Friday 16 December 2011
News
Christmas message from the Vice-Chancellor
Please follow the link to read the Vice-Chancellor's Christmas message.
Winter Graduation 2011 'behind the scenes' video
The work and efforts of those involved in the planning and running of the Winter Graduation 2011 has been filmed and produced into an exclusive 'behind the scenes' video. Filmed and edited by Myra Lee (Corporate Communications) & Sasha Goodwin (Audio & Visual).
Students share their graduation day celebrations
Students from the Faculty of Engineering & Design share their thoughts on graduation day.
Bankers’ bonuses not to blame, shows research
Research from the School of Management counters the claim that large bonuses in the banking industry are at the root of the global financial crisis.
Smoke free legislation linked to drop in second-hand smoke exposure among adults
Levels of second-hand smoke exposure among non-smoking adults fell by almost 30 per cent after smoke free legislation was introduced in England in 2007, researchers in the Department for Health have found.
Students’ Union collect gold award at Westminster
At a ceremony in Westminster’s Porticullis House, the Students’ Union received a national gold award for providing Bath students with an excellent student experience. It is one of only four students’ unions across the country to achieve gold, awarded by Student Union Evaluation Initiative (SUEI).
Scientists see a beckoning hand from the nano-world
Nanoscientists creating nano-sized tools in physics have accidentally created a tiny beckoning hand.
Statement from Professor Jane Millar regarding the appointment of the Director of the I-SEE
Please follow the link to read Professor Millar's statement on the appointment of the I-SEE Director.
Research
University wins JISC funding to support & develop research data management
The University has been awarded funding by the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) to support and develop Research Data Management across the institution. Research360@Bath is a project to develop policies, infrastructure and training resources to help researchers to get the most out of their research data, realise the benefits of good data management practice and comply with funder requirements.
KTA workshop report: Building relationships with external organisations
Dr Caron King, from Kingswood Plus Ltd, ran a successful workshop on ‘Communicating Your Research to Business’ on 7 December, funded by the University’s EPSRC Knowledge Transfer Account. Dr King outlined the preparation that can help you make the most out of collaborative relationships, including establishing beforehand exactly what you want out of the relationship and why the external organisation should care.
VC hosts SPS reception to celebrate Queen’s Anniversary Prize
The Department of Social & Policy Sciences celebrated the Queen’s Anniversary Prize award, at a reception hosted by the Vice-Chancellor. The award-winning entry, Influential research into child poverty and support for vulnerable people, was based on our research, teaching and external engagement in social policy and international development which goes back over 30 years.
Applications are invited for the David Parkin Visiting Professorship for the academic year 2012/13.
Learning & teaching
PVC Bernie Morley introduces first Celebrating Learning & Teaching publication
Our first Celebrating Learning & Teaching publication highlights some examples of how Bath delivers excellence. A printed version of the publication will be distributed widely across the University in the next fortnight and individual articles will be published within the Better@Bath web pages.
Managing change – seeking success stories
Have you been through a change process recently that has some positive lessons we can all learn from? According to the Staff Survey, many staff feel that the University could be better at managing change, so we are working in various ways to enhance individual and collective skills across the institution.
A vacancy for an Academic Staff Development Programmes Administrator in the Learning & Teaching Enhancement Office (LTEO) has arisen and has now been advertised on the University website. The closing date for this post is Thursday 5 January 2012.
Information
Christmas 2011 opening timesA list of opening times for facilities across campus over the Christmas and New Year period.
Vacancy: Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Internationalisation)
The University has created the new full-time post of Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Internationalisation) to lead the international development of the University and to raise it's international profile.
Richard Farrow retirement party
Richard Farrow, financial accountant, (finance office) is due to retire at the end of December. Finance staff are organising a get-together and would like as many of Richard’s friends and colleagues from across the University to join them in wishing him well over a glass of mulled wine and mince pies in the Wessex restaurant today (Friday 16 December) at 3.30pm.
iTrent: Have you checked your personal details yet?
All staff are now able to securely view and update more of their personal details through the upgraded iTrent system over the web.
Staff Survey 2011: December update
Development of departmental action plans is continuing to progress following the outcomes of the staff survey.
Christmas lunch available at four eateries on campus
If you and your team or friends are looking for a Christmas lunch venue, then why not have your Christmas lunch in one of our four restaurants and bars.
Help the homeless this Christmas
This year Student Services would like to celebrate Christmas by inviting you all, students and staff, to bring a gift for the homeless people of Bath to the Student Services Centre in 4 West.
