Friday 17 May 2013
News
Launch of Institute for Policy Research shares research that has power to changeThe IPR launch attracted more than 200 guests who heard from a series of speakers including political economist Will Hutton and geologist and TV presenter Professor Iain Stewart.
Vice-Chancellor builds on international links in the U.S.A.
Professor Dame Glynis Breakwell, recently led a successful visit to New York to engage with senior alumni and build links with some of the leading philanthropic foundations.
University to partner with National University of Singapore
We have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with NUS initially to work together in the area of Engineering design education and research.
We welcome Zhejiang University to campus
The University recently hosted a high profile visit by a Sports Science delegation from China.
University Teaching Awards – The winners
The winners of the University Teaching 2013 awards have been announced by Professor Bernie Morley, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching).
More than 200 alumni and guests reunite on campus
On the anniversary of their graduation alumni and guests returned to the University to celebrate.
Research
Research discovers link between epilepsy and autism
Dr SallyAnn Wakeford and her colleagues in the Department of Psychology have found a previously undiscovered link between epileptic seizures and the signs of autism in adults.
Harlequin ladybirds, biological weapons and the success of invasive species
A ‘Perspective’ piece by Professor Emeritus Stuart Reynolds has appeared in the Journal Science, looking at how very small numbers of a new species can come to colonise an area.
We welcome new prize fellows
This year nine new prize fellows join us, further strengthening our areas of existing research excellence.
Prize Fellows’ Research Symposium
An informal event at which the Prize Fellows will showcase their work in a series of posters and small practical demonstrations.
Thinking about the self – Psychology study
Investigating people’s self-related thinking, their experience of certain health problems and their performance on certain experimental tasks.
Learning and Teaching
Journal Club: Conversation with Cake: don’t miss it - Wednesday 22 May
If considering the role of randomised trials is an area you are interested in, don’t miss the next Conversation with Cake.
Individual Mitigating Circumstances
We have approved principles and procedures for dealing with Individual Mitigating Circumstances (IMCs) that affect students’ assessments.
Information
Richard Law, Security Manager – Retirement 31 May
Richard Law has been a member of security staff for many years and was appointed as the University Security Manager over a decade ago.
Bath BP Centurion Awards 2013
Awarded to the best final year undergraduate student with a prize of £1,500. Nominations close Wednesday 22 May.
Volunteers required for ‘Juicy June’ diet challenge
Researchers from our Department for Health are looking for volunteers to take part in a study investigating unhealthy eating habits.
Agresso User Survey 2012 Results
Our monthly budget monitoring report system's user satisfaction survey results are out.
Training and Development
Managers’ Stress Training - Thursday 23 May
Managers at grade 7 or above are encouraged to attend to help them to comply with legislation and foster a positive wellbeing among members of their team.
Staff Development Performance Review - Conducting for Academic & Research Staff - Wednesday 29 May
The session will work through the performance review process.
Staff Development and Performance Review for Support Staff: Conducting an effective review - Wednesday 12 June
This session covers the objectives of review, the process and forms and follow-up action plan.
Staff Development and Performance Review for Support Staff: Getting the most out of your review - Wednesday 12 June
This workshop aims to help those who are being reviewed for the first time to understand their role in this two-way process.
Building research collaborations - Thursday 30 May
This workshop explores how you can build effective, meaningful and productive research collaborations.
IT Training, new course dates
New IT training course dates from May 2013 to end August 2013 are now available to book.
In the media
Professor Andrew Graves talks to BBC Points West about the issues behind the redundancy of 800 staff.
Dr Michael Proulx helps author Peter White see with sound on the BBC's One Show.
Professor Paul Salkovskis helps retired chemical engineer Jeff deal with his hoarding habits on the BBC's Britain’s Biggest Hoarder programme.
BBC Radio Bristol's Geoff Twentyman interviews Dr SallyAnn Wakeford on the link between epilepsy and autism with Geoff Twentyman.
Dr Michael Proulx comments on findings that brain stimulation promises 'long-lasting' maths boost at the BBC News website article.
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Events
The living standards crunch: causes and consequences - Tuesday 21 May
This lecture will explore the origins of this problem and consider what it may mean for a wide range of policy areas.
Business Breakfast - Using Natural Materials in Low Carbon Building Technologies - Tuesday 21 May
This breakfast offers an invaluable opportunity to hear about new developments in the sector and make new connections in the region.
Bishop of Bath and Wells Public Lecture - Tuesday 21 May
Paths to reconciliation in rediscovering a common humanity is the 43rd Gerald Walters Memorial lecture.
Public lecture by architect Simón Vélez - Wednesday 22 May
We are delighted to host a public lecture by world renowned Colombian architect Simón Vélez.
HPC Symposium - Tuesday 4 June
This is the second Symposium on High Performance Computing (HPC).
Mindfulness and natural therapies - Thursday 6 June
This session will teach you a little about how natural therapies can help with many conditions.
Retirement - Planning for your future - Thursday 6 June
This course aims to give staff considering retirement an opportunity to prepare themselves for their future.
Bath Science Café: Using X-ray vision to look at honeybees - Monday 10 June
The next Science Café will explore efforts to halt the much publicised decline of Britain’s honeybees.
Funding for women in STEMM - Wednesday 12 June
The workshop will explore funding opportunities mainly for women to return to science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine after a career break.
A LEAP event: Exploring Potential - Diversifying your assessment practices - Thursday 27 June
Find out more about diversifying your assessment and feedback practices at this lunchtime workshop.
Arts
ICIA
Exhibitions
Simon Faithfull - Wanderings - Friday 26 Apr - Friday 31 May, 10am-5pm Monday - Friday
University of Bath & Photosoc - Photography Competition Exhibition - Thursday 21 May - Friday 24 May, 10am-5pm
Sport
Coach calls on fans to cheer Team Bath into final
Team Bath netball head coach Jess Thirlby has urged fans to really get behind the team in Sunday’s home semi-final.
Jade wins her first competition since Olympics
Team Bath-based rhythmic gymnast and London 2012 Olympian Jade Faulkner has won the first individual contest she has competed in for three years.
Visit the Team Bath News page for more.
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