University Updates
15 August 2008
Information
New decant building will enable Parade buildings to be refurbished
One of the biggest challenges for the Claverton Down campus is the revitalisation of the Parade. Many of the buildings built in the 1960s and 1970s which face onto or are close to the Parade are in need of significant repair and improvement. The University is proposing to construct a new building adjacent to the Sports Training Village which will serve in its early years to decant a range of academic and professional services departments whose existing buildings require substantial investment. It would be funded by the recently agreed HEFCE Capital Investment Programme 2008/11.
Bus pass price increase delayed until 1 September
STA Travel and the Students' Union have negotiated with First Bus so that they will defer their fare increase until 1 September.
Claim back fuel surcharge refund from British Airways & Virgin Atlantic
If you, or your department, bought a British Airways (BA) or a Virgin Atlantic (VA) ticket between 11 August 2004 and 23 March 2006 you/the University may be entitled to a partial refund of the fuel surcharge. Passengers (or organisations for whom they work where costs have already been reclaimed from the organisation), are now invited to make a claim under the settlement of litigation against BA/Virgin relating to their fixing of fuel surcharges.
Beware of email scams
The latest in a series of email phishing attacks aimed directly at University of Bath users has been blocked. These emails claim to be from Computing Services and ask you to email your username and password. However the emails are not genuine and do not come from BUCS. Users are reminded that you will never be asked for your password by anyone at the University.
Changes to immigration system - impact on University of Bath
The UK Border Agency recently published plans for the student immigration rules, which are expected to come into effect in April 2009. These changes will have a significant impact both on UK HEIs and international students who need permission to study in the UK. The Recruitment & Admissions Office and the International Office are in close contact with UKBA and UUK about the new procedures.
New starters in July 2008
The new starters update gives the name, job title and department of all new members of staff at the University who started in the previous month.
Heads of Department
A list of Heads of Department for the period starting 1 August 2008 is now available online.
Jobs
Vacant posts: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs
News
University supports local community youth film project
A youth film club made up of filmmakers, animators, screenwriters and actors from under-privileged backgrounds, has been invited by the University to produce a short film on campus. The film, which is not for profit, will be entered into local and national competitions and festivals.
Deaths
- Professor Geoffrey Butler
With sadness we have to report the death of Geoffrey Butler, the first Professor of German at the University, after a lengthy illness, at the age of 79. - Dr Brian Taylor
We regret to announce the death of Dr Brian Taylor, who worked for the University for over 30 years in the School of Biological Sciences and the Planning Office.
In the media
- Christine Griffin (Psychology) spoke to BBC Radio Newcastle about the rise of cocaine use in young professionals.
- Lee Hennessey (Admissions) gave advice about clearing and A-level results to Bath FM listeners.
- Malcolm Greaves (Chemical Engineering) discussed his research into methods of enhanced oil recovery on BBC Radio 4's Material World programme.
Training opportunities
- Free IT training courses for staff August
- Leadership Foundation course: Intro to project management 21 October
- Intro to Higher Education for new managers & administrators 3-5 September
Arts
Booking for Autumn 2008 Season
Booking for ICIA's new Autumn season opens on Monday 8 September at 9.30am. For further information or to sign up to our e-bulletin, please phone the box office on 01225 386777, email ICIAinfo@bath.ac.uk or view our website at www.bath.ac.uk/icia
Exhibitions
- Alison Marchant Charged Atmospheres | ICIA Art Space 1 | Till Friday 31 October
Alison Marchant’s fading photographs of once grand interiors, now abandoned and decaying, emphasise the passing of time.
Sport
Wealth of Olympic talent based at University of Bath
A total of nine athletes and four coaches representing three countries competing at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games train at the University of Bath’s state of the art facilities.
Action begins for Team Bath athletes in Beijing
The University of Bath’s track athletes Craig Pickering and Marilyn Okoro begin their Olympic campaigns today.
Craig currently trains at the Sports Training Village and Marilyn graduated from the University a year ago with a degree in french and politics.
Free family fun day
The University will be one of the hosts of the UK School Games to be held from 28-31 August 2008. We will be hosting four of the nine sports on the Games programme: athletics, fencing, table tennis and volleyball. As part of the Games, there will also be a free family fun day taking place at the Recreation Ground, Bath, on Saturday 30 August. The event will showcase many sports, including a rugby match between Bath United and the Cornish All Blacks at 3pm.
Bath brothers to compete at Beach Volleyball’s Junior World Championships
Two brothers been selected to represent Britain in next month’s SWATCH FIVB Junior World Championships in Brighton. Luke and Jake Sheaf, who are studying Sports Performance at Bath, are Britain’s lead pairing in the team, and face tough opposition from last year’s defending champions, Italy’s Francesco Giontella and Paolo Nicolai.
Team Bath continue impressive start to season
Team Bath continued their impressive start to their debut season in the Conference with a 4-1 victory at home to Hayes and Yeading Utd.
The result means Team Bath have scored ten times in the opening two fixtures after putting six past Fisher Athletic in their opening game.