16 March 2007
NEWS
Scientists to ‘grow' bone in the laboratory
Damaged bones could one day be repaired using bone tissue grown in the laboratory, thanks to technology being developed through a new £310,000 grant to the Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology.
Research project could help create computers that run on light
An £820,000 research project led by Fetah Benabid (Physics) could be an important step in bringing photonic computers – devices run using light rather than electronics – onto the desktop.
DVD series produced to excite children about science and engineering
A series of DVDs created by the University to excite school children about science and engineering so that they will consider them as career options will be launched officially soon.
Local literacy scheme produces award-winning talent
Local teachers involved in a project which is jointly run by the Department of Education at the University and Bath & North East Somerset council,have been able to use it to identify the specific literacy needs of their pupils, with a focus on improving the standard of written English. Bath researcher invited to discuss work with Tony Blair
‘Wellbeing' researcher, Julie Newton, was invited to meet Tony Blair at a reception for young researchers held at 10 Downing Street on Monday.
Oakfield Director invited to House of Commons
The Director of Oakfield Campus, Faith Butt, celebrated International Women's Day on Thursday 8 March as a guest at a House of Commons event marking the occasion.
Bath centenary celebrations launched at House of Commons reception
More than 120 Bath graduates and members of staff gathered for a reception at the House of Commons last week to mark the launch of events celebrating 100 years of pharmacy education in Bath. British Council visits Bath to see how enterprise is fostered
Representatives from the British Council visited the Carpenter House Innovation Centre on Thursday to find out how the University helps foster innovation in the local area.
Bath academic gives keynote speech at WEAF Conference
Andrew Graves, Director of the School of Management's Innovative Manufacturing Research Centre (IMRC), was the keynote speaker at the West of England Aerospace Forum (WEAF) Annual Conference which took place last month at the Winter Gardens in Weston-Super-Mare.
Students' Union receives IiP recognition again
The Students' Union has received confirmation that, following its annual review, it continues to meet the requirements of the Investors in People standard. Students win free pizza and gaming for all
Computer Science students have won free pizza and computer gaming – for the whole University -
by beating off opposition in the Microsoft Student Supremo competition.
Bath students reach competition final
A team of Bath students are celebrating reaching the UK finals of Microsoft's Imagine Cup 2007, to be held at the company's headquarters in Reading on Friday 30 March. topˆ
INFORMATION
Brassknocker Hill to close Sunday to Tuesday
Brassknocker Hill will be closed Sunday to Tuesday because of repair works carried out by B&NES. The Council is laying a new road surface.
BUCS Engineering
There will be severe disruption to all network services between 9am-5pm on Saturday 24 March while BUCS carries out vital network engineering work.
University support for GWR studentship applications
The University is making a strategic investment to encourage applications by providing financial support of up to 25% of the cost of a studentship in order to aid the development of new collaborations.
Summer award ceremonies
The summer 2007 Award Ceremonies will be held on 26, 27 and 28 June in Bath Abbey. Cricket for staff and postgrads
Bath University Venturers CC is a cricket club for staff and postgraduate students of the University. We are seeking new players of any standard for the 2007 season, which starts in late April. If you are interested in playing friendly non-league cricket contact Duncan Lee.
Internet Explorer 7 browser
On Thursday Internet Explorer 7 browser was rolled out to computers across the campus. Any problems, please contact your IT Supporter. Give your views about campus shops & services and win £150
Take part in this online survey and you may win one of two £150 cash prizes. The University needs your views as part of the planning process to make the central campus area as attractive, accessible and pleasant an environment as possible.
PRIZES & AWARDS Chancellor's Prize - deadline 23 March
Nominations are invited for The Chancellor's Prize. The prize is awarded
to the best final year undergraduate student. Ede and Ravenscroft Prize - deadline 23 March
Nominations are invited for The Ede and Ravenscroft Prize for the best postgraduate research student.
Staff Recognition Award - deadline 28 April
This award recognises either individual members, or small groups, of support staff who have shown excellence in the way in which they have undertaken their duties. The award consists of a cash prize of £500 to the successful nominee. Please consider nominating outstanding members of support staff.
Postgraduate Community Prize - deadline 30 April
Postgraduates are invited to apply for this award worth £400
Jobs
Vacant posts: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
IN THE MEDIA
- Rajani Naidoo's report Higher Education as a Global Commodity: Perils and Promises for Developing Countries, which was commissioned by the Observatory of Borderless Higher Education, was featured in the Times Higher Education Supplement.
- Fetah Benabid
(Physics) appeared on GWR discussing
photonics waveform release.
