13 April 2007
NEWS
One
in five people will face a ‘shameful’ death
Most people are unprepared for the shameful reality of how they could
die, warns Professor Allan Kellehear, the author of a new book charting
the social history of dying.
‘Employers aren’t
giving nurses time to develop careers’
Senior nurses are not being given enough time by their employers to complete
the training to enable them to continue their career progression, says
the head of one of the UK’s doctorate programmes for healthcare
professionals.
Cash aid schemes bring benefits beyond famine relief
Aid initiatives
that give people at risk of famine cash instead of food can be a more
efficient way of helping those in need, according to the
first academic study of this kind of scheme.
David
Blunkett visits the University to debate the legacy of Tony Blair
Former Home Secretary David Blunkett today said Tony Blair’s legacy
was an ‘irreversible’ transformation of the British political
scene. He was speaking at the Political Studies Association annual conference
which is being held on campus (11-13 April 2007). Technology
and enterprise greet the Duke of Kent at Oakfield
The Duke of Kent discovered technology, enterprise and community business
activities at Oakfield when he met staff, students and entrepreneurs
on a visit to the campus (Thursday 12 April).
Science Minister to visit University's vehicle research centre
The Minister for Science and Innovation, Malcolm Wicks, will visit the
University of Bath on Monday 16 April to see its innovative work to
make vehicles greener and more efficient.
Dragster fun for school students
Students from schools in Bath, Bradford-on-Avon and Swindon had the chance
to put science skills into practice in an inter-schools dragster competition
organised by the University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Three research papers highly commended
Three research papers co-authored by scientists in the Department of
Pharmacy & Pharmacology have been highlighted as some of the most
interesting current papers in biology and chemical biology, based on
the recommendations of over 1,000 leading scientists.
Get into art in Bath this summer
People in Bath and visitors to the city have the chance to go to art
school this summer, in the first week-long art and design summer school
run by the University.
Expert’s
concerns about child mental health services
One of the UK’s leading experts takes a critical look at child
mental health services by examining the evidence, practice and future
of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) at a public lecture next week (6.15pm
Wednesday 18 April 2007).
Death of Geoffrey (Geoff) Venn
We are sad to announce the death of Geoff Venn, Inter-Schools Workshop Supervisor
from 1972 until his retirement in 1994.
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INFORMATION
Web policies and guidelines for the University's site are published
A set of policies and guidelines to help web users and departmental web
maintainers working on the University’s site has been published.
University
facts & figures 2007
The latest facts and figures about the University are now available online.
New Starters in March 2007
The New Starters update gives the name, job title and department of all
new members of staff at the University who started in the previous
month.
Jobs
Vacant posts: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs
NOMINATIONS SOUGHT
Chancellor's Medal
Candidates should have given exceptional service that is not directly academic in nature, usually over a long period of time, to further the life and work of the University. Thus, the Medal will not normally be awarded to employees of the University, for whom other mechanisms exist for rewarding their contribution. The award is not restricted to any particular group of people (for example former Council members) but is open to any individual who has supported the University and promoted its strategies and development in a significant
and dedicated way.
Staff
Recognition Award - deadline 28 April
This award recognises either individual members, or small groups, of
support staff who have shown excellence in the way in which they have
undertaken their duties. The award consists of a cash prize of £500
to the successful nominee. Please consider nominating outstanding members
of support staff.
Postgraduate
Community Prize - deadline 30 April
Postgraduates are invited to apply for this award worth £400
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
IN THE MEDIA
- Allan Kellehear (Social & Policy Sciences) gave interviews
to the BBC Radio 4 Today Programme, Sky News Radio, Radio 5 Live, BBC
World Service and local media about the social history of dying
- Linda Bauld (Social & Policy Sciences) spoke BBC Radio 5 Live
about the impacts that health warnings have on behaviour
WHAT'S ON Full details: http://www.bath.ac.uk/whats-on/
Tuesday 17
10:15 AM Learning and Teaching Committee
13:15 PM Women's Studies Seminar
16:30 PM Innovation in low carbon technologies: theory and policy
19:30 PM The Stringbeans Quartet
Wednesday 18
14:15 PM How Agresso works and how to find out what it has done
18:00 PM Iyengar Yoga course
18:15 PM Inaugural Lecture: Prof Paul Stallard
19:30 PM BODYSOC presents Equinox
Thursday 19
10:15 AM How Agresso works and how to find out what it has done
14:15 PM Estates Committee
16:15 PM Faculty of H&SS / CREE joint seminar
Friday 20
10:00 AM Investment Committee
11:15 AM Science Communication Seminar Series
19:30 PM BODYSOC presents Equinox
Saturday 21
19:30 PM BODYSOC presents Equinox
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Contact ICIA on extension 6777 for all tickets and bookings.
PERFORMANCES
- Equinox by Bath University Student Dance Society (18-21 April, 7.30pm in ICIA Arts Theatre)
This inventive show explores the relationship between the seasons and elements, creating a fusion of dance and the natural world. Choreographed and performed by students from the University's vivacious dance society, this show incorporates a variety of dance styles and performances from guest societies.
- Curious (be)longing photographic exhibition (27
April-Friday 29 June in ICIA Art Space 2) Preview Thursday 26 April,
5.30-7pm,
all
welcome.
Leslie Hill (USA) and Helen Paris (UK) are highly acclaimed artists
who work in performance, video and film. In their latest project they
explore ideas of longing and belonging.
- Gala - Arts Societies
Showcase (28 April, 7.30pm in ICIA Arts Theatre)
The University's arts societies join forces to showcase the best of their work
in a fabulous evening's entertainment. See the societies perform pieces from
recent knockout productions in a cabaret style. All proceeds to the ICIA's new
Arts Complex campaign.
CLASSES
- Raku (Sat 28, Sun 29 April & Sat 5 May) 10am-4pm in Studio 2, ICIA Arts Complex | £80, £60 concs
Make, fire and glaze pots using this spontaneous, traditional Japanese rapid firing process where pots are removed red-hot from the kiln.
- Dance - sign up now for the summer term, includes street, contemporary, tap, jazz, ballet, at beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. Classes start w/c 23 April. Open to all. A great way to get fit for summer!
- Visual Arts - sign up now for the summer term, includes painting, ceramics and drawing. Classes start from 9 May. Open to all.
University to host Karate championships
The University of Bath Karate Club is hosting the 2007 BUSA Karate Championships
this weekend in the Founder Sports Hall and is aiming for a overall
win on home soil after four consecutive years as runners-up.
British modern pentathletes take-on world in Somerset
Britain’s modern pentathletes are preparing to take-on their counterparts
from around the world as round three of the 2007 Modern Pentathlon World
Cup takes place in Somerset.
Team Bath FC face Bitton in Cup final
Team Bath FC will play Western League Premier Division side Bitton in
the final of the Somerset Premier Cup.
Mariana adds doubles bronze to team gold
Team Bath badminton player Mariana Agathangelou added a women’s
doubles bronze medal at the European Junior Championships to her team
gold.
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