Friday 21 December 2012
News
Christmas thank you from the Vice-Chancellor
Bath graduate named ‘Young engineer of the year’
Phil Anthony Moutousamy a graduate from our Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering has been named the AFBE-UK Young BME Engineer of the Year.
Stars support RICE Dementia Research Institute in BBC appeal
Bath dementia research charity RICE has been chosen to star in the BBC Lifeline programme Christmas charity appeal.
Bath students code better than the rest
Computer Science students from Bath have beaten their peers from across the country at the 2012 North Western Regional Programming Contest held in Delft, in the Netherlands.
Ten Ford scholarships announced for Bath students
Ten academically gifted undergraduate students from our Faculty of Engineering & Design are to receive substantial scholarships from Ford to support them in their studies.
Santander scholarship for outstanding international students
Two academically outstanding international students from our Faculty of Engineering & Design have been awarded the Banco de Santander scholarship by Santander Universities.
One to one with Professor Dame Glynis Breakwell
In an interview with The Psychologist magazine, the Vice-Chancellor talks about her research, sources of inspiration and painting.
Research
Bird poo study to help Great Bustards thrive
Move over Gillan McKeith – scientists from our Department of Biology & Biochemistry are studying the droppings of Great Bustards to help understand their diet and nutrition with the aim of boosting their survival.
Professor Anna Gilmore speaks & publishes on illicit tobacco trade
Professor Anna Gilmore, Director of the Tobacco Control Research Group, has spoken on the issue of the illicit tobacco trade at two important events this month.
Glasses begin to reveal their high-pressure secrets
The structural changes in glasses and liquids induced by high-pressure conditions can substantially alter their dynamical and transport properties.
The JISC-funded Research360 project, which is developing human and technical infrastructure for research data management at the University, will have a strong presence at the 8th International Digital Curation Conference to be held in Amsterdam on 14-16 January 2013.
Blood groups act as protection against infection
Humans may have acquired enzymes that make blood groups from bacteria to hinder the spread of viruses in the population, suggests a study led by scientists from our Department of Biology & Biochemistry.
The Bath-based management team of the EPSRC Directed Assembly Grand Challenge Network is spreading a little pre-Christmas joy amongst UK researchers in Materials Chemistry this month.
Learning & Teaching
Better@Bath Publication: Innovation in Learning & Teaching now available on-line
Staff training & development
Invigilators' Training - 7 January
Chairing Recruitment Panels - 10 January
Developing Management Skills - ILM Level 5 Programme
This is an innovative and comprehensive programme, designed to develop the key skills, confidence and knowledge needed by University of Bath managers.
Programme of staff development courses for 2012
Jobs
Information
In the media
Dr Petra Cameron from the Department of Chemistry talks to jobs.ac.uk
New psychology academic Dr Michael Proulx listed,Times Higher Education
ICTs have a multiplier effect in education: MHRD, Times of India
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Events
Microscopy & Analysis Conference 9 January
The conference aims to bring together researchers and postgraduate students from across the faculties of Science and Engineering & Design.
Work perks
Omnibus staff society events programme
Arts
Christmas Opening Hours : Closed from Fri 21st December 5pm - Wed 2nd January at 9.30am
Upcoming Events:
Exhibitions
- Dinu Li - Nella Mia Fantasia - Wednesday 17 October - Friday 18 January (Closed 24 Dec - 1st Jan)
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Sport
Your very good elf!
Ben Rushgrove, double Paralympic Games medal winning sprinter, joined members of staff at the Sports Training Village in donning an elf costume to collect cash for the charity SeeAbility.
Visit Team Bath for the latest sports news.
We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year!
The Corporate Communications team.