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Dr Dina D’Ayala will be discussing the fundamental concepts of earthquake engineering and recent research developments in the field of earthquake protection in a free public lecture at the University on Wednesday 21 March.

 

 

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK:

 "If I were reincarnated, I'd want to come back a buzzard. Nothing hates him or envies him or wants him or needs him. He is never bothered or in danger, and he can eat anything". 

 
Ignazio Silone (1 May 1900 - 22 August 1978) was the pseudonym of Secondino Tranquilli, an Italian author and politician.
 

 

Friday 16 March 2012

 

News

Appointment of a new Chancellor
Lord Tugendhat has given notice that he intends to retire as Chancellor of the University not later than in July 2013. Members of the University are now encouraged to put forward any names for the appointing committee’s consideration.

Manager Self Service on iTrent goes live
A read-only version of Manager Self Service (MSS) has just gone live for all line managers across the University who have completed the registration process.

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Research

Tobacco Control Research Group to present at Singapore conference
Members of the Tobacco Control Research Group, comprising staff from the Department for Health and the Department of Social & Policy Sciences, are going to Singapore at the weekend to take part in the 15th World Conference on Tobacco or Health.

Celebration of prestigious EU research exchange
The Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies (PoLIS) is celebrating the award of a prestigious European Union grant. The grant will fund two members of staff, two postgraduate students and two postdoctoral students to study and research in Australia and New Zealand as part of an exchange programme.

Engineers make waves in Women’s History Month
Leading female researchers from across the University’s Engineering Faculty are making history during Women’s History Month.

Scientist travels to the end of the earth to preserve history
A scientist from our University has been helping to conserve the historic huts of Scott and Shackleton in Antarctica.

Images of research 2012: 'Research in your World' Submissions deadline - noon Wednesday 4 April
The theme of the exhibition this year is ‘ Research in your World’ and the University is looking for entries that will show the public how our research is relevant to the world that they know.

Principles for funding multi-institutional collaboration in innovation & research
This framework of principles is important to those looking for funding for collaborative, multi-institutional research and related research activities, such as capital investment, doctoral training, innovation, knowledge exchange, and public engagement.

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Staff training & development

Internal

Programme of staff development courses for 2012
 Dates for staff development courses throughout 2012 are now available.

Don’t miss the Leadership@lunchtime workshops Until Tuesday 15 May
This comprehensive programme of lunchtime workshops looks at aspects of leadership in the context of research or academia in general. Designed as a series of workshops, participants are welcome to attend just one or two sessions or book for the complete series.

Immigration and UKBA Compliance Update Wednesday 28 March
This session will cover; admissions requirements – English, Academic Progression, ATAS clearance; the visa application process; requirements and restrictions for Tier 4 students; our responsibilities - attendance monitoring and reporting requirements; the latest UKBA changes and where to find further information and contact details.

External

Media Fellowships: Learn how to turn the latest science into news
The British Science Association runs a Media Fellowship scheme for researchers to with with media hosts such as the BBC, Guardian or Nature to get communication skills and confidence working with the media. Open to researchers from PhD level upwards.

Free beginner’s guide to the media for scientists and engineers Thursday 22 March
The Science Media Centre is holding a free ‘Introduction to the Media’ event for scientists and engineers at the Veysey Building, Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Exeter from 1.30pm to 6pm with drinks afterwards.

Standing up for science media workshop Friday 23 March
This full day event, held at the University of Manchester, is free and for early career researchers in all sciences, engineering and medicine (PhD students, post-docs or equivalent in first job).

IT skills

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Learning & teaching

PriDE project launches first set of resources to the sector
The Professionalism in the Digital Environment (PriDE) project, funded by the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) has launched its first set of open educational resources to the higher education community.

University launches innovative new collaborative teaching space
A new and exciting collaborative teaching space has been launched and is available for both staff and students to book for group working and study.

New Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) special interest group launches Tuesday 20 March
A new special interest group supported by the National HE STEM programme is to be launched.

Don’t miss this year’s University Teaching Awards Deadline - Today at 5pm
Nominations for the University Teaching Awards 2012 are now invited from both students and staff to recognise significant contributions by staff to learning and teaching.

Call for teaching development fund bids 2012/13 Deadline - Monday 16 April
The University’s Learning & Teaching Quality Committee is pleased to invite bids for the latest round of teaching development funding for projects in academic year 2012/13.

