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Friday 3 August 2012
News
Film: Celebrating Olympics training camps
A short film celebrating our involvement in hosting athletes from 12 different countries over five continents. Bath Director of Sport, Stephen Baddeley discusses what it means to the University to have had such prestigious athletes training here and celebrates our overall success as a pre-Games training venue.
MAIT course director works as Olympic interpreter
Jane Ping Francis, Course Director of the Chinese stream of our MA in Interpreting & Translating, is working as an official interpreter at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Formula racing team gains impressive fourth in Austria
Our mechanical engineering students came an impressive fourth place in the recent Formula Student Austria competition, an international event that gives the opportunity for engineering students to work as a team to build and race their own racing car.
The Students' Union has been going through a rebrand. We are pleased to announce that it has now completed the first phase. The Students' Union has selected a new logo and has brought over ten different SU logos into one cohesive family brand.
Bath showcases latest sustainable chemical technologies
Scientists from academia and industry got together to discuss the latest in sustainable chemical technologies at Bath from 9 to 11 July 2012. The Summer Showcase was hosted by the University’s Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) for Sustainable Chemical Technologies, part of the Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies (CSCT).
Local school pupils get to grips with foreign language & culture
Year 9 & 10 students from St Gregory’s School in Bath attended two Language & Culture Days organised by the Foreign Languages Centre recently. The days were sponsored by a government programme called Routes into Languages, which aims to inspire and encourage young people to study languages.
University of Bath pierces Brussels bubble
Our University has carried out two days of high level and technical meetings with key players and decision-makers in Brussels, as part of improving engagement and strengthening links with Europe.
Leading open-access chemistry journal co-edited by Bath chemists doubles its impact factor
Professor Tony James, Dr Matthew Jones & Dr Simon Lewis from the Department of Chemistry are associate editors of Chemistry Central Journal, an open-access on-line journal which has increased its impact factor (the diverse ways in which knowledge and skills generated by research, benefit individuals, organisations and communities) from 1.65 to 3.28 in just 12 months.
A couple who met while taking part in the RAG charity hitch-hike dressed as a bride and groom have married for real!
Research
Help us shape the future of public engagement at Bath
The Public Engagement Unit has recently been set up at the University and one of our first tasks is to gain a better understanding of what people think about public engagement, what activity is taking place, where and how it is happening, and who is involved. Please complete this survey, aimed at all research staff.
Nominations for Leverhulme Trust Visiting Fellowships by 28 September
Departments are now invited to submit ONE Fellowship nomination to this internal competition. In particular we would welcome nominations for individuals who can help build international links with academic groups at Bath with a view to building longer terms sustainable research collaborations.
Better sleep can help women fight serious illness experts find
Just a small amount of activity is enough to improve sleep quality among post-menopausal women and reduce their risk of life-threatening illnesses Professor Conrad Earnest from our Department for Health has found.
Two new funding streams for Pathways to Impact projects
The Research Development & Support Office (RDSO) would like to announce two funding opportunities to stimulate pathways to impact projects. The two funding streams are from the Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).
Are Computer Tutors the key to learning for Autistic pupils?
A series of open days for school pupils with autism have been held at the University following a three-year-long project funded by EPSRC during which researchers worked with the youngsters to develop a computer-based tutor aimed at improving their mathematics learning.
Staff training & development
Programme of staff development courses for 2012
Performance Review - conducting an effective review - Wednesday 5 September (am)
This workshop will discuss the objectives of review, the process, and forms and follow-up action plan. Participants will have the opportunity to consider and practice the skills needed to carry out the process effectively.
Performance Review - getting the most out of your review - Wednesday 5 September (pm)
This workshop aims to help those who are being reviewed for the first time to understand their role in this two-way process. During the course delegates will have the opportunity to consider the objectives and benefits of performance review, explore the process and consider what they might wish to do in preparation for their review meeting.
The nuts and bolts of managing people Tuesday 11 September 2012
This session is an introduction for all new line managers on the responsibilities and processes involved in managing people at the University.
New IT training courses now available
Jobs
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Information
Wessex House Commercial Reorganisation
On Monday 6 August work will begin with demolishing internal walls in the former Bath Ventures offices on Level 2, which may result in some noise. The work is expected to take up to two days, unless there are unforeseen circumstances which cause the work to take longer. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Video competition - Win an iPad Closes 4 September 2012
Times Higher Education magazine is running a short-video competition open to anyone who studies or works at a university as part of the official launch of the World University Rankings 2012-13.
They looking for individual students, students' unions, university faculty and administrative staff to make a 10-second video that completes the sentence: "My university is world-class because..."
Wanted! Your nail clippings (£4 each)
The Skin & Nail Research Group in the Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology are developing new methods to deliver drugs to the nails. For their experiments they need nail clippings 8-10mm long and are happy to pay £4 for each nail clipping to thank you for your collaboration.
Beware Webmail phishing email scam - do not give username/password
An email falsely claiming to be from IT Webmail support has been sent to 1800 University email addresses. Please ignore this email. It is an attempt to 'phish' or steal your personal information by obtaining your log-in details.
