Friday 12 July 2013
News
Staff Survey 2013 – what you said about working here
A message from Vice-Chancellor Professor Dame Glynis Breakwell.
Further major investment in our academic infrastructure
We are set to invest a further £48 million in two new academic buildings as part of our ongoing investment in the campus.
ACE builds on existing foundations in Brazil
Our Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering (ACE) will welcome a representative of São Paulo’s Architecture and Urbanism College on July 19.
Institute for Policy Research first network
The Middle East and North Africa Social Policy Network (MENA) is dedicated to open discussion about social justice and social welfare issues related to this part of the world.
Professor Guigné wins Rayleigh Medal
Professor Jacques Yves Guigné has been awarded the prestigious Rayleigh Medal by the Institute of Acoustics.
University research highlighted as Paper of the Week
A paper produced by an interdisciplinary team, which includes Professor Barry Potter and Dr Joanna Swarbrick of the Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, has been chosen as Paper of the Week by the prestigious US Journal of Biological Chemistry.
Survey launch – help us improve our website content
We’re working on an exciting project to improve online communication with staff, and we need your help.
Research
Graphene could deliver internet one hundred times faster
The use of graphene in telecommunications could dramatically accelerate internet speeds by up to a hundred times, according to new research by scientists in our Department of Physics.
How well can you ’see’ with your ears?
A device that trains the brain to turn sounds into images could be used as an alternative to invasive treatment for blind and partially-sighted people researchers in the Department of Psychology have found.
Breakthrough research to help drug addicts avoid relapse
New research being undertaken at the University could one day reduce the risks of cocaine and heroin addicts relapsing.
UK Direct Current research to strengthen India’s power networks
Research led by our engineers is set to make the power networks of India more robust, sustainable and able to stand up to an increased demand for electricity from the country’s population.
Academics thank community for reaching research milestone
More than 1,000 people from the Bath area have helped Department for Health academics in their research into exercise, diet and health by volunteering their time to take part in studies.
Learning and Teaching
Developing public engagement with research – survey
The survey is aimed at all research staff. It will give you a chance to tell us what you think about public engagement.
Talented student wows with four academic awards
A student from our Department of Mechanical Engineering has been named one of our best final year undergraduate students having received four academic awards during his time at university.
Mechanical Engineering graduate wins Silver Medal
Tim Morgan, a graduate from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, is amongst four entrepreneurs to receive the coveted Silver Medal from the Royal Academy of Engineering.
ACE MSc students win Sustainable Retrofit Challenge 2013
A group of Environmental Design MSc students from the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering have won the Sustainable Retrofit Challenge 2013.
Students recognised by leading pharmaceutical companies
Graduates from our Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology were last week recognised by the pharma industry for their achievements throughout the course of their studies.
Need help applying for the Graduate Entrepreneur Visa?
The University is offering support to graduates who wish to apply for the Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) Visa.
Book your group work rooms now
Did you know that the new Chancellors’ Building will have six general teaching rooms specifically equipped for group work?
Information
SAMIS unavailable 17 & 18 July
This is a significant upgrade so two days have been set
aside to complete the work.
New starters in June
The new starters update gives the name, job title and department of all new members of staff who started in the previous month.
Updates to parking permit prices
The updated prices for the 2013/14 permit year will take effect from 1 August 2013.
New guidelines for purchase and use of mobile devices
BUCS has published guidelines for the acquisition and use of devices and tariffs for the provision of mobile communications for staff.
Survey launch – help us improve our website content
We’re working on an exciting project to improve online communication with staff, and we need your help.
Heather Clarke to retire
After 27 years at the University, Heather Clarke (Hospitality Sales Team Leader for Accommodation and Hospitality Services) will retire on Friday 12 July.
Events
Golf
Day 2013 – alumni, staff and students invited, 20 September
We are delighted to invite you to join us at the fifth
annual Alumni and Friends Golf Day at Bath Golf Club, co-hosted by alumnus
Andrew Symons (BSc Pharmacy 1968, PhD Pharmacy 1971).
Training and Development
Setting objectives, finding development solutions – 15 July
With the Staff Development and Performance Review (SDPR) season fast approaching, this workshop will present best practice and provide opportunities to rehearse practical techniques.
Fire safety training for designated Fire Wardens - 30 July
In this training you will learn how to identify, report and take action to minimize hazards and to take prompt and effective action in the event of a fire.
In the media
Dr Michael Proulx discusses the vOICe, the sensory substitution device that can help blind people 'see' through sound, Radio Bristol (Also on Radio 4's The World Tonight, listen from 25.15)
A University study found that healthy older people “perform as well as younger counterparts” in the NHS, Mirror
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Arts
Dr John Troyer in ‘Deadness’ exhibition - until Sunday 21 July
Dr John Troyer narrates a film on embalming at Deadness, an exhibition at Matt’s Gallery in London.
ICIA
Exhibitions
Mike Perry Exhibition - Môr Plastig - Flip Flops and Shoes - Until Fri 6 Sept, Open Mon - Fri 10am-5pm
Sport
Parent-Child Swim Classes
Parents are benefitting from the newly refurbished Sports Training Village with the start of Parent-Child swimming classes.
Tribe Summer Camps 2013
Tribe Summer Camps 2013 in the Sports Training Village from 23 July – 23 August 2013.
Tennis Summer Camps 2013
Four weeks of camps for children of different ages and abilities from 29 July - 23 August 2013.
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