Friday 15 June 2012
News
Bath top ten again! Student satisfaction and high graduate employability highlighted in The Times league tableThe very high levels of student satisfaction and excellent career prospects of Bath graduates are highlighted as key strengths for the University in The Times Good University Guide 2013.
Bath ranked among top universities in the world under the age of 50
The University has been ranked among the top universities in the world ‘under the age of 50' in two new global league tables.
The University’s architecture degree has once again been named the best in the country.
Architecture and Civil Engineering (ACE) scoop Institution of Structural Engineers Awards
Both research and teaching excellence in structural engineering in ACE have been recognised through two distinct awards at the Institution of Structural Engineers' People and Papers Awards Ceremony.
Bath Professor recognised by European Life Sciences Award
Professor Barry Potter has been named “Investigator of the Year 2012” at the European Life Sciences Award ceremony held in Hamburg, Germany. This prestigious award recognises outstanding accomplishments in the global life sciences arena, specifically at the interface of chemistry with biology and medicine.
University of Bath represents the UK at submarine races
The University is fielding an enthusiastic team of students who have designed, built and hope to pilot their human-powered submarine ‘Minerva’ to victory in the inaugural European International Submarine Races.
A charity motoring pageant being held in Bath next weekend (23 and 24 June) will help to give disabled children access to an innovative mobility device.
Students help to set up new Employee Volunteer Network
Bath & North East Somerset is set to benefit from a new network that will help businesses to give more support to local charities that need volunteers.
National photography exhibition challenges stereotypes of the elderly
A national photography exhibition, currently touring the country, challenges stereotypes of older generations as part of a project dedicated to involving the elderly in designing technological solutions to problems associated with ageing.
Election of a Member of Non-Academic Staff to serve on the University Council
Following the counting of the votes, University secretary Mark Humphriss has declared that Ms M Morley has been elected as a member of non-academic staff to serve on the Council of the University from 1 August 2012 to 31 July 2015.
New starters - May
Welcome to all new members of staff who joined the University in May.
Research
How blogging is revolutionising dyingTerminally ill people writing blogs about their condition are helping others come to terms with death according to our latest research.
Staff training & development
Internal
Foreign Languages Centre (FLC) Saturday conversation classes Throughout June
The FLC conversation classes aim to develop speaking skills, whilst using topics and grammar structures learnt during the academic year. The classes are open to existing students or to anyone interested in practising the language, but not to complete beginners.
Effective networking workshops - helping you network confidently Tuesday 26 June
This two hour session will give you practical skills in networking at a meeting, highlighting which groups of people to join (and leave) and how to do that effectively.
Computer workstations risk assessment Tuesday 26 June
This course will enable assessors in departments to conduct and record computer workstation risk assessments for their colleagues with confidence and in accordance with legal requirements.
Sustainable Chemical Technologies Summer Showcase Monday 9 - Wednesday 11 July
Annual Summer showcase focusing on disseminating the latest research in the area of sustainable chemical technologies.
Lifting and carrying for office-based staff Tuesday 10 July
On this course you will learn how and why injury occurs when handling and moving objects, how to minimise the risks by adopting a risk assessment-based approach and how to lift and carry sensibly to avoid injury.
This is a 12 hour course consisting of 4 modules spread over 2 days. It comprises a mixture of presentations and participation and is accredited by the Royal Society of Public Health.
Programme of staff development courses for 2012
New IT training courses now available
External
Learning & teaching
Research student personal web page competition Deadline Monday 18 June
Please let your students know that the University is running a competition for the best research web page or blog created by a Bath research student. The winner will receive an Amazon Kindle.
Higher Education Academy (HEA) seminar: supporting cultural diversity in group work Wednesday 20 June
This seminar, supported by the HEA, will explore how we can encourage mutual engagement between International and Home students.
Call for additional Teaching Development Fund bids 2012/13 Deadline 5pm Friday 29 June
Further bids for the latest round of the Teaching Development Fund are invited for projects in the academic year 2012/13.
Information
Rail Ticket printing machine now available again
The Rail Ticket printing machine in the library is now working again. Thank you for your patience in this matter.
Jobs
View our current vacancies
In the media
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Parm Dlay speaks about the University’s Startup Weekend for entrepreneurial female staff and students, BBC Radio Bristol (53.30-59.05)
Chris Martin discusses the latest state of affairs regarding the Euro, BBC Radio Somerset (1.38.12-1.41.10)
Paul Gregg on why many school leavers struggle to find work, BBC Radio 4 (21.20)
Paul Cornish discusses the anniversary of the end of the Falklands War, BBC Radio Bristol (1.10.10-1.17.08)
Events
Inaugural lecture explores active materials, structures and devices Wednesday 20 June
Professor Chris Bowen will be delivering his inaugural lecture on active materials.
A Gallery for Elisabeth Frink: Designs by Bath Architecture and Engineering students Saturday 30 June - Sunday 15 July
The work of final year ACE students will be on display at the Holburne Museum art gallery to celebrate the work of Dame Elisabeth Frank RA, one of Britain's leading 20th century sculptors.
Work perks
Omnibus staff society events programme
- Day trip to Waddesdon Manor - Wednesday 18 July (Contact Sue Briault for more details)
- Latest West End Theatre offers including Sunshine Boys
Alumni News
Hardayal Singh
Hardayal Singh (MSc Fiscal Studies) has been appointed as Interim Dean of SOIL (School of Inspired Leadership).
Arts
ICIA Upcoming events:
Dance/Film - Peter Anderson - Marks, Set, Go! - Sunday 15 July
Music - JeMOO - Thursday 12 July / Creole Choir of Cuba - Thursday 19 July
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Sport
Graduate Heather to make Olympic rowing debut
Bath graduate Heather Stanning will make her Olympic debut as a member of the British rowing team at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Explore a feast of sport at the Team Bath Gold Rush open day
A wonderful feast of free sporting activities are available when Team Bath hosts its Gold Rush open day at the University's Sports Training Village on Saturday 23 June international Olympic Day.
Two Team Bath players in Edgbaston main draw
Team Bath Director of Tennis, Barry Scollo, was pleased to hear over the weekend that two of his top female players have made it into the main draw at the Aegon Classic at Birmingham’s Edgbaston Priory Club.
Bath-based quartet named in London 2012 modern pentathlon team
Four athletes who train at Pentathlon GB's High Performance Centre at the University have been named in the British modern pentathlon team to compete at the London 2012 Olympic Games.