University Updates
16 January 2009
News
Dean of Engineering appointed to Parliamentary Committee
Gary Hawley, Dean & Medlock Chair of Engineering, has been invited to be a member of the All Party Parliamentary Renewable Transport Fuels Group.
The aim of the group, comprised of 20 politicians from the major political parties, is to highlight the potential of renewable transport fuels to help reduce carbon emissions from the transport sector and increase fuel security.
Former Mayor receives Chancellor's Medal
The University of Bath has presented former Mayor of Bath and long-standing Bath & North East Somerset councillor Marian McNeir with the Chancellor’s Medal. The Medal recognises individuals who have made a valuable contribution to the life and work of the University that is not directly academic in nature.
Student thanks donors of Sir Jack Cater Postgraduate Scholarship
Ryan Hong is the first student to have benefited from the Sir Jack Cater Postgraduate Scholarship scheme for students from Hong Kong. Ryan successfully gained his MSc in Accounting & Finance in December. He thanked thank Lady Cater and the Parthenon Trust for supporting his studies through the Sir Jack Cater Scholarship.
Bath alumnus to become next Chief of Royal Airforce
Air Marshal Stephen Dalton joined the RAF after graduating with a 2.1 honours degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University. He will become the next Chief of the Air Staff in July 2009 on promotion to the rank of Air Chief Marshal.
School of Management news
The latest School of Management e-newsletter gives news about the School's staff, students and alumni.
Information
Changes to staff appraisals
'Staff development & performance reviews' have replaced 'Appraisals'. The new scheme harmonises the approach and documentation across all staff groups and departments. It has a sharper focus on what the process is aiming to achieve, and simpler documentation so that people can concentrate on the conversation rather than merely filling out the forms.
New-look University Annual Report available to view online
The 2007/08 report includes many of the highlights and achievements of the University over the academic year. This year the report is more substantial than in previous years allowing us to include far more news and features from the past 12 months.
If you would like a hard copy of the report, please contact Katharine Barker on ext 6319.
Travel insurance – new way to register trips
There has been a change to the way that overseas trips undertaken by staff and postgraduates are registered for insurance. Details of the trip must now be registered on the web-form on the insurance website.
Jobs
Vacant posts: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs
In the media
- Joe Devine (Economics & International Development) was interviewed by BBC Radio Scotland on the political situation in Bangladesh following the parliamentary elections that took place on 29 December 2008.
- Christine Bone (School of Management) explained to GWR listeners how she is committed to shopping in charity shops to save money and the environment.
Training opportunities
Conferences, debates & lectures
Inaugural lecture: Grow your own building from earth, hemp and straw
Professor Peter Walker's inaugural lecture will be on the subject of research into new ways of using traditional building materials such as earth, hemp and straw as a greener choice for modern construction. Thursday 22 January, 6.15pm in 2 East 3.1. Free tickets available from Claire West, ext 5394.
Formula 1 lecture
A free public lecture entitled 'Formula 1 motor racing - The introduction and management of innovation' will take place on campus on Thursday 29 January at 8pm. Please contact Chris Brace to reserve a seat.
Displays and Lighting Forum
The aim of the event on Tuesday 20 January is to provide attendees with an update on advances in displays and lighting technologies made by companies and universities in Wales and the West/Southwest region of England. The forum is intended as a networking opportunity and will involve a combination of formal talks, informal presentations and discussions.
Staff and students invited to attend debate on Britain’s agenda for Europe
Students and staff have the opportunity to debate the future of the UK’s relationship with the EU with two expert speakers from the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House) - the UK’s premier foreign policy think tank at an event on Wednesday 21 January.
Researchers' conference
A one-day conference entitled 'Exploring new territories' has been organised to meet the demand of growing interest in national and international interdisciplinary collaboration. Thursday 12 February.
What's on next week
More details about events below
Monday 19Holburne new exhibition: Talking Heads at Bath Central Library, The Podium
Tuesday 20
12:15 PM Eucharist
13:15 PM Oxfam Lunch
19:00 PM Women into Enterprise course
19:30 PM Democracy in Iraq?
Thursday 22
09:30 AM Practical consulting in academia
10:00 AM University of Bath Annual UKRO Event
Arts
ICIA new season - Booking now open!
Booking is now open for ICIA's new Spring season. ICIA runs classes and workshops in music, dance and visual arts for all levels. Classes open to all include:
- Music: DJ Skills, Bath University Big Band, Pop Choir
- Dance: Contemporary, Street Dance, Jazz Dance, Ballet, Flamenco, Tap
- Visual Arts: Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Life Drawing, Stained Glass, Creative Sculpture, Botanical Illustration, Creative Digital Art, Photography, Portrait Studies, Mixing 2D Media
Classes start week commencing 19 January 2009
Concerts and Performances
- Tom Sapsford Regina ICIA Arts Theatre | Saturday 31 January, 7.30pm
A compelling portrait of Elizabeth 1 by Tom Sapsford, acclaimed performer and award-winning choreographer. Fusing dance, drama and projection, Regina explores the many facets of this famous figure.
Exhibitions
- Swindon College Lines of Enquiry 5 ICIA Art Space 2 | Thursday 15 January - Friday 20 March, 10am-5pm
The fifth in a series showing work by graduates of the BA Fine Art Drawing at Swindon College’s School of Art & Design. - Uriel Orlow In This Great Time ICIA Art Space 1 | Until Friday 13 February, 10am-5pm
Uriel Orlow’s new multi-media installation uses video, photography, drawing and text to investigate where history, place and memory intersect and resonate in the present. - University of Bath & Photosoc Student Photography Exhibition ICIA Art Space 3, University Hall Foyer | Until Friday 20 March, 10am-5pm
This lively exhibition showcases selected works from this year’s University of Bath Student Photography Competition which is linked to ICIA’s 2008 theme of arts, spatialisation and memory. This year's winners are Ilyas Kassam, Myrela Bauman, Xun Qiu and staff winner Rachael Eldritch-Böersen.
Sport
Fifth place finish for young beach volleyballers
The young University of Bath pairing of Jake Sheaf and Adam Smith finished fifth in the beach volleyball competition at the Australia Youth Olympic Festival in Sydney today (Friday).
Medals galore for Minichiello
British bobsleigh driver Nicola Minichiello, who trains at the STV, has collected three World and European medals in just two days in St Moritz, Switzerland.
Mariana selected for Euro Team Championships
Student Mariana Agathangelou has been named in England’s 12-strong badminton squad to contest next month’s badminton European Team Championships.
Last-gasp hockey strike earns GB draw
University of Bath student and TeamBath Buccaneer Lewis Prosser grabbed a dramatic late equaliser for Great Britain in their opening game of the Australian Youth Olympic Festival in Sydney.