Friday 23 November 2012
News
Let’s Talk – Open for Questions
Our first ‘Let’s Talk’ open meeting with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Glynis Breakwell, takes place on Wednesday 28 November. You are now invited to submit questions in advance by emailing lets-talk@bath.ac.uk
Vice-Chancellor goes behind the scenes with the Department of Estates
Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Glynis Breakwell, recently met over 50 staff from the Department of Estates during one of her visits to individual departments which are taking place throughout the academic year.
Major engagement with Brazil - latest blog entry from Colin Grant, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Internationalisation)
The latest blog entry from Professor Colin Grant.
BP establishes initial four year £4.5million UK undergraduate scholarship fund
Bath is one of only nine UK universities to have been selected to take part in BP’s new scholarship programme for talented science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) undergraduates.
Bath hosts kick-off event set to revolutionise school IT
An event hosted at the University is set to change the way children learn about computing at school.
Third year sociology student, Will Stanning, has been selected to become a Youth Ambassador in a global social enterprise set up by Melody Hossaini, a candidate in BBC1’s The Apprentice in 2011.
Travel Survey reminder
We have so far received 2,582 completed responses; if you haven’t completed it yet, we’d really like to hear your views.
Agent Fair for University staff – Wednesday 28 November
The University is holding its second International Agents Conference from 28-30 November.
A torch lit Roman Baths was the dramatic venue for an evening reception for the University’s international post-graduate scholars.
Open invite to the official launch of the University’s Public Engagement Unit
The Public Engagement Unit will be marking its official launch with an event on Monday 3 December, 3.30 – 5.30pm in the Graduate Centre, 4 West.
Dragons’ Den opens to next round of student entrepreneurs
Students are invited to pitch for a start-up fund by impressing with the best business plans and demonstrate genuine entrepreneurial flair.
Students from the Bath Economics Society (BEST) hosted the annual Nomura International Economics Week 2012 on the 22-26 October.
Research
Could your workplace become a mini power station?
Professor Matthew Davidson from our Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies (CSCT) is to be part of a new UK Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) which aims to create mini power stations out of office blocks and industrial buildings.
Bath researchers help tie the (molecule’s) knot
Dan Pantos and researchers from the University of Cambridge have created a self-knotting molecule that could form the basis of new pharmaceuticals and materials.
New dementia research will use latest in stem cell technology
A major research project using cutting edge stem cell technology to investigate the causes of dementia has been launched at our University, thanks to funding from a South West Alzheimer’s charity.
Bath student’s project will travel the world
Matt Silver, an Electronic engineering with space science and technology student, has designed a GPS enabled baton that is being used to track and record a re-enactment of Shackleton’s history-making 1916 Antarctic voyage.
Crystallisation for manufacturing takes shape
Professor Chick Wilson is leading research into the manufacture of chemicals using a continuous process instead of the traditional batch method, benefiting the environment by saving energy and reducing waste.
Radar solutions for security and highways monitoring
Building on previous relations the University has been awarded a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Navtech Radar, a leading company in high end radar systems for high cost infrastructures such as tunnels, bridges, airports and power stations.
New programme for doctoral supervisors
The Researcher Development Unit has launched a new series of events and workshops aimed at supporting doctoral supervisors.
The University has allocated £1.1M of its HEIF allocation over the next three years to develop and grow a broad range of knowledge-based interactions between Bath and external stakeholders. Proposals are invited from all researchers to exploit and embed research outcomes with a high potential of return.
Calls for Knowledge Transfer Fund - Deadline 30 November
The fund allows researchers to have a greater input into the ways they are supported and developed and to complement the training and development opportunities provided by the Research Development Unit.
Learning & Teaching
South West Crucible now open for applications from researchers - Deadline Sunday 25 November
Crucible is a programme of personal, professional and leadership development for highly promising research leaders of the future who are building their careers in the South West.
Staff training & development
Chairing Recruitment Panels - Tuesday 27 November
Awareness-raising course for anyone chairing a recruiting panel at the University
Collaborating for IMPACT event - Tuesday 27 November
Join senior staff from universities, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and their public and private sector partners to share and learn from good practice, innovation and experiment.
