Friday 21 June 2013
News
Open Day??
Bath moves up the '100 under 50' league table
The Times Higher Education ‘100 under 50' league table results are out with the University climbing to 34th.
News from China and Korea – Professor Colin Grant’s blog
Four blog posts from recent international trips to Tsinghua, Zhejiang, Yonsei, Seoul and Hangzhou.
The power of network thinking
An international collection of speakers attended the launch of the Centre for Networks and Collective Behaviour.
Anti-Bribery Policy – protecting you and the University
Information regarding the University Anti-Bribery Policy.
Leading academics will meet in Bath to discuss corporate governance - 24 & 25 June
Academics from across the world will meet for a major conference discussing how companies hold themselves to account.
Academics visit Emory University to strengthen water links
A collaboration between Bath and Emory, Atlanta focusing on water safety.
£65k Arts Council England dance funding success for ICIA
Bath Dance has been successful in gaining funding from Arts Council England to develop dance in Bath and North East Somerset.
Trainee teachers test out their skills at local history spots
Historical monuments have proved good schooling grounds for two sets of trainee teachers studying with us.
Research
New nanoneedle helping scientists uncover secrets under the skin
Our researchers are using a pioneering technique in tests for new treatments for dermatitis and for an improved understanding of the skin aging process.
Can high performance computing help your research?
Over 70 attendees came together at the High Performance Computing (HPC) Symposium.
Alcohol regulation needs to catch up with online marketing aimed at young people
A Bath academic will call for tighter regulation around alcohol marketing on social network sites at a conference at the London School of Hygine & Tropical.
Information
Sandy Wood and Jane Sutton retire
Colleagues from the Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology retire at the end of this month.
David Barker retires after 36 years at the University
A retirement reception is to be held on Thursday 4 July for Computing Support Manager, David Barker.
Faculty raises money for Paralympic Games at sports day
A total of £555 was raised by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences’ team.
Learning and Teaching
Global R&D consultancy launches STEM bursary scheme
Students have until 16 September to apply for paid bursaries totalling £25,000 with a leading global research and development consultancy.
Training and Development
Chairing Recruitment Panels - Wednesday 26 June
This is an awareness course for anyone chairing a recruiting panel at the University.
Designated Fire Warden Training - Thursday 27 June
This course is open to designated fire wardens who are prepared to take charge when the fire alarms are sounding.
Exploring potential – Diversifying your assessment practices - Thursday 27 June
Find out more about diversifying your assessment and feedback practices at this lunchtime workshop.
In the media
Professor Juani Swart from the School of Management comments on 'How to Turn Knowledge Into a Tangible Asset' for the Bloomberg Businessweek
A report compiled by the University discusses NHS staff shortages due to early retirements on GP online
A past student has been selected by NASA as a trainee astronaut - The Register
Researchers from the University have gathered evidence to say that working beyond age 60 doesn’t affect performance says review in Careers BMJ
A University study is referred in Guardian article 'Pentagon bracing for public dissent over climate and energy shocks', (See also Peak Oil, Common Dreams and Before It's News)
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Events
Ignite #4 - Wednesday 26 June
Ignite is a different way of learning about lots of things very quickly.
Women in academia speak about their careers - Thursday 27 June
Three women speak candidly about key milestones in their choices in academia and work/life balance challenges.
Charity event – Carmen in Prior Park College - Thursday 11 July
London based Garden Opera Company will be performing Bizet’s Carmen in the picturesque setting of Prior Park College in aid of Julian House.
Dr John Troyer in ‘Deadness’ exhibition - open now until Sunday 21 July
Dr John Troyer narrates a film on embalming at 'Deadness' exhibition.
Arts
ICIA
Exhibitions
Mike Perry Exhibition Preview - Môr Plastig Flip Flops and Shoes - until 6 September
Sport
Family Fun Day 2013 - Saturday 22 June
Team Bath will host their annual family fun day from 12-4pm at the Sports Training Village.
Tribe Summer Camps 2013
Tribe Summer Camps 2013 in the Sports Training Village from 23 July – 23 August 2013.
Tennis Summer Camps 2013
Four weeks of camps for children of different ages and abilities from 29 July - 23 August 2013.
National Pool Lifeguard qualification
This qualification allows you to work as a lifeguard in swimming pools across the country and is also recognised in many foreign countries.
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