Friday 10 August 2012
News
Major investment in our campus - message from the Deputy VC
A major three year investment in our campus will provide state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and research, a major increase in the availability of on-campus student accommodation with additional food outlets, and a new Centre for the Arts.
Changes in Finance Office and Purchasing Services Office
There have been a number of changes in the Finance Office and the Purchasing Services Office to recognise the close relationship between the two functions.
Susan Milner receives Emerald Literati Award for Excellence
Dr Susan Milner has received a Highly Commended award in the Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence for an article on work-life balance.
Sarah Richardson elected as staff rep on Health & Safety Committee
Sarah Richardson has been elected to serve as a member of staff from the Management, Specialist & Administration job family on the University’s Health & Safety Committee until 31 July 2015.
Updated list of Deans, Deputy/Associate Deans & Heads of Department
Details of the University's academic structure.
Personal Tutor Survey – Deadline extended to Friday 31 August
A survey for Personal Tutors has been designed to help the Senior Tutors Forum and Learning, Teaching & Quality Committee understand the experience and views of academic staff acting as Personal Tutors, and inform future developments in Personal Tutoring. As we are keen to hear from as many staff as possible, we are extending the deadline to Friday 31 August.
Open-access chemistry journal edited by Bath academics doubles its impact factor
The latest journal impact factors released by Thomson Reuters show that Chemistry Central Journal has a new impact factor of 3.28, the highest for any open access chemistry journal. Its editorial board includes three Bath chemists, Drs Simon Lewis & Matthew Jones, and Professor Tony James.
Engineering & Physical Sciences Research (EPSRC) grant to Bath researcher in chirality and catalysis
Dave Carbery has been awarded a £430k grant by EPSRC for research in the area of synthesis of helical chiral organic materials, with important applications in catalysis and in producing "greener" polymers.
Staff invited to reception to celebrate our involvement in 2012 Paralympics
Join us to celebrate our involvement in the Paralympics this year at a drinks and canapés reception on Friday 7 September. The reception will take place at Eversheds, international law firm and media hub for the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme.
Postgraduate Symposium Presentation Prize
At the recent final year postgraduate symposium, a presentation by Emily Skinner won the prize for the best talk, among a series of excellent presentations. Emily is in the final year of her PhD in the group of Professor Gareth Price.
Architecture students head to Paris for Erasmus intensive design workshop
Students and staff from Design Studio 5 went to Paris to take part in an intensive design workshop at La Maison de l’architecture en Île-de-France.
Christopher Hotchen has been awarded the R W Bolland Prize for the most outstanding Chemistry student.
Research
Bath researcher Emma Rich encourages citizen journalists to report on the Games
Young people across the south west are telling their own story of London 2012 thanks to two innovative projects that have given them the skills and voice to be ‘citizen journalists’.
Dr Matthew Jones in Chemistry and colleagues in Chemical Engineering (Drs Davide Mattia and Pawel Plucinski) have received £210,000 from industry for a project investigating the conversion of bioethanol into 1,3-butadiene (a major component of synthetic rubber).
Wanted! Your nail clippings (£4 each)
The Skin & Nail Research Group in 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.
Nominations for Leverhulme Trust Visiting Fellowships Deadline - Friday 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 term sustainable research collaborations.
Two new funding streams for Pathways to Impact projects Deadline - Monday 8 October
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).
Staff training & development
Programme of staff development courses for 2012
Free IT training courses - new dates publishedTraining dates for staff and postgraduate students in Windows 7 & Office 2010 upgrade courses and Agresso courses are available.
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.
Recruiting casual staff - Monday 9 September
This session will explain the process from the initial job advert through to selection and appointment of student staff. This will include the paperwork, ID checks and working regulations and the skills students can gain through this employment.
The nuts and bolts of managing people Tuesday 10 September
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
View our current vacancies
Information
THE 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.
The entrants can be individual students, students' unions, university faculty and administrative staff who are asked to make a 10-second video that completes the sentence: "My university is world-class because..."
Problems with emails being marked as 'spam/phishing'?
