Friday 22 March 2013
News
Let’s Talk – open for questions
Our second ‘Let’s Talk’ open staff meeting with Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Glynis Breakwell takes place on Tuesday 9 April.
Staff Survey has raised £709 so far for charity - Have you completed yours yet?
A fantastic start - every completed survey is a £1 for charity. Survey closes 19 April.
Bath researchers take gold and silver at Houses of Parliament
Two of our researchers have won prizes in the prestigious SET for Britain poster competition this week.
East Car Park partial closure – Sat 23 March
From this Saturday 23 March, a section in the north of the East Car Park will be permanently closed so work can commence on the construction of the new student accommodation complex.
Chancellor’s Prize
Information on the Chancellor’s Prize which is awarded to the best final year undergraduate student.
Alumni Fund grants – application deadline - 15 April
Application details for the Spring 2013 funding round.
Health and Safety for Placements and Field Work
Risk assessment checklists for working off site are available and should be used by all staff.
Staff recognition award
Do you know someone who deserves a staff recognition award? Here are details on how to nominate a member of staff excelling at their duties.
Sport match app entrepreneurs take first place in business plan competition
An app to help people find a sports partner created by three first year students has won the University’s Business Plan Competition.
Economics society work with local schools
The Bath Economics Society (Team BEST) has been working with local schools on a project to teach pupils about key concepts in economics and finance.
Student Employee of the Year Awards (SEOTY) 2013
These awards aim to recognise outstanding achievements of students who combine part-time work with their study commitments.
First TEDxBathUniversity event a success
Launched by the Innovative Development and Information Association (IDEIA) last month.
Research
New calibration free system for monitoring blood sugar levels
Our chemists have developed a new system which could in the future help save the lives of patients in intensive care.
Images of Research competition – have you submitted yet?
The closing date for the 2013 Images of Research Competition is Wednesday 3 April.
Training and Development
UKBA requirements and our responsibilities - Wednesday 10 April 1.05 - 2.05pm
All staff dealing with international students need to be aware of the University’s responsibilities and the requirements for students on Tier 4 visas.
This course aims to explain the basics of VAT to those who regularly have to deal with the problems it raises.
Learn Spanish in Alicante
Find out if you are eligible to participate in our University scheme. The selection process is now underway.
Information
Staff discounts
The University has agreed special discounts for staff with various local businesses.
Changes to Facilities and Technician Costs
The Research Support and Funding team (RSF) provide administrative support for research funding applications and awards and co-ordinate management information.
Did you witness a theft from the Bath Cats and Dogs Home?
On Tuesday 12 March a dog carrier was stolen from the forecourt of the Bath Cats & Dogs Home.
The Research Development & Support Spring newsletter
The Researcher- an internal newsletter for academic staff at the University is out now.
Two week summer lab placement scheme for gifted A-level science students from low income backgrounds
Contact Rebecca McKevley a TeachFirst participant at r.mckelvey@in2scienceuk.org for more information.
The Loop
New Omnibus newsletter 'The Loop' out now.
In the media
Aurelien Mondon discusses far right politics in Europe, Independent
Dr Aurelien Mondon writes about the far right in France.
Professor Andrew Graves discusses 400 redundancies at Devon firm, BBC Radio Bristol
Professor Tamas Szekely talks about new research into why, for some species, it's the fathers rather than mothers that care for the young, BBC Radio Bristol
Professor Tony Walter discussing the language of grief on ‘The Verb’, BBC Radio 3
Professor Andrew Graves discusses the big aerospace announcement, BBC Radio Somerset
University of Bath to stage British Colleges Sport National Championships, Bath Chronicle
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Events
Public lecture: Downsizing for fuel efficiency - Tues 9 April, 6.15pm
Dr Chris Brace asks 'how far can we downsize?'
Annual program of Omnibus events
Information on various Omnibus staff society events
I-SEE seminar - BaleHaus: lessons learnt and way forward for renewable construction materials- Tues 9 April, 4.30 - 5.30pm
Professor Peter Walker, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering
I-SEE seminar - It's no use reducing your footprint if you keep increasing the number of feet: Population growth and the environment - 16 April, 4.30 - 5.30pm
Roger Martin, Chair of Population Matters
I-SEE seminar - After Sustainability: denial, hope, retrieval - 30 April, 4.30 - 5.30pm
John Foster, Research Fellow in Philosophy, Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion, Lancaster University
Arts
Nominations now open for arts and media awards
Nominate someone who has done something exceptional in the fields of arts or media that you think deserves special recognition.
ICIA
Music
Sheelanagig - Sat 6 April, 7.30pm
Dance
bgroup - Just As We Are - Sat 23 Mar, 7.30pm
National Theatre Connections What Are They Like? - Tue 26 Mar, 8.30pm
Exhibitions
Exhibition - Matthew Houlding Under the Black Sun of Joy - Fri 22 Feb - Thu 28 Mar, Mon - Fri, 10am-5pm
University of Bath & Photosoc - Photography Competition Exhibition - Thu 21 Mar - Fri 24 May, Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm
Sport
Futsal Club sextet called up to England and Wales squads
Six Team Bath Futsal Club players will be involved this weekend as England take on Wales in an international fixture.
Visit Team Bath for the latest sports news.
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