Friday 2 December 2011
News
Better@Bath: A celebration of learning and teaching - an invitation
On Wednesday 7 December 2011, we will be holding a range of celebrations of learning and teaching across campus. All members of staff are invited to attend a drinks and free mince pies reception with the Vice-Chancellor and other colleagues at 4.30pm in the Claverton Rooms. Do join us if you can.
Charles Lees attends 2011 New Zealand Political Studies Association annual conference
Charles Lees is in New Zealand this week as the UK Political Studies Association's official delegate to the 2011 New Zealand Political Studies Association annual conference, to be held at the University of Otago, Dunedin.
New centre turbocharges Bath’s carbon research
A new £800K centre focused on the development of low carbon turbocharged engines has opened at the University.
University research to benefit local Citizens’ Advice Bureau
Researchers at the University will be helping local charity The Citizens’ Advice Bureau (CAB) to measure the impact of its work in a new project supported by the Big Lottery Fund.
Malaysian experience wins the student shop
A team of students that set out to bring a Malaysian cultural experience to Bath’s high street has taken first prize in the University's student enterprise competition.
Graduate turns ‘Dragon’ to offer business funding to students
One of our graduates is returning to the University today to offer students a £15,000 business start-up fund in a ‘Dragon’s Den’ competition.
Pharmacy lecturer on Australian tour
Roland Jones has been elected by the British Pharmacological Society as its Anglo-Australian visiting lecturer for 2011.
Mechanical Engineering recently welcomed its first students from one of the top universities in China, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT).
Research
New Research Outcomes System (ROS) launched by Research Councils UK (RCUK)
ROS is the Research Councils UK’s (RCUK) common approach to collecting details of the outcomes and impact of its funded research. RCUK believe that this information will be essential to demonstrate the benefits of Research Council funded projects to society and the economy.
Bath wins newly-awarded Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Hydraulic Projects Ltd
The University has been awarded a KTP with Hydraulic Projects Ltd, (Hypro) a company which designs, manufactures, assembles and distributes quality hydraulic valves, actuators and pumps from their site in Dawlish, South Devon.
Associate recruited for Seiche KTP
The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) team are pleased to announce the recruitment of Associate Ladipo Baruwa, to work on a KTP with Seiche Measurements Ltd, a company at the forefront of passive acoustic monitoring and sound and vibration engineering.
The aim of the sandpit is to stimulate multidisciplinary research proposals and initiatives in promising areas of research for the University around security and identity in the broadest sense.
Learning & teaching
David Parkin Visiting Professorship 2012/13
Applications are invited for the David Parkin Visiting Professorship for the academic year 2012/13. The Esther Parkin Trust provides annual funding of up to £20k to support this award. It provides an excellent opportunity to attract an outstanding colleague from outside the UK and to develop ongoing research and publication partnerships.
Faculty Learning Communities kickstart blue sky thinking on digital literacies
Last week saw the creation of the first Faculty Learning Community (FLC) for the Faculty of Science, as part of the newly funded Professionalism in the Digital Environment (PriDE) project. Bringing both academic and administrative staff together with student representatives, this FLC was the third of four set up to explore the issues surrounding the digital environment and digital literacies.
The University was delighted to host the national Heads of e-Learning Forum (HeLF) on 22 November 2011. Welcomed by Bernie Morley, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching), over 30 e-Learning experts representing higher education institutions attended the forum.
Information
Changes to processes for access to IT systems and Person Finder from 1 December
The process for putting individuals onto Person Finder has been reviewed and revised in order to give correct access to different University IT systems and related software licencing issues.
New public lectures now available as podcasts
These podcasts from the University's public lecture series feature leading names from the worlds of science, humanities and engineering talking about the latest research in their field. The podcasts are downloaded around 250,000 times a year by people in 50 countries.
Anti-Bribery Policy
Following the introduction of the Bribery Act 2010, which came into force on 1 July 2011, the University has developed an Anti-Bribery Policy which applies to all staff and students.
Do you suffer from headaches?
Researchers at the Centre for Pain Research are interested in seeing how headaches may affect how well people can concentrate and perform tasks. They would therefore like to hear from healthy adults who experience occasional headaches, but are not on any prescription medication or seeking medical help for your headaches. All participants will receive £25 for their time.
MASH "Design a Dingbat" competition
MASH is running a design competition, open to everyone at the University, to come up with an original Dingbat based around the mathematical symbol π ('pi').
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.
- Peter Cressey talks about the University’s work with the Citizens Advice Bureau, BBC Radio Bristol (1.41.49-1.45.48)
- Chris Martin discusses George Osborne’s economics plans, BBC Radio Bristol (1.39.54-1.42.20)
- Rod Scott explains his programme which uses waste water to lower the cost of producing fuel from algae, BBC News
- John Troyer talks about crematoria selling their electricity back to the National Grid, Daily Telegraph
- Paul Gregg assesses the government’s indicators of social mobility, Economic & Social Research Council magazine
- Ana Dinerstein discusses protests in Europe on Spanish television
Work perks
- Check out our events programme:
Santa canal cruise - starts from Bradford-on-Avon Sunday 18 December
Peter Pan panto - Bristol Hippodrome Sunday 8 January 2012
WW1 trip visiting the Somme Battlefields - (4 days / 3 nights) Saturday 31 March 2012
Decennial Floriade Expo - Netherlands (4 days / 3 nights) Friday 6 July 2012
Dublin Tall Ships Festival - (5 days / 4 nights) Thursday 23 August 2012
- New Bristol Hippodrome theatre ticket offers-
Blood Brothers Friday 24 February 2012
Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker Wednesday 18 April 2012
Events
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.
Bath Science Café: What happens when we run out of oil? Monday 12 December
The next Bath Science Café will explore whether there is any hope for the continuation of western civilisation as oil production declines.
Training & development
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.
Alumni News
Jon Webb-Peploe launches new financial solution initiative to benefit charities
Jon Webb-Peploe (MBA) has set up a fundraising initiative helping people to choose the right financial solutions at the same time as giving to charity.
Salimata Diallo lands an internship at Porsche
Salimata Diallo (MBA) has utilised her skills learnt during her MBA and landed an internship at Porsche.
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.
Death of Yasmine el-Rufai
We are sorry to announce the death of Yasmine el-Rufai (BSc Economics).
Arts
Upcoming events:
- Music and post concert talk - Matthew Shipp | 8pm | The Coach House American Museum in Britain | Saturday 3 December |
- University of Bath Chamber Choir Christmas Concert | 7.30pm | St Philip & St James’ Church, Norton St Philip | Saturday 3 December |
- Bath University Student Theatre Sleeping Beauty | 2.30pm / 7.30pm | ICIA Arts Theatre | Thursday 8 - Saturday 10 December |
- Choral & Orchestral Society Christmas Concert | 7.30pm | Ascension Church, Claude Avenue, Oldfield Park, Bath | Saturday 10 December |
- Wendy McMurdo exhibition: Childhood, fantasy and play | 10am-5pm | ICIA Art Spaces 1, 2 & 3 | Until Friday 27 January |
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Sport
Clinical Director takes on Head Sports Doctor role at London 2012
Stuart Miller has been appointed as the Head Sports Doctor for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Team Bath announce young and exciting 2012 Superleague squad
Team Bath has announced a squad to contest the 2012 Fiat Netball Superleague. Half of the 16-strong squad are current University of Bath students and they are joined by three of the University’s graduates.
The Zambia IDEALS Project has announced its 2012 team.