University Updates
23 November 2007
News
'Cogwheel' discovery could lead to more efficient and greener fuel-cells
Recent research on new materials which could make environmentally-friendly
fuel cells more efficient has been published in the leading journal Nature
Materials.
Bath physicists' discovery about harnessing light makes Science magazine
A discovery of a new way to manipulate light a million times more efficiently
than before is announced in the journal Science this week.
University shortlisted for national and international new media awards
The University of Bath has been shortlisted for two national and international
awards for its use of new media.
Wellbeing and its challenges to policy-making in our globalised world
Dr Allister McGregor from the Department of Economics & International
Development made a keynote presentation on wellbeing and its challenges to international
development at a major international conference in Vienna last week.
New book looks at British foreign policy and the Church of England
A book co-edited by Professor Adrian Hyde-Price, Dept of European Studies and
Modern Languages, which looks at the role of the Church of England in British
foreign policy will be published shortly.
Chippenham pupils triumph in University enterprise competition
Pupils from Abbeyfield School in Chippenham have won first place in a Dragons’
Den style enterprise competition at the University of Bath.
Library hosts a display of publications by University's Writing Coach
The Library foyer is hosting a display of science-related publications from
the University’s Royal Literary Fund writing coach Trevor Day.
Undergraduate Chemical Engineering Prizes
The Department of Chemical Engineering was delighted to host a reception
on 8 November 2007. The reception was held in the Chemical
Engineering building, to provide the opportunity to celebrate the excellent
achievements of its undergraduate students during the 2006/7 academic year.
Student from Hong Kong wins new scholarship
A postgraduate student in the School of Management is the first recipient
of a new scholarship scheme for graduates of the University of Hong Kong
who wish to study at the University of Bath.
Information
Winter Award Ceremonies - 5pm deadline for forms to process (Friday 23 November)
Staff are reminded that the deadline for returning their forms to process in
the Winter Awards Ceremonies is 5pm today (Friday 23 November).
Staff Survey 2007 closes today – your last chance to have your say
Today is the deadline for the 2007 Staff Survey. The University is keen to
learn what staff find positive about their working-life and how they think
the University could be improved - the higher the response rate, the clearer
the results will be. The whole questionnaire should take no longer than
15-20 minutes to complete. You can still access your copy of the Staff
Survey using the password sent
by Capita People Development, just click on the link above. Thank you for
participating.
University to consider future of the Oakfield Campus
Since March 2007, the University of Bath has been reviewing the strategy for
its Oakfield Campus in Swindon. The Review Group has concluded
that the site is not financially sustainable in the long term and will recommend
to the University’s Senate and Council that the University should withdraw
from the Oakfield Campus.
Staff can access their wage slips online for the first time
The University will, for the first time, give its employees access to their
payslips online. Please ensure you keep your password secret.
The Department of Education launches new courses
The Department of Education is pleased to announce two new undergraduate programmes
starting in 2008
Report written on energy management at the University
The Department of Estates has produced a brief report written to summarise
the key activities related to energy management at the University for the
last academic year, 2006-7.
Team sports players needed for research into nutrition and muscle recovery
Volunteers are needed for a research project investigating the effect of
nutritional supplementation on muscle inflammation and recovery following
exercise.
University Traffic Survey
As part of the University's new Masterplan, a traffic survey will take place throughout the next fortnight. IMA Transport Planning have been commissioned to count all cars, buses, motorbikes, pedal cycles, and so on, that use the campus roads.
Robert Eisenthal memorial celebration
All who knew Robert are warmly invited to attend this event on Friday 7 December at 4.15pm, beginning in 8 West 1.1 with tributes from a number of friends, family and colleagues, and then adjourning to the Claverton Rooms for a reception.
Details of a memorial event for Gethin Bevan
There will be a memorial service to give thanks for the life of Gethin Bevan
on Thursday 29 November at 4pm in Elements Bar.
Still time to donate your unwanted glasses
Bath Rag have been collecting spare spectacles as part of a 'Glasses amnesty
month'.
Staff invited to join MATLAB discussion group
As a result of the MATLAB seminar, a special interest group has been established.
If you would like to be added to the email distribution list to receive details
of relevant training courses and events, please email David
Mullings or call ext 6016.
USS members are invited to PensionPlus presentations
Find out how PensionPlus can help both you and the University at one of the following
presentations:
Tuesday 27 November, 1.15-3pm, room 8W 1.1
Wednesday 28 November, 12.15–2pm 2E 3.1
Book early for ERC events
The UK Research Office (UKRO) will be holding two regional information events for researchers, taking place on campus on Friday 18 January 2008. The aim of each session is to provide participants with an overview of the ERC in the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7). Early booking is recommended as these events are likely to be over-subscribed.
Username and password security
A reminder from Human Resources about keeping your password secret.
Jobs
Vacant posts: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs
In the media
- Peter Reader (Marketing & Communications) was interviewed on Bath FM and GWR about the Masterplan
Training & development opportunities
- IT training courses - updated list
- Planning for Retirement - 5 December
- International Strategy Update - 6 December
- Understanding and Working with Equality & Diversity Issues - 12 December
Lectures
Public lectures at the University
A full list of forthcoming lectures is available on the web. Please send any additions to g.smith@bath.ac.uk
Composing music for natural history
The art of composing music for wildlife documentaries will be revealed in a free public lecture on Wednesday 21 November.
