Friday 26 April 2013
News
We’ve risen to new high in student experience rankings
We’re ranked sixth out of 102 UK institutions, a leap of 15 places, in the latest Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey.
Staff survey: You’ve raised £1,800 for charity
This time 68% of you decided to have your say, a big increase on the 53% of you who took part in 2011.
This year's Academic Rep Awards Winners
The Academic Rep Awards took place on Thursday 18 April 2013 to celebrate the work of the Academic Representatives and Faculty Representatives during 2012-13.
The Royal Society's scientific meetings - proposals invited
Any UK scientist or engineer is eligible to submit a proposal to host a scientific meeting at an interdisciplinary international two-day conference.
Countdown to Institute for Policy Research continues with release of powerful policy briefings
The launch of the University’s new Institute for Policy Research is now less than three weeks away.
University launches its first smartphone and tablet app
English for healthcare professionals and students app helps you to study and practise English in a fun and educational way wherever you are.
Honorary Degrees – call for nominations
Submit your nominations by the 13 May
Bath student named in top 10 ‘brilliant’ young web developers
A student from our Department of Computer Science has been named in the 2013 ‘.Net Awards’ as one of the top ten ‘brilliant young web developers’ to watch.
Record-breaking year for scholarship awards
At a celebratory event hosted by the Vice-Chancellor, scholarships were officially presented to over 150 Bath students – more than in any other year.
Placement students blog about their experiences
Several of our placement students have been blogging about their professional and social experiences on their placement years.
Sylvia Wardle, PA to the Director of RDSO, retires
The Research Development and Support Office (RDSO) would like to announce the retirement of Sylvia Wardle, PA to Director of RDSO.
Study shows teenagers can have a ball without excess
Financial disadvantage does not necessarily lead to pupils’ exclusion from American-style high school proms.
Research
First South West Crucible comes to a successful end
Researchers competitively chosen from the University of Bath, Bristol and the West of England took part in this two day workshop.
Over 30 and have lost a lot of weight? Volunteer
Dieters who have lost lots of weight are being asked to share their experiences in a new study being carried out by the University.
Volunteers needed: Investigating attention and internet use
This research investigates the relationship between attention and internet use.
Child volunteers needed for research into stress
Researchers at the University of Bath are looking for youngsters to help them investigate how children cope with stress.
Learning and Teaching
National Student Survey – closing date - Tues 30 April
Please take every opportunity to encourage your students to respond emphasising the importance of their feedback.
Dispersion Effects in Sterically Crowded Compounds - Tues 30 April
Talk by Professor Philip Power and David Parkin Visiting Professor, Department of Chemistry
Mechanism of the Reactions of Hydrogen and Other Small Molecules - Weds 1 May
Talk by Professor Philip Power and David Parkin Visiting Professor, Department of Chemistry
Low Coordination Number and Low Oxidation State Transition Metal Complexes - Thurs 9 May
Talk by Professor Philip Power and David Parkin Visiting Professor, Department of Chemistry
Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2013 open now
Students have until 16 May to give feedback on the University and Students’ Union.
Training and Development
Free workshop in Evaluating Public Engagement Activities - Mon 29 April
Spaces are available to researchers from postgraduate level upwards for this new workshop.
Manager's stress training - Tues 30 April
Managers at grade 7 or above are encouraged to attend to help them comply with legislation and foster a positive wellbeing among members of their team.
Communicating the impact of your research with impact - Tues 30 April
This session will look at the impact of our research – what it is, how we identify it and who we need to tell.
Communicating your research ideas to business - Tues 30 April
This session will examine what it takes for us to become the best that we can be in the way that we communicate, connect and interact with business stakeholders.
Fire Safety Training for Designated Fire Wardens - Thurs 2 May
This course will explain the way in which fires start, how the construction of buildings helps prevent fire spreading and the importance of maintaining clear escape routes.
Invigilators' training - Tues 7 May
This course is designed for all those involved in invigilating University of Bath examinations, regardless of experience.
Brush up your languages for the summer
Summer Term will start on 7 May.
Chairing Recruitment Panels - Friday 10 May
This is an awareness-raising course for anyone chairing a recruiting panel at the University.
Staff Development Performance Review - Conducting for Academic & Research Staff - Wed 29 May
The session will work through the process, explaining the different steps and discussing some case studies that illustrate the kinds of issues and conversations that may arise.
In the media
Myths and reality of union power and the winter of discontent Guardian
Student jailed for £5,000 attempt to bribe professor over failed dissertation Independent
Complaints to be reviewed by new PCC appointee ITV, also in Swindon Advertiser
Greece's great fire sale, Telegraph
The impact of non-formal education in youth organizations on young people’s employability, Microsoft Europe
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Events
Lord Robert Skideisky – Why austerity has failed - Mon 29 April
Author of award winning book tells us why austerity has failed.
Athena SWAN lecture - Weds 24 April
Talk by Angela Brady - RIBA President 2011 - 2013 - "The way we work - women in influential positions".
Joseph Nye open lecture on US presidents and foreign policy - Tues 30 April
The latest Research in World lecture series at the University of Bath will explore just how much influence individual American presidents have on global politics.
I-SEE seminar - After Sustainability: denial, hope, retrieval - Tues 30 April
Speaker John Foster, Research Fellow in Philosophy, Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion, Lancaster University talks about climate change.
Bath Science Café: All things bright and beautiful - Mon 13 May
The science cafe will explore the science of colour in biology
Bishop of Bath and Wells Public Lecture – Tues 21 May
Paths to reconciliation in rediscovering a common humanity is the 43rd Gerald Walters Memorial lecture.
Invitation to attend academic procession at summer graduations - Tues 2, Weds 3, Thurs 4 July
Summer Graduation Ceremonies will be held in Bath Abbey.
Arts
ICIA
Artist Talk
Artist Lecture - Alex Hartley - Thu 2 May, 7.30pm
Exhibitions
Simon Faithfull - Wanderings - Fri 26 Apr - Fri 31 May, 10am-5pm Mon - Fri
University of Bath & Photosoc - Photography Competition Exhibition - Thurs 21 May - Fri 24 May 10am-5pm
Music
ChaOS - Recital - Sat 20 April 7.30pm
Special Events
Low Profile Book launch - Sat 20 April, 2pm - 6pm
Theatre
BUSMS - Encore - Sun 5 & Mon 6 May, 7.30pm
Sport
Olympic medallists feature on Sports Personality shortlist
Two Olympic medallists feature on a shortlist of four talented athletes for the University of Bath Sports Personality of the Year award for 2013.
With a hard-fought 60-48 victory over Celtic Dragons in Newport, Team Bath maintained their 100 per cent record in the Netball Superleague Showdown.
Netball Superleague tickets – buy one get one free!
Be part of the action at the Sports Training Village.
New studio fitness class timetable from Monday 29 April
What better way to get in shape than to join one of the group exercise classes?
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