Friday 19 October 2012
News
Prof Steve Ward elected to fellowship of the Pharmacology Society
Congratulations to Steve Ward who has been elected a member of the prestigious Fellowship of the British Pharmacological Society (BPS).
Bath workshop enables staff and students to work to overcome barriers to learning & teaching
We recently hosted an event to explore the barriers to Higher Education (HE) facing students with visual impairment (VI) in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects.
The inaugural Professions for Good Prize 2012 – Promoting ethics and professional standards in business or public life Deadline - Tuesday 30 October
An opportunity to win the inaugural Professions for Good Prize awarded to authors of the best writing on the subject of ethics and professional standards in business or public life.
Attendance monitoring of students
The University has introduced enhanced attendance monitoring procedures.
Do you buy promotional products?
Purchasing services are working in conjunction with Imaging, Design and Print Services to produce a tender for promotional products so please get in touch.
Welcome to staff who joined us in September
A list of all our new starters in September.
Invitation to process at winter graduations
If you wish to process at our Winter Graduations, you need to complete and return the procession form by Wednesday 21 November.
Memorial Service for Gaby Miron-Buchacra - TODAY at 3pm
Colleagues, friends and staff are invited to attend a short memorial service for Carmen Gabriela (Gaby) Miron-Buchacra, a fifth-year PhD student, who died in June.
Research
Volunteers wanted: Effects of internet use on cognition
This research investigates the association between internet use and decision making processes.
Higher Education Funding Council for England approves Research Excellence Framework (REF) code of practice
Our draft 'Code of practice on the selection of staff for REF2014' has been approved.
New £1.4m Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) launched
The IAA was recently launched to follow on from the £3.4m Knowledge Transfer Account with the aim of maximising the impact of Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council funded research at the University.
Participate in research survey: Media messages about weight & health
Department for Health research student Dorota Juszczyk, is launching one of the first studies to ask people what they think about press coverage surrounding rising obesity rates and being overweight.
SW Doctoral Training Centre - new postgraduate placements website
The website provides practical information for placement providers, MRes, MPhil/PhD students and staff about the placement scheme.
Institute of Physics' public engagement grants deadline - Monday 22 October
The public engagement grant scheme provides up to £1,500 to individuals and organisations running physics-based events and activities in the UK and Ireland.
Learning & Teaching
Chemistry students complete trial of problem-based learning resources
A project aimed at developing new resources for undergraduate Chemistry students here at the University has come to a successful conclusion.
Launch of the 'Leading the Enhancement of Assessment Practises' (LEAP) project: Enhancing assessment practices
This new institution-wide LEAP project aims to support departments in transforming assessment and feedback practices through the use of new technologies.
Launch of new Experiences@Bath lunchtime events
A new monthly series of events entitled ‘Experiences@Bath’ will launch with the first event taking place on Thursday 1 November.
Using social media in research and academia - Friday 26 October
This session is the first in a series of short briefings that will take place on different aspects of social media, and how they can be of use in research and academia.
New e-resource launches for new Foundation Degree students
Stepping into Higher Education is designed to help students adapt to higher education and develop effective academic practices during and after their induction programme.
Staff training & development
Mental health first aid - Thursday 8 November
This course is aimed at all staff but particularly those who support students' well-being.
Managers' Forum - Friday 9 November
This forum looks at how can Universities be adaptable organisations.
Retirement: Planning for the Future - Wednesday 21 November
This course aims to give staff considering retirement an opportunity to prepare themselves for their future.
FindaTVexpert is working with the BBC Academy on a media training day (Friday 18 January) for female experts in Science, History, Politics, Business and Engineering.
Programme of staff development courses for 2012
Jobs
View our current vacancies
Information
Saying farewell to Faith ButtFriends and colleagues are invited to celebrate Faith's retirement by joining her for drinks and canapés in the Claverton Rooms on Wednesday 24 October from 3.30pm.
Staff/students: Subsidised music lessons start next week
Continue your music studies or try something new by signing up to ICIA's subsidised instrumental and vocal tuition scheme taught by professional tutors.
A number of Estates IT systems, including the 'Estates Green Button' will be unavailable next Thursday (25 October).
In the media
Serita Shone's return to bobsleigh after breaking her back covered by BBC Sport
University of Bath 'Door-knock' initiative to improve town-gown relations, Bath Chronicle
Pedro Estrela talks about Marie Curie PhD studentships, BBC Radio Wiltshire
Chris Martin's research into quantitative easing features in Pensions Age
Aurelien Mondon discusses whether Tony Abbot, the leader of the Australian opposition, is a sexist, Independent
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Events
Cyber security: Why should we be worried; and what can we do? - TODAY at 2pmThis talk, by James Quinault CBE, Director of the Office for Cyber Security and Information Assurance in the Cabinet Office, will cover world cyber threats and security.
Jolly’s fundraising event in aid of Cancer Research at Bath - Tuesday 23 October
Jolly’s Department Store in Bath is hosting a fund-raising event in aid of Cancer Research at Bath (CR@B).
Public lecture: How to build an Olympic stadium - Wednesday 24 October
Structural engineering expert, Dr Paul Shepherd shares the secrets behind the building of the Olympic Park and explores the ways that mathematics was used in the construction and operation of this spectacular event.
Bath fireworks display - Saturday 3 November
Bath Rotary Club & University of Bath RAG are once again putting on a joint fireworks display.
Work perks
Omnibus staff society events programme
- Day trip to Cardiff for culture or Christmas shopping, contact Jane Heywood - Saturday 24 November
- Victorian Festival of Christmas, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, contact Margaret Pickering - Saturday 1 December
- Aladdin Christmas Pantomime at Bristol Hippodrome - Sunday 30 December
Alumni News
Julian KempJulian Kemp (MBA) has been appointed as Head of Business Development for Christie + Co's consultancy division.
Arts
Upcoming events:
Theatre
- Bill Aitchison - Vinyl - Saturday 20 October *Currently 2for1 offer*
Music
- Places still remaining on music tuition scheme for students and staff. Lessons available in Piano, Voice and accordion. Please call for further info 01225 386777.
Dance
- James Wilton Triple Bill- Saturday 3 November
Talks
- Dinu Li and Katie Hill in conversation, followed by exhibition preview - Tuesday 16 October
Exhibition
- Nella Mia Fantasia- Wednesday 17 October
Event
- Pinhole photography - Saturday 13 & 20 October
- Katy Carr - Saturday 27 October
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Sport
Team Bath netballers feature in Guinness Book of World Records 2013
Team Bath’s netballers feature in the 2013 edition of the Guinness World Records book as the most successful team in Superleague history.
Burns strikes gold in Belarus
Team Bath judo player Andy Burns is celebrating one of the biggest wins of his career to date after taking World Cup gold in Belarus.
Paralympian Hunt retains Cardiff titles
Bath student Louise Hunt retained both her singles and doubles titles at the Cardiff Wheelchair Tennis Tournament.
Athletes of the month collect their awards
Olympic and Paralympic medallists who train at the University are the latest winners of the Team Bath athlete of the month awards.
Team Bath Netball is looking for a new 2013 mascot and want anyone under the age of 18 to help design it.