24 February 2006
NEWS
Contact lenses that warn diabetics of danger
A £120,000 grant has been awarded to Tony James and Steve Bull (Chemistry) for the research and development of contact lenses that use “Sensor Hologram” technology to help diabetics ensure their blood sugar level is not dangerously high or low.
The future of mobile phone technology to be tested in historic Georgian Bath
A research project based at the University will turn Bath city centre into a ‘pervasive' computing zone where users have access to computer services wherever they are and at all times, without disrupting the famous 18th century Georgian architecture.
The role of big business in peacemaking
Stig Hansen (Economics & International Development) has been awarded a grant from the Research Fund for Peace and Reconciliation Research: Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs for research into a project entitled: 'Allies or Enemies, the Role of Big Business in Peacemaking and Disarmament'.
Are you interested or do you work in environmental technology?
Research & Innovation Services (RIS) is currently trying to determine the level of activity on campus in the area of environmental technology and are collecting information about projects on this topic.
For further information or to register your interest, please contact Marcelle McManus ext 4550.
£3,000 scholarships for best international students
The University has launched a new £200,000 scholarship scheme to attract the most able international students to study here at Bath.
IDEALS project in Zambia
Six students from the University of Bath have been selected to visit Zambia this summer as part of the International Development Through Excellence and Leadership in Sport scheme.
Open evening to answer questions on life at university
Local sixth-form students and their families are invited to attend an open evening to get tips and advice on fees, funding and budgeting whilst at university. The open evenings will be held on campus on 1 & 9 March for upper-sixth students, and 28 March for lower-sixth students. Free lecture: Discovering the ancient city of Petra
Local people will have the opportunity to hear about the discovery of Petra, the legendary lost city of the ancient world, in a free lecture next Wednesday (1 March).
Professor Ron Tottle dies
We regret to announce the death of Professor CR Tottle on 13 February 2006, aged 85. Professor Tottle was employed as Professor of Materials Science in 1967, then from 1975 until his retirement in 1977, he was Professor of Medical Science and the Director of BIME.
topˆ INFORMATION
Harassment, bullying & discrimination
Staff (and students) are invited you to take part in a review of the experience and
management of harassment, bullying and discrimination at the University. The review consists of a survey (See link above) which should be
printed out, completed and returned to the Students'
Union AWARE Centre or Marlene Bertrand, Equalities & Diversity, HR, before 15 March 2006. Responses are anonymous and will be
received in confidence.
Open Forum
There will also be an opportunity to discuss the issues raised by this
review at an Open Forum chaired by Mark Ames, Head of Student
Services. The Open Forum will take place in the Council Chamber, Level 3,
Wessex House on 2 March 2006, 2.30-4.00pm. Pay Modernisation update - Job matching process
A framework of representative roles has been established; now the remaining roles within the University that have not been individually evaluated need to be matched. The complete spectrum can then be mapped onto a new grading structure. Strike action by AUT
Strike action has been called by members of the academic union AUT for Tuesday 7 March in a dispute relating to their pay claim.
Public & University discretionary holidays
This webpage has been updated with 2006 dates. Nominations open
Nominations from staff are welcomed for Mary Tasker, John Willis, Innovation in Learning & Teaching, and Mentor of the Year Awards 2006. Deadline - 17 March.
FameLab 2006
A national competition to find the UK's best new talent in science communication. Win a masterclass in science communication, the chance to appear on Channel 4 and a cash prize of £2000.
Panic alarms fitted to disabled toilets
Estates would like to promote a general awareness about these new alarms and advise all staff and students what to do should the alarm be activated. Learn Spanish in Alicante free of charge
Under the Cooperation Agreement between the Universities of Bath and Alicante, there are opportunities for members of staff to acquire basic language skills, or to improve those that they already have, whilst learning about Spanish culture. The courses and accommodation are free of charge and run in July and August. For information and application forms, email S.Stanford@bath.ac.uk Closing date for applications is 20 March.
Jobs
Vacant posts: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs
topˆ
- Tony James (Chemistry) talked to BBC Radio Bristol about his research into contact lenses for diabetes.
- Ed Keogh (Psychology) spoke on the BBC World Service (Russia) about gender differences in perception of pain.
- Eamonn O'Neil (Computer Science) was interviewed by Bath FM about the new wireless mobile phone technology being trialled in Bath city centre. The project has also received coverage on over 25 websites including CNN and the
Melbourne Herald Sun.
- Steven McGuire (Management) had a letter published in the Financial Times about the creation of
a European Institute of Technology.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
topˆ
Monday 27 February
1:15 PM BICS lunchtime seminar -
Bayesian inference for epidemics in structured populations
5:15 PM Millennium lecture - Sensational soft-bodied Silurian fossils: a window on the evolution of life
7:30 PM BRLSI talk - The world today: A clash of civilisations or a clash of barbarians?
Tuesday 28 February
12:45 PM Oxfam Lunch
1:00 PM Adult recreational netball
1:15 PM European Cinema seminar - Time, space & chaos: Contemporary filmic narrative & the imperative of chance
1:15 PM CNM lunchtime lecture -
How will the National Centre help to reinvigorate Mathematics Teaching?
4:30 PM ICE seminar - Environmental footprints on the pathway towards sustainability
7:30 PM Film - My Architect: A Son's Journey
Wednesday 1 March
1:15 PM Psychology seminar - The ecology of study: Chinese & English learners, online and offline
1:15 PM Mechanical Engineering seminar - Automotive economy & the Perbury IVT
6:15 PM Inaugural lecture by
Professor Julian Chaudhuri - A path to a far mountain: stem cell culture and tissue engineering
Thursday 2 March
10:30 AM MBA open house event
2:30 PM Open Forum - Bullying & harassment
7:15 PM LGBT Society talk by Eric Anderson - The problem with heterosexuality
7:30 PM Film - Last Days
Saturday 4 March
11:30 AM Salsa Society guest workshops
Sunday 5 March
7:30 PM Film - City of God topˆ
1 East 2.1, phone ext 6777 or check out the website for further details.
Henri Oguike Dance Co
Saturday 25 February
This event is sold out.
Gilad Atzmon Quartet
Saturday 11 March | ICIA Arts Theatre | £9, £7 concs & Uni staff
Legendary reeds player shifts seamlessly between intensely beautiful melodies to vibrant searing riffs, drawing on their Middle Eastern roots.
Stephen Gill Photographs
3 – 31 March | ICIA Art Space 1 | Free
A major force in contemporary British photography, Stephen Gill captures the often overlooked details of everyday life. Includes the series Billboards and Invisible.
In discussion: Stephen Gill & Jon Ronson
Saturday 11 March | 5 .30 pm | Guildhall, Bath | Tickets £7, £5 concs
Festivals Box Office 01225 463362
Jon Ronson, Guardian Journalist, Radio 4 presenter, author and documentary film-maker is in lively discussion with Stephen Gill about his work.
Digital Darkroom
5 weeks from 1-29 March | 3.15pm-5.15pm | 1 East 3.9 | £48 Uni staff
A practical course designed to develop your digital imaging and manipulation skills
Women's bobsleigh crew a creditable ninth
The British women's bobsleigh pairing of Nicola Minichiello and Jackie Davies who train at the University finished in a creditable ninth place at the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games.
Basketball: Romans suffer Derby setback
TeamBath Romans went down 70-52 in their England Basketball League Division 2 match at Derby. Football: TeamBath FC end miserable home run
TeamBath FC ended their run of seven straight home defeats with a 5-3 win over Yate Town.
topˆ
|
· University · Search · A-Z
Index · Contacts
