15 June 2007
NEWS
French government let its people down during Nazi invasion, says book
A book by Hanna Diamond (European Studies & Modern Languages) which criticises
the French government for failing its citizens during the German invasion of
1940 was launched this week.
Economic freedom helps cut unemployment, study shows
A smaller government sector and a stronger rule of law can help to reduce unemployment, particularly among women and young people, suggests a study by
Horst Feldmann
(Economics & International Development).
Pioneer in cutting children's anxiety levels to meet Prime Minister
Paul Stallard, of the School for Health, an expert in child psychology who has
pioneered the use of cognitive behaviour therapy to improve the mental health
of thousands of school children, met Tony and Cherie Blair this week.
New MSc in Advanced Computer Systems approved by Senate
The Department of Computer Science is pleased to introduce a new portfolio of MSc courses from autumn 2007, under the title of ‘Advanced Computer Systems'.
Submarine run on pedal power is given trial run before international competition
A submarine built by students from the Department of Mechanical Engineering which
runs on pedal power, was tested this week before it takes part in an international
competition in the US.
Student chosen for Roche Continents programme
Georgina Wingfield, a third year MPharmacy student, has been selected to take part in the Roche Continents programme in August.
Local school students give university a go
Pupils from Bath and Swindon will join over 100 young people from across the
south west for the chance to experience life at university, in two free week-long
summer schools at the University.
Talented children get a taste of university life
Wiltshire's gifted and talented school students will get their first taste of university life, in a three-day residential conference on campus.
Local pupils to become climate change ambassadors
Local pupils will become ambassadors for the issues of climate change, at a two-day conference for secondary schools in B&NES hosted by the University.
PubMedCentral Presentation
A representative of PubMedCentral will be making a presentation
to staff at the University on Monday 25 June 2007 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm
in the Council Chamber. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) asks that as
many staff as possible publishing in the life sciences and related areas
attend, given the trend towards a requirement for open access publishing
by an increasing number of funding bodies. If you are interested in attending
please email Richard Griffith by
Wednesday 20 June.
School for Health Online Open Week: 18-22 June 2007
The School for Health are running an Online Open Week next week, aimed
at prospective students throughout the world. This will provide information
on the part-time postgraduate programmes in
Healthcare Informatics, Healthcare Information Governance, Primary Care
Rheumatology, Sport & Exercise Medicine, the Professional Doctorate
in Health and - new for 2007 - Sports Physiotherapy (subject to final University
approval), as well as the research degrees that the School offers.
Bioscientists get insight into world of commercialisation
More than 70 postgraduate students and research staff from the University took part in last week's bioscience symposium on intellectual property and commercialisation organised by Research & Innovation Services. Teachers' conference to strengthen future of engineering
Teachers from across the UK are invited to consider how to attract more young
people into engineering, at a conference at the University of Bath (Wednesday
4 July).
Business seminar to kick-start sales
Local business people can get practical advice to kick-start their sales and
profits in a seminar on Tuesday 19 June at the University of Bath in Swindon, which is to be given by Robert Craven, one of the UK's best-known speakers on entrepreneurship.
New dimensions of political competition in France
The 2007 presidential and parliamentary elections provide an opportunity to take the political pulse of the French nation. In the light of the election outcomes, this one-day conference at the University on Friday 6 July aims to investigate the processes of political change in France and the reasons behind them.
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INFORMATION
Bath Bus Station moves to Avon Street car park
From Sunday 17 June Bath Bus Station is moving to the temporary Bus Station site at Avon Street car park.
As a result of this move, some minor timetable changes will occur.
Book your kids on to Summer Holiday Playscheme
This year the University Playscheme will run from Monday 30 July to Friday 24 August at St Martins Garden Primary School.
Parents are welcome to use the Care4 Voucher Scheme. University Awards 2007: Winners announced
The winners of the University Awards 2007 have been announced.
Dignity & respect for students & staff: Policy & procedures for dealing with complaints
The University of Bath is committed to providing an environment where all employees and students are treated with dignity and respect, free of unlawful discrimination, victimisation, bullying or any form of harassment. The new policy statement and guidelines on its implementation are designed to ensure that staff and students of the University are confident that if they bring a complaint in good faith, the matter will be dealt with according to the agreed procedures and that they will not be subsequently victimised or disadvantaged in any way. Executive Committee summary notes
The notes of the Executive Committee meeting held on 16 May 2007 are now available online. University's new Smoking Policy
The University has updated its
smoking policy to take account
of the statutory changes coming into effect in July and to
manage the impact of smoking
upon non-smokers. The Parade
and Underdeck have been designated non-smoking areas. Smoking is still permitted
in open areas, sited well away from
buildings (as a general guide four
metres or more).
