22 September 2006

NEWS

Women feel thin models are more elegant, interesting and pleasant
Thin fashion models help sell products because many women feel that putting on weight shows a lack of willpower, according to a new study by Brett Martin (Management).

Scientific link between acne treatment and depression
Roaccutane, the drug commonly used to treat severe acne, can lead to depressive behaviour in mice, according to research jointly carried out by Sarah Bailey (Pharmacy & Pharmacology) and scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.

Bug and butterfly experts gather on campus
The annual meeting of the Royal Entomological Society took place on campus this week with more than 100 insect experts gathering on campus.

Bath MBA ranked in top MBAs for Mexican managers
The Bath MBA has been recognised as one of the leading MBAs in the world in the first ever international ranking of the top MBAs for Mexican executives.

Student outlines benefits of supplementary prescribing
The fifth instalment of a course diary being kept by postgraduate pharmacy student David Thompson has been published by Pharmacy Today.

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INFORMATION

FAO support staff in Local Government Pension Scheme
The Government is proposing changes to Local Government Pensions. If you are a member of support staff at the University, this could affect you. There is a consultation underway which allows you to have voice in the changes. The feedback period ends soon on 29 September. For further details see links below:
~ Department for Communities & Local Government FAQ: http://www.xoq83.dial.pipex.com/2006consultQ&A.htm
~ Unison : http://www.unison.org.uk/pensions/index.asp

University heating
The warm up of the University district heating system will start next week. This is a few days later than usual due to engineering problems. Warming up takes several days to allow the pipes to expand slowly. Heating systems in each individual building will be turned on separately and checked for problems, so not all buildings will come on at the same time. Please report any heating related problems via the Estates Helpdesk: Ext 3232.

Arrival of freshers
The University community is reminded that freshers will start arriving from the morning of Monday 25 September 2006 and should all be on campus by the end of Wednesday afternoon; there will be some traffic flow arrangements and parking restrictions in place. Thank you for your patience.

Fresh Oriental opens on Monday
The Students' Union is opening a new retail store on campus opposite Fresh (in the old HSBC premises) on Monday 25 September.

University buys green electricity
The University has committed to buying renewable ‘green' electricity for all of its main supply contracts for the Bath campus and for Swindon.

Sign up for a free daily news update
Members of staff can sign up for a free daily 'headlines' alert to keep up-to-date with issues affecting the University. The email contains news items from the national media on higher education, as well as the University's own press cuttings and selected local news from Bath and Swindon.

Book places for half-term Playscheme (4-12 years)
The Playscheme will run from 23-27 October at St Martins Garden Primary School from 8.30am-5.30pm and is now able to take children up to the age of 12. Cost: £8 a day for students; £15 a day for staff. (Parents are welcome to use the Care4 Voucher Scheme)

Jobs
Vacant posts: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs

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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Voice matters - Monday 25 September
• Effective recruitment & selection - Thursday 28 September

IN THE MEDIA www.bath.ac.uk/news/bathinpapers/

• Sarah Bailey (Pharmacy & Pharmacology) appeared on BBC News 24 television and Newstalk and Bath FM radio stations talking about the link between depression and drugs prescribed for acne.
• Stig Jarle Hansen (Economics & International Development) gave an interview on Colourful Radio (Sky) about the Somalian government & the recent assassination attempt .
• Brett Martin (Management) discussed his research on GWR and BBC Radio Bristol which found that many female consumers prefer thinner models to advertise products.
  

WHAT'S ON NEXT WEEK

Tuesday 26
19:30 PM  BRLSI talk: Dostoevsky - Russia & the West

Wednesday 27
12:00 Noon  SF Reading Group
18:00 PM  Iyengar Yoga course
19:30 PM  BRLSI talk: The Dymock Poets

Thursday 28
12:30 PM  UBSA: Lunchtime bingo session

Friday 29
07:30 AM  SME Leadership & Management programme: Funky Finance Workshop
19:30 PM  BRLSI talk: Digital Photography

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ARTS www.bath.ac.uk/icia

The new creative arts brochure for events and classes organised by the ICIA is available. Call into the ICIA Office on the Parade for your copy or email ICIAinfo@bath.ac.uk to be added to the mailing list. Booking is now open. An online version of the brochure is now available.

Weekly classes:

• Dance: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Street and Contemporary
• Visual Arts: Painting, Drawing, Life Drawing and Ceramics
• Music: DJ skills, Big Band

Forthcoming dance performances in the ICIA Arts Theatre:

• Walker Dance Park Music | 14 October | 7.30pm
• Bare Bones | 11 November | 7.30pm

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EXHIBITIONS

R5: Proposed new student accommodation | Claverton Rooms
The Department of Estates is running an exhibition, which includes plans and images, of the proposed extension to the Eastwood student housing village, to be constructed to the east of Solsbury Court.

DanceSCAPES  | Till 13 October | ICIA Art Space 1 & 2
A unique photography exhibition specially commissioned by Dance South West & Arts Council England South West is shown as part of the Big Dance 2006, a national celebration of dance across the UK between 15 & 23 July 2006. Leading photographer Kevin Clifford was invited to combine the beauty of the West Country with the imagination and talent of the region's most creative dance artists. ICIA at the University of Bath is the only venue in the south west to exhibit the full series of photographs.
Free entry

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SPORT www.teambath.com/news

TeamBath Buccaneers net first silverware of season
Team Bath Buccaneers men secured their first silverware for the season with victory in the PLUM Exeter Hockey Tournament last weekend.

Wiltshire edged out by world champ in sprint finish
University of Bath graduate Harry Wiltshire produced one of the best performances of his triathlon career to finish eighth in a world class field at the French Grand Prix. 

TeamBath in seven-goal FA Cup feast
TeamBath FC opened their 2006/7 FA Cup campaign in style with a 7-0 win over Downton FC over last weekend. They will travel to Hampshire to face Nationwide Conference South side Havant & Waterlooville in the next round of the FA Cup on Saturday 30 September.

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