20 October 2006

NEWS

Campaigns on young people's weight are missing the point
Campaigns that try to get young people to lose weight by focusing on their dissatisfaction with their appearance are missing the point, says Ekant Veer, a lecturer in the Marketing Group in the School of Management.

The Queen will see University's green chemistry exhibit
An exhibit by the University will be seen by the Queen during a Science Day at Buckingham Palace organised as part of her 80th birthday celebrations.

Scientists come to Bath to discuss exciting new drug prospects
Two hundred scientists from around the world are coming to Bath to discuss how a molecule implicated in a range of diseases could become a target for future treatments for cancer, inflammation, autoimmune diseases and cardiovascular disease (6-9 November).

University educationalists selected to advise on national review
Members of the Departments of Education and Social & Policy Sciences have been selected as consultants for the biggest independent enquiry into primary education in England for almost 40 years.

Student wins employee of year award
A student from the University of Bath has been awarded The Student Employee of the Year Award 2006 from Bath Rugby Club.

INFORMATION

University to celebrate 40th anniversary with service in Bath Abbey
The University of Bath will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a Commemoration Service at Bath Abbey on Wednesday (25 October).

Are you a first-year UK undergraduate? Claim your Bath Bursary now!
First-year undergraduates are eligible for a Bath Bursary of up to £1500 if you are liable for £3000 fees and receive any Maintenance Grant as part of your Student Support.

Places available on CV writing workshop
As a supplement to the help with writing CVs offered by the Careers Advisory Service , the English Language Centre provides one-off workshops to help you with the use of English and appropriate style in writing your CV.

Lord Sainsbury addresses University spin-outs
New technology and science companies from the University of Bath were showcased to over 150 investors at the SETsquared Partnership Investment Showcase held in London with Lord Sainsbury, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Science and Innovation, as the keynote speaker (Monday 16 October).

Opportunity for staff and students to donate blood
Staff and students will be able donate blood at the Sports Training Village between 9.30am-noon and 1.45-3.30pm on Tuesday 31 October, and 9.30am-noon and 1.45-3.30pm on Monday 6 November. To make an appointment call 08457 711 711.

Jobs
Vacant posts: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs

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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Making effective presentations - 25 October
  
• Risk Assessment Tools - 26 October
  
• School Curriculum - 27 October
  
• Effective Appraisal: clerical & administrative staff - 31 October
  

IN THE MEDIA www.bath.ac.uk/news/bathinpapers/

• Ekant Veer (School of Management) spoke to Bath FM and GWR about health campaigns for young people.
  

WHAT'S ON NEXT WEEK

Monday 23
13:15 PM BICS seminar
19:30 PM Trials of Thomas Harrison - regicide & restoration

Tuesday 24
08:30 AM LTA U14 National Grand Prix
13:15 PM CNM seminar on data assimilation
13:15 PM Chemical Engineering seminar on auxetic materials
14:15 PM Research Committee
16.30 PM ICE seminar

Wednesday 25
08:30 AM LTA U14 National Grand Prix
10:15 AM Senate
16:30 PM 40th Anniversary of the University Royal Charter
17:15 PM Public lecture on King Henry VII
17:30 PM Public lecture on Islamic art - Calligraphy & tile work

Thursday 26
08:30 AM LTA U14 National Grand Prix
12:00 Noon SF Reading Group
14:15 PM Nominations Committee
16:15 PM Council
17:30 PM Ingrid Pollard: Landscape Trauma Exhibition

Friday 27
08:30 AM LTA U14 National Grand Prix
12:15 PM Writers & Bath
19:30 PM Dickens' Lives
19:30 PM Raman Spectroscopy

Saturday 28
10:00 AM Making large scale work
19:30 PM Show in a week!

Sunday 29 07:30
AM UBSA Alton Towers Coach Trip
10:00 AM Making large scale work

PUBLIC LECTURES http://www.bath.ac.uk/event/public-lectures/

Free public lecture: The controversy of King Henry VII
Why is King Henry VII the unknown Tudor? Why is he also one of the most controversial of English rulers? Local people have the chance to unravel the royal mystery in a free public lecture at the University of Bath on Wednesday 25 October.

Free public lecture: the beauty of Islamic art
Local people have the opportunity to take a closer look at exquisite tilework andcalligraphy in a free public lecture on Islamic Art at the University of Bath in Swindon on Wednesday 25 October.

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ARTS www.bath.ac.uk/icia

ICIA Arts
www.bath.ac.uk/icia

Abram Wilson
Sun 22 Oct| 7.30pm| ICIA Arts Theatre
Leading jazz trumpeter and vocalist heads an explosive 10 piece line-up of three bands in one, fusing hip hop, gospel blues and straight-ahead jazz.

Architecting the Body
Sat 25 Nov| 7.30pm| ICIA Arts Theatre
Innovative dance work exploring the interface between the body and digital media in a showcase by recent graduates from Bath Spa University.

Ceramics: making large scale work
Sat 28, Sun 29 Oct & Sat 11 Nov, 10am-4pm Studio 2, ICIA Arts Complex
Explore ceramic hand building techniques to produce pieces for the garden and interiors. All abilities welcome.

Vivaldi Gloria - weekend workshop & concert
Sat 11 & Sun 12 Nov, 10am-4pm, Concert Sun 12 Nov, 7.30pm Kingswood Theatre
The University's new Choral Society launches itself with this community-wide weekend singing extravaganza. More than 60 singers required - all welcome. Application form and more details

Student & staff photography exhibition: submissions by Fri 10 Nov 2006
Open to students and staff. Three categories: landscape, documentary and portraiture. Four winners to be selected for £50 prizes • one overall staff prize – any category • a student from each category. Winners will be exhibited in ICIA Art Space 1, Fri 8 Dec to Sat 17 Dec, 10am-5pm Supported by Print Services
Full details and entry form at www.bath.ac.uk/icia/photocomp

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SPORT www.teambath.com/news

Judo: Louise strikes gold
TeamBath judo player Louise Little struck gold at the National Age Band Championships in Sheffield.

Football: Trophy winner hopes to kick-start TeamBath’s campaign
The FA Trophy has a special place in the heart of TeamBath FC centre back Matt Taylor – he is a former winner of the coveted trophy.

Hockey: Davenport brace secures all three points against Brooklands
Tim Davenport's goal scoring fiesta for TeamBath Buccaneers continued on Sunday with a brace of goals against Manchester side Brooklands.

Athletics: University to host World Cross Country trials
Some of the stars of British distance running are set to compete in Bath when the University of Bath hosts the British trials for the World Cross Country Championships in February.

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