Friday 14 September 2012
News
University of Bath forges links with top Brazilian university
The University has established a new partnership with the leading university in Latin America, after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Brazil.
New professor enhances sustainable energy research at Bath
The University is delighted to welcome the arrival of Professor Mark Weller to the Department of Chemistry as Professor in Energy Materials.
Prize for Jonathan Knight’s work on optical fibres
We are pleased to announce that Professor Jonathan Knight of the Department of Physics has been awarded the Institute of Physics Optics & Photonics Division Prize 2012.
Pride in our Paralympians
As the London 2012 summer of sport ends we celebrate the outstanding achievements of the Paralympic athletes associated with the University and take great pride in the Paralympians who are bringing home medals.
Plans in place for another busy Open Day - Saturday 15 September
Information for staff volunteering to work on the day, with details about childcare, parking and reimbursement for your time.
Bath SU President Chris Clements elected Chair of Unions 94
Unions 94 is the collective group representing all of the Students’ Unions of 1994 Group institutions. The position of Chair also includes responsibility to act as a spokesperson for the Unions 94 group.
Dr John Troyer to talk at Bristol TEDx conference
Dr John Troyer from the University’s Centre for Death & Society will be speaking at the TEDx conference taking place in Bristol this weekend.
Experts gather to address healthcare costs in an aging population
Experts from industry and academia are gathering at Bath this month to address the rising costs of healthcare associated with an aging population.
New Directors of Studies' induction event - Friday 21 September
Are you a new Director of Studies or aspiring to be one in the near future? If the answer is yes, then this induction event is for you. This year’s induction event is to be held on Friday 21 September 2012 from 10.10 until 12.30 in 4 East 3.10.
Ignite comes to campus - Wednesday 19 September
Ignite events run in 100 cities worldwide and are a way for presenters to share their personal and professional passions – quickly!
Welcome to new staff who joined us in August
A list of new members of staff who joined us in August.
Research
Knowledge Transfer Account - Film
The University's library hosts Britain's first local DC Network. This KTA project has resulted in huge energy savings, and is challenging the way energy companies think about supplying power to our homes and businesses.
Be a part of University research that aims to reduce risk of diabetes
A team of scientists led by PhD researcher Richard Metcalfe are looking for volunteers to help them continue research into how short exercise sprints can help to reduce the risk of diabetes.
The University’s Tobacco Control Research Group has recently opened up its research to new audiences using social media.
Tamas Szekely comments on research: how sex ratio influences humans
Professor Tamas Szekely from our Department of Biology & Biochemistry has commented on a recent experimental study which has found that sex ratio also affects human economic behaviour, and in a manner consistent with evolutionary theory.
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences launches Masterclass films
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences has launched the first films in a series of Masterclasses, aimed at showcasing the research activity across the Faculty.
Latest research funding information
The latest funding information published in the Funding@Bath publication is updated fortnightly from Research Professional, the leading source of news and information for the research world.
Nominations for Leverhulme Trust Visiting Fellowships Deadline - Friday 28 September
Departments are now invited to submit ONE Fellowship nomination to this internal competition.
Two new funding streams for Pathways to Impact projects Deadline - Monday 8 October
Two funding opportunities to stimulate pathways to impact projects are now available. 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
New academic staff induction - Wednesday 19 September
All new academic staff are invited to attend an induction session. This session will be held on Wednesday 19 September 2012 from 11.00 am in 8 West 2.30.
Launch of open educational resources for educational developers
The ‘Academic Practice in Context’ Project, led by Dr Helen King, has successfully launched its full set of materials to help educational developers in the design and delivery of PGCert courses and professional development workshops.
Congratulations! HEA Grants awarded to University staff
Congratulations to two of our University staff, Dr Hazel Corradi and Dr Tim Bilham, who have been awarded individual grants by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) to develop learning and teaching.
Funding opportunity: HEA teaching development grants now available
Funding for developmental projects in learning and teaching has been made available by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) with a deadline of 5.00 pm on Thursday 27 September.
Free IT training courses - new dates published
Training dates for staff and postgraduate students in Windows 7 & Office 2010 upgrade courses and Agresso courses are available.
