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The mysteries of the universe

Mr Wolf-Eckhard Wormser, Chancellor of the Dresden University of Technology, visited the University to explore international approaches to management in higher education, particularly financial management, technology transfer and estate management.

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK:

"Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don't interfere as long as the policy you've decided upon is being carried out."

Ronald Regan (1911-2004), President of the United States 1981-1989.

 

 

Friday 25 November 2011

 

News

Queen's Anniversary Prize winner
We have been awarded a Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education – the country’s most prestigious national recognition for a UK academic or vocational institution.

University staff attend glittering THE award ceremony
 Members of staff from the University attended the prestigious Times Higher Education award ceremony in London last night.

Visit of Wolf-Eckhard Wormser, Chancellor, Technische Universität Dresden
On Tuesday 22 November 2011, we hosted a visit by Wolf-Eckhard Wormser, Chancellor of the Dresden University of Technology.

New careers website for young people goes live
A new online career planning tool for young people in the South West has been launched by the University.

Charter Day ceremony recognises the gift of scholarships
A record-breaking 150 new scholars were welcomed to the University at the annual Charter Day scholarships ceremony, held on campus on Saturday 12 November.

The Campaign for Social Science South West regional roadshow
The Vice-Chancellor welcomed a packed council chamber to the South West regional road show of the Campaign for Social Science on Thursday 17 November.

Nike prizes awarded to sport & exercise science bloggers
Nike supported the inaugural sport & exercise science placement blog competition which encouraged students to write about their experiences during the third year of the undergraduate degree.

International Economics Week 2011
International Economics Week 2011 which was held on the 14-19 November, was one of TeamBEST’s key academic events this year.

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Research

Pathways to impact: finding your way Friday 9 December
This two hour workshop will provide guidance on the RCUK’s impact summary and pathway to impacts.

Postgraduate research funding in Humanities & Social Sciences
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences’ graduate school recently hosted an information session about postgraduate research funding.

Ravi Acharya features in FEBS Journal
Ravi Acharya was invited by FEBS journal to be a 'guest editor' for a special issue on 'Engineering Toxins for 21st Century Therapies'

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Learning & teaching

Academic council celebrates Students’ Union and University awards
Professor Bernie Morley, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching) and Gwen van der Velden, Director, Learning & Teaching Enhancement, attended the first academic council meeting of the year to congratulate and celebrate recent achievements with the new academic representatives.

Plagiarism detection through Moodle and Turnitin
Over 70 members of staff attended a series of presentations and took part in discussions about the use of the Turnitin Plagiarism Service, which is now completely integrated with Moodle.

SU Vice-President (Education) represents Bath on digital literacies
Matej Benka, SU Vice-President (Education), has been invited by the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) to join a panel of national speakers at the 6th International Innovating e-Learning 2011 online Conference.

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Information

Order University of Bath Christmas cards
 Please place your orders for University-branded Christmas cards by Friday 25 November for delivery by week beginning Monday 5 December. Cards will also be on sale to individual students and staff from Imaging, Design & Print Services, 8 West Room 1.35, from Monday 5 December.

Public lecture programme
The programme for 2011/12 includes the following lectures to which members of the general public, staff and students are all very welcome. The list will be updated as more lecture titles become available.

Change to NFAAR-UG assessment regulations - repeating stages
This information applies to students whose assessment on an undergraduate programme within the University is governed by the New Framework for Assessment: Assessment Regulations - Phase one for first-degree programmes (NFAAR-UG)

Jobs
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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.

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Work perks

Omnibus staff society

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Events

The economics of good and evil Monday 28 November
A dramatised presentation by Tomáš Sedláček followed by a discussion and audience and Q&A session. The event will be held in 3W North 3.7 at 7.15pm.

On the secrets of motivation Wednesday 30 November
World-renowned professor, Richard Ryan, will be speaking on the secrets of motivation in a lecture taking place on campus later this month. The lecture will be held in East 1.1 at 5.15pm.

University carol service Wednesday 7 December
Led by the chaplaincy team, this popular annual event at Bath Abbey features the University chamber choir, organist Peter King and conductor Michael Painting. There will be a retiring collection for Wateraid. Entry from 7pm with the service starting at 7.30pm. All staff and students, their families and friends welcome.

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Training & development

Retirement - planning for the future Wednesday 30 November
By listening to expert speakers and through informal discussion, this course aims to give staff considering retirement an opportunity to prepare themselves for their future.

Mental health first aid -numerous dates
This is a 12-hour course consisting of four modules spread over two days. It comprises of a mixture of presentations and participation and is accredited by the Royal Society of Public Health. Participants are required to attend the whole course in order to receive a certificate of attendance.

Researcher development courses
The Researcher Development Unit (RDU) manages a large programme of courses and events for the skills and career development of researchers.

Performance review - conducting an effective review Monday 5 December (am)
This workshop will discuss the objectives of review, the process and forms and follow-up action plan. Participants will have the opportunity to consider and practice the skills needed to carry out the process effectively.

Performance review - getting the most out of your review Monday 5 December (pm)
This workshop aims to help those who are being reviewed for the first time to understand their role in this two-way process. During the course delegates will have the opportunity to consider the objectives and benefits of performance review; explore the process and consider what they might wish to do in preparation for their review meeting.

IT skills

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Alumni News

Phil Vere promoted to President of Nordson DAGE
Phil Vere (BSc Mechanical Engineering) has recently been promoted to become President of Nordson DAGE.

Kirstie Moore appointed as British Cycling board advisor
Kirstie Moore (MBA) has been appointed as a board advisor for British Cycling. She has a masters degree in sports science and graduated from the University in 2008 with an MBA.

Duncan Wingham announced as new chief executive of the Natural Environment Research
Duncan Wingham (PhD Physics) has been announced as the new chief executive of the Natural Environmental Research. He achieved his PhD from the University in 1984.

Justin King appears on Question Time
Justin King (BSc Business Administration), chief executive of Sainsburys, was on Question Time last night which was filmed in the city of Bath. He graduated from the University in 1983.

Jonathan Watts and George Oates win the Supreme Award for Structural Engineering Excellence
Two Bath architecture graduates, Jonathan Watts (MArch Architecture) and George Oates (MEng Architecture & Civil Engineering) have been involved in designing the Olympic Velodrome and are coming to campus to give current students a talk.

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Arts

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Sport

Beach volleyball pair feature on Inside Out
The campaign by beach volleyball pair Tom Lord and Robin Miedzybrodzki to qualify for London 2012 featured on BBC One West’s Inside Out programme on Monday.

Ace practice sessions for Team Bath players
Players from the Team Bath MCTA tennis academy had the privilege of practising with the world’s best players at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.

GB take third gold of World Junior Champs
Freyja Prentice and Lydia Rosling ended the modern pentathlon world junior championships on a high note by winning Great Britain’s third gold and fourth medal of the campaign.

Amelia tackling trek to the South Pole
Teenage athlete Amelia Hempleman-Adams is tackling a trip of a lifetime by taking part in a cross-country skiing expedition to the South Pole.

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