The seating area on the south
end of the Parade Bar has been
designated as a smoking area
which can be used at any time.
New support for research student supervisors
A practical guide to employability & enterprise
for Deans, Heads of Departments/Schools, Directors of Studies for research
postgraduates,
Directors of Studies for MRes programmes and supervisors of research
postgraduates has been created.
Publicising the research of academic staff
Some 120 staff have already agreed to put their details up on the University's
media experts' database, and all other academic staff are encouraged
to consider adding theirs. This makes it easier to publicise the research
carried out by academics to a wide audience. Please contact the Press
Office: ext 4220 / 6883
Jobs
Vacant posts: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs RESEARCH VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT
RICE seeks healthy men for Alzheimer's study
The Research Institute for the Care of the Elderly (RICE) is looking for
two healthy men aged between 61 and 65 to act as controls for a particular
study which matches the responses of healthy volunteers to patients who
have Alzheimer's disease. This study involves taking a memory test and giving
a blood sample, which should take about an hour. Whenever RICE work with
volunteers it aims to cover expenses and occasionally a small payment
may be offered. If you are interested please contact RICE on 01225 835866
or email t.mugridge@bath.ac.uk
Wanted: A pair of eyes
The University is extending its public Iris Image Database to maintain its position as a world leader in iris recognition, a research area of great significance in the upcoming ID Cards, passports and homeland security. Stress and growing up
Volunteer parents and their children are needed for a Department of Psychology research project on stress hormones and development.
Acute exercise project
Men aged between 18 and 34 years
are needed for a research project investigating the effect of acute exercise on energy hormones.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
IN THE MEDIA
- Allister McGregor (Economics & International Development) took part in a roundtable discussion about the G8 summit on BBC Northern Ireland Radio
- Hanna Diamond (ESML) was interviewed by BBC Radio Jersey about her
new book on France in 1940
WHAT'S ON Full details: http://www.bath.ac.uk/whats-on/
Monday 18
19:30 PM Global warming - the science behind the headlines
Tuesday 19
10:00 AM Open Day
19:30 PM A sense of place
Wednesday 20
13:00 PM A bit of Bollywood in Bath
18:00 PM SETsquared Investor Garden Party
Thursday 21
09:30 AM Business, regulation & society: research awayday
12:30 PM Life-history narrative analysis
Friday 22
19:30 PM The tercentenary of Leonhard Euler
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Recent
Work
Deborah Robinson Recent Work (Till Fri 29 June in ICIA Art Space
1) Deeply atmospheric photographic works that draw from the edges of rational
thought and vision to explore the unconscious of science.
Curious
(be)longing
Curious (be)longing photographic exhibition (Till 29 June in ICIA Art Space 2)
Leslie Hill (USA) and Helen Paris (UK) are highly acclaimed artists who work
in performance, video and film. In their latest project they explore ideas of
longing and belonging.
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Pickering & Okoro selected for GB squad
University of Bath student Craig Pickering has been selected to run the 100m for the Great Britain team at the SPAR European Cup later this month and also as a member of the six-strong 4×100m squad for the Super League event in Munich, Germany on 23 and 24 June. Marilyn Okoro, who is due to graduate with a degree in French and Politics this summer, is a member of the Norwich Union GB women's European Cup squad.
Team Bath retain netball superleague title in cliffhanger
TeamBath are netball's superleague champions for the second time after beating
Mavericks 53-45 and successfully defending their title at the Spectrum Arena,
Guildford, in a contest which went to the wire and was televised by Sky TV.
The team received congratulations from the Vice-Chancellor, Bath MP Don Foster,
Councillor Ian Dewey, Guy Lavender, South West England Director for 2012 Games,
and Ged Roddy, Director of Sport at the University for the terrific achievement
of retaining their national elite Superleague title in Saturday's grand final.
Five Bath judo players head for World University Games
Five University of Bath students will make up more than half of the British judo team at the World University Games this summer.
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