17 February 2006
NEWS
Research Council recognises top quality courses
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences and the School of Management have been successful in their application to the Economic and Social Research Council for recognition as providers of top quality Masters-level research programmes.
Innocent athletes pay the price for flawed anti-doping system, claims article
The current approach of the international agency responsible for fighting the use of drugs in sport will drive innocent athletes out of the Olympic Games, according to an article in the new International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching edited by Dr Simon Jenkins (Sports Development & Recreation). Public lecture: Clare Short MP looks at the dangers of a divided world
Local people will have the opportunity to hear the Clare Short MP speak on the dangers of an economically divided world in a free public lecture at the University of Bath in Swindon on Thursday 23 February.
Public lecture: The flaws in our food system
Local people will have the opportunity to consider the ethics of food at a free public lecture to be held at the University of Bath in Swindon on Wednesday 22 February.
FORUM 2006 - Intercultural & racial equality in Higher Education
Professor Gundara's presentation will focus on intercultural and racial equality issues and their impact on higher education and equity in a diverse society.
You are invited to an afternoon of guest speakers, open debate and panel discussion aiming to raise understanding of race equality issues within the University community and the city.
Wednesday 22 February 2006 - 1.30-5.30pm.
To book a place, please contact: Marlene Bertrand Ext 3098
Chinese visitors learn about student support at Bath
A group of 30 administrators from universities in China visited the University this week to learn about our student support service provision.
CARPP hosts international visit
This week the Centre for Action Research in Professional Practice (CARPP) at the School of Management welcomed ten academics from Akershus University College, Norway, to discuss the theory and practice of action research. Tissue regeneration is
set to transform healthcare
The University's Research & Innovation Service recently organised a conference entitled
‘Tissue Regeneration: technologies, markets & commercial opportunities' which was attended by over 120 delegates representing a dozen UK Universities, private companies and venture capitalists.
Recognition for Bath academic
Professor Helen Haste (Psychology) has been elected a member of the Academy of Social Sciences. The Academy responds to Government and other consultations on behalf of the social science community, organises meetings about social science for practitioners and seminars on topics that span social science disciplines, and sponsors a number of schemes that promote social science and enhance its value to society.
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Learn Spanish in Alicante free of charge
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. The courses and accommodation are free of charge and run in July and August. For information and application forms, email S.Stanford@bath.ac.uk Closing date for applications is 20 March.
Families needed to host French students
The University is looking for families in Bath, Bristol, Salisbury, Swindon and surrounding areas to provide short-term accommodation for French students who will be doing six weeks of work experience at nearby companies. Registrar Jon Bursey retires at the end of March
Jon Bursey, Registrar and Secretary to Council, will be retiring from the University on 31 March 2006 after 11 years service. If you would like to attend Jon's farewell gathering, please contact
Sarah Channon , ext 6080. Nominations invited for the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme
Lecturers are invited to nominate yourself or a colleague for the individual strand of the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS). The scheme aims to raise the profile of learning and teaching, and recognise and celebrate individuals who make an outstanding impact on the student learning experience.
Honorary Degree Nominations
The submission deadline for nominations is 27 February 2006.
Campus road closure for Road Race
The next TeamBath Road Race will take place on campus this Sunday (19 February) at 10am.
InterCom out now
The Spring 2006 issue of the newsletter for international students and staff is now available online RICE Memory Challenge - 6-12 March 2006
How good is your memory? Do you think you could remember more information than your work colleagues, family or friends? Are you prepared to put this to the test by taking part in the third annual RICE Memory Challenge? Sign up and help RICE to support vulnerable, older people. Contact Tricia on 01225 835866.
Jobs
Vacant posts: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs
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- The Bath MBA was the focus of an article in the Financial Times about how MBAs are being revamped to include greater emphasis on interpersonal skills.
- Bath Institute of Medical Engineering was featured in the Bath Chronicle; BIME have received a grant to develop designs of a
buggy aimed at nursery-aged disabled youngsters.
- The School of Management has been recognised for its sustainability and corporate responsibility teaching in an
article published in Ethical Corporation.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
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Monday 20
7:30 PM BRLSI talk: Earthwatch in Brazil
7:30 PM BRLSI talk: Facing climate change & energy limits to growth
Tuesday 21
9:45 AM Entrepreneurs South West: Juggling skills for work, life & family
12:45 PM Oxfam Lunch
1:00 PM Adult recreational netball
1:15 PM Women's Studies Centre seminar: So what is feminism about? The case of the Brothers Grimm
7:00 PM BRLSI talk: Spanish socialism since the decline of fascism
7:30 PM BRLSI talk: Becoming Virginia Woolfe
Wednesday 22
12:00 Noon Westwood Residences 'open day'
1:15 PM Psychology seminar:
Science knowledge & attitudes across cultures
1:30 PM Forum 2006:
Intercultural and racial equality issues in higher education
5:15 PM GULP lecture: Strangers in 18th century Bath
5:30 PM GULP lecture: Food, faith & ethics
7:30 PM BRLSI talk: Revolution & evolution - John Henslow & Cambridge botany
Thursday 23
12:00 Noon SF Reading Group
6:15 PM Public Lecture by The Rt. Hon Clare Short MP
7:30 PM Film - French Connection
Friday 24
7:30 AM Entrepreneurs South West: Client attraction techniques
10:15 AM Unison AGM
7:00 PM 'Tickets' - Film by Ken Loach, Ermanno Olmi & Abbas Kiarostami
7:30 PM BRLSI talk: Robot swarms - Constructionist science or real-world engineering?
Sunday 26
7:30 PM Film - The 40 Year Old Virgin
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1 East 2.1, phone ext 6777 or check out the website for further details.
Now
gravel is under my shoes; now grass by BUST
Till Saturday 18 February | 8pm Theatre Royal Bath, Ustinov Studio | £7, £5
BUSU
A new performance piece inspired by and in loose response to Virginia
Woolf's masterpiece, The Waves. This group of students with a passion
for theatre layer movement, text, sound and video to create an atmospheric
and choreographed collage, a poetic dreamscape to swim in.
Jacqui Dankworth Trio
Saturday 18 February | 7.30pm ICIA Arts Theatre | £9, £7 concs & University
staff, £5 BUSU
The daughter of the legendary Cleo Laine and John Dankworth comes to ICIA
arts theatre. Now regarded as one of Britain's finest jazz singers in
her own right Jacqui presents a programme of smoky blues, swing, reinvented
standards, Latin pop, folk music and semi-classical. This intimate gig
is a great chance to get close to music royalty.
Henri Oguike Dance Co
Saturday 25 February
This event is sold out.
Bob–Skeleton: Shelley slides to silver in Turin
University of Bath student Shelley Rudman has won a silver medal in the women's bob skeleton event at the Olympic Winter Games in Turin.
Rowing: Adam Freeman Pask (Natural Sciences) finished as the fastest Under 23 at Great Britain Trials held on 11 February. This superb result consolidates his position as one of the leading athletes in the race to be selected for the team that will represent Great Britain at the U23 World Championships this year.
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