nye guest lectures on Presidents and American Foreign Policy
At the latest ‘Research in the World’ public lecture series, there was a rare opportunity to hear from the eminent US political scientist.
Angela Rippon OBE to chair University consortium event on pain and dementia
KT-EQUAL, a research consortium who aim to enhance the quality of life and well-being of older and disabled people, will host the event on the 13 May.
Delegation to Tsinghua, Zhejiang and North China Electric Power University – Colin Grant’s blog
The latest blog update from the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Internationalisation) on his visit to China and South Korea.
Don Foster MP named President of medical engineering charity
Don Foster, MP for Bath, has been confirmed as the new President of the Bath Institute of Medical Engineering (BIME).
Research
Dept of Psychology research receives international recognition
Research from our Department of Psychology into the link between sight and memory has received extensive coverage in national and international media.
Carbon dioxide paper ‘most accessed’
A paper from the Departments of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry has generated an extremely high level of interest.
Targeted action needed to protect waterbirds
Researchers from our Biodiversity Lab have identified specific areas to safeguard inland-breeding waterbirds.
Centre for Networks and Collective Behaviour launches
We have recently established a Centre for Networks and Collective Behaviour (CNCB) to raise the profile of research in the area.
Contract renewal for research help unit
Funding for the Research Design Service in our Department of Health has been confirmed for another five years.
Learning and Teaching
Individual Mitigating Circumstances
We have approved principles and procedures for dealing with Individual Mitigating Circumstances (IMCs) that affect students’ assessments.
National Student Survey – this year’s Prize Winners
Five lucky students have won prizes following their completion of the survey.
English Language Centre launches new web pages
The new web pages comprehensive information for prospective and current students.
Information
Early May Bank Holiday opening times
The University will be closed on Monday 6 May. During this time some facilities and services will operate limited opening hours.
Complete online survey on energy use – enter draw to win £100!
Participate in a 5-10 minute online survey about energy use and be entered into a draw to win £100!
Training and Development
Invigilators' training - Tues 7 May
This course is designed for all those involved in invigilating our examinations, regardless of experience.
Chairing Recruitment Panels - Friday 10 May
This is an awareness-raising course for anyone chairing a recruiting panel at the University.
Staff Development Performance Review - Conducting for Academic & Research Staff - Wed 29 May
The session will work through the performance review process.
Brush up your languages for the summer
Summer term will start on 7 May.
In the media
Dr Michael Proulx discusses how congenitally blind people have more accurate memories, BBC Radio 4 Today (Also on BBC News 24, World Service, BBC Radio Scotland and BBC Radio Bristol)
Bid to get 'world's best job', Bath Chronicle
Games win backing of three Olympic stars, Bath Chronicle
Big Pharma: social impact index reveals a lack of transparency, Guardian
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Events
Low Coordination Number and Low Oxidation State Transition Metal Complexes - Thurs 9 May
Talk by Professor Philip Power and David Parkin Visiting Professor, Department of Chemistry
IfOnly UX Product Design – 10 May
The IfOnly UX Product Design is a conference for exploring how user experience can guide the future of product design.
Bath Science Café: All things bright and beautiful - Mon 13 May
The science cafe will explore the science of colour in biology.
Bishop of Bath and Wells Public Lecture – Tues 21 May
Paths to reconciliation in rediscovering a common humanity is the 43rd Gerald Walters Memorial lecture.
HPC Symposium – Tues 4 June
This is the second Symposium on High Performance Computing (HPC).
Retirement - Planning for your future - Thurs 6 June
This course aims to give staff considering retirement an opportunity to prepare themselves for their future.
Arts
ICIA
Exhibitions
Simon Faithfull - Wanderings - Fri 26 Apr - Fri 31 May, 10am-5pm Mon - Fri
University of Bath & Photosoc - Photography Competition Exhibition - Thurs 21 May - Fri 24 May 10am-5pm
Theatre
BUSMS - Encore - Sun 5 & Mon 6 May, 7.30pm
Sport
We host UK Maths Postgraduate Football Championships this July
On 27 July the Department of Mathematical Sciences will host the Football Championships at the Sports Training Village.
New studio fitness class timetable
What better way to get in shape than to join one of the group exercise classes?
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