Friday 15 February 2013
News
Staff survey update – managing change
In the build-up to the 2013 Staff Survey (launching on 15 March) we are looking back at what has changed in response to your feedback from the last survey. This week we're focusing on actions under the theme of 'managing change'.
Internationalisation
- Pro-Vice-Chancellor Colin Grant renews call for internationalisation in HE sector
Our Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Internationalisation will call for Higher Education institutions to make global partnerships a priority when he launches a new paper in London on Tuesday.
- Alumni reception in San Francisco celebrates international partnerships
Alumni on the US West Coast were invited to meet Professor Colin Grant, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Internationalisation, and Andrew Monk, Deputy Director of Development and Alumni Relations, at a reception in San Francisco last week.
Consultation on staff-student partnership at Bath
The Learning & Teaching Enhancement Office (LTEO) and the Student Union would like to invite your views and comments on the recently developed Staff-Student Partnership Agreement.
University's latest Annual Review now available
Our Annual Review for 2011/12 is now available to view online.
Experience a day in the life with the Shadowing Project
Have you ever wondered what students and managers do in an average day? Now you can find out with the Shadowing Project.
Take part in the University Library survey
In order to plan for the future the Library would like to know your perceptions and expectations of their service.
Green light for new student accommodation building
Bath & North-East Somerset (BANES) Council has given full planning approval for the new student accommodation and refectory buildings.
Police presence on campus
We now host a police out-station at which police officers can report for duty, complete reports and be right at the heart of our community.
Research
Royal Society Award boosts micro energy generation
Professor Furong Li, from our Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, has been awarded the Royal Society's Wolfson Research Merit Award for her work in the field of low carbon research.
New Associate Dean of Research for Faculty of Science
We are delighted to announce that Professor Jonathan Knight has been appointed Associate Dean (Research) for our Faculty of Science.
Nemesis project to explore energy harvesting
We have received funds for a project titled 'NEMESIS', which will allow it to set up a new world-leading Centre for energy harvesting and generation.
Call for Horizon 2020 Advisory Expert Group Members
Horizon 2020 is the new European Union Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, scheduled to run from 2014 to 2020.
Leverhulme Trust announce 2013 Programme Grant topics
The grants fund multi-disciplinary research teams to enable them to "explore significant thematic issues by undertaking a group of interlinked research projects which taken together can lead to a new understanding".
Marie Curie fellowship in biosensors
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a three-year research fellowship in the field of biosensors within the Marie Curie Initial Training Network Parallel Sensing of Prostate Cancer Biomarkers (PROSENSE).
Centre for Digital Entertainment (CDE) studentships available in Animation, Games and Visual Effects
Apply now for an October 2013 start.
Staff training & development
Recruiting & employing casual staff - Monday 18 February
This session will explain the process from the initial job advert through to selection and appointment of student staff.
Nuts & bolts of managing people - Wednesday 20 February
This session is an introduction for all new line managers on the responsibilities and processes involved in managing people at the University.
Cake with planning for impact - Wednesday 20 Feb
Dr. Denise Cooke, RDSO, will discuss tips for planning for impact.
IT Training, new course dates
New IT training course dates for January 2013 to end April 2013 are now available to book.
Programme of staff development courses for 2013
In the media
Dr Aurelien Mondon writes about the far right in France, Independent
Funeral fund claims ‘confusing and frustrating’ says new report, The Independent
Professor Conrad Earnest talks about his recent research into the beneficial effects of a regular walk, BBC Radio Bristol
Dr Yukteshwar Kumar writes about Taiwan's political economic situation, IIT Madras China Studies Centre
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Events
I-SEE seminar - Organisational engagement in energy efficiency and emissions reduction - Tuesday 19 Feb
The speaker will be Chris Crookall-Fallon a director of Verco, a leading UK sustainable energy consultancy company.
Arts and Humanities Research Counci (AHRC) REACT Information Session - Tuesday 19 Feb
RDSO are planning an information session about the Arts and Humanities Research Council AHRC funded REACT collaboration.
Dr. Abdul-Hadi Abulrub gives talk on innovations in 3D visualisation - Wednesday 20 Feb
A University researcher has been invited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the British Computer Society (BCS) to deliver a talk on at Warwick Manufacturing Group, University of Warwick.
Ben Goldacre puts the pharmaceutical industry under the microscope in his lecture Bad Pharma - Wednesday 6 March
This talk is a clear and witty attack, showing how pharmaceutical industry science has been distorted, how our systems have been broken, and how easy it would be to fix them.
International Women's Day event - Friday 8 March
If you are a woman and work for the University whatever your role please join us for a free lunch, time to network, and a session on Mindful Meditation.
Public lecture by Dr Chris Brace: Downsizing for fuel efficiency - Tuesday 9 April
Dr Chris Brace is a Reader in automotive engineering and Deputy Director of the Powertrain Vehicle Research Centre.
Arts
ICIA
Dance
Double Bill: Theo Clinkard & Dan Canham - Sat 16 Feb, 7.30pm
Theatre
National Theatre Connections: What Are They Like? by Lucinda Coxon - Sat 23- Sun 24 Feb, Sat 3pm & 7,30pm; Sun 5pm
Gravity Vomit: The Bath Upchuck - Sat 23 Feb, Convention 10.30am-7.30pm; Performance 7.30pm
Exhibition
Exhibition Preview - Matthew Houlding Under the Black Sun of Joy - Thu 21 Feb, 6.30pm. Exhibition runs Fri 22 Feb - Thu 28 Mar
Music
Music: Singularities: Hannah Martin - Fiddle and Banjo - Thu 21 Feb, 7.30pm
Featured Classes African & Caribbean Dance - International Collaborative Drawing Project - Photographing People - The Pee Wee Ellis Jazz and Funk Project - Theatre Class
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University of Bath & Photosoc Photography Competition 2013 - Closing date Sun 17 Feb
Submissions for the University of Bath/PhotoSoc Photography Competition for 2013 are now open.
Your chance to win the ultimate Bath experience! – take our Photo Challenge - Closing date Tues 19 Feb
To celebrate the Bath Leap List we are looking for students and staff to take part in our Photo Challenge.
Sport
Samantha features on Pointless Celebrities
Student Samantha Murray features on Saturday's edition of the BBC quiz show Pointless Celebrities.
Bath ITC decision welcomed
British Swimming is set to reaffirm its commitment to its Intensive Training Centre at the University of Bath.
Visit Team Bath for the latest sports news.
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