Friday 13 July 2012
News
Executive Committee: Jun statement of business | May summary outcomes
Jane Millar elected to Council of Academy of Social Sciences
We are pleased to announce that Jane Millar, our Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research), has been elected to the Council of the Academy of Social Sciences.
Launch of our new research information system, Pure
The University’s new Current Research Information System, Pure is now available to all academic and research staff.
Graduation highlights
A
snapshot of last week's award ceremonies.
Read profiles & watch videos of our new Honorary Graduates
Vox pops: Graduates share their day
Graduates from the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences and the Department of Computer Science told us how they felt to graduate and reflected on their time at Bath.
No electricity in Norwood; East 1, 3, 4, 6; Founders Hall Sunday 15 July
Welcome to new staff who joined us in June
Please find a list of all new staff who joined us in June.
Personal Tutoring staff survey launched
All staff acting as Personal Tutors are invited to complete the survey which is available until 3 August at: https://www.survey.bath.ac.uk/ptsurvey2012
More than 80 school students in Year 9 attended a residential event at the University last week to give them an insight into life on campus.
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Research
Individuals bear the risks in defined contribution pension schemesNew research from Professor Ian Tonks has found that ‘considerable’ risks are inherent in individual-based pension schemes.
Regenerative medicine research and the legacy of the Paralympics
In a one-day conference at the University on 13 July, researchers are exploring how their work in Regenerative Medicine could contribute to the future health of Paralympic athletes and patients with disabilities.
A team from our Department for Computer Science have secured funding by the Technology Strategy Board to assess the feasibility of constructing a system to respond to the increasing complexity of the UK’s energy network.
£1k available to researchers for training or innovation projects Deadline Tuesday 31 July
To be have the opportunity to receive the £1,000 fund, researchers must apply to the Researcher Development Unit by Tuesday 31 July.
Latest funding opportunities published
Please follow this link to see the latest funding opportunities.
Staff training & development
Academically effective speed reading Wednesday 18 July
This short workshop, aimed at researchers, will give you a number of tools to help you to read more quickly, more strategically and more critically.
Programme of staff development courses for 2012
New IT training courses now available
Jobs
View our current vacancies
Learning & teaching
Staff: Would you like to experience a day in the life of a student?
We are seeking expressions of interest from any member of University staff who would like to participate in this project during the next academic year. Please get in touch if you are interested.
Information
Moodle 2.2 is coming! Familiarisation Seminars are still taking place
Don’t forget that Moodle 2.2 Familiarisation Seminars are still taking place all through the summer months. Places are still available for all advertised dates. Details can be found at http://drgn.in/IRYjLM.
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.
Ian Tonks's research into risks in defined contribution pension plans, Press Association (See also Investment & Pensions Europe, Phys.org, ARIA- Alliance for retirement home security, Jack FM [No link])
Roger King comments on course designation in the THE and discusses a single HE regulator in the THE
World champion 400m hurdler Dai Greene appointed captain of British Olympic Athletics team, BBC Points West [24.33-224.54] (see also Inside the Games, CTV Olympics, Post, Metro, Yahoo! News Canada)
University of Bath bucks national trend of declining applications BBC Radio Bristol
Events
Setting objectives, finding development solutions: a refresher for reviewers Thursday 19 July
After participating in this event, delegates should; understand their role in helping staff set objectives and supporting their individual development, understand and have practised setting SMART targets that are both meaningful and measureable, have explored their preferred learning style and understand the range of training and development options available.
Work perks
Omnibus staff society events programme
- Day trip to Waddesdon Manor - Wednesday 18 July
- Day trip by coach to Weymouth - Sunday 19 August
- 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
Alumni News
University welcomes latest signatory to the Chancellor’s Roll of Honour
The University’s Chancellor Lord Tugendhat welcomed the Enid Linder Foundation’s Trustees, Mr Jack and Mrs Audrey Ladeveze, into the Chancellor’s Roll of Honour, which recognises outstanding levels of philanthropy and commitment to the University.
Nick Sparks
Nick Sparks (PhD Biological Sciences 1985) has been conferred with a personal professorship during Glasgow University's annual graduation ceremony, in recognition of his research in the poultry sector.
Ioulia Fenton
Ioulia Fenton (BSc Psychology 2007) will be joining the Nourishing the Planet team this summer as one of their new interns.
Building a greener Olympics
Alumnus Peter Bonfield is helping the UK's 2012 Olympic Games keep to its pledge to leave a positive environmental impact that would benefit future generations, by helping create a sustainable development strategy for the event and turn it into reality.
Arts
ICIA Upcoming events:
Dance/Film - Peter Anderson - Marks, Set, Go! - Sunday 15 July
Music - JeMOO - Thursday 12 July / Creole Choir of Cuba - Thursday 19 July SOLD OUT
Artist Talk - Mobile Sinfonia - Jem Finer & David Prior in conversation - Thursday 2 August
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Sport
Chinese School pupils meet their national Olympic swimming team
Children from a Chinese school got to meet some of their sporting heroes when they watched a training session with Olympic swimmers from their national team at the University of Bath today (Friday 6 July).
Greene privileged to captain London 2012 athletics team
University of Bath-based hurdler Dai Greene said it is an ‘incredible privilege’ to be asked to captain the GB athletics team at the London 2012 Olympics Games.
Bath quartet selected for London 2012
Four University-based athletes; Ben Rushgrove, Katrina Hart, Paul Blake and Sophie Kamlish, have been named in the ParalympicsGB athletics team to compete at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Netball trio help GB become World University champions
The Team Bath trio of Kadeen Corbin, Yasmin Parsons and Mia Ritchie are celebrating helping Great Britain to victory at the inaugural World University Netball Championships.
University of Bath graduate Richard Mantell has been named as a reserve for the GB men’s hockey team for the London 2012 Olympic Games.