LECTURES, SEMINARS & CONFERENCES
The Great Moghuls & the Gardens of Islam
The gardens of the Taj Mahal will be discussed in a free public lecture on the art of the Islamic garden at the University of Bath on Wednesday 21 March.
Literature Festival director gives public lecture
The Director of Swindon's Festival of Literature, Matt Holland, will look at Life through Literature in a free public lecture at the University of Bath in Swindon on Wednesday 21 March. University tutor gives presentation at Natural History Museum
Trevor Day has been invited to give a multimedia children’s presentation, Whales Ahoy!, at the Natural History Museum, London, on Sunday 25 March.
The facts on science fiction
Fans of science fiction and readers in general can enjoy a witty and informative talk on the relevance and writing of science fiction at a free public lecture at the University of Bath on Wednesday 28 March.
Research Partnership Conference - Will your business still be at the cutting edge in 2009?
A joint conference between Great Western Research and Knowledge West which will bring cutting-edge businesses and world-class academics together to explore high-level research collaboration opportunities. Wednesday 21 March,
Hewlett-Packard Labs, Filton Rd, Bristol.
Business people invited to breakfast with an expert in entrepreneurship
Bath business people are being invited to get practical advice to kick-start their sales and profits in a breakfast seminar given by Robert Craven, one of the UK's best-known speakers on entrepreneurship. (Friday 30 March at 7.30am-10am at Carpenter House).
Realism and the Environment - Perspectives on the environment from Critical Realism and beyond
A one day seminar at UWE with Ingolfur Blühdorn, University of Bath and Ted Benton, University of Essex on Wednesday 11 April, 2007. To offer a contribution to the seminar, or for further details on participation, please contact Andrew.Mearman@uwe.ac.uk
WHAT'S ON Full details: http://www.bath.ac.uk/whats-on/
Monday 19
09:30 AM Blood Donor Session
19:30 PM Combating religious intolerance - A perspective from Muslim contexts
Tuesday 20
12:15 PM Midweek Eucharist/Holy Communion
13:15 PM CNM seminar
16:30 PM Silent killer in action:Combating arsenic contamination in Bangladesh's water
16:30 PM Don't stoke the fire: keeping violence in perspective, Dr John Visser
19:30 PM The dry shade garden
Wednesday 21
13:15 PM Whitehead's process philosophy & the future of psychology
14:30 PM School for Health: Research Students' Seminar
16:10 PM Neuropsychopharmacology of cognition
19:30 PM 'B' is for Big Band!
19:45 PM PGA Games night & Comic Relief raffle
Thursday 22
12:00 Noon SF Reading Group
13:15 PM BUCU Easter talk - Is God dead?
17:30 PM BANTER business plan competition: Winners' night
Friday 23
11:15 AM Science Communication Seminar series
19:30 PM Designing materials for clean energy
Saturday 24
16:00 PM The magic of your mind: art, science, music & your brain
Sunday 25
09:00 AM LTA International Tennis Event
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Contact ICIA on extension 6777 for all tickets and bookings.
PERFORMANCES
- Solo & Chamber Lunchtime Concert (Weds 21 March, 1.15pm) at The Little Theatre Cinema.
Free entrance for University of Bath staff and students.
- B' is for Big Band (Weds 21 March, 7.30pm) Michael Tippett Centre, Bath Spa University, £6, £4 concs. An evening full of swinging big band jazz from the University of Bath student and community band, and Bath Spa University's two ensembles.
EXHIBITIONS
- Deborah Robinson's Recent Work. ICIA Art Space 1. Deeply atmospheric photographic works that draw from the edges of rational thought and vision to explore the unconscious of science.
- A Matter of Life and Death. Holburne Museum. Free for staff and students.
Mariana is named young badminton player of 2007
Talented
Coach Education & Sports Development student
Mariana Agathangelou has received
the 2007 Young Player of the Year award at the 25th annual Badminton Writers' Association of Great Britain awards ceremony.
Sprinter receives British Athletics Supporters Club award
Sports Performance
student Ben Rushgrove has received a British Athletics Supporters Club award – on the recommendation of Paralympic legend Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson.
Ice hockey silver for Debbie
Sport & Exercise Science
postgraduate student Debbie Palmer emerged as one of the top players of the tournament at ice hockey's Women's World Championships.
University of Bath are volleyball champs
The University of Bath women's volleyball team are celebrating winning their first British Universities championships.
Students prepare for Zambian challenge
Six University of Bath students have been chosen to participate in the second Sport in Action project in Zambia.
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