25 August 2006
NEWS
One in ten teenage girls have self-harmed
Research by Karen Rodham (Psychology) has shown that ten per cent of teenage girls self-harm each year and the problem is far more widespread than was previously thought.
'Significant increase' in number of research fellowships
The University has been awarded nine new Research Council UK Academic Fellowships, a significant increase on the five awarded in the last round. The prestigious five-year fellowships, which will commence in 2006 and 2007, have been awarded across six departments.
92% of Bath students would recommend a friend or relative study here
More than nine out of ten students at the University of Bath would recommend that a friend or relative should study here, the Student Experience Survey shows. Head to the pub for a chat about science
As part of an ongoing series of monthly events, the Raven in Queen Street will host some of the country's leading scientists who will talk informally about their research over a pint. The first meeting of Bath Science Cafe will take place on
Monday 11 September when The science of ID cards will be discussed.
Business course shows how to improve management
The Division for Lifelong Learning is running a 10-week course entitled Managing Human Resources at the Claverton Down campus on Monday evenings, starting in October.
Works of genius: Brunel's engineering achievements and their legacy
Engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, born 200 years ago, helped transform rural Britain into a leader in industry. On 15 September, the anniversary of his death, an international symposium in Swindon will consider the findings of recent research into the man and his work.
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INFORMATION
Cost of living increases on existing salary scales
The national increases can now be viewed online. Additional rises will be notified in due course.
Underdeck closure
During the week commencing Monday 4 September, the underdeck will be partially and progressively closed in different areas whilst works are undertaken to install essential safety barriers. Estates apologises for the inconvenience caused.
Heads of Department Meetings
The
notes for the meeting which took place on 5 June are now available online.
Staff discounts on lifelong learning courses
There is now a range of discounts for staff attending courses run by the Division for Lifelong Learning. Additionally, language courses will be discounted by the Language Centre and NEBOSH courses will be free.
Director of Estates' update
It has been a busy summer for the Department of Estates
with a major programme of works now underway to improve key facilities, reorganise departmental space and continue the significant investment being made in the residential estate.
4 West progress
Over the course of the summer, design work has progressed on 4 West, modifying the earlier proposals to ensure that the new building meets the funding available as well as the technical and operational brief. There remains a further phase of demolition involving removal of floor slabs, foundations and drains which has been delayed pending resolution of the design detail. This enabling work will be carried out during September. Are you interested in equality of opportunity?
The Equalities and Diversity Committee is looking for enthusiastic
members of academic-related & manual staff to engage positively with issues relating to
equalities and diversity, and to take an active part in moving forward
the University’s agenda in these areas.
Copies of 40th anniversary publication available for open days and events
To order copies please contact Claire Hornshaw in the Press Office on ext 6319 or email c.v.hornshaw@bath.ac.uk Jobs
Vacant posts: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Karen Rodham (Psychology) was interviewed on Bath FM about youngsters who self-harm. The research has also gained considerable coverage both in the national newspapers and abroad.
- Tony Trueman (Marketing) talked about the Student Satisfaction Survey on GWR radio.
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Frabjous Beasts | Till 10 September | Holburne Museum
Quentin Blake has selected twenty beastly works by some of the country's finest living illustrators.
Free entry to staff & students
The Golden Age of British Painting | Till 24 September | Holburne Museum
The years from around 1700 to 1840 in Britain are considered by many to be one of the Golden Ages of European art. During this period, art in Britain was transformed: a country of generally conservative and provincial tastes, served by immigrant artists from the continent, became one that produced its own outstanding painters, whose work was admired and imitated throughout Europe and North America.
Free entry to staff & students
DanceSCAPES | Till 13 October | ICIA Art Space 1 & 2
A unique photography exhibition specially commissioned by Dance South West & Arts Council England South West is shown as part of the Big Dance 2006, a national celebration of dance across the UK between 15 & 23 July 2006. Leading photographer Kevin Clifford was invited to combine the beauty of the West Country with the imagination and talent of the region's most creative dance artists. ICIA at the University of Bath is the only venue in the south west to exhibit the full series of photographs.
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Top swimmers prepare in Bath for World Open Water Champs
Great Britain's top long distance swimmers are training at the University of Bath in the build–up to the World Open Water Swimming Championships, which get underway in Italy next week.
Football: Abbott goal secures first win of season
Midfielder Steve Abbott's first competitive goal in TeamBath colours was enough to give the University of Bath side their first Premier Division win of the season.
Cornwall capers for TeamBath netballers
There will be some strange goings–on in Cornwall over the Bank Holiday weekend as TeamBath's national championship winning netball players
take part in a wide range of group activity and team–building events in and around Falmouth as they begin their preparations to defend their Superleague title in the 2006/7 season.
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