Staff development and performance review - how to conduct a successful review (for support staff) - Monday 10 December
Discuss the objectives of review, the process and forms and follow-up action plan. Participants will have the opportunity to consider and practice the skills needed to carry out the process effectively.
Staff development and performance review - getting the most out of your review (for support staff) - Monday 10 December
Help those who are being reviewed for the first time to understand their role in this two-way process.
Programme of staff development courses for 2012
Jobs
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Information
Bars & Eateries - festive menu offerings
Enjoy the festive treats and menus at our cafes, bars and restaurants on campus.
Christmas trees - no longer being provided by Department of Estates
Christmas decorations are welcomed across the University but the Department of Estates have decided that it will not be responsible for the provision of ‘real’ Christmas trees to Departments, Schools, Faculties, etc, this year.
In the media
Jon Hunt discusses the news that the University is to receive funding from the £60m investment for science innovation, BBC Radio Somerset (Listen from 2.09.18-2.13.47)
Bernie Morley has been part of a round-table that has looked at whether professional development courses are an effective way of assessing the quality of teaching within Universities, Guardian
Bath included as one of only nine UK universities to have been selected to take part in BP’s new scholarship programme for talented science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) undergraduates, Times Higher Education
Student Tom Heathcote called up into Scotland rugby squad ahead of Saturday’s EMC Test against Tonga, Bath Chronicle
Vice-Chancellor among friends & family who paid tribute at Ivor Powell's funeral, BBC News
Paul Gregg explains the rethink of definitions of childhood poverty, Radio Bristol (Listen from 1.36.19)
Doug King discusses energy efficient buildings in an interview with Buildings 4 Change
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Events
Undergraduate Research in Sport, Physical Activity and Culture Exhibition - Thursday 29 November
The Department of Education will be hosting the BA Sport and Social Sciences Undergraduate Research in Sport, Physical Activity and Culture Exhibition at the Sports Training Village from 2pm-4pm.
Removing barriers to create an inclusive and accessible society for all - Monday 3 December
Guest speaker Victoria Wells will discuss her own experiences of visible and hidden disabilities, and the importance of investing early to produce positive outcomes for disabled children in order to create an inclusive society for all.
Widening Participation seminar - Monday 3 December
This seminar reviews the evidence on the impact that economic, social and cultural factors have on educational attainment and progression to university and goes on to explore the role of universities in addressing the issues.
University Carol service: All welcome - Wednesday 5 December
The annual University carol service will be held at Bath Abbey from 7.30pm-8.45pm. All staff, families and friends are welcome.
Work perks
Omnibus staff society events programme
- Omnibus Conversations with Jack Whitehead - Thursday 6 December
- Day trip to Cardiff for culture or Christmas shopping, contact Jane Heywood - Saturday 24 November
- Victorian Festival of Christmas, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, contact Margaret Pickering - Saturday 1 December
- Aladdin Christmas Pantomime at Bristol Hippodrome - Sunday 30 December
Arts
Upcoming events:
Dance
- Sadhana Dance - Elixir - Saturday 24 November
Music
-Attab Haddad Quintet - Friday 7 December
Artist Lecture
- Richard Wentworth - Thursday 6 December
Theatre
- Bath Malaysian & Singaporean Association - BAMSA Night - Thursday 1 December
Exhibition
- Dinu Li - Nella Mia Fantasia Wednesday 17 October - Friday 18 January
- Yvonne Buchheim - False Starts Thursday 1 November - Friday 14 December
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Sport
Heathcote named in Scotland squad
Politics and Economics student Tom Heathcote has been called into the senior Scotland rugby squad for the first time ahead of Saturday’s EMC Test against Tonga.
Howell strikes gold in Samoa
Sport and Exercise Science student Gemma Howell has won her first World Cup title since moving to study and train in Bath.
Tributes paid to Ivor Powell MBE
Staff and alumni joined friends and family in celebrating the life of Ivor Powell MBE at a tribute event at the Sports Training Village.