Friday 22 June 2012
News
How to respond to an emergency on campus
To continue to ensure the safety of everyone on campus during an emergency situation we have revised both our invacuation – taking shelter – procedure and evacuation procedure.
Watch a new film about why our work placements are so important
Find out about the exciting placement opportunities for students here at Bath as well as the employability opportunities they create.
Research
Researchers: Please don't add any more publications to Opus
The Opus team in the Library is preparing for the imminent changeover to Pure, the University's new Research Information System, so please don’t add any more to Opus from now on.
Ken Bray: When is a goal not a goal? Mathcad measures up
Disputed goals are a major headache in professional football. This case study looks at one particular type where a ball, bouncing on the ground after its impact with the crossbar, spins back into play.
Research findings published on wellbeing & poverty in India
Recent report on wellbeing and poverty in rural Chhattisgarh by Wellbeing & Poverty Pathways, an international research partnership based at the Centre for Development Studies
Bath's carbon capture research at Cheltenham Science Festival
Visitors to the Cheltenham Science Festival last week learnt about the latest sustainable chemistry research at an exhibit designed by scientists and engineers from the University.
Expanding access to research publications
Report of the Working Group on Expanding Access to Published Research Findings – the Finch Group
Staff training & development
Internal
Effective networking workshops - helping you network confidently Tuesday 26 June
This two hour session will give you practical skills in networking at a meeting, highlighting which groups of people to join (and leave) and how to do that effectively.
Computer workstations risk assessment Tuesday 26 June
This course will enable assessors in departments to conduct and record computer workstation risk assessments for their colleagues with confidence and in accordance with legal requirements.
Performance Review - conducting a successful review 28 June
This workshop will discuss the objectives of review, the process and forms and follow-up action plan.
Sustainable Chemical Technologies Summer Showcase Monday 9 - Wednesday 11 July
Annual Summer showcase focusing on disseminating the latest research in the area of sustainable chemical technologies.
Lifting and carrying for office-based staff Tuesday 10 July
On this course you will learn how and why injury occurs when handling and moving objects, how to minimise the risks by adopting a risk assessment-based approach and how to lift and carry sensibly to avoid injury.
Programme of staff development courses for 2012
New IT training courses now available
External
Learning & teaching
New lecture podcasts
"Protecting architectural world heritage from earthquakes" - Dr Dina D'Ayala discusses the fundamental concepts of earthquake engineering and recent research developments in the field of earthquake protection.
"Money, power and competition" - Entrepreneur and journalist Margaret Heffernan takes a fresh look at money and power.
"GULP Maths and the making of the modern world" - Professor Chris Budd describes the maths behind Google and the Ipod and shows how maths has led to the modern information revolution.
Call for additional Teaching Development Fund bids 2012/13 Deadline 5pm Friday 29 June
Further bids for the latest round of the Teaching Development Fund are invited for projects in the academic year 2012/13.
Information
Period for nominations to Health & Safety Committee and Equalities & Diversity Committee extended Deadline 28 June
Nominations are invited for the remaining vacancies for staff representatives to serve on each of the Committees.
View our current vacancies
In the media
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John Troyer talks about Right to Die case BBC Radio Bristol [1:28:00]
William Megill on the first European International Submarine Races BBC Radio Bristol
SPS PhD student Dimitris Pantoulas comments on Athens Stock Exchange boost International Business Times
Rod Scott and Chris Bannister on using algae for fuel, BBC Newsround
Bath is top for accounting, South West Business
Centres For Excellence Could Save £1 Billion By 2030 CPBS
Bath duo Mhairi Spence and Samantha Murray want to continue Olympic legacy Bath Chronicle
Events
Celebrate International Olympic Day with us Saturday 23 June
Join us for Gold Rush Open Day, when people have the opportunity to try out a wide range of fun sporting activities at the Sports Training Village.
MATLAB academic tour in Bristol Thursday 26 June 2012
This free event offers academics, researchers & postgraduate students an opportunity to learn more about MATLAB ® and Simulink ®.
A Gallery for Elisabeth Frink: Designs by Bath Architecture and Engineering students Saturday 30 June - Sunday 15 July
The work of final year ACE students will be on display at the Holburne Museum art gallery to celebrate the work of Dame Elisabeth Frink RA, one of Britain's leading 20th century sculptors.
Work perks
Omnibus staff society events programme
- Day trip to Waddesdon Manor - Wednesday 18 July (Contact Sue Briault for more details)
- Latest West End Theatre offers including Sunshine Boys
Alumni News
New York: Alumni Reception
Almost 40 alumni from across the tri-state area joined the New York Chapter and representatives from the University at an exclusive reception in the heart of New York.
Student entrepreneurs receive boost from Dragons
Bath’s most talented student entrepreneurs have received a boost to develop their businesses at the second round of Dragons’ Den, an innovative contest held here on campus.
Arts
ICIA Upcoming events:
Dance/Film - Peter Anderson - Marks, Set, Go! - Sunday 15 July
Music - JeMOO - Thursday 12 July / Creole Choir of Cuba - Thursday 19 July
Sign up for the ICIA's e-bulletin for all the latest news or keep up to date on Facebook or on Twitter @iciabath
Sport
Calling all swimming pool and general Sports Training Village visitors
Swim-fit suspension and additional Sports Training Village entry requirements
Aki Salo: "UK’s 5th man in the 4x100 relay race" Washington Post
Profile of Sport biomechanics Aki and his work with elite British sprinters
Student Louise Hunt named in ParalympicsGB team for London 2012
University of Bath student Louise will make her Paralympic Games debut at the London 2012 Games after being named in the British wheelchair tennis team.
Engineering graduate to dance at Olympics opening ceremony
Bath engineering graduate Catherine Stambouzou will be one of 10,000 dancers that will help to create a spectacular show, expected to be watched by one billion people around the globe.