Friday 4 May 2012
News
Olympic Torch relay on 22 May – Information for staff: spectating & travel
Information for staff on the Olympic Torch relay visit to campus on Tuesday 22 May.
Nano-factory promises great things for graphene science
A new Graphene Centre Laboratory was officially opened by our Vice-Chancellor to investigate the properties and potential applications of graphene, the material that could one day replace silicon in microchips.
Executive Committee: April Statement of Business | March Summary Outcomes
Bath tells its Olympic story for Universities Week: 30 April-7 May
Follow this link to visit our new Olympics and Paralympics web pages.
University student to host mini-Olympic Games for Bath’s older residents
Charis McKenna is hosting a mini-Olympic Games for older people in Bath as part of her studies into active ageing.
The Bath Bullet – Jason Gardener’s story
Read about Jason Gardener's glittering career and why he is supporting Universities week.
We are pleased to announce that Andrew Lee has been appointed permanently as Director of Computing Services.
Research
Researchers to speed up recovery times
Elite athletes and recreational exercisers alike could soon be enjoying quicker recovery times thanks to research into exercise-induced fatigue by James Betts.
Companies are prioritising their pension fund deficits and shareholders are paying the price, shows new research from Ian Tonks.
Report highlights our contribution to London 2012
Our research is featured in a new report, Supporting a UK success story: The impact of university research and sport development, which highlights some of the many ways in which research has helped Team GB limber up and prepare for London 2012.
Our University has secured a grant of £1.5 million to further its research into low-impact, energy efficient buildings.
Staff training & development
Internal
Lights, camera, action: KTA-funded media training back by popular demand - Wednesday 9 May
Knowledge Transfer Account (KTA) has organised and funded a media training workshop. Places are limited so anyone interested is being urged to book now by contacting Will Marsh, Head of Corporate Communications.
A road map to involving patients in research - Friday 25 May
This one-day event will help attendees gain an insight into the importance and benefits of patient and public involvement (PPI) as well as providing practical information to help support the use of PPI within their own research.
Programme of staff development courses for 2012
New IT training courses now available
External
European Social Research Council (ESRC) media training days for mid-career researchers - few places still available
A list of the latest ESRC media training days.
Learning & teaching
Innovations in Learning & Teaching Thursday 10 MayThis year's Innovations in Learning & Teaching Day will be on the theme of 'Furthering Knowledge: the Link Between Teaching & Research'. Book your place now at https://www.survey.bath.ac.uk/id2012.
HEA STEM biosciences seminar Thursday 24 May
Organised jointly with the Higher Education Academy (HEA), the Department of Biology & Biochemistry is delighted to be hosting this one day event ‘Enhancing the International Student Learning Experience in Biosciences’.
Launch of Programme Evaluation Survey 2012
This year’s Programme Evaluation Survey has been launched for all taught students including Foundation Degrees, Honours Year, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught programmes. Please encourage your students to complete this short survey.
Research student personal web page competition
Please let your students know that the University are running a competition for the best research web page or blog created by a Bath research student. The winner will receive an Amazon Kindle.
Information
Cyclists: Slow down on Widcombe Hill
There have been two recent accidents involving cyclists coming off their bikes on Widcombe Hill near Macauley Buildings. For your own safety and that of others, please exercise caution on Widcombe Hill and slow down.
Exams: Individual mitigating circumstances information - information for staff and students
The University has approved principles and procedures for dealing with Individual Mitigating Circumstances (IMCs) that affect students' assessments. Please follow the link to find out how these circumstances will affect you.
Disruption to Internet access 7-9am Thursday 10 May
On Thursday 10 May, between 7am and 9am, computing services will be changing the way the University of Bath connects to the Internet. During this time access to the Internet and other UK Universities will be interrupted for the whole of campus including Carpenter House and the Innovation Centre.
Election of member of non-academic staff to serve on the Council of the University
Nominations are requested for the vacancy for one member of non-academic staff to serve on the Council of the University from 1 August 2012 to 31 July 2015.
Jobs
View our current vacancies
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.
Tony Walter discusses bereavement from drink/drug abuse, BBC Radio Bristol
Andrew Graves comments on reports that Honda has doubled its car production in Swindon, BBC Points West
John Troyer discusses donations after runner's death in London Marathon, BBC Radio Wiltshire
Ian Tonks discusses why shareholders are paying for their company's poor pension deficits, BBC Radio Wiltshire (44.14-49.56)
Mark Brosnan discusses the results of his study into the Aviva Premiership’s most passionate fans, Premiershiprugby.com
David Coley speaks about his recent £1.5m funding for the ENLITEN research project, BBC Radio Bristol (1:22:56)
Events
Light and time - the discovery of a new photoreceptor system within the eye - Wednesday 16 May
Professor Russell G. Foster will be speaking in this Faculty of Science Graduate School special lecture.
Marine renewable energies: Our future, our environment? Thursday 17 May
This talk by Dr Philippe Blondel will summarise the present of marine renewable energies, in the UK and in the rest of the world, and current options for the future.
Infernal Combustion: Money, power & competition - Wednesday 23 May
Entrepreneur Margaret Heffernan will take a fresh look at money, power and competition in a free public lecture on campus.
Professor Chris Bowen will be delivering his inaugural lecture on active materials.
Public lectures programme New forthcoming lectures now added
Work perks
Omnibus staff society events programme:
- Murder Mystery Trip down the River Dart - Saturday 19 May (Limited places first-come-first served)
- Quiz - 'Diamond Geezer' - Thursday 24 May
- Sweeney Todd at the Adelphi Theatre - special dicounts for Omnibus members
- Heights Tour of Wells Cathedral - Saturday 9 June Spaces still available
- Day trip to Waddesdon Manor - Date TBC (Contact Sue Briault for more details)
- Dublin Tall Ships Festival - (5 days / 4 nights) Thursday 23 August Booking Now
- Monthly book sale (Last Thursday of each month) Student Centre 12.30 - 1.45pm
- Interested in joining the Omnibus Boules team? If so get in touch with Kate Woodthorpe
Alumni News
Priyesh Rawal & Shaina Shipton
MPharm Pharmacy (2008) graduates Priyesh & Shaina have featured on smallbusiness.co.uk discussing their company's success.
Arts
Upcoming events:
Theatre
- Made in China We Hope That You’re Happy (Why Would We Lie?) ICIA Arts Theatre, Thursday 10 May, 8.30pm.
Student Shows
- Bath University Student Musicals Society Encore ICIA Arts Theatre - Sunday 6 & Monday 7 May.
- University of Bath Chamber Choir Reunion Concert Wells Cathedral, Monday 7 May.
Exhibitions
- Photography Exhibition - ICIA Art Space 1 until Friday 15 June.
Visual Art Workshops
- Life Drawing Intensive Studio 2, ICIA Arts Barn | Sat 19 May, 10am-4pm
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Sport
Amy Williams MBE retires from skeleton
Amy Williams MBE has announced her retirement from skeleton with immediate effect.
‘Coubertin’s Olympic Vision’ Award 2012
We are pleased to announce that RELAYS has been shortlisted as one of six Olympic inspired projects for the Podium ‘Coubertin’s Olympic Vision’ Award 2012.
Please vote and help them win!
Team Bath face a home battle against Celtic Dragons in a sudden death play-off for a place in the end of season Superleague Showdown after going down 68-43 to Northern Thunder at the University on Monday.