On the afternoon of 7 August 2012 at 16.02, a corrupt virus detecting formula was downloaded that marked genuine emails as having a virus. Due to the virus downloading onto only 1 of the 4 email relays, emails sent had a 1 in 4 chance of being rejected, so those that resent their emails may have found that they were then succesfully delivered.
We are requesting that all lecturers and researchers upgrade their software and teaching materials to SPSS 20, before Monday 31 December 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.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Kevin Edge speaks about the University’s Capital Investment, BBC Points West (Watch from 9.56-10.40) & BBC Radio Bristol (Listen from 2.08.40-2.12.47)
University-based Rhythmic Gymnasts team say they'll prove they're worthy of Games place BBC
Michael Jamieson talks about GB's medal rush Radio 4 (Listen from 02:29:17)
Siberian students enjoy all Bath offers - even the weather! Bath Chronicle
University student & staff interviews about being 'Gamesmakers' BBC Radio Bristol
Bath lecturer Simone Giansante cautious about 'financial meltdown' report New Scientist
Ian Walker comments on Wiggins compulsory helmet debate Channel 4
Bryn Vaile and TeamBath pole-vaulter Rosie Dixon discussed expectations ahead of Dai Greene’s hurdles final, BBC Points West (Listen from 7.50-9.40)
Scott Thomas’ research into religion’s growing influence in international politics cited in leading English language Italian newspaper, Vatican Insider
The success and disappointment of hurdlers Lawrence Clarke & Andrew Pozzi covered on BBC Points West (Watch from 18.53-20.03)
Director of Sport Stephen Baddeley speaks of his joy of TeamBath success at the Olympics and the contribution by the University to British sport, BBC Radio Bristol (Listen from 1.09.00-1.13.23)
Events
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
Helen Pickering
Helen Pickering (BSc Biology 2001) has been appointed as project director within international property and infrastructure consultancy, Sweett Group's (CSG) healthcare team.
Edward Carter
Edward Carter (Pharmacology 2010) who is currently studying a postgraduate course in Pharmacy & Pharmacology has recently been to The Saban Research Institute to learn some important technology for examining the function of interesting, but bizarre sounding genes such as slug, snail and slit in developing and defending the gas diffusion surface of the lung.
Arts
University of Bath Centre for the Arts
Find out the latest progress with our new Centre for the Arts http://www.bath.ac.uk/icia/newbuild/
Upcoming events:
Dance - Yorke Dance Project - Words Worth - Thursday 20 Sept
Sign up for the ICIA's e-bulletin for all the latest news or keep up to date on Facebook or on Twitter @iciabath
Sport
Clarke fourth in Olympic final as GB rhythmic group prepare to make history
Bath-based hurdler Lawrence Clarke produced the performance of his life to finish just outside the medals in fourth place at the London 2012 Olympics on Wednesday.
Greene fourth at London 2012
World champion hurdler Dai Greene just missed out on the medals at London 2012 tonight (Monday) finishing fourth in the 400m hurdles final in the Olympic Stadium.
Danish Paralympic swimmers prepare for London 2012 in Bath
Paralympic swimmers from Denmark have completed a preparation camp at our University ahead of the London 2012 Games.
Jamieson helps GB to fourth in last race in the pool at London 2012
Bath Sports Performance student Michael Jamieson was just edged out of a second Olympic medal as Team GB finished fourth in the men’s medley relay at London 2012 on Saturday.
Academy players score successes in Ireland
Team Bath MCTA Tennis Academy player Seb Rey produced a strong performance to take the boys’ singles title at the Rushbrooke ITF grade 5 tennis tournament in County Cork, Ireland.
Students’ Union Sport Officer experiences thrill of Men’s 100m final
It’s a busy summer for 21-year-old Jon Gleave – summer ball, graduation, and tickets to a very special event, the London Games 2012 Men’s 100m final.
Student volunteering at beach volleyball
Katerina Davidova, a first year Politics with Economics student, is one of 70,000 people who have volunteered their time to help make the Olympic Games the greatest show on Earth.