Moodle upgrade postponed till December
Instructions for Matlab licence activation now online
Instructions that show staff the way to activate licences for Matlab on standalone laptops and non active directory workstations are now available.
New approach to TRAC time allocation
A project is underway to replace the TRAC Time Allocation Survey with data from departmental workload models.
Closure of Wessex House Level 2 Foyer (no access to ATMs) Saturday
Due to routine maintenance works the Wessex House Foyer on Level 2 will be closed from 8.30am on Saturday 28 July 2012 and reopen as soon as possible on Sunday 29 July 2012.
In the media
Would you like to receive a daily email of news stories that feature the University? Please email press@bath.ac.uk and include the word 'Headlines' in the subject box. A selection of HE stories in the national media is also included. For a more comprehensive list of the University's media coverage, visit the bathinthemedia page.
Cook and Broadcaster Mary Berry discusses her father’s involvement with founding the University of Bath, BBC Radio 4 Desert Island discs (Listen from 13.34-14.14)
Men’s 200m breaststoke finalist and Bath graduate Michael Jamieson speaks of his thanks to the University in helping him achieve his Olympic dream, BBC Radio Bristol (Listen from 42.00-45.25)
Professor Kevin Edge discusses the University’s success in the Olympics, BBC Radio Bristol (Listen from 38.15-41.49)
Director of Sport Stephen Baddeley discusses the University’s achievements at the Olympic Games, BBC Radio 5Live (Listen from 1.41.01-1.44.10)
Michael Jamieson’s success covered and discussed by British Swimming coach Graeme Antwhistle, BBC Points West (Watch from 7.02-10.02)
James Hunter, a student & athlete who trains with Dai Greene spoke about Dai ahead of his first heats today, BBC Radio Bristol (Listen from 1.37.12-1.41.43)
Professor Andrew Graves discusses cutbacks at car manufacturer Honda, BBC Radio Wiltshire
Director of Sport Stephen Baddeley discusses Bath’s continued success at the Olympics, BBC Radio Wiltshire (Listen from 47.35-54.53)
Libyan Olympic swimmer discusses representing his nation and his enjoyable time here at Bath, London Evening Standard
Heather Stanning's gold medal is just the tonic for her Scottish hometown, Guardian
Stale sector needs variety of staff - Geoff Whitty comments THE
Bath named top five sporting university, South West Business
Podcast: Mark Lindsay's inaugural on the gene & respiratory diseases.
Paul Gregg appears on BBC Panorama
Events
Exhibition: The Story of Sport at the University of Bath Until Friday 10 August
If you have a spare few minutes why not pop into the library to find out all about Sport at Bath at an exhibition that will be on display until 10 August.
DBA in Higher Education Management 10th Anniversary Conference 17/18 September
This conference will look at the impact of disruptive change on higher education institutions and the broader higher education sector internationally and will feature keynote addresses by three respected international higher education experts.
Work perks
Omnibus staff society events programme
- Day trip by coach to London stopping at Buckingham Palace for Queen's Diamond Exhibition and Marble Arch for shopping, culture or theatre matinee - Saturday 8 September
- Day trip to Cardiff for culture or Christmas Shopping, contact Jane Heywood - Saturday 24 November
- Victorian Festival of Christmas Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, contact Margaret Pickering - Saturday 1 December
Alumni News
Dr Xiao Wu
Dr Xiao Wu (PhD Pharmacy & Pharmacology 2009) has been added to the Scientific Advisory Board by Cosmetics & Toiletries.
Chris Green
A company run by Bath alumnus Chris Green (BEng Electronic & Communication Engineering 1990) is providing a range of services to the London Media Centre during the Olympic Games.
Sport
Jamieson’s silver rounds off terrific day for University of Bath sport
Michael Jamieson rounded off a terrific day for our University's sport by winning 200m breaststroke silver at the London 2012 Olympics on Wednesday.
It’s gold and a piece of history for Heather and Helen
Bath graduate Heather Stanning and her rowing partner Helen Glover made a piece of history on Wednesday by becoming Britain’s first women Olympic rowing gold medallists.
University of Bath graduate Gemma wins Olympic judo silver
University of Bath Sports Performance graduate Gemma Gibbons won Britain’s first Olympic judo medal for 12 years when she collected silver in the women’s under-78kg class at the London 2012 Games yesterday.
Team Bath sports massage therapist to work with volleyball Olympians
Stan Mavridis, the Co-Lead Sports Massage and Soft Tissue Therapist at Team Bath, will be working with elite athletes from around the world as part of the London 2012 Olympic Games Medical Team.
Russian athletes head for Olympics after successful camp
Members of Russia’s athletics team became the last athletes to head to the London 2012 Olympic Games at the end of their preparation camp at the University of Bath on morning.
Emmanuel makes history for Ghana on day three of London 2012
Team Bath judo player Emmanuel Nartey made a piece of history on Monday by becoming the first judo player to represent Ghana at an Olympic Games.
Judo memorabilia taken from the University’s Bowen Collection has recently been displayed at the Olympic Games.