16 February 2007
NEWS
University reconsiders proposed new campus at Gateway, Swindon
Senate has decided to recommend to the University's Council that the University should withdraw from the Gateway project in Swindon following
the revised site Masterplan and publicly announced changes to the strategic investment priorities for the higher education sector.
The Vice-Chancellor invites all staff to a meeting at 1.15pm on Thursday 22 February in 5West 2.3 to outline the current position and to seek their views. The views of the community will then be reported to Council.
Green technology to boost production of malaria ‘wonder drug'
New technologies that make the large-scale extraction of a natural antimalarial ‘wonder drug' both cheaper and greener are to be developed in a European project which includes work by Alexei Lapkin (Chemical Engineering). Deal will see University technology go to market
A new particle engineering technology developed in the Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology is to be made commercially available thanks to an exclusive agreement between the University of Bath and the Oxford-based firm Prosonix Limited.
The effect of emotion, liking, prior exposure & involvement on levels of attention
Robert Heath (Management) has been invited to present the findings of his doctoral marketing research at the forthcoming Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) Convention in New York.
It is the premier US practitioner conference on advertising issues and attracts an audience of 2,000 senior executives from the advertising, marketing and market research industries.
School students invited to four days of fun and film-making
Year 10 school students in Swindon have the chance to try their hand at film-making, in a free four-day workshop on animation at the Oakfield Campus. Top travel writer shares his secrets
People who yearn to see their holiday experiences in print can learn from a pro, in a new Saturday dayschool run by the University of Bath.
Open your doors to a new experience and host a student this summer
People in the West Country willing to provide accommodation for postgraduate students from France are being sought by the University of Bath.
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INFORMATION
International Strategy to be launched
An international strategy for the University was agreed by University Council in December 2006 which is now available to view online.
A lunchtime session to launch the International Strategy has been organised by Staff Development to take place on Tuesday 20 February, 12.15pm to 1.45pm, to which all staff are invited. Book a place,
ext 6369.
Volunteer Mediators wanted
Are you a good listener? Can you stay objective and open minded in a dispute? Are you interested in learning how to mediate in difficult situations in a work/study setting? If so, you may be interested in training as a Volunteer Mediator. PA to Vice-Chancellor
Jane Savage has been appointed on a permanent basis to the role of
Personal Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor. Email: vc-pa@bath.ac.uk Ext: 6262
External members of the University Council sought
Expressions of interest are invited from members of the public who will be able to apply their professional skills and experience to the work of the governing body of the University.
Warning - theft of bicycles from campus
Following a series of thefts on campus, Security reminds all cyclists that they can obtain a robust, secure, British Standard Award shackle from the Security Office in Wessex House against a £10 returnable deposit. Learn Spanish in Alicante
Under the Cooperation Agreement between the Universities of Bath and Alicante, there are opportunities for members of staff to acquire basic language skills, or to improve those that they already have, whilst learning about Spanish culture. You can attend a two- or four-week course in July or August. Fees and accommodation are free of charge. For more information and application forms, please email S.Stanford@bath.ac.uk The closing date for applications is Friday 23 February.
Nominations for honorary degrees
The next round of nominations for the award of honorary degrees will be considered by the Honorary Degrees Committee in March. The submission deadline for nominations is Friday 23 February 2007.
University awards 2007 - your chance to nominate
A number of University awards have been established to encourage and recognise significant contributions by staff to the academic lives of students.
Sophos Anti-Virus upgrade
On 28 February Sophos will end support of Sophos Anti-Virus 4.xx and the Remote Update software.
All users (particularly those who have Sophos Anti-Virus installed at home) will therefore need to upgrade to the latest version of Sophos Anti-Virus before this time.
Full installation and upgrade instructions can be found at http://www.bath.ac.uk/bucs/antivirus/setup
Jobs
Vacant posts: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
IN THE MEDIA
- Peter Reader (Marketing & Communications) gave interviews on BBC Radio Swindon,
Bath FM radio and BBC Points West TV about Senate's decision to recommend the University
withdraws from the Gateway project at Swindon.
LECTURES
Former Times editor to give lecture on international situation
Lord Rees-Mogg, formerly Editor of The Times, will give a free public lecture on the changing international scene, on Thursday 22 February at 6.15pm in 3 West North 2.1. Free tickets are available from Sheila Willmott ext 6631.
From chemist & druggist to Master of Pharmacy: a century & more of pharmacy
The Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology's Centenary Seminar Series continues with a lecture from former Head of Department, Anthony Smith, in 5W 2.3 at 5.15pm on Tuesday 20 February.
Richard Guy will present a Commemoration Centenary
Certificate and Award to Anthony Smith before his lecture. A RPSGB prize-giving will also take place.
How reliable is eye witness identification?
Local people have the opportunity to call into question the reliability of eyewitness testimony in the courtroom, in a free public lecture at the University on Wednesday 21 February. The successful reign of Mary Tudor
Local people have the opportunity to re-examine history in a free public lecture on the reign of Mary Tudor, one of England's most unpopular monarchs, at the Oakfield Campus on Wednesday 21 February.
WHAT'S ON Full details: http://www.bath.ac.uk/whats-on/
RAG Week - All week
Monday 19
13:15 PM Why do all Christians deserve to go to hell?
13:15 PM BICS seminar
19:30 PM Empire & terror
Tuesday 20
13:15 PM Did Jesus really rise from the dead?
17:15 PM From chemist & druggist to Master of Pharmacy: a century & more of pharmacy
19:30 PM China witness
Wednesday 21
13:15 PM BOWSS Bollywood dance
13:15 PM Is the Bible the word of God?
Thursday 22
10:15 AM Unison AGM
12:00 Noon SF Reading Group
13:15 PM Do all religions lead to God?
14:15 PM Generic Skills Training workshop - ukgrad – what can it do for you?
20:00 PM Postgrad book club
Friday 23
11:15 AM Science Communication Seminar Series
13:15 PM How can a loving God allow suffering?
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Contact ICIA on extension 6777 for all tickets and bookings.
PERFORMANCES
- Hofesh Shechter presents deGENERATION (Sat 17 Feb), a triple bill of explosive and intense dance pieces from one of the UK's rising talents. Hofesh, who was born in Israel, creates supremely expressive dance, packed full of ideas, in a highly charged atmosphere.
- Annie Whitehead Quintet (Sat 24 Feb). This jazz giant executes a powerful mixture of infectious African grooves and blustery free jazz with bursts of driving blues.
- Deborah Robinson's Recent Work. A new exhibition in ICIA Art Space 1 from Friday 2 March. Deeply atmospheric photographic works that draw from the edges of rational thought and vision to explore the unconscious of science. Deborah will be giving an Artist's Talk on Thursday 1 March at 6pm when she will give a free, informal guided tour of the exhibition.
EXHIBITIONS AT THE HOLBURNE MUSEUM
Two students hope to make their England Students debut
Jack Smales and Duncan Steele both feature in the 22-strong England Students rugby squad for the double-header against France.
Lyons aims to roar for GB
University of Bath student Dave Lyons will row for Great Britain at this weekend's FISA Team Cup in Spain.
Nicola wins inaugural tennis challenge
University of Bath student Nicola Broadbent won the ladies singles title at the inaugural Barclays BUSA Challenge, held at the Sports Training Village.
Sprint trio in GB call-up
The University of Bath-based sprint trio of Jason Gardener, Craig Pickering and Ryan Scott will carry Great Britain's 60m hopes at next month's European Indoor Athletics Championships.
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