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Information

THE Outstanding Leadership & Management Awards 2012 Deadline - Today
This award will go to the institution that demonstrates the greatest breadth and depth of leadership and management skills, including many of those recognised by other award categories.

Excellence in Doctoral Supervision award Deadline - Wednesday 4 April
The purpose of this award is to promote, recognise and reward excellence in the supervision of doctoral students of all kinds. The award consists of a prize of £1000 to the successful nominee(s). Please could you make any potential successful nominees aware of this award.

The Chancellor's Prize 2012 Deadline - noon Friday 20 April
If you feel one of your students deserves the Chancellor's Prize 2012, then make sure you nominate them. The winner of the prize will receive £1500.

The 2012 Staff Recognition Award Deadline - Monday 23 April
The Staff Recognition 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 and who have contributed to the broader life of the University.

We're collecting supermarket vouchers! Deadline - Wednesday 11 April
Sainsburys supermarket has just launched its annual Active Kids voucher campaign, and Westwood Nursery on campus is collecting the vouchers.  These can be exchanged for a range of sports and cooking equipment for the children to use at the Nursery.

Uni Medical Centre – travel clinic open to all staff and students
You do not need to be a registered patients at the Medical Centre to visit their travel clinic, which offers a full range of vaccinations and is a registered Yellow Fever centre.

Chance to enter the Race for Life Sunday 17 June
Entries for Cancer Research UK's Bath Race for Life have opened. Organisers are issuing a rallying cry to mums, daughters, sisters, grandmothers and friends, encouraging them to sign up as soon as possible for the event which will take place at the University.

Jobs
Visit the Jobs page

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In the media

Would you like to receive a daily email of news stories that feature the University? Please email press@bath.ac.uk and include the word 'Headlines' in the subject box. A selection of HE stories in the national media is also included. For a more comprehensive list of the University's media coverage, visit the bathinthemedia page.

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Events

I-SEE seminar series - 'The role of fuel cell technology in a low carbon economy' Tuesday 20 March
This seminar will present the current situation regarding energy use in the UK across a range of sectors, and seek to identify the role that fuel cell technology can play in a future low carbon energy economy.

Electrifying Interfaces: from electric kites to solar water Wednesday 21 March
Professor Frank Marken will be addressing different types of electrified interfaces in a free public lecture at the University.

Protecting architectural world heritage from earthquakes Wednesday 21 March
Dr Dina D’Ayala will be discussing the fundamental concepts of earthquake engineering and recent research developments in the field of earthquake protection in a free public lecture at the University.

Internationally acclaimed contemporary sculptor to give talk Thursday 22 March
Peter Randall-Page, one of the UK’s foremost contemporary sculptors, will give a free talk at the University.

2012 Q&A: sporting Bath’s finest Thursday 22 March
Join us for an inspirational evening with a panel of Olympic and Paralympic athletes, holding the torch high for Bath.

Founders day lecture: planets, life and the universe Wednesday 4 April
Lord Rees of Ludlow will be talking at the University about the history of the universe at the Founders Day Lecture at 5.30pm in the East Building Lecture Theatre. This public lecture will discuss the possibility of life on other planets and what the future holds for astronomy.

Human development in India: towards social inclusion Friday 23 April
This lecture will draw heavily on India's recent Human Development Report, for which Dr Mehrotra was lead author. Dr Mehrottra was one of the original architects of the UN Human Development Reports, and is currently Director of the Indian Institute for Manpower Service.

Public lectures: Spring term dates confirmed
The full list of the Spring term public lectures is now up so have a look and come along.

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Work perks

Omnibus staff society

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Alumni News

Aviagen appoints new global Head of Technical Systems
Nick French (PhD Biological Sciences 1984) has been promoted from Incubation Specialist to Global Head of Technical Systems for Aviagen, global market leader in poultry genetics.

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Arts

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Sport

Trio selected to swim for Team GB at Olympic Games
Swimmers Michael Jamieson, Stacey Tadd and Andrew Willis are the first University of Bath-based athletes to be named in the Great Britain team to compete at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Tribe Easter Holiday Camps 2012
Bookings are now being taken for the Tribe Easter Holiday camps.

Phase two of Superleague gets underway as Team Bath host Surrey Storm
Netball fans can expect an exciting feast of top-flight netball when Team Bath host Surrey Storm tonight, as phase two of the Fiat Superleague gets underway.

Team Bath to host international netball fixture
International netball returns to the University when England take on Barbados at the Team Bath Arena next month.

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