6 October 2006

NEWS

Industry leader gives talk to Bath MBA students
Sir Christopher Gent, non-executive Chairman of GlaxoSmithKline and former Chief Executive of Vodafone, visited the University and gave a talk to around 40 MBA students in the School of Management.

New site helps computer users share files around the world
Staff and students at the University will now be able to easily share computer files with other people from the University from anywhere in the world thanks to a new internet service launched by BUCS.

25% off for staff
Staff receive a 25 per cent reduction on the Day Schools that the Division for Lifelong Learning are running next weekend: Bridge for Beginners; Sing the Song Books: Cole Porter; Freelance Journalism; Looking at Contemporary Art.
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Death: Robin Fearn
We regret to announce the death of Sir Robin Fearn, aged 71, who served on University Council and was the British diplomat who coordinated the Whitehall front in the Falklands war.

INFORMATION

New legislation on Age Discrimination
The legislation on Age Discrimination came into force on 1 October 2006. The University is working to put procedures in place to ensure that no job applicant, employee, prospective student or existing student is unfairly treated.

Institutional Audit 2008
The next institutional audit of the University will take place in Autumn 2008. The QAA had originally proposed an audit in Autumn 2007 but, following successful representations from the University, has agreed that this should be deferred for a further year.

Clerical/admin staff to serve on University Court
Nominations are sought for the following vacancy: one full-time member of clerical or administrative staff to serve on Court until 31 July 2008. Deadline: Friday 20 October 2006.

Equalities & Diversity Committee seeks staff representatives
The Equalities & Diversity Committee is looking for enthusiastic members of both manual and clerical staff to engage positively with issues relating to equalities and diversity, and to take an active part in moving forward the University's agenda in these areas. Deadline: Monday 16 October 2006.

Ramadan: 25 September-23 October 2006
Please note that we are currently in the season of Ramadan. This means that Muslim students (and staff) may be fasting during daylight hours. Please be aware that this may effect performance and concentration in lectures, seminars, etc.
Abdullah Al-Qenaei, a PhD student in Pharmacy & Pharmacology, has written an article for the Bath Chronicle explaining the purpose of Ramadan.

Invitation to Catholics
Fr Bill, O.S.M, Catholic Chaplain to the universities in Bath invites Catholic University students, staff & friends in Bath to the holy mass opening the academic year presided over by the Rt. Revd Declan Lang, Bishop of Clifton, in St John's Catholic Church, South Parade, Bath on Sunday 8 October at 6.30pm. A new Catholic Chaplaincy Centre has been opened in Bath for purposes and needs of the Catholic students of both the universities and their friends.

UBSA trip to Alton Towers - Sunday 29 October 2006
Enjoy a day out at Alton Towers, one of the leading theme parks in England; the return coach leaves at 8pm so that you can enjoy the end of day firework display. Cost £30. Further details from c.hulin@bath.ac.uk.

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

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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Portable Appliance Testing - Wednesday 18 October

IN THE MEDIA www.bath.ac.uk/news/bathinpapers/

• Roger Eatwell (ESML) appeared on BBC Radio 4 commenting on the Cable Street riots which took place 70 years ago when Jews and left-wingers stopped fascist Blackshirts marching through east London.
  

WHAT'S ON NEXT WEEK

Monday 9
10:00 AM  Regional seminar: Ethical issues in social science research
13:15 PM  BICS seminar: Some issues in modelling health risks of air pollution
19:30 PM  BRLSI talk: Goethe & Erasmus Darwin
20:00 PM  Cliffe Badminton Club on campus

Tuesday 10
12:15 PM  Mid week Eucharist/Holy Communion
12:15 PM  Oxfam Lunch
13:15 PM  Chemical Engineering seminar: Sustainable Development: What does it mean?
16:30 PM  ICE seminar: The case for personal carbon allowances
19:00 PM  Crazy Frogzz (French cine-club): Amelie
20:00 PM  Visual Arts Society launch evening

Thursday 12
19:30 PM  BRLSI talk: Bronze Age metalwork find-spots in SW Britain
20:00 PM  Postgrad book club

Friday 13
07:30 AM  What it takes to become a great organisation...and stay there!
19:30 PM  BRLSI talk: South with Scott

PUBLIC LECTURES http://www.bath.ac.uk/event/public-lectures/

Science of stem cells to be explored in a Bath pub
Jonathan Slack (Biology & Biochemistry) will lead a discussion on the subject of stem cells at the next Science Café event in The Raven pub in Queen Street on Monday 9 October, 7.30-10.00pm.

Linda & Ada - what is the Lovelace connection?
Local people can separate the facts from the myths and urban legends that surround the evolution of computers and computer languages in a free lecture at the Oakfield campus, Swindon on Wednesday 11 October at 5.30pm.

Questioning assumptions about how science works
Do scientific discoveries explain the world around us or are there limitations to the knowledge that can be achieved through science? The philosophy of science questions the philosophical assumptions, foundations and implications of scientific knowledge. Wednesday 11 October, 5.15pm, 8 West 1.1.

Expert on serial killers to give public lecture in Bath
An American academic who has interviewed many of the world's most notorious killers will talk about his research into serial murder at a free public lecture at the University on Friday 13 October, 4.15-6.00pm, 3WN 3.7.

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ARTS www.bath.ac.uk/icia

Last few places still available on ICIA Ceramics and Digital Darkroom courses, enrol now to secure your place - check website for details of times, locations or call ext 6777.

New initiative: Arts Users Forum
Weds 11 October, 5pm | 3 West North 2.1
An opportunity for staff and students to voice their opinions on arts on campus. The Forum will be chaired by Jane Millar (Pro-Vice Chancellor Strategic Development).

Walker Dance Park Music 5 2 10
Sat 14 Oct, 7.30pm | ICIA Arts Theatre
Virtuoso dance and live music performed on stage featuring sax, bassoon, conga and marimba in a piece that is inspired by the body's emotions.

First ever Arts Afternoon is great success
More than 500 students attended the first Arts Afternoon on campus, a joint initiative between ICIA and the Students' Union Art Societies, last Saturday.

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SPORT www.teambath.com/news

Rugby: University of Bath vs Oxford University
The University of Bath rugby first XV are likely to tackle one of the legends of Australian rugby at the Sports Training Village on Saturday afternoon. Joe Roff, one of Australia's most capped rugby players, is a member of the Oxford University squad preparing to take on the University of Bath team in Saturday's fixture.

Expansion for successful Beechen Cliff Academy
A new intake of student footballers, hockey players and track & field athletes are honing their academic and sporting skills at the recently expanded Beechen Cliff Academy. The Academy combines high quality academic study to Advanced Level at Beechen Cliff School with world-class sports coaching at the University of Bath.

Badminton players prepare for World University Championships
Two University of Bath-based players, Rachel Howard and Hayley Connor, will represent Great Britain at the World University Badminton Championships in China later this month.

Swimmer Bircher strikes gold in Hong Kong
TeamBath endurance swimmer Alan Bircher struck gold in the FINA 10k World Cup Open Water Marathon in Hong Kong – winning the race by almost three minutes.

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