24 November 2006
NEWS
Ashdown says Iraq reconstruction is a 'catastrophic failure'
During a public lecture on campus, Paddy Ashdown severely criticised the reconstruction of Iraq, calling it a ‘catastrophic failure' in which ‘daily carnage' was taking place.
Full speech
Students encouraged to think green
Students are being encouraged to ‘Switch it off, Turn it down, Keep it closed' as part of a week of events to raise awareness about simple ways to be more environmentally friendly. Green Week will run all next week.
From reflexology to cryptic crosswords: weekend day courses on offer
Courses covering art & design, music and complementary therapy are on offer to local people & staff in a programme of entertaining weekend dayschools at the University. Japanese collaboration offers new opportunities for Department
The Department of Computer Science has signed an agreement to develop closer links with the National Institute of Informatics in Japan, one of the world's leading research institutions in the field of informatics.
World land speed record breaker
Bath graduate,
Angus Lock, was the leading aerodynamicist on the development of the JCB DIESELMAX diesel vehicle which, on 23 August 2006, smashed the FIA land speed record, setting a new mark of 350.092mph.
Student creates specialist web forum
Mechanical Engineering
student, Gordon Ho, utilised a University Enterprise Bursary to fund taking part in a missionary trip around the UK working with local Chinese churches. Since returning he has established an online forum (www.ilumu.com), whose aim is to connect Chinese Christian Churches/Fellowships around the world.
INFORMATION FOR RESEARCHERS
Protect your copyright
Issues relating to intellectual property and copyright are central to the open access agenda.
Changes to EPSRC First Grant Scheme
Main changes: For a trial period of one year, the scheme's upper limit has been removed and new academics can apply for a first grant from 24 months to 36 months from the date of first appointment.
OTHER INFORMATION
No email access 7.30-9am Monday
Urgent system maintenance is to be carried out to hardware attached to the email server. BUCS apologises for any inconvenience.
Campus road closure for Road Race Sunday
The next TeamBath Road Race will take place on campus this Sunday 26 November 2006 at 10am. Certain roads on campus will be closed for a short period of time.
December pay date
The Christmas pay date will be 20 December 2006.
University Carol Service
This year's Carol Service will take place on Wednesday 13 December (not Thursday as usual). The service, in Bath Abbey, starts at 7.30pm; get there early to get a seat.
Strategy to place University website among the best is agreed
A strategy to place the University's website 'at the forefront of academic websites in the UK' in the next two years has been agreed by the Executive Committee.
Jobs
Vacant posts: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Jeff Thompson (Education) gave an interview to the Shanghai Times, and spoke about the teaching and research opportunities that exist at the University, especially in the field of international education.
WHAT'S ON NEXT WEEK
Full details: http://www.bath.ac.uk/whats-on/
Monday 27
10:00 AM Rethink rubbish - Green Week
18:00 PM Superleague Netball
Tuesday 28
10:00 AM Reducing energy wastage - Green Week
12:15 PM Eucharist/Holy Communion
12:45 PM Oxfam Lunch
13:15 PM Space invaders: Race, gender & bodies out of place
13:15 PM CNM Seminar
13:15 PM microMRI
19:30 PM The Dead Sea Scrolls
19:30 PM Gender & politics
Wednesday 29
10:00 AM Consuming habits - Green Week
10:15 AM Development of teaching materials
13:00 PM Seventeenth century embroidery
13:15 PM BOWSS Bollywood Dance
Thursday 30
09:00 AM Knowledge Transfer Partnerships: national managers conference
10:00 AM Get involved in our local community - Green Week
14:15 PM CANCELLED: Equalities & Diversity Network
19:30 PM Presentation Masterclass
19:30 PM An English Parliament?
December
Friday 1
10:00 AM Make a Green Pledge - Green Week
19:30 PM What happened to Pluto?
Saturday 2
07:00 AM UBSA London Christmas shopping trip
10:00 AM Throwing on the wheel
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Architecting the body
Sat 25 Nov | 7.30pm | ICIA Arts Theatre
An evening of innovative dance work exploring the interface between the body and digital media in a showcase by recent graduates from Bath Spa University.
Wind Band & GASP
Sun 26 Nov | 7.30pm | ICIA Arts Theatre
An evening of wind band music and roof-raising gospel from two well established University ensembles.
Bath University Student Theatre presents HENRY V
Wed 6–Sat 9 Dec | 7.30pm | ICIA Arts Theatre
Shakespeare's epic tale of war, betrayal, patriotism and determination receives a contemporary update, offering insight into the gritty world of corporate business and globalisation. This is a tale of one man's desire to make it to the top, and he'll make sure nobody gets in his way.
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Weekly BUSA sports update - 22 Nov 2006
A summary of this week's student sports results
Family and friends pay tribute to Shane
Family and friends of former University of Bath footballer Shane Aherne, who died in an accident in September, attended the official unveiling of a memorial bench on Wednesday.
Bath hosts county tennis aces
Some of Britain's top tennis players are due to be in action as the LTA Winter County Cup comes to the Sports Training Village this weekend. Mighty All Blacks put through their paces at University
The legendary New Zealand All Blacks have become the latest world-famous sports team to train at the University of Bath's Sports Training Village.
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