The birth of photography and the art of making photograms
Local people can learn about the history of photography and how a leading artist takes pictures without using a camera at a free public lecture at the University of Bath in Swindon on Wednesday 21 November.
Madame Palatine: ignorant German or victim of French immorality?
The intriguing history of Madame Palatine, sister-in-law of the French King Louis XIV, will be discussed in an inaugural lecture by William Brooks, Professor of French, on Wednesday 21 November at 6.15pm.
Set sail at a lunchtime lecture
Local people can enjoy an ocean adventure in an illustrated lunchtime talk
at the University of Bath in Swindon on Tuesday 27 November (12.15-13.30pm).
What's on next week
Monday 26
09:15 AM Complex Networks and Systems Research Cluster Away Day
19:30 PM The lost books of medieval England
Tuesday 27
08:45 AM Aerospace Skills Productivity & Supply
Chains
10:15 AM Learning and Teaching Committee
12:15 PM Eye of the Wind
12:15 PM Oxfam Lunch
12:15 PM Eucharist/Holy Communion
13:15 PM CNM seminar
13:15 PM Governing and governance in France
13:15 PM PensionPlus Briefing
15:15 PM SENATE
16:30 PM Casting stones for environmental improvement
19:15 PM Christian Aid talk - Trade justice: running out of time?
19:15 PM Christian Aid speaker on trade justice
19:15 PM WineSoc: Portugal Tasting
Wednesday 28
09:15 AM A better future for stroke survivors
12:15 PM PensionPlus Briefing
14:15 PM Faculty of Engineering & Design
Board of Studies
14:15 PM Faculty of Humanities & Social
Sciences Board of Studies
14:15 PM Faculty of Science Board of Studies
14:15 PM School of Management Board of Studies
14:15 PM School for Health Board of Studies
14:15 PM RESCHEDULED: Academic Staff Committee
19:30 PM Louis MacNeice: An Exile in Two Countries
Thursday 29
13:00 PM Silent Zone
14:15 PM Senior Academic Appointments Committee
16:15 PM COUNCIL
18:00 PM Knowledge West Enterprise Awards
19:30 PM Bill of Rights
Exhibitions
Gogolin | Holburne exhibition, until 9 December
This film and installation has been created by award-winning Bristol-based artist Andrew Mania and explores the ways in which memories can be inherited, adopted and woven into a personal narrative.
Margareta Kern - Clothes for Death | ICIA Art Space 2, until 4 January
This interdisciplinary artist presents powerful and intimate photographs as a personal response to a tradition in Croatia and Bosnia & Herzegovina of women preparing clothes for their own burial.
Student Photography Exhibition | ICIA Art Space 1, 6 December - 16 February, 10am-5pm
A showcase of selected works from this year’s
University of Bath Student Photography Competition.
Arts
www.bath.ac.uk/icia
Imitating the dog & Pete Brooks: KellerMan
Sat 17 Nov, 7.30pm | £9, £7 concs
Five days ago Harry’s wife and child were killed. At least this is what he thinks…Through a fusion of spectacular live theatre, digital media and design, KellerMan creates an off-kilter world.
Solo & Chamber Lunchtime Concert
Wed 21 Nov | 1.15pm | Holburne Museum of Art, Bath
Lunchtime
recital in the Museum's stunning top gallery. Museum entrance fees apply.
Janek Schaefer
Sat 24 Nov, 7.30pm | £9, Concs £7 & University staff
One of the UK’s most compelling sound artists, Janek Schaefer, creates immersive, involving environments that dissolve the boundary between musician and listener, artist and spectator.
Making large scale work
Sat 1 Dec, 10am-4pm | Studio 2, ICIA Arts Complex | £68, £48 concs & University staff
A chance to explore ceramic hand-building techniques and produce pieces for the garden and for interiors.
Much Ado About Nothing
Thurs 6- Sat 8
December, 7.30pm & Sat
Matinee, 2pm | ICIA Arts Theatre | | £7, £5 concs
Widely considered to be one of Shakespeare’s best comedies, it seeks
to answer the most fundamental of questions – what is the true nature of
love?
Choral Society & Orchestra
Sat 8 Dec, 7.30pm | St
Mary’s Church, Bathwick, Bath | £5, £3 concs
These two groups join together to present a mixed and enchanting
programme of sweeping orchestral scores and traditional choral music.
ICIA's publication Nature of the Beast has been reviewed in:
Blackwells
Access my Library
Metamute
Spiked
Sport
University swimmers make history
University swimmers were in
outstanding form at the weekend, dominating the British Universities Short
Course Championships to win the overall, men’s
and women’s team titles.
Sami back in starting line-up for Hemel trip
Sami El-Abd will return to the Team Bath FC starting line-up for tomorrow’s
(Saturday) trip to Hemel Hempstead in the FA Trophy.
Team Bath’s young netballers face arch rivals
Team Bath’s young netballers go in search of their second win of the new
Co-operative Superleague season when they travel to arch rivals Loughborough
Lightning on Monday (26th November).