Friday 5 April 2013
News
Let’s Talk – just days away
Our second Let’s Talk open staff meeting with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Glynis Breakwell is on Tues 9 April at 1.30pm - 2.30pm.
Staff Survey – what happened last time?
Your views are central to both identifying areas for improvement and developing the best solutions.
Our new Institute for Policy Research will be holding its launch conference – Policy and Power: Re-thinking the Role of Policy Research - Tues 14 May.
Research
Volunteers needed for research into effect of food before exercise
Researchers from the Department for Health are looking for volunteers to take part in a study to find out whether we should eat or fast in the hours before exercise.
RCUK funded researchers – open access publication changes
RCUK have revised their policy on access to research outputs. This affects researchers who are wholly or partially funded by a Research Council in the UK.
Health research panel – get involved!
Bath Research and Development are looking for people to take part in a Health Research Panel.
Do you use social media to engage your STEM networks?
Do you Tweet or blog about your work? Do you use social media to engage with your professional networks? We would like to hear your views.
Training and Development
UKBA requirements and our responsibilities - Weds 10 April 1.05 - 2.05pm
All staff dealing with international students need to be aware of the University’s responsibilities and the requirements for students on Tier 4 visas.
VAT - the basics - Thurs 18 April 9.30am - 12.30pm
This course aims to explain the basics of VAT to those who regularly have to deal with the problems it raises.
Learn Spanish in Alicante
Find out if you are eligible to participate in our University scheme. The selection process is now underway.
Information
Library, wireless testing – Sat 6 Apr
You will be able to connect but please be aware that we will be testing the wireless service in the Library, 9am to 4pm, Saturday 6 April 2013.
Open Cafe: Radical Democracy – Tues 9 Apr
The next Open Cafe – Radical Democracy: Why does it matter today to think political action? – takes place on Tues 9 April.
Staff discounts
The University has agreed special discounts for staff with various local businesses.
In the media
Commission considers good and bad of British banking, TD Waterhouse (See also The U.S Daily, Bank Systems & Technology and Advanced Technology)
Professor Rob Briner talks to Peter Quinn about study plans, University of London
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Events
AlumNite: London – Tuesday 9 April
Join us from 6.30pm on Tuesday 9 April at Apt Bar in the City of London for an informal careers and networking event for recent graduates.
Public lecture: Downsizing for fuel efficiency - Tues 9 April, 6.15pm
Dr Chris Brace asks 'how far can we downsize?'
I-SEE seminar - BaleHaus: lessons learnt and way forward for renewable construction materials - Tues 9 April, 4.30 - 5.30pm
Professor Peter Walker, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering
I-SEE seminar - It's no use reducing your footprint if you keep increasing the number of feet: Population growth and the environment - Tues 16 April, 4.30 - 5.30pm
Roger Martin, Chair of Population Matters
AlumNite: Bristol – Thursday 18 April
Join the Alumni team in Bristol for an informal careers and networking event for recent graduates still living in the south-west.
I-SEE seminar - After Sustainability: denial, hope, retrieval - Tues 30 April, 4.30 - 5.30pm
John Foster, Research Fellow in Philosophy, Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion, Lancaster University
Chairing recruitment panels - Mon 22 April
This is an awareness course for anyone chairing a recruiting panel at the University.
Well-being resilience at work - a workshop for individuals - Thurs 25 April
Interactive workshop to investigate alternative strategies for dealing with pressure at work.
Annual program of Omnibus events
Information on various Omnibus staff society events
Arts
Nominations now open for arts and media awards
Nominate someone who has done something exceptional in the fields of arts or media that you think deserves special recognition.
ICIA
Music
Sheelanagig - Sat 6 April, 7.30pm
Dance
Bodysoc - Dancing Down Route 66 - Thu 11 - Sat 13 April, 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm
Sport
Paralympians take to water for Dreamflight
Paralympic swimmers are taking part in a sponsored swim to raise money for a charity that help seriously ill or disabled children enjoy the holiday of a lifetime.
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