As a measure to improve the speed of the wireless network and provide a better user experience, BUCS will be phasing out the slower 802.11b wireless standard at the end of Semester 1 (4 February 2012). After the transition is complete, only the faster 802.11g and n standards will be in use.
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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.
- Ian Tonks discusses his research about bankers bonuses, Huffington Post
- Chris Martin discusses the Eurozone, BBC Radio Somerset (1.11.45-1.14.07)
- Paul Gregg speaks about the future costs of youth unemployment, BBC News
- Anna Gilmore discusses her research on second hand smoking trends, BBC Radio Bristol (2.02.35-2.05.00)
- Beat diabetes with 40 second workouts, Daily Express (See also Daily Mail, Daily Mirror, Daily India, Scottish Daily Record, Bath Chronicle & Mature Times)
- Niels Vollaard discusses his research that can reduce the likelihood of people developing Type 2 Diabetes, BBC Radio Bristol (1.50.15-1.54.08) & BBC Points West Television
- Jason Hart argues that violations of Palestinian children's rights by Israeli authorities pose risks to both the children and the organizations serving them, Jurist.org
Work perks
- Check out our events programme:
Santa canal cruise - starts from Bradford-on-Avon Sunday 18 December
Omnibus Christmas Party - Tuesday 20 December
Peter Pan panto - Bristol Hippodrome Sunday 8 January 2012
WW1 trip visiting the Somme Battlefields - (4 days / 3 nights) Saturday 31 March 2012
Decennial Floriade Expo - Netherlands (4 days / 3 nights) Friday 6 July 2012
Dublin Tall Ships Festival - (5 days / 4 nights) Thursday 23 August 2012
- New Bristol Hippodrome theatre ticket offers-
Blood Brothers Friday 24 February 2012
Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker Wednesday 18 April 2012
Events
The Complexity of Complexity: A one-day inter-disciplinary seminar Monday 19 December
This seminar, sponsored by the Institute of Physics Nonlinear and Complex Physics group, seeks to provide a forum to explore the way complexity is understood by different disciplines and provide the opportunity for cross-disciplinary learning and debate sparked by our two eminent speakers.
Bath and West Wiltshire Means Business Event Thursday 5 January 2012
A selection of leading key speakers will be providing practical support and advice, including international motivation speaker David Thomas and top UK entrepreneur Nigel Botterill at this event. It is being run in partnership with Mail Boxes Etc and Wiltshire Council and focuses on helping local businesses take the next step in growing their business.
HPC Symposium (powerpoint) Monday 16 January 2012
A one day networking event for high performance computing (HPC) at the University. Users of the HPC facilities will be giving talks and presenting posters on their research.
Training & development
Mental health first aid - numerous dates
This is a 12-hour course consisting of four modules spread over two days. It comprises of a mixture of presentations and participation and is accredited by the Royal Society of Public Health. Participants are required to attend the whole course in order to receive a certificate of attendance.
Researcher development courses
The Researcher Development Unit (RDU) manages a large programme of courses and events for the skills and career development of researchers.
Alumni News
Susan Pointer takes on new Google role
Susan Pointer (BSc European Studies & Modern Languages) has become director of public policy and government relations for Google Inc.
The Supeme Council for Information and Communication Technology has announced the appointment of Dr Eiman Al Ansari (PhD Politics and Economics of Education) as manager of its recently formed Consumer Affairs Department.
Promotion for Isobel Finnie
Isobel Finnie (MSc Biochemistry) has been elevated from
attorney to member of Mintz Levin.
Ant Wilson named a Fellow
Ant Wilson (MEng) has been named as a fellow as part of AECOM's Fellowship program 2011.
Arts
Upcoming events:
- Wendy McMurdo exhibition: Childhood, fantasy and play | 10am-5pm | ICIA Art Spaces 1, 2 & 3 | Until Friday 27 January |
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Sport
Team Bath’s 2012 Fiat Netball Superleague team pre-season photoshoot
Team Bath’s 2012 Fiat Netball Superleague team swapped their Sports Training Village base for one of Bath’s iconic landmarks for their pre-season photoshoot.
Malcolm Arnold wins Sports Journalist Association Outstanding Contribution to Sport award
Athletics coach Malcolm Arnold has won the Sports Journalist Association Outstanding Contribution to Sport award. He was presented his award by World, European and Commonwealth champion hurdler Dai Greene at an award ceremony in London
on Wednesday 7 December.
Match Report - Team Bath Rugby 1st XV vs UWIC 1st XV
Follow this link to read Team Bath Rugby 1st most recent result.