Friday 20 July 2012
News
Report from meeting of Council 28 June 2012
A list of the items discussed in the most recent Council meeting.
The University is saddened to announce the death of Lorraine Linney
Lorraine Linney, a fourth year undergraduate BSc (hons) Psychology student, passed away peacefully on Sunday 8 July 2012, with her family by her side.
Knowledge Exchange (KE) Champions & Knowledge Transfer Account (KTA) funding
A number of projects and activities in all three faculties have been awarded the KE Champions and KTA funding.
Welcome to Professor Lynn Prince Cooke who has joined the Department of Social & Policy Sciences
One of the leading names in social policy research, Lynn Prince Cooke, has joined the Social & Policy Sciences Department to continue her research into societal divisions of labour and subsequent life course outcomes.
Chemistry camp inspires scientists of the future
More than 100 students selected from schools all over the UK came to the University last week to take part in two residential Salters’ Chemistry Camps for 15-year olds.
Pete Clark, Head of AV Services, retires after 42 years
Pete Clark is retiring soon. There will be an opportunity for friends and colleagues to say farewell to him in the Claverton Rooms on Thursday 2 August at 3.30pm. All welcome.
Professor Andrew Brown returns to the School of Management
Andrew Brown, Professor of Organisation Studies, has joined the University’s School of Management, for the second time.
Olympic structures inspire next generation of mathematicians
University engineering lecturer, Dr Paul Shepherd, has been using the distinctive new structures of London’s Olympic Park and the maths behind their construction to inspire the next generation of mathematicians.
Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) appoints Melanie Welham as new Director of Science
We are pleased to announce that the BBSRC has appointed Professor Melanie Welham as their new Director of Science from 1 October 2012. She will join BBSRC on secondment.
Professor Bas Verplanken delivers seminars in Australia about changing habits
Professor Bas Verplanken from the Department of Psychology is currently visiting BehaviourWorks Australia to share his expertise on habits and collaborate on research and programmes designed to foster environmentally sustainable outcomes.
Let’s talk about university…
Our first Conference for Higher Education Advisors (25/26 June) gave 50 delegates from a variety of schools and colleges in seven countries the opportunity to experience some serious action learning.
Farewell to University Librarian Howard Nicholson
There will be an opportunity for friends and colleagues to say farewell in the Claverton Rooms on Tuesday 31 July at 3.30pm. Please let Sue Gowman (6084) know by Thursday 26 July if you would like to attend. Please also contact Sue (Library L3.19) if you would like to sign his farewell card.
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Research
University's Research Excellence Framework (REF) Code of Practice published
Following approval by the Vice-Chancellor at University Executive on 11 July, the University’s Code of Practice for REF 2014 has now been submitted to Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).
Plans for new Policy Research Institute take shape
One of our many research strengths at Bath is the field of Policy Science. This was recognised externally by the award of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Further & Higher Education.
Bath is part of £3.5m SUPERGEN Hub to address bioenergy questions
The University is part of a new research hub announced by David Willetts, Minister of State for Universities and Science.
Bath is part of £5 million hub to boost solar power research
The University is part of a £5 million collaborative project to promote the latest research in harnessing solar energy to make electricity.
Survey asks how much alcohol we drink at home
Researchers in the School of Management are asking people across the UK to take part in a short online survey about drinking habits at home.
£1,000 available to researchers for training or innovation projects Deadline Tuesday 31 July
To be have the opportunity to receive the £1,000 fund, researchers must apply to the Researcher Development Unit by Tuesday 31 July.
Universities UK's new Concordat aims to strengthen UK research integrity
An agreement to promote the highest standards in research has been launched at Universities UK which aims to provide a comprehensive national framework for good research conduct.
Staff training & development
Programme of staff development courses for 2012
New IT training courses now available
Jobs
View our current vacancies
Learning & teaching
Staff: Would you like to experience a day in the life of a student?
We are seeking expressions of interest from any member of University staff who would like to participate in this project during the next academic year. Please get in touch if you are interested.
Information
Moodle 2.2 is coming! Familiarisation Seminars are still taking place
Don’t forget that Moodle 2.2 Familiarisation Seminars are still taking place all through the summer months. Places are still available for all advertised dates. Details can be found at http://drgn.in/IRYjLM.
Update on national pay negotiations 2012
Information from Human Resources on the latest national pay negotiations.
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.
Appointment of Helen Cornwell as Daphne Jackson Fellow, Times Higher Education
University of Bath’s facilities praised by the Chinese Olympic Swimming team’s coach, BBC Points West (19.24-20.14)
GB Olympics Beach Volleyball team training at the University's facilities features in Guardian
Aki Salo's sports science contribution to the Olympic Games featured in Reuters
Kate Woodthorpe discusses the increase in 'pauper's' funerals, Daily Telegraph
University of Bath praised for funding widening access scholar programme Guardian
Aron Walsh, Chemistry researcher, profiled RSC Blog
Events
The Smart Grids and Smart Cities Symposium: Opportunities for the South West Monday 23 JulySouth West of England’s leading players in smart power grid technology are gathering next week at the Bath & Bristol Science Park for a Symposium organised by the University of Bath’s Innovation Centre and its environmental business network, Low Carbon South West.
REF 2014 information session Wednesday 25 July 2012
This information session is open to all staff on the University’s REF preparations, including the Code Of Practice on the Selection of Staff and the disclosure of Individual Staff Circumstances.
The nuts and bolts of managing people Tuesday 7 August 2012
This session is an introduction for all new line managers on the responsibilities and processes involved in managing people at the University.
Work perks
Omnibus staff society events programme
- Day trip by coach to Weymouth - Sunday 19 August
- Day trip by coach to London stopping at Buckingham Palace for Queen's Diamond Exhibition and Marble Arch for shopping, culture or theatre matinee - Saturday 8 September
Alumni News
Gershem Pasi
Gershem Pasi (MSc Fiscal Studies 1993) has won the Zimbabwe national contribution award
Arts
ICIA Upcoming events:
Artist Talk - Mobile Sinfonia - Jem Finer & David Prior in conversation - Thursday 2 August
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Sport
Bath student helps Paralympic athlete overcome language barrierUndergraduate student Karima Elmagrebi is acting as a translator for a Paralympic athlete whilst he is training here in Bath.
Emmanuel prepares for London 2012 with bronze in Istanbul
Ghana judo player Emmanuel Nartey’s Olympic preparations have been boosted by winning a medal in his final competition ahead of London 2012.