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Help challenge stereotypes of older people and technology: A national photography competition.

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK:

"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing."

George Bernard Shaw (1856 – 1950), Irish Playwright.

 

 

28 October 2011

News

Research paper on cancer drug accorded ‘VIP’ status
A paper on the anti-cancer drug Irosustat, designed by researchers at the University of Bath, has been awarded ‘Very Important Paper’ status by the medicinal chemistry journal ChemMedChem, including a special cover feature designed by the research group.

World-renowned Professor of psychology joins the Department for Health on sabbatical
Richard Ryan, a world-renowned psychologist, has joined the University’s Department for Health for six months on a visiting professorship funded by the Leverhulme Trust.

Bath death expert features in film
John Troyer, an expert in death studies, is featuring in a film about the 1930s and 40s Chicago heiress Frances Glessner Lee, who created macabre dolls’ houses showing murder scenes. It is being premiered in London next month.

University of Bath undergraduate achieves Gold in World Skills Contest 2011
Gina Chow, a computer science student, has earned herself a gold medal by winning the World Skills Contest 2011 for IT software solutions for business.

Bobby Baker's 'Mad Gyms and Kitchens'
An ICIA show by leading performance artist Bobby Baker has received a great review from Total Theatre Review

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Research

Innovative project to help protect historic buildings
Researchers at the university are at the heart of an innovative building project working towards the protection of historic buildings.

Scientists develop new technique for understanding quantum effects in water
Water covers over two thirds of our planet and is essential for life on Earth. Its chemical formula is one of the few most people can name, but there is still much to learn about the structure of H2O. Scientists in Grenoble, including experts from the University, have developed a new technique using oxygen isotopes to study in detail the structure of the world's most valuable resource.


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Information

Designated Car Share parking spaces
The Car Share permit scheme is designed for members of staff (and eligible students) who car/lift share with others. One permit may be purchased at the standard rate of £166.22 by a Principal Permit Holder, who will then undertake to collect the shared fee from the others in the group.

Academic staff: Please return forms to process in Winter Award Ceremonies
Academic staff are invited to process in the 2011 Winter Graduation Ceremonies to be held in the Assembly Rooms in Bath on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 December.

Funding available for special student projects
Alumni Fund grants can be made available for any project which can be shown to enhance the University of Bath experience across the wider student community. The next deadline is 7th November 2011 - SU applications need approval and endorsement from the SU General Manager, so need to be submitted to him a week before to allow for this.

Jobs
To view vacant posts visit: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/

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In the media

Would you like to receive a daily email of news stories that feature the University? Please email press@bath.ac.uk and include the word 'Headlines' in the subject box. A selection of HE stories in the national media is also included. A more comprehensive list of the University's media coverage is available at www.bath.ac.uk/news/bathinpapers.

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Work perks

Omnibus staff society

Pumpkins and Plots Omnibus Quiz Thursday 3 November
Omnibus AGM Thursday 17 Novmeber

 

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Events

Landscape painter Alan Cotton talks at Bath Wednesday 2 November
One of Britain’s most distinguished landscape painters will give an inaugural lecture at the University next month.

Research in the World lecture series: Energy storage - the missing link Tuesday 8 November
The role of new technologies in the world’s increasing demand for electricity is the subject of a public lecture taking place at the University of Bath next month

 

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Applications

Newly announced European opportunities in latest Funding@Bath
The RDSO has published the latest Funding@Bath newsletter, which includes opportunities with the Ministry of Defence, Cancer Research UK and in Europe.

Do you need funding to help build relationships with external organisations? To be spent by Tuesday 30 September 2012
The Knowledge Transfer Account KT Champion funding is available to all academics, non-academic (e.g. research managers) and research staff to support relationship building with external organisations. The funding has supported travel to attend advisory boards or meet organisations, industrial conferences at Bath, scoping studies for further research funding, website development, mentoring, plus events with policy makers and practitioners in Bath and in London. Funding is now available to be spent by the above date. See the KTA KT Champion webpage for details on how to apply.

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Learning & teaching

Moodle integration completed ahead of schedule
The e-Learning Team (LTEO) together with colleagues from BUCS have worked hard over many months to complete the integration of Moodle with Turnitin (plagiarism detection software) and SAMIS. Further information, questions and/or comments can be directed to e-Learning@bath.ac.uk.

Bath setting standards for HE on student engagement
The University of Bath’s reputation for engaging effectively with its students has, once again, received national recognition. The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) has invited Gwen van der Velden, Director of Learning & Teaching Enhancement, to join a newly created Advisory Group to develop a new chapter of the UK Quality Code.

Quality Assurance Agency institutional review dates Monday 29 April 2013
A review from the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) has been scheduled. The QAA will be replacing the 'institutional audit' with an institutional review with effect from September 2011. Detailed information about the revised approach and methodology is available on the QAA web site. Contact James Macdonald (LTEO) with any general enquiries.

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Training & development

New e-learning module: writing your thesis
Produced by the Researcher Development Unit, the new ‘Writing your Thesis’ course brings together expertise and advice from academics, skills development staff and research students from the Universities of Bath, Bristol and Exeter (Researcher Development Online collaboration). Expert advice has also been provided by the University of Bath’s writing coach, Dr Trevor Day. A full list of courses is available.

Researchers: new online course to help you find careers beyond academia
The Researcher Development Unit has launched a new e-Learning module, giving advice and information to researchers on careers outside academia. On the course, researchers will be encouraged to broaden their horizons in terms of career choices, and will gain practical tips to help secure their ideal job.

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Arts

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Sport

Bath City FC and the University create unrivalled football development programme
Bath City Football Club and the University of Bath have joined forces to create a partnership unique in British sport.  The result is the new Bath City Under 21 Development Squad, an event that Bath City manager Adie Britton describes as “the most exciting footballing development that has happened in my seven years at the club.” Both the club and the University will provide players for the new team, which will start matches against development squads from local Football League teams this season.

Hunt equals best world ranking
University of Bath student Louise Hunt goes into her final wheelchair tennis tournament of the season this week in Nottingham on the crest of a wave after winning her fourth title in two weeks on Saturday in Greece.

 

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