12 January 2007

NEWS

Big-brained birds survive better in nature
Birds with brains that are large in relation to their body size have a lower mortality rate than those with smaller brains, according to new research by Tamas Szekely(Biology & Biochemistry) published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences.

Networking event for women in business
Women in Swindon are invited to hear about what lies behind entrepreneurial success, in a free women's networking event at the University of Bath in Swindon on Tuesday 23 January.

Medical professionals attend RICE conference in Bath
This week the Bath-based Research Institute for the Care of the Elderly (RICE) is hosting a conference for over 60 medical professionals from across the region about improving healthcare for older people, particularly for those with memory problems, dementia or at risk of falls.

New imaging facility opened
More than £500,000 of cutting-edge imaging equipment was unveiled by the Vice-Chancellor, Glynis Breakwell, at the official opening of the University's new Bioimaging Suite today.

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INFORMATION

New staff who started at the University in December 2006
This update gives the name, job title and department of all new members of staff at the University who started in the previous month.

Message from Dai Davies' family
Following the recent death of Professor David (Dai) Davies, the University has received the following message: Barbara and Jane, wife and daughter to David, have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and respect expressed in the hundreds of letters and cards of condolence and the many generous donations received in our sudden loss. Our most grateful thanks to you all and please know that this will sustain us in the months ahead.

New library service: loan reminders by email
You can now receive loan reminders by email to inform you that your books are due for return. Emails are sent one day before the return date.

Sophos Anti-Virus Upgrade
On 28 February Sophos will end support of Sophos Anti-Virus 4.xx and the Remote Update software. All users (particularly those who have Sophos Anti-Virus installed at home) will therefore need to upgrade to the latest version of Sophos Anti-Virus before this time. Full installation and upgrade instructions can be found at http://www.bath.ac.uk/bucs/antivirus/setup

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

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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Personal tutors supporting students - 15 January
• Introduction to managing effectively - ILM Level 3 course, 7 sessions starting 18 January
• Lecturing for learning - 19 January

WHAT'S ON

Full details: http://www.bath.ac.uk/whats-on/

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ARTS www.bath.ac.uk/icia

CLASSES

ICIA runs classes in Dance, Music, Visual Arts and Theatre. Booking opens Monday 8 Jan 2007 for Spring AND Summer Classes. Pick up your new copy of the ICIA Brochure in the new year. For further info check out: www.bath.ac.uk/icia

SPORT www.teambath.com/news

University of Bath on GB's Olympic 2012 shortlist
The University is on a shortlist of three sites to host the Great Britain team's preparation camps in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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