Friday 14 December 2012
News
Congratulations to all our students who graduated at our winter Award Ceremonies
Take a look at the official photos and watch the graduation ceremonies video.
Congratulations also to our honorary graduates: Eric Parry, Professor John Westwick, Professor Teresa Rees CBE and Del Davies
Find out more on our graduation ceremonies page.
Graham Room honoured as an outstanding researcher
Graham Room, Professor of European Social Policy, received the Vice-Chancellor's Research Medal at our winter Award Ceremonies.
Love of learning drives graduate to collect his tenth Masters degree
One Masters student completed an extraordinary feat when he graduated on Tuesday 11 December, by bringing his list of postgraduate qualifications to an astonishing tally of ten Masters degrees.
Major award for Dr Mary Hayden
Dr Mary Hayden, Department of Education, has received an award for her work in international education from the European Council for International Schools (ECIS).
Bath to work with top Chinese University
We have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tsinghua University in Beijing, one of China’s leading institutions.
University of Bath delegation welcome alumni in South Africa
A delegation visiting South Africa from Bath, led by Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Grant, was warmly welcomed by local alumni last week.
Death of Professor DE (Ted) Bowns
We are saddened to announce the Death of Professor DE (Ted) Bowns who was an academic within the Faculty of Engineering for 23 years.
Death of Dr Alex Moulton CBE 1920-2012
We are also saddened to announce the death of Dr Alex Moulton CBE who was an Honorary Graduate of the University of Bath.
Research
Dr Michael Proulx joins Psychology to continue research into senses
Dr Michael Proulx has joined our Department of Psychology where he will be continuing research that aims to help blind people to ’see’ through their other senses.
£3.5m research grant for Department of Chemistry
A team from the our Department of Chemistry, led by Professors Paul Raithby and Chick Wilson, has been awarded a £3.5m grant by the Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
Researchers launching a new vector-based video codec are claiming their work will lead to the death of the pixel within the next five years.
Tobacco smuggling in Europe lower than industry figures suggest
The prevalence of tobacco smuggling in Europe is lower than industry figures suggest, reveals the largest study of its kind, published online in Tobacco Control.
Reducing underwater noise to help health of marine wildlife
Research from our Department of Physics is being used to help inform new EU legislation on levels of underwater noise, with the aim of reducing the impact of noise pollution on marine wildlife.
Scientists to develop new detection technology for lifesciences research
Our chemists are working with industry and the Research Complex at Harwell to develop a new suite of fluorescent nanoparticles to enable a straightforward multiplexing technology for immunoassays and cell and tissue imaging.
Learning & Teaching
Learning & Teaching Enhancement Office leads e-learning debate in India
Gwen van der Velden and Kyriaki Anagnostopoulou led an exciting debate on enhancing e-learning provision as part of an international workshop in New Delhi, India.
Better@Bath Publication: Innovation in Learning & Teaching now available on-line
Intrigued by Shadowing and Flipping? Professor Bernie Morley explains
Professor Bernie Morley spent the day shadowing Cristina Dumitru, a third year Pharmacy student, originally from Romania.
Staff training & development
Developing Management Skills - ILM Level 5 Programme
This is an innovative and comprehensive programme, designed to develop the key skills, confidence and knowledge needed by University of Bath managers.
SWIMM (South West Institutions' Middle Management Programme) Mar-Oct 2013
The programme has been developed to allow middle managers the opportunity to reflect on their role and to develop some key management skills and techniques, needed in today’s universities.
Programme of staff development courses for 2012
Jobs
Vacancy: Dean and Head of the School of ManagementThe University has embarked on its search for the next Dean and Head of the School of Management.
Vacancy: Associate Dean (Research) Faculty of Science
An opportunity has arisen for an Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Science from 1 January 2013.
Information
In the media
Dr Bryn Jones contributes to a letter on UK tax avoidance Guardian
Dr Aurélien Mondon asks "Could online courses be the death of the humanities?" Guardian
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Events
Microscopy & Analysis Conference 9 January
The conference aims to bring together researchers and postgraduate students from across the faculties of Science and Engineering & Design.
Work perks
Omnibus staff society events programme
Omnibus Quiz in The Tub, Students' Union - December 18th
Arts
Christmas Opening Hours : Closed from Fri 21st December 5pm - Wed 2nd January at 9.30am
Upcoming Events:
Exhibitions
- Dinu Li - Nella Mia Fantasia - Wednesday 17 October - Friday 18 January (Closed 24 Dec - 1st Jan)
- Yvonne Buchheim - False Starts - Friday 2 November - Friday 14 December
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Sport
Paralympian Louise Hunt graduates
Louise Hunt who represented the ParalympicsGB team in wheelchair tennis graduated with a foundation degree at our Winter Award Ceremonies on Tuesday 11 December.
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