22 June 2007
NEWS
£1 million endowment will help University research bio-fuels
A million-pound endowment has been given to the University by the locally-based Medlock Charitable Trust to further important research into vehicle engineering
within the Faculty of Engineering & Design.
Book about experiences of dyslexic academics and artists is published
A book that draws together the experiences of dyslexic academics and artists was launched today (Friday June 22).
Cascade – creativity across science, art, dyslexia, education is published by the University of Bath and features dyslexic contributors such as Professor William Gosling, Professor Emeritus in Electronic Engineering at Bath, and the artist Mike Juggins.
New equipment enables chemical structure analysis of tiny samples
Analytical equipment worth nearly £1 million, which allows the University of Bath to carry out cutting-edge research into areas as diverse as hydrogen fuels, new drugs and innovative plastics has been officially opened. Summer degree ceremonies to take place next week
The University's 2007 summer degree award ceremonies will take place
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (June 26-28),
with some 2,000 students expected to attend at the city's Abbey.
Universities need to do urgent work to cope with digital 'deluge', says report
Universities need to do 'outstanding and urgent' work to cope with a 'deluge' in digital information, says a new report by Dr Liz Lyon, Director of UKOLN, the national centre of expertise in digital information management based at the University.
Former Dean honoured in Queen's Birthday List
Professor Jocelyn Bell Burnell CBE, former Dean of Science, became Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in recognition of her services to science in the Queen's Birthday Honours announced on Saturday.
Visiting Professor Francis Duck receives MBE
Professor Francis Duck, Visiting Professor in the Department of Physics, was awarded an MBE in recognition of his services to healthcare in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Winners of painting competition announced
The winner of the University of Bath Painting Prize has been revealed as Fiona Robinson for her piece: Opposite ends of a possible path.
Piers Ottey won the University Choice prize by gaining the most votes from staff and students with his piece Williamsberg and the East River from Times Square with a bit of Norman Foster.
Latest news from School of Management
The School of Management has published its monthly e-newsletter, which brings the latest stories about staff, students and alumni.
PubMedCentral Presentation
A representative of PubMedCentral will be making a presentation
to staff at the University on Monday 25 June from 12:30pm - 1:30pm
in the Council Chamber. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) asks that as
many staff as possible publishing in the life sciences and related areas
attend, given the trend towards a requirement for open access publishing
by an increasing number of funding bodies. If you are interested in attending
please email Richard Griffith. WED Conference
The final conference of WeD, the ESRC Research Group on Wellbeing in Developing Countries, will be held on campus next week.
New dimensions of political competition in France
The 2007 presidential and parliamentary elections provide an opportunity to take the political pulse of the French nation. In the light of the election outcomes, this one-day conference at the University on Friday 6 July aims to investigate the processes of political change in France and the reasons behind them.
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INFORMATION
Death of Michael Hibbard
The University is saddened to announce the death of Michael Hibbard (52), a Chargehand Porter in the Department of Sports Development & Recreation,
who had worked for the University for 30 years.
The University would like to express its sincere condolences to Mr Hibbard's family and friends.
Agresso training programme for finance users
The timetable of training sessions is now available. People who currently use Lawson will need to receive training in Agresso. An email has been sent to all members of staff who have been identified as finance users - if you have not received an email but think that you should be included, please contact Ann Marsland-Shaw (x 4090).
Times Higher Awards 2007
There are 20 awards in total; candidates/institutions may enter or nominate from one or more of the categories. The deadline for entries is 29 June.
Summer Holiday Playscheme
This year the University Playscheme will run from Monday 30 July to Friday 24 August at St Martins Garden Primary School.
Parents are welcome to use the Care4 Voucher Scheme.
Dignity & respect for students & staff: Policy & procedures for dealing with complaints
The University of Bath is committed to providing an environment where all employees and students are treated with dignity and respect, free of unlawful discrimination, victimisation, bullying or any form of harassment. The new policy statement and guidelines on its implementation are designed to ensure that staff and students of the University are confident that if they bring a complaint in good faith, the matter will be dealt with according to the agreed procedures and that they will not be subsequently victimised or disadvantaged in any way. University's new Smoking Policy
The University has updated its
Smoking Policy to take account
of the statutory changes coming into effect in July and to
manage the impact of smoking
upon non-smokers. The Parade
and Underdeck have been designated non-smoking areas. Smoking is still permitted
in open areas, sited well away from
buildings (as a general guide four
metres or more).
The seating area on the south
end of the Parade Bar has been
designated as a smoking area
which can be used at any time.
Publicising the research of academic staff
Some 120 staff have already agreed to put their details up on the University's
media experts' database, and all other academic staff are encouraged
to consider adding theirs. This makes it easier to publicise the research
carried out by academics to a wide audience. Please contact the Press
Office: ext 4220 / 6883
Jobs
Vacant posts: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs RESEARCH VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT
RICE seeks healthy men for Alzheimer's study
The Research Institute for the Care of the Elderly (RICE) is looking for
two healthy men aged between 61 and 65 to act as controls for a particular
study which matches the responses of healthy volunteers to patients who
have Alzheimer's disease.
Wanted: A pair of eyes
The University is extending its public Iris Image Database to maintain its position as a world leader in iris recognition, a research area of great significance in the ID Cards, passports and homeland security. Stress and growing up
Volunteer parents and their children are needed for a Department of Psychology research project on stress hormones and development.
Acute exercise project
Men aged between 18 and 34 years
are needed for a research project investigating the effect of acute exercise on energy hormones.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
IN THE MEDIA
- Ian Fairholm (Psychology) appeared on BBC Radio Gloucestershire talking about how people can improve their memory for exams and prevent losing it when they get older.
- Gary Hawley (Mechanical Engineering) was interviewed on GWR about the £1 million endowment for vehicle engineering.
- Richard Whitman (ESML) spoke on Radio 4 about the European Union summit.
WHAT'S ON Full details: http://www.bath.ac.uk/whats-on/
Monday 25
19:30 PM George III & the politics of regicide in late 18th century England
19:30 PM The UN, human rights & business
Tuesday 26
12:15 PM Women's Lunch: Wizard job applications
Wednesday 27
19:30 PM Meeting Mr Causley
Thursday 28
14:00 PM Second Life (3-D virtual world) in 3600 seconds - presentation by Andy Powell, Eduserv
Friday 29
07:30 AM How do we achieve growth, sales & profit?
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EXHIBITIONS
Recent
Work
Deborah Robinson Recent Work (Till Fri 29 June in ICIA Art Space
1) Deeply atmospheric photographic works that draw from the edges of rational
thought and vision to explore the unconscious of science.
Curious
(be)longing
Curious (be)longing photographic exhibition (Till 29 June in ICIA Art Space 2)
Leslie Hill (USA) and Helen Paris (UK) are highly acclaimed artists who work
in performance, video and film. In their latest project they explore ideas of
longing and belonging.
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HERDA-SW get focussed
Staff from HERDA-SW – the regional higher education association for the South West – are the latest to benefit from experiencing the Team Bath Focus initiative, which
improves the performance of teams and individuals.
Heather will row for Britain at World Cup in Amsterdam
Heather Stanning, a 22-year-old University of Bath Sports Technology student, is among the under-23 squad rowers included in the GB squad for the World Cup.
Bath students at Karate World Championships
Six members of the BUSA-winning University of Bath Karate Club are stepping up to senior level to compete at the WUKO World Karate Championships in Valencia on 21-24 June, attempting to build on last year's European Championships success.
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