Programme of staff development courses for 2012
Jobs
View our current vacancies
Information
Charging points for electrically powered motorcycles/scooters
If you have an electrically-powered motorcycle or scooter you can plug into any of the charging points to charge your vehicle whilst you are at work. Currently there is no cost to you for using them but the vehicles should be registered free of charge with Security services using the motorcycle registration form.
Bath Cats & Dogs home Trustees recruitment
The Cats & Dogs home is recruiting for new Trustees who, as volunteers will bring enthusiasm, a passion for companion animals and ideally skills in a variety of areas. For more information about the role, and how to apply, please follow the this link and download the pdf.
Windows 7 & Office 2010 upgrade success
The Windows 7 and Office 2010 upgrade project has completed over 85% of eligible machines, on time and on budget.
New University Desktop - GigaTerms & Terms unavailable
UniDesk (University Desktop) is our new user-friendly, single access point replacement for Terms and GigaTerms. UniDesk is being rolled out on Tuesday 18 September, 7am to 9am during our at risk period. All access to the remote service (Terms and GigaTerms) will be unavailable from when the roll out work is started.
HSS placement blog competition launched
Students from the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences who are commencing their placement or year abroad have been invited to participate in a new blog competition.
View latest editions of The Researcher and Research@Bath online
The latest editions of The Researcher and Research@Bath are now available online.
In the media
Kate Woodthorpe comments: Report says a funeral costs £3,284 Daily Telegraph
'The writing is on the wall for West universities at region’s Science Park', Bath Business News
Play written by Biology PhD student Stephen Bush to be performed at Rondo Theatre, Bath Chronicle
Bath welcomes Olympians and Paralympians in city parade, BBC News
Geraint Owen appeared on James May’s Big Idea programme
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. For a more comprehensive list of the University's media coverage, visit the bathinthemedia page.
Events
Foreign Languages Centre (FLC) fundraising day - Sunday 16 September
The FLC invites you to a fund raising event in aid of Bath-based special needs school Three Ways School.
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Higher Education Management 10th Anniversary Conference - Monday 17 / Tuesday 18 September
This 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.
BIME annual lecture: Moving beyond the pendant alarm – how can technology meet the needs of an ageing population? - Wednesday 3 October
A free public lecture at our University will describe how technology can be used to meet the needs of an ageing population on Wednesday 3 October at 7pm.
Professor David Coley, from the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, will be presenting his inaugural lecture titled ‘Are buildings evil?’ on Wednesday 10 October (6.15pm in 2 East 3.1)
Work perks
Omnibus staff society events programme
- 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
Alumni gather in London to discuss Uni's 2012 Paralympic Legacy
Over 30 alumni and staff gathered at Eversheds’ Offices in the City of London to celebrate the launch of the DisAbility Sport and Health (DASH) initiative and the University’s involvement in the Paralympic Games.
Rugby at the Rec
Staff are invited to join alumni and friends of the University for the annual Rugby at the Rec event organised by the Development & Alumni Relations team, on Monday 1 October from 6-9.30pm.
Anne Tyler Hamby
Anne Tyler Hamby (MSc International Development 2002) has joined law firm Nelson Mullins as an associate and practices in the area of employee benefits and executive compensation.
Rhianne Cox
Rhianne Cox (BSc Mathematics 2002) has been appointed the new director to the tax service line of business advisory firm Deloitte.
Arts
Upcoming events:
Booking Opens - ICIA's new Autumn Season
Call for Talented Young Musicians aged 16-25 - ICIA are looking for musicians grade 8+ to audition for its Chamber music Project starting 17 October.
Dance - Yorke Dance Project - Words Worth - Thursday 20 Sept
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Sport
FILM - Bath celebrates its London 2012 heroesBath residents turned out in force to pay tribute to the city’s London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic heroes as they toured the city in a celebratory open top bus parade on Wednesday.
Katie Synge Crowned English National Triathlon Champion
Athlete, Katie Synge, who studies Coach Education and Sport Development
at our University has recently been crowned English National Triathlon Champion at the National Triathlon Championships event at Emberton Country Park.