21 November 2011
News
Supersonic half term!
College students from across the South West spent their half-term exploring the technology behind the 1,000 mph rocket car, Bloodhound, as part of an engineering workshop run by the University.
The International Digital Curation Conference, launched seven years ago in Bath, is returning to the west from 6 to 7 December with a two-day event taking place in Bristol.
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology welcomes new students
The first cohort of trainees are now established at the University for the three year Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
Bath school children enjoy fun chemistry
Gabriele Kociok-Kohn, Department of Chemistry, has been making chemistry fun for local school children in an effort to engage them in the subject from an early age.
Research from the Department of Social & Policy Sciences has found that colourful boots on the football pitch symbolise a new attitude towards sexuality in team sport.
Chinese province recognises engineering at Bath
Julian Vincent, Honorary Professor of Biomimetics in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been awarded a Friendship award by the Government of Jilin Province in China.
Jonathan Williams, Department of Chemistry, has received a prestigious Royal Society Wolfson Merit Award for his research.
Research
‘Making impact with research’ filmA video has been produced which aims to de-mystify the terminology and explain what ‘impact’ means at the University. It is introduced by Professor Jane Millar and includes Dr James Bilzon and Dr Chris Brace discussing why impact is important for their research.
Autumn edition of The Researcher newsletter now available online
Please follow the link to access The Researcher newsletter which is now available online.
The list of funded open-call projects has now been published.
Learning & teaching
Please ask your first year students to fill in this survey
The University carries out a short annual survey of new students on campus to collect their views of departmental and central university induction. Please encourage students to log on and complete this quick survey.
Please collect Morrisons Let's Grow vouchers for Westwood Nursery
Westwood Nursery is collecting vouchers for the Morrisons Let's Grow campaign, which can be exchanged for gardening equipment for use at the nursery. Please either send vouchers in the internal post, or place them in the collection box situated in the library foyer.
Plagiarism detection through Moodle and Turnitin
Over 70 members of staff attended a series of presentations and took part in discussions about the use of the Turnitin Plagiarism Service, which is now completely integrated with Moodle.
SU Vice-President of Education to represent the University on digital literacies
Matej Benka has been invited by the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) to join a panel of national speakers at the 6th International Innovating e-Learning 2011 online Conference.
Information
Order University of Bath Christmas cardsPlease place your orders for University-branded Christmas cards by Friday 25 November for delivery week beginning Monday 5 December. Cards will also be on sale to individual students and staff from Imaging, Design & Print Services, 8 West Room 1.35, week commencing Monday 5 December.
Public lecture programme
The programme for 2011/12 includes the following lectures to which members of the general public, staff and students are all very welcome. The list will be updated as more lecture titles become available.
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.
- Anna Bull discusses the announcement of Italy’s new Prime Minister- BBC Radio Wiltshire (1.46.50) See also BBC Radio Bristol (2.03.10)
- James Bilzon talks about the effect of a change in climate on an athlete's performance- Channel 4 News Online
- Adi Adams speaks about coloured football boots and homophobic attitudes in sport- BBC Radio Bristol (1.22.20)
- Kate Woodthorpe talks about how men and women think about different things as they get older-The Times of India
Work perks
- Check out our events programme:
Pre-Christmas shopping trip to Cardiff Saturday 26 November
Santa canal cruise - starts from Bradford-on-Avon Sunday 18 December
Peter Pan panto - Bristol Hippodrome Sunday 8 January
WW1 trip visiting the Somme Battlefields- (4 days / 3 nights) Saturday 31 March 2012
Decennial Floriade Expo- Netherlands (4 days / 3 nights) Friday 6 July 2012
Dublin Tall Ships Festival- (5 days / 4 nights) Thursday 23 August 2012
- New Bristol Hippodrome theatre ticket offers-
Blood Brothers Friday 24 February 2012
Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker Wednesday 18 April 2012
Events
How to take apart a risk story in the news Wednesday 23 November
This Millennium lecture welcomes Professor David Spiegelhalter
who will be explaining how to take apart a risk story in the news. The lecture will be held in 3 West North 2.1 at 4.15pm.
On the secrets of motivation Wednesday 30 November
World-renowned professor, Richard Ryan, will be speaking on the secrets of motivation in a lecture taking place on campus later this month. The lecture will be held in East 1.1 at 5.15pm.
University carol service Wednesday 7 December
Led by the Chaplaincy Team, this popular annual event at Bath Abbey features the University chamber choir, organist Peter King and conductor Michael Painting. There will be a retiring Collection for Wateraid. Entry from 7 pm with the service starting at 7.30pm. All staff and students, their families and friends welcome.
Training & development
Retirement - planning for the future Wednesday 30 November
By listening to expert speakers and through informal discussion, this course aims to give staff considering retirement an opportunity to prepare themselves for their future.
Mental health first aid -numerous dates
This is a 12-hour course consisting of four modules spread over two days. It comprises of a mixture of presentations and participation and is accredited by the Royal Society of Public Health. Participants are required to attend the whole course in order to receive a certificate of attendance.
Researcher development courses
The Researcher Development Unit (RDU) manages a large programme of courses and events for the skills and career development of researchers.
Performance review - conducting an effective review Monday 5 December (am)
This workshop will discuss the objectives of review, the process and forms and follow-up action plan. Participants will have the opportunity to consider and practice the skills needed to carry out the process effectively.
Performance review - getting the most out of your review Monday 5 December (pm)
This workshop aims to help those who are being reviewed for the first time to understand their role in this two-way process. During the course delegates will have the opportunity to consider the objectives and benefits of performance review; explore the process and consider what they might wish to do in preparation for their review meeting.
Alumni News
Molly Stevens excelling in her academic career
Molly Stevens (BScc Pharmaceutical Sciences) recently featured in an interview on the Radio 4 programme, Life Scientific. She has excelled since her time at Bath and is currently Professor of Biomedical Materials and Regenerative Medicine and the Research Director for Biomedical Material Sciences in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at Imperial College
David Woodland appointed new chief scientific officer at Keystone Symposia
David Woodland (BSc Biochemistry) has been appointed as the new chief scientific officer at Keystone Symposia on Molecular and Cellular Biology.
Arts
Upcoming events:
- Bryony Kimmings theatre production 7 Day Drunk |16+ | 7.30pm | ICIA Arts Theatre | Saturday 19 November |
- Theatre Workshop: Bryony Kimmings: Performance Making for Idiots | 11am | ICIA Arts Theatre | Sunday 20 November |
- The Rules of the Game - Film | 7.30pm | 3WN 2.1 | Wednesday 23 November |
- Practice - Theatre / dance | 7.30pm | ICIA Arts Theatre & Arts Barn | Saturday 26 November |
- Wendy McMurdo exhibition: Childhood, fantasy and play | 10am-5pm | ICIA Art Spaces 1, 2 & 3 | Until Friday 27 January |
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Sport
Burns strikes gold in Malaga
TeamBath judo player Andy Burns struck gold at the Malaga European Cup at the weekend.
Quartet prepare for World Netball Series
Four TeamBath netball players have made England’s final 12-strong squad for next week’s World Netball Series competition in Liverpool.
Bath swimmers runners-up at BUCS short course championships
The University's men’s and women’s teams produced some strong performances to finish runners-up at the British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) Short Course championships.
Egyptian badminton number one Hadia Hosny El Said is combining studying for a Masters at the University with bidding for a place at the London 2012 Olympic Games.